Belfast news

• Body in unmarked grave is missing Irish woman

  19-12-2017 21:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Coroner Dewi Pritchard Jones says Ms Finlay more than likely "died as a result of an accident".
  
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• DUP calls for foreign donations to Sinn Fein to be made public

  19-12-2017 21:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The DUP has called for the disclosures of political donations to Northern Ireland parties to go further and to include funds received from overseas.
  
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• Jonathan Rea wins BBC NI Sports Personality of the Year award for 2017

  19-12-2017 20:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Three-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea is the 2017 BBC Northern Ireland Sports Personality of the Year.
  
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• Seasonal scammers

  19-12-2017 19:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Four elderly customers tried to transfer money to the USA on the same day, police say.
  
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• Man arrested in Fermanagh in paramilitary taskforce probe

  19-12-2017 18:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested in Rosslea in connection with paramilitary activity.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Crash Belfast city centre

  19-12-2017 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland Traffic alerts: Circular Road, Larne reopens after crash

  19-12-2017 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland Traffic alerts: Circular Road, Larne closed after serious road traffic collision

  19-12-2017 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Snow money

  19-12-2017 17:22 via bbc.co.uk
  A postcode lottery means 16,000 benefits recipients are in line for Cold Weather Payment.
  
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• Northern Ireland young cancer patients have time of their life on trip to Disneyland Paris

  19-12-2017 17:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It was the trip of a lifetime to the most magical place.
  
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• Over 100 drivers arrested in Northern Ireland for drink driving in just two weeks

  19-12-2017 16:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police arrested 137 drivers and motorcyclists on suspicion of drink driving during the first two weeks of their winter anti-drink drive operation.
  
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• Challenge to the alleged torture during internment could be set for Supreme Court

  19-12-2017 16:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A legal challenge to the alleged torture of 14 men during internment in Northern Ireland could be set to go directly to the UK's highest court.
  
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• Nigel Dodds: Future of the government 'isn't entirely in our hands'

  19-12-2017 15:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The DUP's Nigel Dodds has said the future of the government is not "entirely in our hands" and that his party are "monitoring events very closely".
  
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• Woman knocked down in Larne seriously injured

  19-12-2017 15:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman has been taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in a serious condition after being knocked down in Larne.
  
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• Woman fighting for life after car hits parked vehicle in Larne

  19-12-2017 15:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman is fighting for her life in hospital after her car hit a parked vehicle in Larne.
  
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• Woman dies after car hits parked vehicle in Larne

  19-12-2017 15:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman has died after her car hit a parked vehicle in Larne.
  
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• Hawe Inquest: Family were 'unlawfully killed'

  19-12-2017 14:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Alan Hawe killed his wife and sons in a way that left them unable to cry out for help, says family.
  
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• Cabin crew unions to be recognised by Ryanair with meetings held in 'due course'

  19-12-2017 14:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ryanair is to recognise cabin crew unions for the first time, the company said.
  
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• Man threatened by masked gang in aggravated Dundonald burglary

  19-12-2017 14:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing after four masked men forced entry into a flat in Dundonald.
  
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• Police investigating after 'disgusting' tweet about Celtic superfan Jay Beatty

  19-12-2017 14:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police in Scotland are investigating after a "disgusting" tweet about a young Celtic superfan from Lurgan appeared online at the weekend.
  
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• Put to sleep

  19-12-2017 14:29 via bbc.co.uk
  The number of strays being put to sleep by councils fell by 55% in 2016, says Dogs Trust.
  
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• Watch City of Armagh v Ballymena LIVE: Who can lift the Ulster Senior Cup at Kingspan Stadium?

  19-12-2017 13:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  City of Armagh are looking for their first ever Ulster Senior Cup title when they take on Ballymena at Kingspan Stadium tonight (kick-off 7.30pm). We'll bring you live updates throughout the game and there's also a live video feed right here.
  
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• Ulster Senior Cup final: City of Armagh beat Ballymena in thrilling decider to land first ever title

  19-12-2017 13:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  City of Armagh have won their first ever First Trust Senior Cup in thrilling fashion.
  
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• City of Armagh v Ballymena LIVE: Who can lift the Ulster Senior Cup at Kingspan Stadium?

  19-12-2017 13:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  City of Armagh are looking for their first ever Ulster Senior Cup title when they take on Ballymena at Kingspan Stadium tonight (kick-off 7.30pm). We'll bring you live updates throughout the game right here.
  
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• Alan Hawe 'killed family and himself over prospect of marriage ending'

  19-12-2017 13:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A school vice-principal killed his family and himself as he faced the prospect of his marriage breaking up, his wife's relatives said.
  
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• Two straight Irish men in their 80s getting married to avoid paying inheritance tax

  19-12-2017 13:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two best friends in the Republic of Ireland who have decided to get married to avoid paying inheritance tax say they are "saving the State money".
  
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• Giant numbers with Causeway first Northern Ireland attraction to hit one million visitors

  19-12-2017 13:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Giant's Causeway has become the first Northern Ireland tourist attraction to hit 1 million visitors.
  
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• Army bomb vehicle catches fire on M1 motorway

  19-12-2017 12:32 via bbc.co.uk
  The army bomb vehicle caught fire on the M1 motorway at Dungannon in County Tyrone.
  
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• 'Suspicious device' sparks alert at border

  19-12-2017 12:11 via bbc.co.uk
  A border road is closed between Garrison in County Fermanagh and Kiltyclogher, County Leitrim.
  
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• Pope and Queen to visit Northern Ireland together - report

  19-12-2017 11:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Pope and the Queen will visit Northern Ireland together next year, it has been reported.
  
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• Suspect device found in Fermanagh could cause 'death or injury': Foster

  19-12-2017 11:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP leader Arlene Foster has expressed concern over a suspicious device discovered in Co Fermanagh.
  
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• Security alert in Co Fermanagh comes to an end

  19-12-2017 11:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A security alert in Co Fermanagh has come to an end.
  
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• 'Nothing untoward found' during Fermanagh security alert

  19-12-2017 11:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A security alert in Co Fermanagh has come to an end with "nothing untoward found".
  
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• Sleeping Beauty cast bring panto cheer to Belfast Hospital for Sick Children

  19-12-2017 11:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The cast of Sleeping Beauty have paid a festive visit to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children.
  
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• Bangor road reopens as lorry-hit bridge repaired

  19-12-2017 11:15 via bbc.co.uk
  The Ballysallagh Road bridge was badly damaged when it was hit by a lorry in November.
  
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• How to spot six tell-tale signs of the possible onset of dementia

  19-12-2017 10:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Christmas is a time when we get to take a rare break from work and spend some much-needed quality time with our families, squabbling over board games and pigging out on festive foods.
  
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• Gym brand opening two Belfast boutique sites - Insider Media

  19-12-2017 10:23
  Gym brand opening two Belfast boutique sites
  Insider Media
  Anytime Fitness is set to launch in Northern Ireland by opening two boutique-style gyms Belfast. The venues will be locally owned and operated, and represent an investment of £1m. A total of 20 full and part-time jobs will be created. The first will ...
  
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• Man (69) held in murder bid probe after Craigavon assault

  19-12-2017 10:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has suffered stab wounds to his neck, face and abdomen during a serious assault in Craigavon.
  
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• Man (69) charged with attempted murder after Craigavon stabbing

  19-12-2017 10:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have charged a man with attempted murder after a stabbing in Craigavon.
  
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• Only 'small number' of NI schools to get building funds

  19-12-2017 10:05 via bbc.co.uk
  Schools wait to hear if they will receive vital funds for building work - not all will get the go ahead.
  
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• Return of prescription charges considered

  19-12-2017 09:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Charging for hospital car parking could also help raise cash, the health department suggests.
  
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• Prescription charges?

  19-12-2017 09:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Charging for hospital car parking could also help raise cash, the health department suggests.
  
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• NI paper review: Family's horrific deaths dominate headlines

  19-12-2017 09:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Clodagh, Liam and Niall Hawe had hand injuries showing they fought back against their killer father.
  
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• Cash-strapped Portadown battling to stay in business

  19-12-2017 08:50 via bbc.co.uk
  Portadown could be forced to fold because of financial pressures but board members say they are working to resolve the club's problems.
  
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• US tech firm MACOM pulls out of Belfast because of 'changes in the market'

  19-12-2017 08:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A US tech firm is shutting its Belfast base with the loss of around 20 jobs due to "changing market conditions", it can be revealed.
  
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• Titanic movie turns 20 today, and Belfast is celebrating in style - Independent.ie

  19-12-2017 08:45
  Independent.ie
  Titanic movie turns 20 today, and Belfast is celebrating in style
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  James Cameron's $200 million account of the world's worst shipping disaster is also a classic tale 25 James Cameron's $200 million account of the world's worst shipping disaster is also a classic tale of doomed love across the social divide. Titanic ...and more »
  
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• Hawe 'stabbed sons to stop their screaming'

  19-12-2017 08:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Inquest is told of harrowing scenes in house where Alan Hawe murdered his family before killing himself.
  
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• One by one, Alan Hawe killed his wife and sons - only little Ryan didn't fight back

  19-12-2017 08:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Harrowing evidence from the inquests into the deaths of five members of a Co Cavan family suggested that all but the youngest boy struggled to defend themselves from their father.
  
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• Sacked worker says £27m lottery winner boss ‘drove him close to suicide’

  19-12-2017 08:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former employee of Euromillions jackpot winner Margaret Loughrey - who won £27m in December 2013 - has revealed working for her drove him "almost to the brink of suicide".
  
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