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• Meet the Belfast baby born in a moving car during the morning rush hour - Belfast Live

  20-10-2017 23:49
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  Meet the Belfast baby born in a moving car during the morning rush hour
  Belfast Live
  A Belfast mum got the shock of her life when her baby daughter was born in the front seat of the family car during morning rush hour. Beauty therapist Roisin McNeill was being rushed to hospital by her husband Thomas when tiny Grace made her entrance ...
  
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• Foster and O'Neill hold meetings with Trade Secretary Fox in Belfast

  20-10-2017 23:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK's International Trade Secretary Liam Fox has met separately with leaders from Sinn Fein and the DUP during a visit to Northern Ireland.
  
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• UPDATE 1-Airbus CSeries deal could boost Belfast jobs -UK minister - Reuters

  20-10-2017 23:05
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  UPDATE 1-Airbus CSeries deal could boost Belfast jobs -UK minister
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  LONDON/MONTREAL Oct 20 (Reuters) - A deal giving Airbus SE a controlling stake in Bombardier Inc's CSeries jets should lead to extra work for the Canadian planemaker's factory in Northern Ireland, UK Business Secretary Greg Clark said on Friday after ...
  Clark says Airbus deal may create more Bombardier jobs in BelfastTelegraph.co.uk
  Airbus CSeries deal could boost Belfast jobs - Greg ClarkYahoo News
  
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• Parents of IRA man shot dead by police lose bid to have inquest verdict quashed

  20-10-2017 22:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The parents of an IRA man shot dead by police have lost a High Court battle to have the inquest verdict quashed.
  
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• Police dog Jasper sniffs out quantity of cocaine and cannabis

  20-10-2017 22:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  With the help of some canine assistance, police in Newry have seized a stash of Class A and Class B drugs.
  
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• 'Phenomenal' number of Civil Service sick days higher than previously thought

  20-10-2017 21:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  More sick days were taken in the Civil Service in 2016/2017 than previously thought, the discovery of a calculating error has shown.
  
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• This stunning Belfast home could be the most spectacular on the market - Belfast Live

  20-10-2017 21:22
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  This stunning Belfast home could be the most spectacular on the market
  Belfast Live
  We all dream of living in a home like this and for one lucky person that dream could soon become a reality. This incredible four-bedroom, three bathroom home is up for grabs in East Belfast . With offers over £925,000, the typical mortgage repayment on ...
  
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• Latest: Ards v Warrenpoint Town

  20-10-2017 20:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Score updates from the Premiership game in Bangor as Ards and Warrenpoint target a third league win of the campaign.
  
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• Athenahealth, with an office in Belfast, announces layoffs - Press Herald

  20-10-2017 20:19
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  Athenahealth, with an office in Belfast, announces layoffs
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  Massachusetts-based digital health care services provider athenahealth, which has major operations in Maine, said Thursday that it is laying off about 500 employees across all its operations – about 9 percent of its total workforce. The company said it ...
  Athenahealth lays off 500 workers, some reportedly in Belfast ...Bangor Daily Newsall 13 news articles »
  
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• Athenahealth, with an office in Belfast, announces layoffs in cost-reduction move - Press Herald

  20-10-2017 20:19
  Press Herald
  Athenahealth, with an office in Belfast, announces layoffs in cost-reduction move
  Press Herald
  Massachusetts-based digital health care services provider athenahealth, which has major operations in Maine, said Thursday that it is laying off about 500 employees across all its operations – about 9 percent of its total workforce. The company said it ...
  Athenahealth lays off 500 workers, some reportedly in BelfastBangor Daily Newsall 12 news articles »
  
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• Festive skating is returning to Belfast's SSE Arena - these are the dates - Belfast Live

  20-10-2017 19:58
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  Festive skating is returning to Belfast's SSE Arena - these are the dates
  Belfast Live
  And the SSE Arena has released dates for its public ice skating this Christmas - and tickets for sessions go on sale very soon. On Facebook, the SSE Arena wrote: "We couldn't wait much longer to tell you that we will be opening the arena again this ...
  
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• Brexit: Northern Ireland needs specific solution - May

  20-10-2017 19:24 via bbc.co.uk
  The prime minister says Northern Ireland's unique circumstances require a 'specific' Brexit solution.
  
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• Airbus has no plans to buy out Bombardier stake, says CEO

  20-10-2017 18:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Airbus's CEO Tom Enders has announced it does not plan to buy out Bombardier or the Quebec government, its partners in producing the C Series jet.
  
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• Ibrahim Halawa 'ecstatic' after release from Egypt jail

  20-10-2017 18:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Ibrahim Halawa is due to return home within days after spending more than four years in prison.
  
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• Award winning bartender reveals his secrets at Belfast Cocktail Week finale - Belfast Newsletter

  20-10-2017 18:18
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  Award winning bartender reveals his secrets at Belfast Cocktail Week finale
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  Tristan Stephenson is an award-winning bartender and is the author of the Curious Bartender range of cocktail books. Kathryn McKenna. Email. Published: 17:13 Friday 20 October 2017. An award winning bartender who is set to deliver a take part in a ...
  
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• First look at Belfast's newest rooftop bar and garden - Belfast Newsletter

  20-10-2017 17:58
  Belfast Newsletter
  First look at Belfast's newest rooftop bar and garden
  Belfast Newsletter
  The contemporary new space includes a plush indoor bar; an open-air terrace with panoramic views and a retractable roof; plus a cosy corner VIP room. Kathryn McKenna. Email. Published: 16:56 Friday 20 October 2017. The latest addition to Belfast's ...
  
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• Out of Africa

  20-10-2017 17:50 via bbc.co.uk
  Ivory Coast flag mistaken for Ireland at School's EU debate.
  
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• Ivory Coast flag mistaken for Ireland

  20-10-2017 17:50 via bbc.co.uk
  Ivory Coast flag mistaken for Ireland at School's EU debate.
  
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• Titanic letter

  20-10-2017 17:38 via bbc.co.uk
  American businessman Oskar Holverson wrote the letter to his mother.
  
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• Many pregnancies shorter than powersharing crisis, says frustrated Taoiseach

  20-10-2017 17:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Taoiseach has expressed frustration at the length of time the powersharing crisis has lasted in Northern Ireland, pointing out that many pregnancies are shorter.
  
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• Foster seeking to set aside decision she should face personal legal challenge over legacy inquests funding, High Court hears

  20-10-2017 17:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former First Minister Arlene Foster is seeking to set aside a decision that she should face a personal legal challenge over funding for legacy inquests in Northern Ireland, the High Court heard on Friday.
  
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• Derry mayor refuses to meet Prince Charles during visit

  20-10-2017 16:36 via bbc.co.uk
  Sinn Féin's Maolíosa McHugh said he would not meet the prince due to his role with the Parachute Regiment.
  
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• Award winning restaurant Bull & Ram launches in Belfast this weekend - creating 20 new jobs - Belfast Newsletter

  20-10-2017 16:20
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  Award winning restaurant Bull & Ram launches in Belfast this weekend - creating 20 new jobs
  Belfast Newsletter
  Award winning Head Chef Kelan McMichael, who is behind the award winning Bull & Ram in Ballynahinch, has announced his new Belfast restaurant of the same name will open its doors for the first time this weekend - creating 20 new jobs. Launching in ...
  
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• PSNI chief Hamilton to appear before Northern Ireland Affairs committee

  20-10-2017 16:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  PSNI chief constable George Hamilton is to appear in front of the Northern Ireland Affairs committee.
  
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• Paper, scissors, on the Rock

  20-10-2017 15:22
  Bennett Konesni, cofounder of Sylvester Manor Educational Farm, will share some of the traditional paper cutting techniques his ancestors used to create timeless images of everyday moments at a "Zenday Workshop" decorative paper cutting class. The workshop will be held in the Manor dining room on Saturday, October 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and everyone will take home art pieces they create.
  
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• Famous Irishmen subject of Westminster Wiki editing spree

  20-10-2017 15:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Someone with a Westminster IP address has been editing web entries on famous Irish people.
  
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• SDLP's Attwood pays back £55k Assembly salary but process 'cumbersome' says Eastwood

  20-10-2017 14:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  SDLP leader Colum Eastwood says former MLA Alex Attwood returns his £55k Assembly salary but that the process is "cumbersome".
  
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• European Champions Cup: Munster v Racing 92 (Sat)

  20-10-2017 14:12 via bbc.co.uk
  Munster make three changes from the side which drew with Castres for the Champions Cup visit of Racing 92 to Limerick.
  
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• Troubles-related court cases to be 'fast-tracked'

  20-10-2017 13:50 via bbc.co.uk
  Plans have been announced to speed up Troubles-related legacy cases going through the High Court.
  
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• Charles visits Northern Ireland flood victims

  20-10-2017 13:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Prince of Wales has arrived in Northern Ireland to visit communities hit by the summer's flash floods.
  
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• Boy (3) fights for life after Paw Patrol foam soap 'explodes' in bath

  20-10-2017 13:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A three-year-old child is in critical condition in hospital after a cannister of Paw Patrol soap product "exploded" while he was in the bath.
  
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• Record-breaker Trimble starts for Ulster

  20-10-2017 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Andrew Trimble will become Ulster's most capped player when he plays against La Rochelle, while Rory Best is on the bench after injury.
  
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• Some progress on Irish Brexit issues, but UK has to present border solution: EU

  20-10-2017 13:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Some progress has been made on Irish issues affected by Brexit but the UK still has to present a solution to the border, the EU has said.
  
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• European Champions Cup: Glasgow Warriors v Leinster (Sat)

  20-10-2017 13:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Full-back Stuart Hogg makes his first Glasgow appearance of the season and Johnny Sexton returns for Leinster in the Champions Cup.
  
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• "Massive hole in Belfast Arts scene" after death of school director - Belfast Live

  20-10-2017 12:44
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  "Massive hole in Belfast Arts scene" after death of school director
  Belfast Live
  Heartfelt tributes have been paid to the Director and Chief Executive of Belfast Community Circus School who died last night. Will Chamberlain passed away on Thursday evening surrounded by his family. He was described as a "wonderfully charismatic man" ...and more »
  
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• Watch: Path of Brian as storm to hit Ireland - power restored to Ophelia hit homes in Northern Ireland

  20-10-2017 12:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Power has been restored to more than 55,000 Northern Ireland homes and businesses following damage due to storm Ophelia - but is Storm Brian about to wreak more havoc?
  
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• Loyalist supergrass sentencing adjourned amid defence concerns

  20-10-2017 12:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The sentencing of a loyalist paramilitary-turned-supergrass has been postponed amid concerns from his defence team over a prosecution report.
  
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• Heartbroken Belfast family appeal for help to find missing Shih Tzu Rocky - Belfast Live

  20-10-2017 11:01
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  Heartbroken Belfast family appeal for help to find missing Shih Tzu Rocky
  Belfast Live
  A heartbroken Belfast family has issued an appeal to help find their missing Shih Tzu. Rocky, who is seven, was last seen on Wednesday night, October 18, in the Shankill Road/Woodvale area. Mum-of-two Kelly-leigh Williams said her sons were devastated ...
  
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• New Glider buses set to 'transform public transport in Belfast' - Belfast Newsletter

  20-10-2017 10:58
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  New Glider buses set to 'transform public transport in Belfast'
  Belfast Newsletter
  The Belfast Rapid Transit Glider vehicle (a computer generated image of which is above) is set to come into service in September next year. Picture of new Glider buses for Belfast. The transport body said the 30 new buses will “transform public ...
  Belfast rapid transit Glider bus revealed ... but passengers face walk to transport hubBelfast Telegraphall 3 news articles »
  
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• Antibiotic drug use in NI 'highest in UK'

  20-10-2017 09:50 via bbc.co.uk
  NI's chief medical officer warns overuse of the drugs poses "the greatest danger to human health".
  
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• NI paper review: Boy critical after 'soap can explosion'

  20-10-2017 09:39 via bbc.co.uk
  The child is in intensive care with internal and external burns. Read Friday's paper review.
  
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• Storm Brian: Weekend 'weather bomb' brings more wind and rain to Northern Ireland

  20-10-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland was drenched by heavy rain and winds last night as Storm Brian prepares to batter the UK this weekend.
  
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• Newly-wed still wearing veil in car pulling 'donuts', court hears

  20-10-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A bride still wearing a veil following her wedding was in a car doing 'donuts' on a country road, a court has heard.
  
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• I'm delighted Caitriona Ruane has gone, says Jim Allister, as deputy speaker quits £55k role

  20-10-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  TUV leader Jim Allister says he is delighted that his actions led to the resignation of a Sinn Fein politician who continued as a Stormont speaker despite not being an MLA.
  
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• Belfast rapid transit Glider bus revealed ... but passengers face walk to transport hub

  20-10-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Passengers on the new Translink Glider buses unveiled yesterday will have to walk up to half a kilometre to the Belfast Transport Hub.
  
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• Adams slams 'untruthful' Taoiseach briefing over SF/DUP talks

  20-10-2017 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gerry Adams has accused the Taoiseach of "behaving in a reckless way" after reports that Sinn Fein's Stormont leader had been overruled on a deal with the DUP by other senior republicans.
  
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• Brexit warning on Dublin-trained Northern Ireland vets

  20-10-2017 08:50 via bbc.co.uk
  NI relies heavily on vets trained in Dublin, but Brexit "could have repercussions" on their work.
  
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• Irish Premiership: Gray hopes Reds can make up for early-season defeat

  20-10-2017 08:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Cliftonville manager Barry Gray hopes his side can make amends for an under-par performance against Coleraine in August when the sides meet at Solitude.
  
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• 5 things to do in Belfast today, Friday, October 20 - Belfast Live

  20-10-2017 08:14
  Belfast Live
  5 things to do in Belfast today, Friday, October 20
  Belfast Live
  Oktoberfest Belfast returns to the King's Hall Complex today. Backed by renowned brewery, Paulaner, this year's Oktoberfest brings an authentic slice of German festivities to Belfast. The event will run each Friday and Saturday night for four weekends ...
  
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• Reliance on antibiotics a ticking time bomb, warns Northern Ireland chief medic

  20-10-2017 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland's misuse of antibiotics is putting at risk the future of operations such as hip replacements and Caesarean sections, Northern Ireland's Chief Medical Officer is warning today.
  
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