Belfast news

• Dismal performance seen Ulster beaten 38-7 by Leinster

  06-01-2018 20:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A dismal performance in Dublin saw Ulster hit for six by interprovincial rivals Leinster, who won this Guinness PRO14 clash 38-7 at the RDS Arena.
  
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• Pro14: Six-try Leinster rout Ulster at the RDS

  06-01-2018 20:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Jordan Larmour and Fergus McFadden score two tries each as Leinster thrashed their provincial rivals.
  
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• Kingsmill families 'would meet' with McElduff, says victim's sister

  06-01-2018 20:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The sister of one of the Protestant workmen killed in the Kingsmill massacre has said the families would be willing to meet with Barry McElduff.
  
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• Antrim International Cross Country: Kenyan pair Cheruiyot and Kipkemboi secure wins

  06-01-2018 19:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Timothy Cheruiyot and Margaret Chelimo Kipkemboi clinch narrow wins at the Antrim International Cross Country meeting.
  
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• Irish Cup fifth round: Reds to host Crusaders in sixth round

  06-01-2018 19:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Cliftonville will take on north Belfast rivals Crusaders at Solitude in the pick of the sixth round ties in the Irish Cup.
  
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• Irish Cup fifth round: No surprises as big guns progress

  06-01-2018 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  Cliftonville beat Warrenpoint 4-3 in an incident-packed Irish Cup tie in which all the major Premiership clubs progressed to the last 16.
  
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• Irish Cup Round Up: Harney hat-trick sends Cliftonville through while Coleraine smash seven

  06-01-2018 18:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Coleraine, Linfield, Glentoran and Ballymena are among the sides safely through to round six while three games went to extra-time.
  
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• Sinn Féin MP apology over Kingsmill tweet on massacre anniversary

  06-01-2018 17:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Barry McElduff said he had no intention to offend, but unionists have condemned his actions.
  
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• Last-minute protest stops demolition of Straid Congregational Church

  06-01-2018 16:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Last-minute intervention from local residents has halted the demolition of a church in a Co Antrim village.
  
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• Scotland target Michael O'Neill wants future resolved imminently

  06-01-2018 16:23 via bbc.co.uk
  Northern Ireland manager and Scotland target Michael O'Neill wants his future resolved by the end of January, but has yet to hold talks with the SFA.
  
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• Council order halts Straid Congregational Church demolition

  06-01-2018 15:23 via bbc.co.uk
  Protesters blocked a demolition truck from entering the church grounds in Straid on Saturday morning.
  
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• Philippe Coutinho heads for Barcelona despite Liverpool's 'great reluctance'

  06-01-2018 14:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Philippe Coutinho is to realise his dream of moving to Barcelona despite Liverpool's "great reluctance" to let the Brazilian playmaker leave Anfield for a British record fee worth up to £142million.
  
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• Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho to complete move to Barcelona - reports

  06-01-2018 14:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Barcelona appear to have finally succeeded in their long pursuit of Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho.
  
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• Three arrested after attempted aggravated burglary in Belfast

  06-01-2018 14:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Three men are in police custody following an attempted aggravated burglary at a property in Belfast.
  
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• Co Tyrone singer set to appear on The Voice

  06-01-2018 13:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Co Tyrone singer Niall Donnelly is set to make an appearance on Saturday night's edition of The Voice.
  
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• Arlene Foster says 'shame' on Sinn Fein MP for 'inhuman' bread video on anniversary of Kingsmill massacre

  06-01-2018 13:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP leader Arlene Foster has condemned a Sinn Fein MP for a "bizarre" video deemed insensitive to the victims of the Kingsmill massacre.
  
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• Watch: Belfast company's chainsaw tree sculpture is a cut above

  06-01-2018 11:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An unusual wooden sculpture has been turning heads at a Belfast business.
  
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• Beauty queens hit TV screens in search for love... minus their lipstick, powder and paint

  06-01-2018 11:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The beauty queens are back, and they're on a mission to find romance.
  
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• Storm and new year babies

  06-01-2018 10:29 via bbc.co.uk
  The first weekly paper review of the year heralds new year babies and recipients of honours.
  
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• Magilligan Prison parkrun first in NI

  06-01-2018 10:27 via bbc.co.uk
  The run was held within the confines of the prison with both inmates and staff involved.
  
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• Tourism boom

  06-01-2018 10:25 via bbc.co.uk
  The fall in the value of the pound and an increase in hotels are both expected to increase tourism.
  
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• NI tourism aims to expand with hotel increase in 2018

  06-01-2018 10:25 via bbc.co.uk
  The fall in the value of the pound and an increase in hotels are both expected to increase tourism.
  
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• Neurosurgeon who was globally renowned for work during Troubles

  06-01-2018 10:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A neurosurgeon who was involved in pioneering treatment for victims of the Troubles has died while on holiday.
  
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• Pastor calls for a 40-day halt to all paramilitary and drug crime

  06-01-2018 09:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A north Belfast pastor has called on paramilitary groups to stop their intimidation, threats, punishment beatings and exclusions for 40 days.
  
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• Executive spent quarter of its gift budget on sculpture for Mrs Clinton

  06-01-2018 09:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  New figures have revealed that almost a quarter of the Executive's spending on gifts for foreign dignitaries went on a sculpture given to Hillary Clinton.
  
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• Officials reveal 185 people here hit by strain of bug linked to Aussie Flu

  06-01-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Public Health Agency (PHA) has confirmed that there have been 185 cases of the flu group that includes the so-called 'Aussie Flu' strain in Northern Ireland.
  
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• MLA voices his frustration as A5 road upgrade is hit by yet another legal challenge

  06-01-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The long-awaited £800m-plus upgrade of the A5 is facing another legal roadblock as campaigners against the development launch a new court challenge.
  
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• Inspirational Ballymena dad loses brave battle with brain cancer

  06-01-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Ballymena father-of-two who bravely fought against an aggressive form of brain cancer has passed away.
  
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• Fighting spirit of NI woman Karen so clear despite last minute lung transplant blow

  06-01-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Fermanagh woman who suffers from a rare genetic lung disease says she has no choice "but to fight" as she awaits a life-transforming double transplant.
  
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• Eames lauds man whose faith and optimism shone as Troubles raged

  06-01-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sir Billy Hastings was the man who said "why not" when anyone told him "you can't do that", Lord Eames said in his homily.
  
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