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• Minnie Driver quits as Oxfam ambassador following sex scandal

  13-02-2018 23:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Minnie Driver has become the first celebrity to quit as an Oxfam ambassador following allegations senior staff working in crisis zones paid for sex with vulnerable locals.
  
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• May Stevens north Belfast Lismoyne Park death 'not suspicious,' say ... - Belfast Telegraph

  13-02-2018 23:35
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  May Stevens north Belfast Lismoyne Park death 'not suspicious,' say ...
  Belfast Telegraph
  Police are no longer treating the death of May Stevens, the 64-year-old found dead in her north Belfast home, as suspicious.
  PSNI no longer treating death of May Stevens as suspicious - Belfast ...Belfast Live
  Death of retired teacher in north Belfast not 'suspicious'ITV Newsall 4 news articles »
  
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• Man shot dead in republican area of west Belfast

  13-02-2018 23:24
  Victim, in his 20s, believed to have been hit in the chest by a shotgun blast in front of childrenA man has been shot dead in a republican area of west Belfast.The victim was fatally injured in a shotgun blast at a house on the Poleglass estate. It is believed the man, who was in his 20s, was shot in the chest as he opened the door of the property at around 8pm, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland. He is believed to have been shot in front of two children. Continue reading...
  
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• Irish Premiership: Glenavon crush Ards as Carrick sunk by late winner

  13-02-2018 23:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Glenavon hit Ards for six to extend their lead over Linfield in the battle for third spot while Glentoran strike late to beat Carrick Rangers 2-1.
  
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• Self-styled 'paedophile hunters' revealed

  13-02-2018 23:00 via bbc.co.uk
  A BBC News NI investigation reveals the self-styled 'paedophile hunters'.
  
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• Man killed in Belfast shooting - children witnessed horrifying attack

  13-02-2018 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Young children witnessed the "brutal and horrifying" killing of a man in a shooting in Belfast, the MP for the area said.
  
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• Man killed in Belfast shooting - police at scene - Belfast Telegraph

  13-02-2018 21:54
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  Man killed in Belfast shooting - police at scene
  Belfast Telegraph
  It is understood a gunman approached the door of a house in the area and opened fired on the resident as he came to answer. The victim is thought to be aged in his 30s. Scores of heavily armed police swarmed to the scene within moments of the attack ...
  
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• Stormont talks: 'No deal this week and Irish language commissioner a major obstacle'

  13-02-2018 21:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There will be no deal on resurrecting the Northern Ireland power-sharing institutions this week, a senior DUP source has said.
  
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• DUP issues standard letter for representatives to respond to constituents over talks criticism [Full text]

  13-02-2018 20:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The DUP has provided a letter to its elected representatives to be issued should they receive criticism over the ongoing talks with Sinn Fein. The Belfast Telegraph has obtained the full letter which is below.
  
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• Arlene Foster: 'No stand-alone Irish language act'

  13-02-2018 20:48 via bbc.co.uk
  Democratic Unionist Party leader Arlene Foster refuses to be drawn on what package is under discussion.
  
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• DUP must make up mind on Irish act, says Sinn Féin

  13-02-2018 20:47 via bbc.co.uk
  It is time for the DUP to make its mind up on the Irish language, says Sinn Féin's new leader.
  
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• NI house prices rose by 4% in 2017

  13-02-2018 19:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Prices are still far below what they were in the bubble years of 2007 and 2008.
  
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• Pat Davidson Tyrone attempted murder: Police eliminate suspect car from investigation

  13-02-2018 19:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police investigating the attempted murder of an 83-year-old in Co Tyrone have eliminated a car suspected to be involved from their enquiries.
  
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• Why did PMs May and Varadkar go to Stormont talks?

  13-02-2018 19:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Was the visit of Theresa May and Leo Varadkar a help or a hindrance to the DUP and Sinn Féin talks?
  
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• Good idea?

  13-02-2018 19:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Was the visit of Theresa May and Leo Varadkar a help or a hindrance to the DUP and Sinn Féin talks?
  
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• Little River pantry to distribute food on schedule Feb. 15

  13-02-2018 19:06
  Food pantry distribution will happen on schedule Feb. 15, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at Little River Church, despite water damage estimated to exceed $100,000. Pantry manager Debra Edgerly said food will be distributed in a "drive-thru" operation.
  
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• Witness 'saw threesome' at house

  13-02-2018 19:04 via bbc.co.uk
  A woman who walked into a bedroom at Paddy Jackson's home says she does not believe she witnessed rape.
  
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• Kayden Fleck Ballymena funeral details announced - boy (5) swept to his death

  13-02-2018 18:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Funeral details for Ballymena schoolboy Kayden Fleck, who died after falling into a river in the Co Antrim town have been announced.
  
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• Brexit: Irish economy could take a 7% hit in a no-deal scenario

  13-02-2018 17:40 via bbc.co.uk
  A study produced for the Irish government suggests the country's economy would take a 7% hit.
  
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• Paedophile football coach Barry Bennell convicted of more child sex abuse

  13-02-2018 17:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Serial paedophile Barry Bennell has been convicted of abusing more young footballers after grooming them with claims that he could fulfil their dreams of a career in the sport.
  
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• Julian Assange urged to ‘show the courage’ to appear in court

  13-02-2018 17:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A judge has challenged Julian Assange to show the “courage” to appear in court as she ruled his arrest warrant was in the public interest.
  
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• Self-styled paedophile hunters confront BBC News NI Reporter

  13-02-2018 16:55 via bbc.co.uk
  A group of self-appointed paedophile hunters confront BBC News NI Investigations Reporter Kevin Magee
  
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• Irish language act essential to deal, says Sinn Fein after Foster rules out law

  13-02-2018 16:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein MLA Conor Murphy has said an agreement on an Irish language act remains essential to any deal being done to restore the power-sharing Executive.
  
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• Theresa May's visit to Belfast 'a distraction', DUP leader Arlene Foster says - Sky News

  13-02-2018 16:41
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  Theresa May's visit to Belfast 'a distraction', DUP leader Arlene Foster says
  Sky News
  Theresa May's direct intervention fuelled speculation an agreement was imminent but Mrs Foster said there was still "work to do". 18:52, UK, Tuesday 13 February 2018. Arlene Foster. Image: Arlene Foster says there is still 'work to do' on a power ...
  Not too late to stop Irish language act: Orange lodgeBelfast Newsletter
  May and Varadkar in Belfast amid push for Stormont powersharing dealNew Ross Sta
  
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• Suspicious letter in Parliament contained ‘non-harmful’ white powder

  13-02-2018 16:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police investigating a suspicious letter delivered to an office in the Houses of Parliament found it contained white powder which was “non-harmful”, the House of Commons said.
  
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• Paisley slams BBC ahead of paedophile hunter group investigation airing

  13-02-2018 16:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP MP Ian Paisley has accused the BBC of "ignoring paedophiles" before the broadcaster runs an investigation into the activities of so-called paedophile hunters in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Video: Plea for peace was made ahead of funeral where three were stabbed

  13-02-2018 15:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A plea for peace was issued by a son of the deceased ahead of a funeral at which three people were stabbed.
  
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• Northern Ireland’s most romantic locations this Valentine’s Day

  13-02-2018 15:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  If you are single, dating or in a long-term relationship, Northern Ireland has plenty of places that will impress and have you feeling suitably romanced this Valentine’s Day.
  
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• Michael McKillop - Belfast Sports Awards 2017

  13-02-2018 15:05 via youtube.com
  
  
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• 'I've just seen a threesome' - partygoers give evidence at Belfast rape trial - Irish Times

  13-02-2018 14:58
  Irish Times
  'I've just seen a threesome' - partygoers give evidence at Belfast rape trial
  Irish Times
  A house guest at a party where Ireland and Ulster rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding allegedly raped a Belfast student has said she walked in on a “threesome” not a rape. The witness told the police in her statement: “I would not say the ...
  Belfast rape trial: Woman again rejects defendants version of eventsNewstalk 106-108 fm
  Witnesses at Belfast rape trial claims
  
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• Dissident republican convicted of having explosives returned to prison

  13-02-2018 14:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A dissident republican convicted of having explosives has lost a High Court battle over being returned to prison a day after he walked free.
  
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• Car set on fire in early-morning incident in Belfast

  13-02-2018 14:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for information after a car was set alight in the Stranmillis Embankment area of Belfast.
  
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• Omagh water: NI Water to tackle herbicide incident

  13-02-2018 14:36 via bbc.co.uk
  NI Water must set out plans to prevent another spike of herbicide in Omagh drinking water.
  
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• DUP won't sign off on Irish language act: No bilingual road signs, compulsory teaching or job quotas, says Arlene Foster

  13-02-2018 14:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Democratic Unionist leader Arlene Foster has rubbished speculation about the shape of Irish language laws that might emerge from Stormont’s powersharing negotiations.
  
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• Arlene Foster plays down concerns over Irish language laws

  13-02-2018 14:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Democratic Unionist leader Arlene Foster has rubbished speculation about the shape of Irish language laws that might emerge from Stormont’s powersharing negotiations.
  
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• Lurgan funeral attacks 'put all mourners at risk'

  13-02-2018 13:54 via bbc.co.uk
  A further three men are arrested over a violent brawl after a funeral in Lurgan, County Armagh.
  
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• Tiger spotted on street in West Belfast - Belfast Live

  13-02-2018 13:50
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  Tiger spotted on street in West Belfast
  Belfast Live
  Passing motorists were alarmed at seeing the huge creature just lying on the pavement in Andersonstown. Initially panicked and confused, on closer inspection motorists realised the huge tiger was in fact just a stuffed teddy! One of the guys from Holy ...
  Éire of the Tiger: Beast spotted on Belfast street leaves motorists perplexedIrish Postall 3 news articles »
  
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• Paedophile hunter claims to 'absolutely' be judge, jury and executioner

  13-02-2018 13:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A self-proclaimed paedophile hunter who cornered a BBC reporter in a Belfast cafe has said he "absolutely" sees himself as "judge, jury and executioner".
  
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• Reporter tries to speak to self-styled paedophile hunter

  13-02-2018 13:15 via bbc.co.uk
  James SJ O'Neill is the alias used by self-appointed paedophile hunter George Keenan.
  
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• Derry Girls series two: What we know so far

  13-02-2018 13:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  With the first series of Derry Girls finishing on Channel 4 last week, attention has now turned to when the hit comedy will return.
  
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• Man due in court in Omagh charged with child abduction

  13-02-2018 13:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 22-year-old man is due to appear before Omagh Magistrates Court on Tuesday charged with child abduction.
  
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• Derry City chairman backs Ryan McBride stadium name change

  13-02-2018 12:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Derry City Football Club chairman backs plans to rename stadium after late club captain Ryan McBride.
  
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• Watch tear-jerking moment Belfast group discover they are lottery winners - Belfast Live

  13-02-2018 12:31
  Belfast Live
  Watch tear-jerking moment Belfast group discover they are lottery winners
  Belfast Live
  This is the tear-jerking moment a Belfast disability arts group was told they were to receive a lottery windfall. Lagan Village Youth and Community Group representatives broke down in tears when they were told they will receive £2,820 from the Arts ...
  
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• Day of movies devoted to Sam Kydd - Northern Ireland veteran of 240 films

  13-02-2018 10:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A television channel is devoting an entire day - and night - to the films of a forgotten Ulster actor who appeared in 240 movies and hundreds of TV shows, including Coronation Street.
  
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