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• Candle lit vigil for 83-year-old robbery victim in Aughnacloy

  25-01-2018 23:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A candle lit vigil has taken place in Aughnacloy after an elderly woman was found critically ill in her garden following a burglary at her home.
  
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• Two men charged over Banbridge hijacking 'pandemonium'

  25-01-2018 22:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men have been charged with a number of offences in relation to a hijacking incident in Banbridge on Wednesday.
  
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• Ballykelly civil servants move may not hit target

  25-01-2018 22:00 via bbc.co.uk
  New £21m department HQ in Ballykelly can hold 600 workers but a union warns filling it will be a struggle.
  
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• Bombardier: Theresa May holds talks with Trump

  25-01-2018 20:50 via bbc.co.uk
  The two leaders have held talks at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
  
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• West Belfast: Mindfulness at school

  25-01-2018 20:08 via bbc.co.uk
  A school in West Belfast has became the first in Northern Ireland to employ an occupational therapist to help pupils and staff deal with mental heath issues.
  
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• Lifting of Good Friday booze ban ‘puts Ireland on par with Vatican’

  25-01-2018 19:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A publican has heralded the lifting of the Good Friday booze ban as putting Ireland finally on a par with the Vatican.
  
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• SDLP MLA Pat Catney cleared of careless driving

  25-01-2018 18:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  SDLP MLA Pat Catney has been acquitted of careless driving after a court hearing on Thursday.
  
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• Downing Street in talks with White House over Trump visit later this year

  25-01-2018 18:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump’s controversial first visit to the UK as US President is set to take place later this year.
  
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• 100 imitation firearms seized in Belfast raid

  25-01-2018 18:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Around 100 imitation firearms have been seized at commercial premises by police in Belfast.
  
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• Donald Trump to visit UK ‘later this year’ – Downing Street

  25-01-2018 17:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump is set to visit the UK later this year, Downing Street said after talks between the US President and Prime Minister Theresa May.
  
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• Commission seeking body of murdered soldier received no information

  25-01-2018 17:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The commission seeking the body of murdered British soldier Robert Nairac has received no information, its chief investigator said.
  
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• Ireland to lift Good Friday alcohol ban

  25-01-2018 17:17 via bbc.co.uk
  Alcohol sales on Good Friday have been banned in the Republic for 90 years.
  
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• World Cup Qualifier: Ireland recall James Shannon for Zimbabwe tournament

  25-01-2018 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Batsman James Shannon returns to a 15-man Ireland squad for the World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe in February and March.
  
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• Petition of concern reform 'key' to restoring Northern Ireland institutions: SDLP

  25-01-2018 17:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The SDLP has said reform of the petition of concern is key to restoring of the Northern Ireland devolved institutions.
  
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• Our nightmare wait for help after son's seizure: ‘I called 999 but was put on hold... I wanted help, not concert tickets’

  25-01-2018 17:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dear Arlene and Michelle, have you ever seen a just-turned two-year-old have a seizure? It is a frightening experience, but when it's your own child, it is the scariest day of your life.
  
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• Londonderry flood victim quoted £10k for insurance excess

  25-01-2018 16:55 via bbc.co.uk
  A man whose home was flooded is told he must pay an insurance excess of £10,000 if it floods again.
  
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• European Champions Cup: Quarter-final dates and venues confirmed

  25-01-2018 16:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Leinster host Saracens in the final game of the Champions Cup quarter-finals as the fixture details are confirmed.
  
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• Queen's University appoints Ian Greer as vice-chancellor

  25-01-2018 16:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Queen's University has appointed Ian Greer as its new president and vice-chancellor.
  
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• Neutrality case against DUP's £1bn confidence-and-supply deal fails

  25-01-2018 15:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The son of a loyalist murder victim has lost a High Court challenge to the alleged consequences of the Democratic Unionist Party's parliamentary deal with the Conservatives.
  
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• Queen's University appoints Prof Ian Greer as vice-chancellor

  25-01-2018 15:41 via bbc.co.uk
  Prof Ian Greer, who currently works at the University of Manchester, takes up the post in August.
  
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• 'Shock' at finding pensioner on ground

  25-01-2018 15:21 via bbc.co.uk
  A neighbour discovered the 83-year-old woman who is thought to have fallen from an upstairs window trying to escape intruders.
  
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• Car crime victim considering selling home after police officer's injury claim

  25-01-2018 15:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A single mother-of-two and victim of car crime has told of how she may have to sell her home after one of the officers injured during the police chase of those who took her car launched legal proceedings against her.
  
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• Northern Ireland abuse survivors criticise civil service

  25-01-2018 14:51 via bbc.co.uk
  A briefing paper said historic abuse was a 'high priority' but did not indicate funding for a redress scheme.
  
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• Aughnacloy burglary: Woman's 'shock' at finding 83-year-old on ground

  25-01-2018 14:46 via bbc.co.uk
  A neighbour tells of her shock at finding an 83-year-old woman lying on the ground after a burglary.
  
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• Irish Premiership: Glenavon aim to gain ground on top two

  25-01-2018 14:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Glenavon continue their pursuit of the top two in the Irish Premiership when they take on Warrenpoint Town on Friday night.
  
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• Norman Prentice: Residents urged to check property

  25-01-2018 14:33 via bbc.co.uk
  Norman Prentice, 55 from Portadown, was reported missing on 15 January.
  
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• Watch: Video tour of charming former Coach House in Holywood, Co Down

  25-01-2018 14:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  This 19th century former Coach House offers stylish living in the heart of Holywood.
  
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• Aughnacloy burglaries 'may be connected'

  25-01-2018 13:41 via bbc.co.uk
  The PSNI say a burglary in which a pensioner fell from a window is connected to others.
  
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• UK-US relationship is still ‘strong’, PM says ahead of Trump meeting

  25-01-2018 13:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May has insisted Britain’s relationship with the United States is still “strong” despite her recent clash with Donald Trump.
  
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• Northern Ireland A&E waiting times 'critical': Thousands more attending - 167% jump in those waiting 12 hours

  25-01-2018 13:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Thousands more people are attending Northern Ireland A&Es and there has been 167% spike in those needing care and having to wait over 12 hours.
  
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• Woman injured in Ballymena petrol bomb attack

  25-01-2018 13:06 via bbc.co.uk
  A woman is struck by flying glass when a petrol bomb is thrown into a bedroom in County Antrim.
  
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• Tyrone gran (83) murder bid: Police seek info on two cars with false reg plates

  25-01-2018 13:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The PSNI has released further information in the attempt to track the perpetrators of a sick attack on the home of a Co Tyrone grandmother.
  
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• PSNI appeal over 'stolen knockers and ding-dongs'

  25-01-2018 12:56 via bbc.co.uk
  If someone has stolen your ding dong or knocker, the police may have their hands on it.
  
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• Judge frustration at community service and probation for man who conned schoolboys into sending indecent images

  25-01-2018 12:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Down teenager who continued to dupe school boys into sending him indecent pictures even after being caught with hundreds of child sex abuse images, was freed on a combination order of 100 hours community services and two years probation.
  
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• On the road with - Cinderella'

  25-01-2018 12:44
  Belfast native Grant Richards checks out the Fox Theatre in St. Louis on the Broadway National Tour of "Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella." Growing up in Belfast, Grant Richards engaged with all the performing arts, as well as running cross-country and track.
  
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• Petrol bomb attack at flat in Ballymena

  25-01-2018 12:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police area appealing for information after a petrol bomb attack in Ballymena.
  
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• Body recovered from Howth harbour

  25-01-2018 11:37 via bbc.co.uk
  A man's body is recovered from a harbour in County Dublin
  
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• Poll: Who is your favourite Derry Girl (or wee English fella)?

  25-01-2018 11:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Channel 4's Northern Ireland-based comedy Derry Girls has become a huge hit in recent weeks - providing great craic and amazing one-liners on a Thursday night.
  
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• Trainee interpreters will not assess deaf PIP claimants

  25-01-2018 10:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Trainee interpreters will no longer be used in PIP assessments for members of the deaf community.
  
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• Rory McIlroy admits he is ahead of schedule after great opening round in Dubai

  25-01-2018 10:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A delighted Rory McIlroy admitted he was ahead of schedule on his comeback from injury after carding a brilliant opening round in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
  
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• Burglary fall

  25-01-2018 10:10 via bbc.co.uk
  The attempted murder of a pensioner and the resumption of Stormont talks make the NI newspaper headlines.
  
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• 'Pandemonium' as hijacked car goes on rampage in Northern Ireland town

  25-01-2018 09:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have described the "pandemonium" that hit a Northern Ireland town after a car went on the rampage after a hijacking.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic: Three vehicle crash on A26 Lisnevenagh Road towards Ballymena - knock on delays

  25-01-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic: Three vehicle crash on A26 Lisnevenagh Road cleared

  25-01-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic: Dundrod road blocked after crash

  25-01-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Physician associates: Training for NI's first doctors' assistants

  25-01-2018 08:20 via bbc.co.uk
  It is hoped the junior post will help provide an intermediate level of care and reduce workload pressures.
  
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• Tax break puts Belfast shipyard on course for $4 million expansion

  25-01-2018 08:14
  A $4 million midcoast shipyard expansion cleared one of its final hurdles last week, as city officials put the rubber stamp on a credit enhancement agreement that could allow the business to service superyachts and build ferries. For the past two years, Front Street Shipyard has been pushing to build Building 6, a 21,700-square-foot hangar-like structure that would allow the company to service and possibly build larger ships.
  
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• Northern Ireland school tight-lipped on whether it will meet dissidents after PSNI visit

  25-01-2018 08:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland school will not be drawn on whether it will meet a dissident republican political grouping who have taken exception after the PSNI made a visit to pupils.
  
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