Belfast news

• Frederick is - Inspired by Belfast'

  03-11-2017 21:10
  Left Bank Books, 109 Church St., will host fine art painter Linden Frederick for an illustrated talk titled "Inspired by Belfast " Friday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. Focusing on Frederick's latest project, "Night Stories: Fifteen Paintings and The Stories They Inspired," the program will be held at the First Church UCC, at the corner of Spring and Church streets and is free and open to all. Just published last month, "Night Stories" is an extraordinary collaboration between Frederick and 15 of the count
  
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• All-Stars 2017: Colm Cavanagh sole Ulster player on football team

  03-11-2017 20:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Tyrone midfielder Colm Cavanagh wins his first GAA All-Star football award after a superb season in 2017.
  
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• On the run killer Stephen Henry on the loose in Dublin after release following drunk arrest

  03-11-2017 20:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fugitive murderer Stephen Henry, who brutally killed a man with a Samurai sword, was on the loose in Dublin tonight, after he was released with a fine following his drunk arrest.
  
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• 'Yes whatsapp is down - no it's not a police matter' - PSNI issue reminder on when it's appropriate to call

  03-11-2017 20:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The PSNI has issued a reminder to people on what matters are worthy of calling them for - after they received calls when Whatsapp went down.
  
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• Man who punched child avoids jail

  03-11-2017 19:46 via bbc.co.uk
  The court heard the grandfather got angry after the six-year-old poured his bottle of alcohol down the sink.
  
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• World Superbikes: Jonathan Rea chases points total record after Qatar win

  03-11-2017 19:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Triple world champion Jonathan Rea coasts to a first ever race win in Qatar to become the second most successful rider in Superbike history.
  
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• IRSP named on list to judge university research in 'error'

  03-11-2017 19:33 via bbc.co.uk
  The Irish Republican Socialist Party was eligible to nominate members to panels to judge university research.
  
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• Police concerned for missing Karen Lane

  03-11-2017 19:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police in east Belfast have said they are becoming increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of Karen Lane.
  
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• DUP wants direct rule ministers 'within weeks'

  03-11-2017 19:13 via bbc.co.uk
  However Nigel Dodds MP says he is "optimistic" a deal can be done between the DUP and Sinn Féin.
  
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• Offers to finish power washing for man (79) scammed out of £1k

  03-11-2017 18:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Offers have been made to finish a power-washing job for an elderly man defrauded out of £1,000 by scammers.
  
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• The UnAmerican Struggle' screened in Belfast

  03-11-2017 16:32
  Belfast Free Library, 106 High St., will screen the film "The UnAmerican Struggle" as part of the Camden Conference Community Events series Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 6:30 pm. The film screening is free and open to all.
  
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• Where is your honour? Joe Brolly rounds on Peadar Heffron's GAA club for silence over police officer's treatment

  03-11-2017 16:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former All-Ireland winner and GAA pundit Joe Brolly has called on Peadar Heffron's former club to make amends and apologise to the ex-police officer who was ostracised by the club after joining the police.
  
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• DUP's Shannon 'wrong to blame birds of prey'

  03-11-2017 15:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Jim Shannon suggested suggest the decline of songbirds in NI was due to an increase in birds of prey.
  
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• Stephen McElwee dies days after Sion Mills crash

  03-11-2017 15:13 via bbc.co.uk
  A 30-year-old man injured in a two-car collision in County Tyrone last week has died.
  
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• Kelvin Hopkins ‘absolutely and categorically’ denies activist’s allegations

  03-11-2017 15:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Suspended Labour MP Kelvin Hopkins has “absolutely and categorically” denied allegations of inappropriate conduct made by party activist Ava Etemadzadeh.
  
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• 'Racist hate crime' attack on Belfast house

  03-11-2017 15:01 via bbc.co.uk
  A woman and her young child were in their north Belfast home when a brick was thrown at the front window.
  
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• British police investigate Kevin Spacey sexual assault claims

  03-11-2017 14:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hollywood star Kevin Spacey is being investigated by British police over an alleged sexual assault.
  
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• Chinese man in custody on charges of posting cannabis to Belfast

  03-11-2017 14:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Chinese man was remanded into custody on Friday on charges linked to herbal cannabis being sent through the post to Belfast.
  
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• Poll: Is it right to fine Ferrari owner who paid for two spaces?

  03-11-2017 14:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Irish Ferrari owner has been hit with a £90 fine after parking his car across two bays - despite purchasing tickets for both.
  
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• Man dies week after car crash in Tyrone

  03-11-2017 14:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has died after a car crash in Co Tyrone last week.
  
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• Businessman Nishi Ward killed in quad bike incident in Plumbridge

  03-11-2017 14:26 via bbc.co.uk
  Nishi Ward, 45, has been described as an integral part of Northern Ireland's manufacturing industry.
  
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• Tyres of 12 cars slashed in Short Strand attacks

  03-11-2017 14:23 via bbc.co.uk
  Police are trying to establish a motive but say there is no suggestion of "hate crimes".
  
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• Irish Premiership: Leaders Coleraine held by 10-man Glenavon

  03-11-2017 14:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Coleraine stay eight points clear in the Irish Premiership after being held to a 2-2 draw by their nearest rivals Glenavon who have James Singleton sent off.
  
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• Irish minister's bid for North Korea peace talks

  03-11-2017 13:43 via bbc.co.uk
  An Irish government minister is awaiting a reply from the North Korean Embassy in London.
  
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• 10 questions for... Ricky Warwick ahead of Belfast gig with Damon Johnson

  03-11-2017 13:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Thin Lizzy and Black Star Riders' Ricky Warwick and Damon Johnson will perform their Warwick/Johnson collaboration in Belfast this weekend.
  
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• Northern Ireland MLAs' pay should continue, says Labour's Owen Smith

  03-11-2017 13:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Labour's shadow Northern Ireland secretary of state Owen Smith has said MLAs' salaries should continue.
  
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• Dublin's Gate Theatre responds to harassment claims

  03-11-2017 12:49 via bbc.co.uk
  The Dublin theatre is to hire new HR advisor after claims of inappropriate behaviour in the industry.
  
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• Belfast just a flight away this winter - Malta Independent Online

  03-11-2017 12:17
  Malta Independent Online
  Belfast just a flight away this winter
  Malta Independent Online
  Two days into the start of winter for the aviation industry, Malta International Airport welcomed its second inaugural flight for the season. The first Ryanair aircraft from Belfast touched down at the airport late on Monday, establishing a connection ...and more »
  
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• DUP councillor brands north Belfast racist attack 'totally unacceptable'

  03-11-2017 11:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A DUP councillor has hit out after a hate crime attack against a family in north Belfast.
  
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• 'Lost' Z Cars footage on show at Queens Film Theatre

  03-11-2017 11:41 via bbc.co.uk
  Archive footage that was thought to have been lost, is to be shown at the Queens Film Theatre in Belfast.
  
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• Here’s how the world reacted to the deactivation of Donald Trump’s Twitter account

  03-11-2017 11:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The news that Donald Trump’s Twitter account had been briefly deactivated received huge attention worldwide – with many offering rewards to the company employee who took it down.
  
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  03-11-2017 11:21
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• Belfast gender pay gap smallest in UK at 20%

  03-11-2017 10:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast men are paid almost 20% more than their female counterparts, new research reveals.
  
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• 'Staff problems' force Rathowen Nursing Home closure

  03-11-2017 10:40 via bbc.co.uk
  Rathowen Nursing Home cites recruitment difficulties, but its background checks are questioned.
  
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• SF's Gerry Kelly: I have supported people in joining PSNI

  03-11-2017 10:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein's Gerry Kelly has said he has supported people from the nationalist and republican community in joining the police.
  
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• Stormont duel

  03-11-2017 10:13 via bbc.co.uk
  The drowning of a four-year-old and the ongoing direct rule duel feature in the papers.
  
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• Sinn Féin attacked for police stance by SDLP's McNulty

  03-11-2017 10:04 via bbc.co.uk
  The party must do more to encourage nationalists to join the PSNI, says a former All-Ireland winner.
  
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• Arrest warrant issued for ex-Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont

  03-11-2017 10:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Spanish judge has issued an international arrest warrant for ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont and four aides who were last seen in Brussels.
  
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• Sinn Fein and DUP in Belfast City Hall clash over 'glorifying of terrorism' - Belfast Telegraph

  03-11-2017 09:10
  Belfast Telegraph
  Sinn Fein and DUP in Belfast City Hall clash over 'glorifying of terrorism'
  Belfast Telegraph
  A Sinn Fein representative on Belfast City Council has denied claims he was glorifying terrorism after a verbal spat with a DUP councillor in City Hall on Wednesday evening. During a debate on lowering the voting age at this month's full council ...
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