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• NI Civil Service to ask Treasury for £20m from DUP-Tory deal

  28-11-2017 23:28 via bbc.co.uk
  A Finance Department memo states that the money will go towards health and education.
  
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• Re: Dec. 5 vote set for merger ...

  28-11-2017 23:19
  The local board that oversees Pen Bay Medical Center, Waldo County General Hospital, the Knox Center, Quarry Hill and nearly all physician practices is scheduled to vote Dec. 5 on merging with Portland-based MaineHealth. Discussions on the unification of the boards of health care facilities across much of Maine have been ongoing for more than a year.
  
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• Belfast paedophile hunter says child predators fear him more than the police - Belfast Live

  28-11-2017 22:49
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  Belfast paedophile hunter says child predators fear him more than the police
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  A Belfast dad who hunts down and challenges paedophiles on the streets, claims they fear him and his group more than they fear the police. The man, who goes by the pseudonym James O'Neill, says his group Silent Justice will continue its work. He ...
  
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• More road crash tragedy as emergency services attend two serious incidents - Belfast Live

  28-11-2017 22:42
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  More road crash tragedy as emergency services attend two serious incidents
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  Three people are in hospital following serious crashes that closed two Northern Ireland roads this evening. The A26 north of Ballymena was closed following “a two-vehicle head on collision” at around 6.30pm. A spokesperson for Northern Ireland ...and more »
  
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• Frances Fitzgerald vows to bounce back as she meets local supporters

  28-11-2017 21:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Just hours after announcing her resignation as Ireland's deputy premier, a defiant Frances Fitzgerald sent a clear message to her opponents that she was not going away for good.
  
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• Belfast's favourite hairdressers as voted by you - Belfast Live

  28-11-2017 19:59
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  Belfast's favourite hairdressers as voted by you
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  You've crowned your favourite place to get your hair done after thousands of votes! Share; Comments. By. Megan McCabe. 18:53, 28 NOV 2017. What's On · We are part of the Trust Project. Share; Comments. Get daily updates directly to your inbox. + ...
  
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• Around 30 people made redundant at Palmer & Harvey in Northern Ireland after UK wholesaler went bust

  28-11-2017 19:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Around 30 people have been made redundant at Palmer & Harvey in Northern Ireland after the UK wholesaler went bust leaving a total of 2,500 people without a job.
  
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• Meghan Markle to tour the UK as she prepares to take up Royal status

  28-11-2017 19:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Future royal Meghan Markle has given up her current charitable commitments and will focus on getting to know the UK and touring the country with Prince Harry.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Crankill Road Ballymena closed due to serious crash and Bangor bound lanes of A2 closed after two vehicle crash

  28-11-2017 19:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Varadkar must use Brexit veto in border battle, says Adams

  28-11-2017 19:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Taoiseach must block progress of the Brexit negotiations in December if the UK fails to give a formal written guarantee that there will be no hard border with Northern Ireland, Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has said.
  
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• Ireland's deputy PM Frances Fitzgerald resigns amid crisis

  28-11-2017 19:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Frances Fitzgerald resigns 'for the sake of the country' averting a snap election before Christmas.
  
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• Small Works' includes Midcoast artists

  28-11-2017 18:50
  River Arts invites the public to join artists for the opening reception of its newest exhibition, "Small Works," Friday, Dec. 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. More than 70 artists from all over Maine will be showing 125 artworks in a wide variety media including sculpture, photography, collage, painting, ceramics and fine crafts - representational and abstract. The exhibition will hang through Jan. 5. The juror for this show was Wes LaFountain.
  
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• Teen arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary of properties and cars after chase in west Belfast

  28-11-2017 18:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on a suspicion of a number of offences including attempted burglaries and possession of a blade in public.
  
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• Medicinal cannabis: Health Minister signs licence for Ava Barry

  28-11-2017 18:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Ireland's health minister signs a licence for a seven-year old from County Cork to access medicinal cannabis.
  
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• RHI scheme 'not overseen by senior staff', inquiry hears

  28-11-2017 18:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The chair of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) inquiry has said it appears the scheme was not overseen by senior staff and instead left in the hands of lower level officials.
  
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• McCain and Navajo families blast Trump over 'Pocahontas' jibe

  28-11-2017 18:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Republican senator John McCain has joined families of Navajo war veterans who were honoured at the White House in condemning Donald Trump over a "Pocahontas" jibe at a Democratic senator.
  
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• Teen arrested after police helicopter chases down suspected stolen Jaguar

  28-11-2017 17:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 17-year-old has been arrested after a police crew assisted by a helicopter chased down a suspected stolen Jaguar.
  
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• Parents of baby with multiple fractured bones failed to protect him, Judge rules

  28-11-2017 17:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The parents of a Northern Ireland baby brought to hospital with multiple fractured bones failed to protect him from harm, a High Court judge has ruled.
  
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• Belfast woman's sexual harassment case settled for £35000 - the Irish News

  28-11-2017 17:21
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  Belfast woman's sexual harassment case settled for £35000
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  A BELFAST woman who alleged she was sexually harassed while working at an O2 store has accepted a settlement of £35,000. Natasha McCullough took a case against her employer Telefonica UK Limited, claiming she had endured months of harassment by her ...
  Belfast O2 worker wins £35k over sexual harassment claim ...Belfast Telegraphall 6 news articles »
  
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• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to marry in May at Windsor Castle

  28-11-2017 16:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry and bride-to-be Meghan Markle are to marry in May at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Kensington Palace has announced.
  
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• Maine's children are counting on Congress to reauthorize this vital program

  28-11-2017 16:36
  To most families and communities, promoting and protecting the health and well-being of their children is a top priority. At the Maine Children's Alliance, we know that when children access quality health care early, they are more likely to be on track to become healthy and thriving adults.
  
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• Fine Gael MEP: The government 'will survive'

  28-11-2017 16:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Fine Gael MEP says there is no 'long-term' damage to the government over Irish deputy PM
  
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• Floods may force club from Riverside stadium

  28-11-2017 16:02 via bbc.co.uk
  A County Londonderry football club may be forced to move stadiums after their current grounds were flooded.
  
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• Ex-officer who exposed himself in Belfast Homebase in front of children spared jail

  28-11-2017 15:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former policeman who exposed himself and touched his private parts in front of a woman and her two young daughters in a busy Belfast store has been spared jail.
  
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• Construction on 'critical' A5 Western Transport Corridor to start early 2018

  28-11-2017 15:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Construction on the A5 Western Transport Corridor scheme is set to begin in early 2018, the Department for Infrastructure has confirmed.
  
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• Public consultation launched on proposals for east Belfast - The Irish ... - the Irish News

  28-11-2017 15:08
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  Public consultation launched on proposals for east Belfast - The Irish ...
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  A PUBLIC consultation has been launched on proposals for the redevelopment of leisure facilities in east Belfast.
  These are the plans for East Belfast's Templemore Baths and ...Belfast Liveall 2 news articles »
  
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• Watch: Paul McCavery's amazing snooker tricks hit the headlines.... again

  28-11-2017 15:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Annalong man Paul McCavery has once again been making headlines with his snooker trick shots.
  
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• Belfast man accused of triple stabbing to undergo psychiatric assessment, court hears

  28-11-2017 14:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man charged with two attempted murders following a triple stabbing in north Belfast is to undergo psychiatric assessment, a court has heard.
  
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• Patients forced to wait for home care in Northern Ireland

  28-11-2017 14:16 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC investigation gives a snapshot of social care situation across NI trusts on one day in November.
  
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• Man in court over attempted murders in Belfast - BBC News - BBC News

  28-11-2017 13:55
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  Man in court over attempted murders in Belfast - BBC News
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  A 23-year-old man is charged with two counts of attempted murder after three stabbings in Belfast.
  Man charged following triple stabbing in north Belfast to undergo ...Belfast Liveall 2 news articles »
  
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• Man in court over attempted murders in Belfast

  28-11-2017 13:54 via bbc.co.uk
  A 23-year-old man is charged with two counts of attempted murder after three stabbings in Belfast.
  
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• 5 of Northern Ireland’s best Christmas shopping destinations

  28-11-2017 13:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  In the lead up to Christmas, there are plenty of places to get festive and tick off items from that Christmas shopping list.
  
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• Luxury cars, watches and guitars to be auctioned in Northern Ireland

  28-11-2017 12:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of luxury and designer goods will be going up for auction this Thursday at Wilsons Auctions.
  
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• Belfast O2 worker wins £35k over sexual harassment claim

  28-11-2017 12:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland woman has won a £35,000 payout for a claim of sexual harassment against her employer, Telefonica which runs an O2 shop in Belfast.
  
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• Ireland crisis talks: Frances Fitzgerald resigns - election threat subsides ... for now

  28-11-2017 12:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Irish deputy prime minister Tanaiste Frances Fitzgerald has resigned.
  
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• Brexit: I'm on Republic's side in Ireland border stance, says Peter Hain

  28-11-2017 12:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Northern Ireland secretary of state Peter Hain has said he is on the side of the Republic in the ongoing stalemate over how to solve the question of a post-Brexit Irish border, saying they were taking a "logical standpoint", while the British Government had no solutions or proposals.
  
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• Mother of murdered Baby P refused parole again

  28-11-2017 12:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The mother of Baby P will spend another two years at least behind prison bars after officials refused to release her from custody.
  
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• Man beaten with baseball bats in Dundonald paramilitary assault

  28-11-2017 10:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been attacked with baseball bats in a paramilitary assault in Dundonald.
  
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• Bruno Mars announces huge Dublin show for summer 2018

  28-11-2017 10:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Singer Bruno Mars has announced a number of European dates for 2018 - including a huge gig in Dublin.
  
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