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• Ronnie O'Sullivan survives scare to oust Lukas Kleckers in Belfast - Independent.ie

  21-11-2017 23:36
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  Ronnie O'Sullivan survives scare to oust Lukas Kleckers in Belfast
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  Ronnie O'Sullivan survived a scare to book his place in the second round of the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast. O'Sullivan was pushed by Germany's world number 120 Lukas Kleckers, who fired a break of 137 to pull back from an early two-frame deficit.
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• I'm a Celebrity star leaves jungle to defend himself against racism and homophobia allegations

  21-11-2017 23:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  YouTube star Jack Maynard has left the I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle.
  
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• Easyjet flight from Newcastle to Belfast forced to turn back after child taken ill onboard - ChronicleLive

  21-11-2017 22:47
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  Easyjet flight from Newcastle to Belfast forced to turn back after child taken ill onboard
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• Irish Premiership: Title challengers Coleraine and Crusaders win

  21-11-2017 22:41 via bbc.co.uk
  Leaders Coleraine are five points clear after beating Ards 4-1 while third-placed Crusaders win 4-0 away to Dungannon.
  
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• Met Office issues weather warning for Northern Ireland

  21-11-2017 22:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued a weather warning for most of Northern Ireland on Wednesday.
  
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• Northern Ireland political 'crisis' could bring push for united Ireland: Richard Haass

  21-11-2017 22:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former US diplomat who chaired previous political negotiations in Northern Ireland has predicted the current crisis could bring a push for Irish unity.
  
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• British and Irish ministers to 'plot way forward' if no Northern Ireland power-sharing deal: Varadkar

  21-11-2017 22:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said everything should be devolved to the British Irish Governmental Conference should Sinn Fein and the DUP fail to reach an agreement to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Co Down road closed after serious crash

  21-11-2017 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• There's a Christmas Tree Festival happening in Belfast - Belfast Live

  21-11-2017 20:45
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  There's a Christmas Tree Festival happening in Belfast
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  Eglinton Presbyterian Church, on the Ballysillan Road, is bringing back the festival after its successful run in 2013. Christmas trees made of books, and decorated with baby items and ribbons aren't common place in the usual nativity story, but for ...and more »
  
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• Troubles soldiers amnesty proposal an 'act of bad faith,' says Gerry Adams

  21-11-2017 20:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A potential amnesty from prosecution for security force members who served in the Northern Ireland Troubles is to be floated by the Government.
  
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• Sinn Fein 'glorification of terrorism' makes Northern Ireland power-sharing restoration more difficult: Arlene Foster

  21-11-2017 20:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arlene Foster has said the "glorification of terrorism" by Sinn Fein was making it more difficult to restore power-sharing government in Northern Ireland.
  
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• The Likely Lads star Rodney Bewes dies aged 79

  21-11-2017 19:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Likely Lads star Rodney Bewes has died aged 79, his agent confirmed.
  
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• Stormont deadlock: Varadkar may call for British-Irish conference

  21-11-2017 19:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Leo Varadkar said if NI parties cannot agree return to devolution, the British and Irish ministers could plot a way forward.
  
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• Family appeal over missing Jenna Smith last seen in Belfast in September - Belfast Live

  21-11-2017 19:12
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  Family appeal over missing Jenna Smith last seen in Belfast in September
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  The family of a woman last seen in Belfast in September are appealing for the public's help in locating her. 32-year-old Jenna Smith was last seen on Tuesday, September 26, in the University Street area at around 5pm. Police and her family are becoming ...
  Alert for missing Belfast woman Jenna Smith last seen in SeptemberBelfast Telegraph
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• Family appeal over missing Jenna Smith last seen in Belfast in ... - Belfast Live

  21-11-2017 19:12
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  Family appeal over missing Jenna Smith last seen in Belfast in ...
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  The family of a woman last seen in Belfast in September are appealing for the public's help in locating her. 32-year-old Jenna Smith was last seen on Tuesday, ...
  Alert for missing Belfast woman Jenna Smith last seen in September ...Belfast Telegraph
  Can you help find missing Jenna Smith? - Belfast NewsletterBelfast Newsletterall 4 news articles »
  
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• Belfast crash: Woman dies in city-centre collision - BBC News - BBC News

  21-11-2017 19:10
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  Belfast crash: Woman dies in city-centre collision - BBC News
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  Lorraine Burrows, 48, died after being hit by a lorry in Belfast city centre.
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• Belfast crash: Woman dies in city-centre collision - BBC News

  21-11-2017 19:10
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  Belfast crash: Woman dies in city-centre collision
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  A 48-year-old woman has died following a rush-hour incident in Belfast city centre. Lorraine Burrows was hit by a lorry on Wellwood Street at about 08:00 GMT on Tuesday. Police cordoned off the area, including one lane of Great Victoria Street, but it ...
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• Belfast crash: Woman dies in city-centre collision

  21-11-2017 19:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Lorraine Burrows, 48, died after being hit by a lorry in Belfast city centre.
  
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• Keogan and Grace suffer early exits in Belfast, but Davison secures impressive win - Yorkshire Post

  21-11-2017 18:38
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  Keogan and Grace suffer early exits in Belfast, but Davison secures impressive win
  Yorkshire Post
  CHRISTOPHER Keogan fears another season could pass by without him even realising after suffering an early exit in the Dafabet Northern Ireland Open. The Doncaster cueman has struggled for form all throughout the year so far, winning just one match in a ...
  
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• Theresa May 'determined' over Stormont impasse

  21-11-2017 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  Theresa May says she is "determined" to resolve the impasse at Stormont after holding meetings with Sinn Fein and the DUP at Downing Street.
  
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• Records from Troubles made accessible to blind people

  21-11-2017 18:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A new initiative has begun to make historical records from the Troubles conflict accessible to people who are blind.
  
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• Josephine Pendleton

  21-11-2017 18:15
  Josephine Young Pendleton passed away Nov. 15, 2017, at her home in Belfast with family at her side. She was 85. Jo, as she was known by family and friends, died less than two months after her beloved husband, Skip.
  
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• PSNI negotiator called after man climbs scaffolding to hurl wood at cars

  21-11-2017 18:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who climbed scaffolding and hurled down planks of wood caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to cars below, a court heard on Tuesday.
  
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• Settlement reached in claims following Berkeley balcony collapse

  21-11-2017 16:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A settlement has been reached of all claims against a number of parties following the Berkeley balcony collapse which killed six students and injured another seven.
  
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• Eoin McCallig awarded 15m euro over birth injuries

  21-11-2017 16:30 via bbc.co.uk
  Eoin McCallig, 4, suffered catastrophic injuries at birth and cannot walk or talk.
  
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• Loyalist Jim 'Bimbo' Wilson has teeth kicked out in Belfast club as drunk UDA thugs go on rampage - Belfast Telegraph

  21-11-2017 16:07
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  Loyalist Jim 'Bimbo' Wilson has teeth kicked out in Belfast club as drunk UDA thugs go on rampage
  Belfast Telegraph
  Leading loyalist Jim 'Bimbo' Wilson had four teeth kicked out in a horrific Remembrance Sunday assault by UDA-linked drug dealers. The former Red Hand Commando member's adult grandson Dylan also suffered serious head injuries when he was set ...and more »
  
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• Man charged after threatening ambulance crew with fake firearm

  21-11-2017 16:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested and charged after threatening an ambulance crew with an imitation firearm.
  
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• Jonathan Rea: Three-time world champion receives MBE at Buckingham Palace

  21-11-2017 15:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland's motorcycling star Jonathan Rea has received his MBE at Buckingham Palace.
  
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• Ex-mental health nurse who butchered dog psychopathic, says doctor

  21-11-2017 15:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former mental health nurse who strangled and butchered a dog and fed it to a pet is psychopathic, a doctor said.
  
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• Belfast man accused of meeting boy (14) for sex refused bail

  21-11-2017 15:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast man accused of meeting a 14-year-old boy for sex after communicating through an online video game must remain in custody, a High Court judge has ruled.
  
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• Michael O'Neill: IFA offer four-year extension to NI manager

  21-11-2017 14:44 via bbc.co.uk
  The IFA have offered a four-year contract extension to NI manager Michael O'Neill's existing deal in a bid to retain his services.
  
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• Berkeley balcony collapse families reach settlement

  21-11-2017 14:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Families and survivors agree settlement with the property managers and owners of the apartment complex.
  
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• Pedestrian critical after morning crash at St. Laurent, Belfast | Ottawa ... - Ottawa Citizen

  21-11-2017 14:02
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  Pedestrian critical after morning crash at St. Laurent, Belfast | Ottawa ...
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  Police are asking motorists to avoid St. Laurent Boulevard and Belfast Road where a pedestrian was critically injured by a car in one of two crashes at the same ...and more »
  
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• Pedestrian critical after morning crash at St. Laurent, Belfast - Ottawa Citizen

  21-11-2017 14:02
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  Pedestrian critical after morning crash at St. Laurent, Belfast
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  Police are asking motorists to avoid St. Laurent Boulevard and Belfast Road where a pedestrian was critically injured by a car in one of two crashes at the same intersection Tuesday morning. The southbound lanes of St. Laurent were closed to traffic.and more »
  
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• Arlene Foster warns Irish PM over Brexit

  21-11-2017 13:34 via bbc.co.uk
  DUP leader Arlene Foster says Brexit talks are entering a "critical phase".
  
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• Northern Ireland business rates bills to be recalculated

  21-11-2017 13:20 via bbc.co.uk
  The Department of Finance said it will take two and a half years to revalue over 75,000 properties.
  
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• Kevin Bridges is coming back to Belfast - here's how you can get your hands on tickets - Belfast Newsletter

  21-11-2017 12:36
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  Kevin Bridges is coming back to Belfast - here's how you can get your hands on tickets
  Belfast Newsletter
  Comedy fans in Northern Ireland are in for a treat after Kevin Bridges announced he will be returning to the city next year. The Scottish-born comedian will perform over two nights at SSE Arena in Belfast on November 9 and 10, 2018, as part of his UK ...
  Kevin Bridges is coming back to Belfast for two nights in 2018Belfast Live
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• Brexit: Northern Ireland will leave on same terms as rest of UK, insists DUP chief Foster

  21-11-2017 12:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arlene Foster has said Northern Ireland will leave the EU on the same terms as the rest of the UK.
  
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• Bomb disposal team at scene of Ballynahinch alert

  21-11-2017 11:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are dealing with a security alert in Ballynahinch.
  
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• Ballynahinch security alert ends after discovery of suspected World War II device

  21-11-2017 11:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A security alert in Ballynahinch has ended after the discovery of what is believed to be part of World War II device.
  
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• NI Water begins work on huge 33-acre solar farm

  21-11-2017 11:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Work has commenced on a £7m Northern Ireland Water solar farm on the shore of the Lough Neagh.
  
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• Belfast accident: Woman hit by a lorry in Wellwood Street - BBC News - BBC News

  21-11-2017 11:13
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  Belfast accident: Woman hit by a lorry in Wellwood Street - BBC News
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  A woman, who was seriously injured, was hit by a lorry near Belfast's Great Victoria Street.
  Female pedestrian in hospital after Belfast city centre crash ...Belfast Telegraph
  Pedestrian in serious condition following collision in Belfast city ...Belfast Live
  Female pedestrian taken to hospital after city centre collision ...Belfast Newsletterall 9 news articles »
  
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