Belfast news

• Police investigate small explosion at house in west Belfast

  07-02-2018 23:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There has been a report of a small explosion in west Belfast on Wednesday.
  
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• Home-grown talent

  07-02-2018 21:30 via bbc.co.uk
  Performers at the ceremony will include Paul Brady, Cara Dillon and Eliza Carthy & The Wayward Band.
  
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• Four men arrested under Terrorism Act in Belfast

  07-02-2018 20:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Four men have been arrested in Belfast following ongoing investigations in to recent paramilitary style attacks.
  
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• Students to Participate in Maine State Park Passport Program, Visit All Maine State Parks in 2018

  07-02-2018 20:18
  Students from Mount View Middle School in Thorndike, Maine visited the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to begin their quest to visit all Maine State Parks in 2018 as part of the Maine State Park Passport Program. Eleven seventh grade "cohorts" received official park passports and maps from Commissioner Walt Whitcomb.
  
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• Londonderry residents 'plagued' by rat infestation

  07-02-2018 19:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Residents say their lives have been "turned upside down" because of a growing problem with rats.
  
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• Dail suspended as TDs row over speaking rights

  07-02-2018 18:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Dail had to be suspended for five minutes after a shouting match between TDs over speaking rights.
  
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• Man who died in Enniskillen collision could have lay at crash scene for five days, police say

  07-02-2018 18:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Enniskillen car crash victim Gary Douglas may have lay at the crash scene for five days, police have revealed.
  
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• Belfast police appeal for missing man Fei Lin (47)

  07-02-2018 17:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for help in tracking down a missing 47-year-old man from Belfast.
  
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• Watch: Ian Paisley 'no surrender' rallying call to government for Brexit talks

  07-02-2018 17:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK Government was told to take a "no surrender" attitude to the Brexit talks by a DUP MP.
  
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• Friend's poem to honour Michael Cullen - Mic Drop: 'Band of brothers to the end'

  07-02-2018 17:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The heartbroken friend of Michael Cullen penned a moving poem in a tribute to him which he performed at his funeral.
  
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• New EU-funded programme to help support victims of Troubles

  07-02-2018 16:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A new EU-funded programme has been launched to help improve the health and wellbeing of victims and survivors of the Troubles.
  
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• Man died after asking friend for help injecting heroin, court hears

  07-02-2018 16:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man allegedly killed his friend by injecting heroin after the victim couldn't find a vein, the High Court heard.
  
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• From an hour to 60 minutes: Confusion reigns over Northern Ireland town's parking change

  07-02-2018 16:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There has been confusion in Bangor after parking signs in the town that previously stated drivers could park for up to "60 minutes" were changed to limit parking for up to "1 hour".
  
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• Loughinisland legal challenge delays Police Ombudsman report into mass killings

  07-02-2018 15:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Three Police Ombudman reports into historic killings in Northern Ireland will not be published pending the Loughinisland legal challenge, the office said.
  
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• Jackson and Olding rape trial: Woman 'handled like a piece of meat' during sex attack, court hears

  07-02-2018 15:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A young woman who claims she was raped by two rugby internationals said she was "handled like a piece of meat" during the alleged sex attack.
  
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• Row in court as man faces animal cruelty charge over puppy killing

  07-02-2018 14:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A row has broken out in a courtroom during the appearance of a man charged in connection with an alleged hammer attack on an 11-week-old puppy.
  
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• Changing times

  07-02-2018 14:39 via bbc.co.uk
  New signs have caused drivers in Bangor to wonder what the difference is between 60 minutes and one hour?
  
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• Shock as man's car doused in fuel and set alight in Newtownards murder bid

  07-02-2018 14:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong said she is "thankful" a delivery driver was left unharmed after his car was covered in a flammable liquid and set on fire as he sat behind the wheel.
  
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• Man's car doused in fuel and set alight as he sat outside Northern Ireland house

  07-02-2018 14:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A fast food delivery driver's car was covered in a flammable liquid and set on fire as he sat behind the wheel in an attack in Newtownards.
  
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• Rugby rape trial: Woman denies lying for 'fear group sex images would be leaked on social media'

  07-02-2018 14:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The alleged victim in the rape trial of two Ireland rugby stars has denied she lied about what happened because she feared pictures of her engaging in group sex would be leaked on social media.
  
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• DUP MP Ian Paisley urges 'no surrender' to the EU

  07-02-2018 13:44 via bbc.co.uk
  The Democratic Unionist Party MP tells the UK government it is time to take a "no surrender" approach to the EU.
  
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• Police believe they have apprehended the man responsible for 20...

  07-02-2018 13:14
  Peter McCaffrey, 46, of Belfast, was charged with receiving stolen goods and violating conditions of release after police searched his Lincolnville Avenue residence and recovered items linked to 15 burglaries of homes and job sites in Belfast, four in Northport and one in Searsport dating to late summer 2017. Sgt. John Gibbs of Belfast Police Department said clues from recent Northport burglaries along with a tip from someone who snapped a photo of an expensive fat-tire bike in the back of a car
  
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• Tree scheme to mark births, deaths and marriages

  07-02-2018 12:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Every birth, death and marriage in Derry and Strabane is to be marked with the planting of a tree.
  
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• BBC Biggest Weekend in Belfast: Franz Ferdinand, Ash and Goldie among latest line-up announcements

  07-02-2018 11:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  More acts have been announced for the BBC's Biggest Weekend concert in Belfast.
  
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• Raging rockers

  07-02-2018 11:40 via bbc.co.uk
  Irish rockers hit out after one of their songs is used at a conference calling for Ireland to leave the EU.
  
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• Time for 'no surrender' attitude in Brexit talks: DUP's Sammy Wilson

  07-02-2018 11:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP MP Sammy Wilson has said the British Government needs to take a "no surrender" attitude in the Brexit talks.
  
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• Milestone Wednesday: Monday's Stormont talks 'a cup of tea and a chat' claims MP... but deal could be done in days, says Bradley

  07-02-2018 11:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Groundhog day may have passed (or has it?) but it was a case of the same again in the Northern Ireland secretary's update to the house of commons on Wednesday.
  
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• Rollie's Bar & Grill

  07-02-2018 10:58
  You may recognize its interior, as Rollie's was a setting for "Thinner", a Stephen King film. The vintage bar itself is off of an 1800s sailing ship lovingly moved onto land and preserved.
  
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• Family of missing man Norman Prentice tell of relief they can now bury him

  07-02-2018 09:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The family of a Co Armagh man whose body was found after he went missing have spoken of their relief that their agonising wait is over.
  
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• Jamie Dornan: Mum's death was horrendous and you are never over it

  07-02-2018 09:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Holywood's Hollywood star Jamie Dornan has spoken of his devastation at the tragic death of his 'beautiful' mother 20 years ago and about how he tells his wife that he loves her 10 times a day.
  
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• Michael Cullen's friend in poetic tribute as family and friends say final sad farewell

  07-02-2018 08:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A young man found dead at a Belfast beauty spot was a kind and loving person, mourners at his funeral heard.
  
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• Hyde Park bomb families hope to see suspect in dock this year

  07-02-2018 08:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man whose teenage brother was among four soldiers killed in the IRA's 1982 Hyde Park bombing says the families want to get one of the alleged bombers back in court for a civil case before the end of this year.
  
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• Belfast Marathon: Sunday start and route change among big plans

  07-02-2018 08:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Belfast City Marathon could take place on a Sunday for the first time from 2019.
  
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• Hunt for 'low-lifes' who stole charity boxes at restaurant in Northern Ireland

  07-02-2018 08:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The owners of a family business have hit out after heartless thieves stole charity boxes.
  
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• English family wants justice for tragic Sharon Sparks (9) - Belfast rapist suspected of her manslaughter

  07-02-2018 08:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of a nine-year-old girl killed more than 40 years ago has demanded to know why the Northern Ireland man suspected of her manslaughter was allowed to walk free - to rape and murder a woman from Belfast.
  
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• Death of young mum Aine Gribben leaves Tyrone family heartbroken

  07-02-2018 08:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a young Co Tyrone mum whose body was found in a house on Saturday.
  
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• Watch: PSNI reviewing footage after ugly scenes in Belfast as BBC NI man tries to interview paedophile hunters

  07-02-2018 07:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Members of a self-styled paedophile hunter group angrily confronted a BBC Northern Ireland reporter as he attempted to interview them last night.
  
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• RHI scandal: Probe told of 'conspiracy theory' over Arlene Foster's letter to lenders

  07-02-2018 07:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The inquiry into the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) has been told there was a "conspiracy theory" over a letter from Arlene Foster encouraging banks to grant loans to scheme participants.
  
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• PSNI reviewing footage after ugly scenes in Belfast as BBC NI man tries to interview paedophile hunters

  07-02-2018 07:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Members of a self-styled paedophile hunter group angrily confronted a BBC Northern Ireland reporter as he attempted to interview them last night.
  
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• 440 jobs lost in ‘devastating blow for Northern Ireland’ as Williams closes and NIE axes posts

  07-02-2018 07:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland is losing 440 jobs as two companies shut up shop and another slashes its workforce.
  
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• DUP's Arlene Foster against pardon for suffragettes who broke law

  07-02-2018 07:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP leader Arlene Foster has said she does not support proposed pardons for suffragettes who were convicted of crimes during the struggle for women's right to vote.
  
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• NI economy set for two-year dip - Ulster University

  07-02-2018 07:42 via bbc.co.uk
  The NI economy is forecast to be slightly weaker in 2018 and 2019, say Ulster University experts.
  
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• Cornerspring Montessori Hosts Open House

  07-02-2018 06:34
  Cornerspring Montessori School will be hosting an Open House for the Belfast community and for families interested in toddler, preschool, kindergarten and elementary programs on Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tour our lovely new Passive House building, situated on 35 acres of woodland Come see our warm and inviting Montessori classooms. Enjoy activities and light refreshments while meeting our wonderful staff.
  
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• Penobscot Shores Retirement Community

  07-02-2018 01:53
  Retire in elegance to the coast of Maine. Situated on a spectacular 20-acre site overlooking Penobscot Bay, Penobscot Shores provides the convenience and comfort of a fine independent-living retirement community.
  
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• The Script perform Belfast sell out show

  07-02-2018 00:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Irish rockers The Script have performed a sell out gig at the SSE Arena.
  
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• Pictured: The Script perform Belfast sell-out show

  07-02-2018 00:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Irish rockers The Script have performed a sell out gig at the SSE Arena.
  
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