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• Republic of Ireland in World Cup play-offs

  09-10-2017 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Wales fail to reach the 2018 World Cup as James McClean's second-half goal sends the Republic of Ireland into the qualifying play-offs.
  
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• One killed as 20,000 flee wildfires in California wine country

  09-10-2017 21:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  At least one person has been killed and two seriously injured in fast-spreading wildfires in northern California wine country, officials say.
  
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• Belfast to host World Economic Forum 'Shape Europe' conference in 2018 - Belfast Newsletter

  09-10-2017 20:43
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  Belfast to host World Economic Forum 'Shape Europe' conference in 2018
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  The World Economic Forum HQ in Geneva has announced that Belfast will host 'Shape Europe 2018' after an intense bidding process against three other major European cities – Brussels, Amsterdam and Istanbul. The bid to win the event, recognised as one ...
  
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• Gallery: Belfast Zoo's stunning wildlife like you have never seen it before - Belfast Live

  09-10-2017 20:17
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  Gallery: Belfast Zoo's stunning wildlife like you have never seen it before
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  Organisers of the 34th annual photography competition have announced this year's winners, with entries including pictures of lions, lemurs, a red panda and a prairie dog. The competition, which has been running for 34 years, challenges budding and ...
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• Watch terrifying moment firework explodes in girl's hoodie - Belfast Live

  09-10-2017 19:35
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  This video shows the shocking moment that a young Irish girl has a firework tossed in to the hood of her coat. It explodes as she's trying to take the jacket off. The distressing clip shows the girl in the middle of a group of young lads where it ...and more »
  
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• Thugs who vandalised statue of Mary plumbing the “depths of depravity” - Belfast Live

  09-10-2017 18:45
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  Thugs who vandalised statue of Mary plumbing the “depths of depravity”
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  Thugs who daubed the word 'whore' on a statue of Mary were today accused of plumbing the “depths of depravity”. The vandalism happened on a hill outside Greenisland, Co Derry, where the statue had been placed, close to a local Mass rock, some time ...and more »
  
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• Northern Ireland student loses High Court battle over being denied funding for Dublin degree course

  09-10-2017 17:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland student has lost a High Court battle over being denied funding for a degree course in Dublin.
  
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• Progress made on powersharing deadlock issues: Brokenshire

  09-10-2017 17:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Some progress has been made on language and culture issues in powersharing talks between the Democratic Unionists and Sinn Fein, the Northern Ireland Secretary has said.
  
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• RTE presenter Sean O'Rourke apologises over hunger strikers chuckle

  09-10-2017 17:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An RTE presenter has apologised over comments he made about the IRA hunger strikers on the national broadcaster's station Radio 1, which made him laugh.
  
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• Police investigate 'suspicious death' in Larne

  09-10-2017 16:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Detective's investigating the sudden death of a man in Larne are awaiting post mortem results to determine the cause of death.
  
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• Pictured: Police attend scene of sudden death in Larne

  09-10-2017 16:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police in Northern Ireland are investigating reports of the sudden death of a man in Larne.
  
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• Close-knit community in shock after Larne killing: Ex-MLA

  09-10-2017 16:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former East Antrim Sinn Fein MLA Oliver McMullan says a close-knit community is in shock after the sudden death of a man in Larne.
  
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• Cutting RHI payments was essential to stop money 'haemorrhaging' for years, court hears

  09-10-2017 15:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Cutting payments in Northern Ireland's botched Renewable Heat Incentive scheme was essential to stop public money "haemorrhaging" for at least a decade, the High Court heard on Monday.
  
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• Driver dies in Belfast crash

  09-10-2017 15:36
  Police arrived to find the car in flames off the side of East Waldo Road. The driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was the only person in the vehicle, and no other cars were involved.
  
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• Holyland 'written off' by Belfast council, claims Green MLA Bailey

  09-10-2017 15:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast City Council has "written off" the Holyland area, a Green MLA has claimed.
  
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• Holyland 'written off' by Belfast council, claims Green MLA Bailey ... - Belfast Telegraph

  09-10-2017 15:25
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• Irish Che Guevara stamp prompts protest

  09-10-2017 15:01 via bbc.co.uk
  A stamp marking the 50th anniversary of the death of Che Guevara arouses the ire of Cuban-Americans.
  
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• Pre-trial hearing into alleged rape case against rugby stars 'to go ahead'

  09-10-2017 14:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A pre-trial hearing into the alleged rape case against two Ireland and Ulster rugby stars will go ahead next week as planned, a lawyer told a court.
  
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• Driver dies in Belfast crash — Midcoast — Bangor Daily News ... - Bangor Daily News

  09-10-2017 14:41
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  Police arrived to find the car in flames off the side of East Waldo Road. The driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was the only person in the vehicle, ...
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• Belfast hailed ‘must see’ destination by National Geographic travel mag

  09-10-2017 14:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast has been hailed as a 'must see' destination in a seven-page article in the latest UK edition of National Geographic Traveller magazine.
  
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• Anger and shock as Tyrone statue of Mary defaced

  09-10-2017 14:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Tyrone community has been left in a state of shock and anger over the "disgusting" attack on a statue, a local councillor has said.
  
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• Lisburn woman beaten after waking to find ex in bed, court hears

  09-10-2017 14:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman was allegedly punched and kicked until she blacked out after waking to discover an ex-partner in bed beside her, the High Court has heard.
  
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• Belfast a 'must see' destination - Belfast Newsletter - Belfast Newsletter

  09-10-2017 13:39
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  Belfast a 'must see' destination - Belfast Newsletter
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  A seven-page article showcasing Belfast as a 'must see' destination is featured in the latest UK edition of National Geographic Traveller magazine.and more »
  
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• Neil Diamond Belfast - Belfast Live - Belfast Live

  09-10-2017 13:13
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  Neil Diamond live at the SSE Arena in Belfast. Picture by Justin Kernoghan (Image: Justin Kernoghan/Photopress)2 of 12. Neil Diamond live at the SSE Arena in ...
  Belfast fans celebrate 50 years with Neil Diamond at SSE Arena ...Belfast Telegraph
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• Pictured: Belfast motorists in flap as swan lands on motorway during morning commute

  09-10-2017 13:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  You could set your watch on Belfast's morning commute traffic hotspots.
  
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• What's on: 7 things to do in Northern Ireland October 9-15

  09-10-2017 13:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  With the Belfast International Arts Festival in full swing there's plenty going on this week, as well as comedy, music, and a bit of fashion to keep us entertained.
  
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• Northern Ireland pupil's GCSE grade jumps from D to A - hundreds appeal AS English results

  09-10-2017 12:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Questions have been raised over exam results in Northern Ireland after hundreds of AS level students applied to have an exam remarked and a GCSE student jumped from a D to an A after a remark.
  
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• Ireland dealt huge blow ahead of tonight's crunch Wales clash as Shane Long is ruled out

  09-10-2017 12:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Republic of Ireland will be without the services of Shane Long for tonight's make-or-break World Cup qualifier with Wales in Cardiff.
  
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• Three's a Shroud: The funny side to Belfast's undertaking business

  09-10-2017 12:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Religion, good for two things in Northern Ireland - death and jokes.
  
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• 5 things we learned from Northern Ireland's defeat to Norway

  09-10-2017 12:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland's play-off place was confirmed on Sunday night despite Chris Brunt scoring an own goal in their 1-0 loss to Norway.
  
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• Pair held over intimidation of Catholic families in Belfast released

  09-10-2017 11:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men arrested by detectives investigating the intimidation of four Catholic families in Belfast have been released.
  
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• UVF suspects arrested over threats to Catholics at Belfast's Cantrell Close

  09-10-2017 11:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have arrested two men over threats which forced four Catholic families from their homes in Belfast.
  
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• Man charged over Armagh pub stabbing

  09-10-2017 11:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 48-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a double stabbing incident in a bar in Co Armagh.
  
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• Unlucky 33?

  09-10-2017 11:31 via bbc.co.uk
  A winning lottery ball appeared to change from number 38 to number 33 during the weekend's draw.
  
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• Eglinton flood families move into mobile homes

  09-10-2017 10:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Eleven families made homeless by severe flooding are moving into temporary accommodation in Eglinton.
  
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• 'It is an amazing achievement' - NI's Jonny Evans

  09-10-2017 10:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Reaching the World Cup play-offs has not sunk in yet for Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans, who believes the pressure will now be on bigger nations involved.
  
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• The Vamps Night and Day tour 2018 is coming to Belfast - Belfast Live

  09-10-2017 10:32
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  The Vamps Night and Day tour 2018 is coming to Belfast
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  The foursome, made up of Brad Simpson, James McVey, Connor Ball and Tristan Evans, will being their Night and Day tour to SSE Arena on April 23, 2018. They'll be supported on the night by special guests Jacob Sartorius and New Hope Club. It will be a ...and more »
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic: Extreme caution urged as swan takes to M2

  09-10-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic: Crash on M1 Saintfield Road cleared

  09-10-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• DUP hopes to raise Bombardier dispute in Commons

  09-10-2017 08:42 via bbc.co.uk
  DUP's Gavin Robinson calls on government ministers to "up their game" to protect Belfast jobs.
  
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• Linfield fans' anger over Rangers sectarian chants

  09-10-2017 08:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A number of Linfield fans have denounced supporters of Rangers for singing sectarian songs, including The Billy Boys, at a game the Belfast club were playing in Dundee at the weekend.
  
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• Ballycastle ‘numb with grief’ as Sinead Stewart is laid to rest

  09-10-2017 08:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of people gathered in Ballycastle on Saturday morning to lay to rest young mother Sinead Stewart, who died in a tragic incident at her Co Antrim home.
  
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• Man arrested after double stabbing in Co Armagh pub

  09-10-2017 08:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 48-year-old man was being questioned by police on suspicion of attempted murder last night following a double stabbing incident in a bar in Co Armagh.
  
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• DUP's Gary Middleton: '25% of our workload is from nationalist community'

  09-10-2017 08:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The most personal and probing interviews: Gary Middleton, DUP MLA for Foyle, on marrying his childhood sweetheart, religious faith and his political work.
  
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• Young mum Natasha Carruthers dies in Fermanagh crash

  09-10-2017 08:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of a young mother who lost her life in Fermanagh when the car she was in veered off a road and struck a tree are "totally stunned by the terrible news", a minister has said.
  
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• Tyrone statue of Virgin Mary desecrated with offensive word

  09-10-2017 08:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A religious statue in Co Tyrone was desecrated at the weekend after vandals painted an offensive word over it.
  
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• Owner of pet poodle mauled to death in Lurgan says child could be next

  09-10-2017 08:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The owner of a pet poodle mauled to death by dogs in a Lurgan housing estate at the weekend has warned that a child could be next.
  
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• Northern Ireland Thalidomide survivor steps up pressure for compensation from Germany

  09-10-2017 08:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A thalidomide campaigner from Co Down who has spent 24 years fighting for compensation for victims of the drug - which has now been claimed to have links to Nazi Germany - says she is hoping for "light at the end of the tunnel".
  
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• Northern Ireland man can't marry fiancee from Japan because he holds Irish passport

  09-10-2017 08:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland man says his Japanese fiancee has been refused a visa to come to Belfast and marry him because he holds an Irish passport.
  
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