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• Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dies

  15-01-2018 22:19 via bbc.co.uk
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• Alliance Party Councillor sworn in as Belfast's new High Sheriff

  15-01-2018 22:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Alliance Party Councillor Carole Howard has been sworn in as the new High Sheriff of Belfast.
  
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• Donegal bridge fall victim was from County Fermanagh

  15-01-2018 22:03 via bbc.co.uk
  It is believed the man, from Ederny in County Fermanagh, was working when he fell into the canal.
  
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• Pedestrian knocked down outside Belfast school

  15-01-2018 21:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A female pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being struck by a car outside a school in Belfast.
  
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• Man (60s), believed to be from Fermanagh, dies after falling into river in Donegal

  15-01-2018 19:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man in his 60s has died after falling into a river in Gweedore, Co Donegal.
  
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• James Corden, Duran Duran lead tributes to Dolores O’Riordan

  15-01-2018 19:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  James Corden and Duran Duran are among the stars to pay tribute to The Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan.
  
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• Carillion confirms NI staff will be paid, says union

  15-01-2018 19:07 via bbc.co.uk
  The construction company, which employs up to 300 people in Northern Ireland, goes into liquidation.
  
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• Beating the Blue Monday blues with Belfast - The Irish Times - Irish Times

  15-01-2018 18:31
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• 'Border Fox' Dessie O'Hare granted bail in Dublin

  15-01-2018 18:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Former INLA man Dessie O'Hare is charged with various offences, including assault and false imprisonment.
  
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• Lead singer of The Cranberries Dolores O'Riordan has died aged 46

  15-01-2018 18:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of The Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan are "devastated" by her death at the age of 46, her publicist has said.
  
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• Former board members of NI Events Company disqualified

  15-01-2018 17:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Major Northern Irish public figures are among those handed boardroom bans over the collapse of a high-profile quango.
  
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• Woman who spat on police officer during arrest for disorderly behaviour jailed

  15-01-2018 17:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 60-year-old woman who spat on a police officer arresting her for disorderly behaviour in west Belfast has been jailed for three months.
  
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• ‘Right thing’ to resign after ‘truly awful’ week for Kingsmill survivor

  15-01-2018 16:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The sole survivor of the Kingsmill massacre said he has been “left hanging by a thread” as a result of the controversy surrounding Barry McElduff.
  
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• 'Brilliant' Belfast mum who stole more than £1k of curtains and clothes avoids jail

  15-01-2018 16:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A "brilliant mother" who stole more than £1,000 worth of curtains and clothes from stores in the greater Belfast area has been handed a seven-month suspended jail sentence.
  
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• Barry McElduff to be appointed to paid position of Crown to relinquish West Tyrone seat

  15-01-2018 16:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein's Barry McElduff will have to officially be appointed to a paid position of the Crown in order to properly relinquish his seat in the House of Commons.
  
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• Fined: Northern Ireland trader didn't reveal that 'mint' condition vehicle was insurance loss

  15-01-2018 15:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Down trader has been fined £500 for selling a vehicle without disclosing that it had been damaged in an accident.
  
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• Bid to overturn humanist marriage ruling in Northern Ireland - judgement reserved

  15-01-2018 15:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Judgment was reserved on Monday in a bid to overturn a landmark ruling which extends legal recognition to humanist marriages in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Funeral held for Bobby Sands' mother Rosaleen

  15-01-2018 15:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The funeral has taken place for the mother of hunger striker Bobby Sands.
  
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• Michelle O'Neill: Barry McElduff a champion for West Tyrone, Sinn Fein sanction proportionate and O Muilleoir issue dealt with

  15-01-2018 15:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein Northern Ireland leader Michelle O'Neill has said Barry McElduff's three-month suspension from the party on full pay for his Kingsmill video was "proportionate" and the matter of Mairtin O Muilleoir retweeting the post has been settled.
  
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• What's on: 10 things to do in Northern Ireland, Jan 15-21 - from John Bishop to Charlie Landsborough

  15-01-2018 14:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It might be Blue Monday but there's loads of comedy and music gigs around Northern Ireland this week - not to mention a spot of clay pigeon shooting and mind games from David Meade.
  
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• Northern Ireland weather: Warnings in place for snow, ice and wind

  15-01-2018 14:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland is set to feel the chill this week as a number of warnings have been put in place for snow, ice and wind.
  
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• Barry McElduff regrets 'deep and unnecessary' hurt

  15-01-2018 14:19 via bbc.co.uk
  A Sinn Féin MP says he regrets causing 'deep and unnecessary' hurt to Kingsmills families.
  
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• Public transport and education to get funding boost

  15-01-2018 13:42 via bbc.co.uk
  Education and public transport are to benefit from the reallocation of money across Stormont departments.
  
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• Watch: Top Northern Ireland experiences in new 24 hours in the UK campaign

  15-01-2018 13:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tourism NI has teamed up with the tourism organisations of England, Scotland and Wales to create a hub of videos that reflect 24 hours in the UK.
  
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• PSNI's fresh bid to crack down on bogus callers

  15-01-2018 13:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The PSNI has launched a fresh bid to crackdown on bogus callers.
  
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• Barry McElduff resigns: Right for him to quit - what now of Mairtin O Muilleoir? asks Jim Allister

  15-01-2018 12:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  TUV leader Jim Allister said it was right for Barry McElduff to resign but asked what now of fellow Sinn Fein representative Mairtin O Muilleoir who retweeted the controversial Kingsmill video.
  
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• NI Events Company: Board members disqualified from being directors

  15-01-2018 12:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Legal action over NI Events Company scandal ends but board members claim they were made "scapegoats".
  
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• Barry McElduff resigns - Sinn Fein MP at centre of Kingsmill furore stands down

  15-01-2018 12:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Barry McElduff has resigned as MP over his controversial Kingsmill video.
  
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• Rangers bid for Northern Ireland's Jordan Jones rejected while Ibrox club agree deal for Scotland defender Martin: reports

  15-01-2018 11:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rangers' initial offer for one of Northern Ireland's newest recruits Jordan Jones is set to be rejected.
  
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• Rangers bid for Northern Ireland star Jordan Jones 'nowhere near acceptable', says Kilmarnock boss

  15-01-2018 11:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rangers' initial offer for one of Northern Ireland's newest recruits Jordan Jones was 'nowhere near acceptable'.
  
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• North West flooding - five months on

  15-01-2018 11:14 via bbc.co.uk
  In August 2017, heavy rainfall caused severe flooding for parts of Londonderry, Tyrone and Donegal.
  
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• Liam Neeson reveals unusual hiding place for his earnings

  15-01-2018 10:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Film star Liam Neeson has revealed he keeps some of his money under his bed.
  
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• Carillon workers in NI meet unions over liquidation announcement

  15-01-2018 10:48 via bbc.co.uk
  The construction company which employs up to 300 people in NI is to go into liquidation
  
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• NI's chief nursing officer says A&E's 'not in crisis'

  15-01-2018 10:28 via bbc.co.uk
  Northern Ireland's chief nursing officer says NI emergency departments are "not in crisis".
  
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• Van Morrison included in City of Derry Jazz Festival line-up

  15-01-2018 10:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Van Morrison will perform at Londonderry's Millennium Forum later this year, it has been announced.
  
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• Carillion collapse fuels fears for Northern Ireland jobs: No Executive means little help for staff, says MLA

  15-01-2018 10:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Carillion's collapses into liquidation has sparked fears for over 200 jobs in Northern Ireland as well as for its suppliers.
  
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• North west floods: Families still unable to return home

  15-01-2018 10:10 via bbc.co.uk
  Some families are unable to return to their homes almost five months after flooding devastated parts of the North West.
  
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• Premier League live scores: Manchester United v Stoke City - plus league table and fixtures

  15-01-2018 10:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Austrian international Moritz Bauer is in line to make his Stoke debut at Old Trafford as his new club's search for a successor to Mark Hughes continues.
  
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• Nursing 'crisis'

  15-01-2018 09:51 via bbc.co.uk
  The shortage of nurses, a star who stashes cash under his bed and a 'dog cardigan' make the papers.
  
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• NI newspaper review: Nursing 'crisis' and hair of the dog

  15-01-2018 09:51 via bbc.co.uk
  The shortage of nurses, a star who stashes cash under his bed and a 'dog cardigan' make the papers.
  
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• Cyrille Regis, West Brom and England striker dies at 59

  15-01-2018 09:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Cyrille Regis, the former England and West Brom footballer has died.
  
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• Three released on bail following gun attack in Killyleagh

  15-01-2018 09:24 via bbc.co.uk
  The police say two men in the house in Killyleagh were not hurt but were left badly shaken.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic: Four-vehicle crash on M2 moved - delays easing

  15-01-2018 09:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic: Crash on Belfast's Lisburn Road

  15-01-2018 09:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Sinn Fein reaction to Foster's conciliatory Brexit speech 'disappointing'

  15-01-2018 08:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein has responded in a "predictable and disappointing" manner to Arlene Foster holding the hand of friendship out to the Republic during Brexit negotiations, the DUP has said.
  
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• Unionist MLA who lost legs in blast nominated for military award

  15-01-2018 08:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An Ulster Unionist MLA who lost both his legs in Afghanistan has been shortlisted for a high-level military award in recognition of his work in helping other veterans.
  
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• Armagh pensioner is richest person in Northern Ireland with £782m

  15-01-2018 08:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A pub chain tycoon, a former Queen's University lecturer and a Hollywood actor are all among the highest earners from Northern Ireland.
  
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• Tributes after death of Oisin Chesters (12)

  15-01-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Moving tributes have been paid to Omagh YouTube video star Oisin Chesters, who died suddenly at the age of 12.
  
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