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• Gillian Anderson: Maria Caulfield’s appointment ‘devastating step backwards’

  08-01-2018 22:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Actress and campaigner Gillian Anderson has criticised the appointment of an MP who opposed decriminalising abortion to a role representing women as a “devastating step backwards”.
  
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• If Barry McElduff was a man of principle he would walk: Kingsmill sole survivor Alan Black

  08-01-2018 22:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The sole survivor of the Kingsmill massacre has said if Barry McElduff was a man of principle he would quit his public role.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Larne Road closed after crash to recover vehicles

  08-01-2018 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Man arrested after Newtownards gun find

  08-01-2018 21:55 via bbc.co.uk
  The 27-year-old is being held after a gun and ammunition were found during a search in Newtownards.
  
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• Karen Bradley named new NI secretary

  08-01-2018 21:19 via bbc.co.uk
  The Staffordshire MP is to take over from James Brokenshire, who resigned earlier for health reasons.
  
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• Giant's Causeway: 71-year-old family shop set to close

  08-01-2018 20:20 via bbc.co.uk
  The family-run business operated for 71 years but now the National Trust needs the site for toilets.
  
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• Sinn Féin suspends Barry McElduff over Kingsmills video

  08-01-2018 19:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Barry McElduff says he meant no offence to the relatives of 10 men murdered by the IRA in 1976.
  
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• Maine man charged with attempted murder after roommate's stabbing

  08-01-2018 19:20
  A 25-year-old Belmont man faces a Class A attempted murder charge after he allegedly stabbed another man multiple times before fleeing to hide in an abandoned home in town, according to police. Jetton Whiting, 25, was living at a Belmont home with the victim.
  
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• McElduff Kingsmill video: Sinn Fein sanction meaningless and victims feel an insult to injury, says DUP's Foster

  08-01-2018 18:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arlene Foster said Sinn Fein's suspension of Barry McElduff over his controversial Kingsmill video was "meaningless".
  
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• Former Donegal TD Paddy Harte dies, aged 86

  08-01-2018 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  The former Fine Gael Minister of State Paddy Harte dies at the age of 86.
  
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• McCarragher death co-accused pleads guilty

  08-01-2018 18:01 via bbc.co.uk
  Lesley Ann McCarragher was jogging when she was hit by a car which did not stop in 2016.
  
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• Irish Premiership: Carrick Rangers v Linfield (Tue)

  08-01-2018 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Linfield manager David Healy says his recent signings will add "freshness and competition" to the Linfield attack for the rest of the season.
  
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• Kingsmills survivor rejects Barry McElduff apology

  08-01-2018 16:50 via bbc.co.uk
  Alan Black says the video posted by Barry McElduff was "designed to hurt".
  
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• Review: Behind the wheel of the Aston Martin Vanquish S Volante

  08-01-2018 16:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  One of the best-looking convertibles on the market, Simon Davis gets behind the wheel to put the Aston Martin Vanquish S Volante to the test.
  
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• Denis Donaldson murder: Gary Donnelly released without charge

  08-01-2018 16:30 via bbc.co.uk
  A dissident republican was one of two men questioned over the murder of informer Denis Donaldson.
  
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• NI firm MJM lands cruise ship work at Belfast shipyard

  08-01-2018 16:14 via bbc.co.uk
  A Northern Ireland firm wins a multi-million pound contract to refurbish a cruise ship.
  
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• RHI Inquiry: Arlene Foster's appearance brought forward

  08-01-2018 16:11 via bbc.co.uk
  The former enterprise minister had not been due to testify until late Spring.
  
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• Sinn Fein's Barry McElduff suspended for three months over Kingsmill video tweet

  08-01-2018 16:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein MP Barry McElduff has been suspended from all party activity for three months over his Kingsmill video tweet.
  
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• Sinn Fein suspends Barry McElduff on full pay for three months over Kingsmill video tweet

  08-01-2018 16:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein MP Barry McElduff has been suspended on full pay by his party for three months over his Kingsmill video tweet.
  
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• Poll: Is three-month suspension from Sinn Fein with full pay adequate for Barry McElduff?

  08-01-2018 16:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein MP Barry McElduff has been suspended on full pay by his party for three months over his Kingsmill video tweet.
  
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• James Brokenshire: Northern Ireland Secretary resigns

  08-01-2018 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  The Northern Ireland Secretary resigns due to ill health and says he requires lung surgery.
  
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• What's on: 9 things to do in Northern Ireland, Jan 8-14 - from Jake O'Kane to Bagatelle

  08-01-2018 15:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  With Christmas behind us, there's still loads happening across Northern Ireland to help keep away the January blues - from comedy gigs to great music, and the ultimate tour for foodies.
  
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• Belfast woman allegedly stabbed boyfriend three times at party, court hears

  08-01-2018 14:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman allegedly stabbed her boyfriend three times at a weekend party in east Belfast, a court has heard.
  
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• Man sentenced after being caught burgling north Belfast flat wearing socks on his hands

  08-01-2018 14:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 24-year old man caught by police burgling a flat in north Belfast whilst wearing socks on his hands was sentenced on Monday for the break-in.
  
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• PSNI close Fermanagh roads due to suspect device follow-up searches

  08-01-2018 14:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Kilcoo Road and Cashel Road have been closed following reports that a suspect device had been left in the area last week.
  
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• Three hurt as fire at Trump Tower brought under control

  08-01-2018 14:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Three people were injured after a fire broke out in Trump Tower's heating and air conditioning system, New York City fire chiefs have said.
  
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• Dr McKenna Cup: Three postponed games rescheduled for Sunday

  08-01-2018 13:34 via bbc.co.uk
  The three Dr McKenna Cup matches postponed on Sunday have been rescheduled for next Sunday in Armagh, Burren and Clones.
  
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• Northern Ireland Secretary of State James Brokenshire resigns due to ill health - read resignation letter in full

  08-01-2018 13:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland Secretary of State James Brokenshire has resigned and will be leaving the government due to ill health.
  
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• Historic move for Derry's 400-year-old Foyle College

  08-01-2018 13:10 via bbc.co.uk
  A new chapter begins for Londonderry's Foyle College, as it leaves the cityside after 400 years.
  
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• Jonny Evans: Arsenal and Man City contact West Brom over defender

  08-01-2018 12:54 via bbc.co.uk
  Arsenal and Manchester City have made contact with West Brom about the potential signing of Jonny Evans.
  
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• Northern Ireland footballer Kyle Lafferty fools fans by 'dying' hair silver and blonde

  08-01-2018 12:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Kyle Lafferty has duped fans into thinking he had dyed his hair from brunette to silver and then bleach blonde.
  
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• BHS Belfast: Plans to redevelop vacant store

  08-01-2018 12:11 via bbc.co.uk
  The property owner wants to turn the former store into two retail units.
  
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• Tommy Bowe: Shoulder injury could rule out Ulster wing for up to eight weeks

  08-01-2018 11:06 via bbc.co.uk
  Tommy Bowe could be out of action for up to eight weeks after sustaining a shoulder injury in Ulster's hammering by Leinster.
  
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• Bread head video

  08-01-2018 10:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Controversy over a video tweeted by a Sinn Féin MP features on all the front pages.
  
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• No-one to rule

  08-01-2018 10:21 via bbc.co.uk
  If countries are able to survive without elected leaders in place, do we actually need politicians?
  
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• Sinn Fein: Barry McElduff's Kingsmill video tweet was 'inexcusable and indefensible'

  08-01-2018 09:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein has said Barry McElduff's controversial social media post was "inexcusable and indefensible" as the party leadership is set to meet with him this afternoon.
  
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• Belfast pensioner devastated by grave vandalism

  08-01-2018 08:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An emotional visit by a Belfast pensioner to his parents' grave turned to heartbreak on Christmas Day when he arrived to find their headstone had been attacked.
  
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• Staff left in shock after popular Belfast music shop shuts down with no warning

  08-01-2018 08:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Staff who lost their jobs at a popular music store in Belfast have expressed their shock after arriving at work only to be told the firm had gone into liquidation despite a "successful" Christmas.
  
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• PSNI called on to probe IRA man’s book claim he bombed RUC vehicle

  08-01-2018 08:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The PSNI have been called on to investigate damning claims by a former IRA member about his role in an attack on RUC officers.
  
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• Co Antrim villagers at loggerheads over plan to pull down 200-year-old church

  08-01-2018 08:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Antrim community is in turmoil after a church congregation began tearing the pews out of their landmark 200-year-old church late on Friday night.
  
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• My father-in-law aged 70 was left waiting for five days on trolley in crowded A&E

  08-01-2018 08:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A pensioner spent five days in a crowded A&E unit waiting for a hospital bed after having a heart attack.
  
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• McElduff in eye of storm caused earlier row with comments over Provo linked to atrocity

  08-01-2018 08:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  This is not the first time Sinn Fein's Barry McElduff has been caught up in controversy linked to the Kingsmill massacre.
  
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• Derry councillor held by Garda in probe over murder of IRA spy Donaldson

  08-01-2018 08:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A republican councillor in Londonderry has been arrested in Donegal in connection with the shooting dead of Denis Donaldson, the senior MI5 spy who operated at the heart of the IRA and Sinn Fein.
  
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• Sinn Fein leadership slammed for silence over MP's Kingsmill stunt

  08-01-2018 08:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Sinn Fein leadership last night remained silent amidst increasing calls for Barry McElduff to resign his Westminster seat.
  
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• Commonwealth call-up for third member of same family

  08-01-2018 08:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Dromore cyclist Mark Downey is the third member of his family to compete in the Commonwealth games.
  
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