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• PM rejects resignation of ‘ashamed’ minister who quit in the House of Lords

  31-01-2018 22:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May has rejected international development minister Lord Bates’ resignation hours after he dramatically quit at the despatch box.
  
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• William hails ‘energy and creativity’ of Britain and Sweden

  31-01-2018 22:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Duke of Cambridge has praised the “energy, creativity, innovation and engagement in the world” shown by Britain and Sweden as his tour of the Nordic country drew to a close.
  
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• Blaze at Palace Barracks in Co Down

  31-01-2018 22:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A blaze at an Army base next to the Northern Ireland headquarters of MI5 threatened to destroy historical artefacts belonging to the Royal Irish Regiment.
  
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• Police appeal to driver following fatal hit and run in Dungannon

  31-01-2018 21:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have made a direct appeal to the driver or occupants of a vehicle following a fatal hit and run in Dungannon.
  
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• Brexit: Simon Coveney says UK should 'reflect' on its options

  31-01-2018 20:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Simon Coveney also proposed a new mechanism to improve co-operation between London and Dublin.
  
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• Stakeknife detectives granted additional time with suspect

  31-01-2018 19:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Detectives have been granted additional time to question a man widely named as the Army’s notorious IRA agent Stakeknife.
  
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• Police appeal for dash cam footage after pedestrian (72) dies in crash

  31-01-2018 19:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have issued a renewed appeal into a crash where a 72-year-old pedestrian died.
  
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• Restoration of Stormont 'remains a priority', NI Secretary says

  31-01-2018 19:16 via bbc.co.uk
  Secretary of State Karen Bradley tells the NI Affairs Committee her "priority" is to get devolved government "up and running".
  
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• Man accused of receiving £260k worth of cannabis sent through post to Belfast was only doing 'a favour', court hears

  31-01-2018 18:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man accused of receiving £260,000 worth of cannabis sent through the post to Belfast was only doing "a favour", the High Court heard on Wednesday.
  
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• Les Kiss to leave Ulster Rugby post with immediate effect

  31-01-2018 18:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Les Kiss will leave his role as Ulster Rugby's Director Ruby with immediate effect.
  
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• Les Kiss: Ulster director of rugby leaves post after team's recent poor run

  31-01-2018 18:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Ulster part company with their director of rugby Les Kiss after the team's run of bad results in recent months.
  
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• Body of missing man Michael Cullen found at Cavehill, heartbroken family announce

  31-01-2018 18:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The body of missing man Michael Cullen has been found, his heartbroken family have announced.
  
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• Lord Mayor reflects on Sir Kenneth Branagh Freedom of the City celebrations

  31-01-2018 17:35 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Mr Justice O'Hara calls on medical professionals to put the public interest first.

  31-01-2018 17:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Chairman of the hyponatraemia inquiry, Mr Justice O'Hara, has called on medical professionals and health managers to put the public interest first.
  
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• Britain's Got Talent finalist Ryan O'Shaughnessy to represent Ireland at Eurovision

  31-01-2018 16:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Britain's Got Talent finalist Ryan O'Shaughnessy will represent Ireland at Eurovision 2018, it has been announced.
  
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• Gary Lightbody teases new Snow Patrol video ahead of album release

  31-01-2018 15:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gary Lightbody has once again teased fans with new Snow Patrol material by posting a candid snap from the set of their new music video.
  
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• Police questioning of killer dentist Howell over sex assault claims delayed

  31-01-2018 15:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Plans to question convicted double killer Colin Howell about a new allegation of serious sexual assault were postponed at the last minute, his lawyer confirmed today.
  
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• Dublin murder victim Jason Molyneux 'lured to scene'

  31-01-2018 14:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Jason Molyneux was shot several times in the chest and stomach during Tuesday's attack at a block of flats.
  
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• Regiment flags 'used to hurt 'Bloody Sunday families

  31-01-2018 14:34 via bbc.co.uk
  The erection of Parachute Regiment flags in Londonderry was shameful, says an Ulster Unionist MLA.
  
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• Northern Ireland to freeze as ice warning extended

  31-01-2018 13:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland looks set to freeze as temperatures plummet.
  
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• Where to dine on Valentine’s Day in Northern Ireland: 9 perfect spots

  31-01-2018 13:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Valentine’s Day is upon us and couples across Northern Ireland have begun their annual search for the perfect way to spend the year's most romantic day.
  
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• 'Rape is a game of power,' woman accusing Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding tells court

  31-01-2018 13:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A student who claims she was sexually assaulted by international rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding broke down as she told a court of the moment she was pushed onto a bed and raped.
  
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• Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding rape claim student breaks down in tears in court

  31-01-2018 13:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The student allegedly raped by Ireland rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding broke down and wept as she was giving evidence at their Belfast Crown Court trial.
  
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• Hyponatraemia: Jennifer Roberts talks about her daughter's death

  31-01-2018 13:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Jennifer Roberts speaks about the death of her daughter ahead of the publication of report into hyponatraemia.
  
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• Robert Flowerday murder accused Michael Owens also charged with December burglary at victim's home

  31-01-2018 12:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 33-year-old man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court on Wednesday accused of murdering retired maths teacher Robert Flowerday.
  
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• Give us something positive, asks MP ... I've obligation to call election, says Northern Ireland secretary of state

  31-01-2018 11:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Secretary of State Karen Bradley was implored to give the people of Northern Ireland "something positive" next week as she confirmed all party talks are to start no later than Monday.
  
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• Armed cyclist tried to rob woman in Belfast

  31-01-2018 10:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A cyclist armed with a gun has tried to rob a woman in south Belfast.
  
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• Marks & Spencer to close eight UK stores - new shop to open in Northern Ireland

  31-01-2018 10:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Marks & Spencer has announced the closure of eight stores in the UK.
  
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• Primark to close Londonderry branch

  31-01-2018 10:10 via bbc.co.uk
  The Primark shop at Lisnagelvin will close in April, the company announces.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic: Roads warning during snow weather warning

  31-01-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Nando's and Five Guys bringing 100 new jobs to Northern Ireland

  31-01-2018 08:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Around 100 jobs are to be created in Craigavon as chicken giant Nando's and burger chain Five Guys open their doors at Rushmere shopping centre.
  
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• Same-sex marriage group disappointed after meeting with DUP

  31-01-2018 08:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An activist group spearheading the campaign for same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland has met the DUP for the first time.
  
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• New electoral boundary map for Northern Ireland 'bizarre' says Alliance MLA Ford

  31-01-2018 08:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Plans to redraw the political map of Northern Ireland have been branded "bizarre" by a former Stormont minister.
  
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• Naming leisure centre after SAS founder 'would alienate nationalists'

  31-01-2018 08:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Plans to name a £30m leisure centre in Newtownards after a founding member of the SAS are on hold for three months.
  
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• Trolls taunt DUP man with picture of hangman’s noose

  31-01-2018 08:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Socila media trolls have targeted the DUP's newest Belfast councillor with taunts calling for him to hang himself and threats that there are "bullets with his name on them".
  
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• Sir Ken Branagh will treasure Freedom of Belfast 'from bottom of his heart'

  31-01-2018 08:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sir Kenneth Branagh has said he will treasure the freedom of Belfast "from the bottom of my heart" after he was made a Freeman of the city last night.
  
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• Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding ‘bragged of sex exploits’ to friends in series of text messages, court hears

  31-01-2018 07:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rugby stars Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding boasted about their shared sexual exploits just hours after a party which saw the pair accused of raping the same woman, a court has heard.
  
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• Explainer: What is hyponatraemia?

  31-01-2018 07:59 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News NI Health Correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly explains the background to the hyponatraemia inquiry.
  
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• Ireland players Jackson and Olding hailed as heroes on the field, but now find themselves in glass-walled dock of courtroom number 12

  31-01-2018 07:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  "This case concerns a young woman going to an after-party with young sportsmen," said the counsel for the Prosecution, cautioning the members of the jury that "there is a danger that stereotypical views are taken of what such a complainant should expect".
  
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• Rugby stars Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding raped woman at party after night out in Belfast club, jury is told

  31-01-2018 07:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two Ireland and Ulster rugby players - Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding - raped a woman after a night out at a city centre nightclub, a court has heard.
  
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• 'I feel they have really destroyed me'

  31-01-2018 07:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Raychel Ferguson's mother, Marie, talks about the loss of her daughter.
  
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• Man shot in both ankles in west Belfast - PSNI say attack was 'brutal and horrific'

  31-01-2018 00:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been shot in both ankles in a paramilitary style attack in west Belfast.
  
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