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• Bombardier tariff ruling: Union appeals to government to step up or Belfast jobs ‘crushed’

  20-12-2017 23:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK Government was called to step up to the plate or Bombardier jobs in Belfast would be “crushed” after a devastating US tariff on the company's C-Series planes was upheld.
  
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• Irishman dies while kite-surfing in Thailand

  20-12-2017 23:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 43-year-old Irishman has died while kite-surfing in Thailand.
  
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• Leinster prop Cian Healy banned for three matches

  20-12-2017 21:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Cian Healy will miss Leinster's festive Pro14 inter-pro derbies after being banned for three matches over an incident against Exeter.
  
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• Damian Green resigns cabinet post after porn claims

  20-12-2017 21:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Damian Green has resigned as First Secretary of State, amid allegations pornographic material was found on a Commons computer in 2008.
  
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• US Department of Commerce upholds 300% tariff on Bombardier C-Series imports

  20-12-2017 20:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The US Department of Commerce has upheld a decision to impose tariffs totalling almost 300% on American imports of Bombardier’s C Series jet, which is part-made in Belfast.
  
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• RHI scheme 'cost £300m more than alternative'

  20-12-2017 19:08 via bbc.co.uk
  The RHI Inquiry asks why economists did not consider an alternative scheme that was cheaper to run.
  
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• £800k worth of legal highs seized in County Armagh

  20-12-2017 19:07 via bbc.co.uk
  The seizure of psychoactive substances in Portadown and Lurgan is one of Northern Ireland's largest.
  
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• Pictured: Cops smash major drugs operation in two Northern Ireland towns - £800k seizure one of PSNI's biggest

  20-12-2017 18:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have seized around £800,000 worth of psychoactive substances in one of Northern Ireland's biggest ever drugs busts.
  
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• Gary Haggarty: Legal challenge over supergrass handlers

  20-12-2017 18:03 via bbc.co.uk
  It focuses on a decision not to prosecute two police officers allegedly linked to UVF informer Gary Haggarty.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Dundrod Road closed - long delays on all Nutts Corner approaches

  20-12-2017 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Derry road closed after crash

  20-12-2017 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Banbridge pair Downey and Teggart to race for Bradley Wiggins' team in 2018

  20-12-2017 17:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Northern Ireland cyclists Mark Downey and Matthew Teggart sign with Bradley Wiggins' team for 2018.
  
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• Irish committee recommends removing abortion ban

  20-12-2017 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  An Irish parliamentary committee recommends that the Republic liberalise its abortion laws.
  
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• Wrapping up a season

  20-12-2017 16:52
  The holiday season is an important time for retail shops in the Lincolnville Beach area that remain open long past the summer months. This small stretch of the coast is picturesque year-round, with the wide open views of the public beach on one side, brick sidewalks on both sides of Atlantic Highway , restaurants and stores.
  
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• KPMG tax evasion search warrants ruled unlawful

  20-12-2017 16:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Belfast High Court rules there were faults in applications to raid offices and homes of former KPMG partners.
  
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• Police Federation warns against 'reckless and irresponsible' funding cuts

  20-12-2017 16:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Any attempt to further cut funding for the police would be "reckless and irresponsible", the body representing rank and file officers has warned.
  
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• Theresa May believes free trade deal can be negotiated before Brexit day

  20-12-2017 16:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May has insisted Britain can complete negotiating a free trade deal with the European Union before Brexit.
  
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• I haven’t begged EU for two more years, insists May

  20-12-2017 16:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May has denied “begging” for a post-Brexit transition period after losing several weeks negotiating time to her botched snap general election.
  
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• Northern Ireland murder bid charge pensioner Hanna remanded into custody

  20-12-2017 16:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland pensioner has been remanded into custody accused of attempted murder.
  
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• World Rally Championship: Citroen retain Kris Meeke for 2018 campaign

  20-12-2017 15:33 via bbc.co.uk
  Dungannon driver Kris Meeke is staying with Citroen for the 2018 World Rally Championship season.
  
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• NI economic growth 'lowest in UK'

  20-12-2017 14:19 via bbc.co.uk
  The NI economy expanded by 1.1% in 2016, the lowest of any UK region, according to new data.
  
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• Two men arrested as part of burglary investigations in Ballymena

  20-12-2017 14:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men have been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences in Ballymena.
  
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• Watch: Armagh rugby team sing 'Boys from the Coy Armagh' to after cup win

  20-12-2017 13:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  City of Armagh won their first ever First Trust Ulster Senior Cup final on Tuesday night and celebrated in some style.
  
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• Watch: Armagh rugby team sing 'Boys from the County Armagh' to after cup win

  20-12-2017 13:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  City of Armagh won their first ever First Trust Ulster Senior Cup final on Tuesday night and celebrated in some style.
  
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• MLA pay: Report advises salary cut of £13,000

  20-12-2017 13:18 via bbc.co.uk
  James Brokenshire is urged to reduce assembly members' salaries by about £13,000, in two stages.
  
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• House and office raids at ex-KPMG partners in Belfast ruled 'unlawful'

  20-12-2017 13:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Search warrants issued to raid the homes and offices of four former partners at Belfast accountancy firm KPMG were unlawful, the High Court has ruled.
  
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• Ex-Troubles soldier Hutchings on murder bid charge loses legal battle over jury trial

  20-12-2017 12:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An ex-soldier charged in connection with fatal shooting in Northern Ireland more than 40 years ago has lost a legal challenge to facing trial without a jury.
  
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• Ex-Troubles soldier Hutchings 'dismayed' after losing legal battle over attempted murder charge

  20-12-2017 12:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An ex-soldier charged in connection with fatal shooting in Northern Ireland more than 40 years ago has lost a legal challenge to facing trial without a jury.
  
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• Writing for gold

  20-12-2017 12:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Paul Muldoon is only the second poet from Northern Ireland to receive the prestigious award.
  
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• NI poet Muldoon awarded Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry

  20-12-2017 12:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Paul Muldoon is only the second poet from Northern Ireland to receive the prestigious award.
  
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• 'Heartless' break-in at church condemned

  20-12-2017 12:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A rural church has been broken into, vandalised and audio-visual equipment stolen along with school children's dinner money.
  
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• Paul Girvan MP investigated over Antrim food bank plea

  20-12-2017 12:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The DUP's Paul Girvan is being investigated by the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner.
  
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• Annie's Bar murders: Calls to reopen investigation

  20-12-2017 12:02 via bbc.co.uk
  A woman whose husband was murdered by loyalists 45 years ago calls for the investigation to be reopened.
  
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• White House to announce Donald Trump visit to UK ‘soon’

  20-12-2017 10:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The White House has said it will announce details “soon” of President Donald Trump’s proposed visit to the UK, amid growing expectations that he will come to London in February to open the new US Embassy.
  
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• Man assaulted by two masked men in Crumlin burglary

  20-12-2017 10:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been assaulted following an aggravated burglary in Crumlin on Tuesday night.
  
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• Model who lost leg after using tampon for too long to have other leg amputated

  20-12-2017 09:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A model who lost her leg after suffering from toxic shock syndrome (TSS) caused by a tampon has revealed that she's about to have her other leg amputated.
  
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• Loved ones remembered at Belfast hospice lights celebration

  20-12-2017 08:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Families from across Belfast and beyond gathered last night at the Northern Ireland Hospice to celebrate and remember the lives of their loved ones.
  
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• Joint visit to Northern Ireland by Pope and Queen would be momentous, says archbishop

  20-12-2017 08:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A joint visit by the Pope and the Queen to Northern Ireland next year would be "wonderful", a senior cleric has said.
  
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• Basic calculation on RHI scheme's cost 'missed'

  20-12-2017 08:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The senior civil servant in charge of the failed Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) has told the inquiry into the botched green energy scheme that led to the collapse of Stormont that her department had missed a basic calculation.
  
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• £440k pothole payouts to drivers in Northern Ireland

  20-12-2017 08:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Stormont department paid out close to £440,000 to motorists for damage caused by potholes in just under two and a half years, figures have revealed.
  
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• Drink driving: 137 arrests in Christmas crackdown

  20-12-2017 07:31 via bbc.co.uk
  The PSNI releases its preliminary winter drink-drive operation figures.
  
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• Poll: Is a £14,000 pay cut for Northern Ireland MLAs enough or too much?

  20-12-2017 00:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland's MLAs should have their pay cut by almost £14,000 because of the ongoing political deadlock a review has recommended.
  
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• Northern Ireland MLAs should have wages slashed by £13,600, review recommends

  20-12-2017 00:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland's MLAs should have their pay cut by almost £14,000 because of the ongoing political deadlock a review has recommended.
  
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• MLAs should have wages cut by thousands, review recommends

  20-12-2017 00:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland's MLAs should have their pay cut by almost £14,000 because of the ongoing political deadlock a review has recommended.
  
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