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• Missing woman Leanne McCready found safe and well

  19-02-2018 23:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Missing Northern Ireland woman Leanne McCready has been located safe and well.
  
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• Increasing concerns for welfare of Leanne McCready

  19-02-2018 23:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police and the family of Leanne McCready are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare.
  
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• Roberta B. McLellan

  19-02-2018 22:56
  Roberta McLellan, 79, widow of Edward McLellan, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, at Sussman House in Rockport. Born Nov. 15, 1938, in Lincoln, she was the daughter of A. Hamilton and Beverly Boothby.
  
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• Judith Roberts

  19-02-2018 22:56
  Judith L. Roberts, 84, passed away Feb. 18, 2018, at Harbor Hill. Judy was born Jan. 28, 1934, in Belfast to the late Vernon and Annie Gordon.
  
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• Taoiseach Varadkar tells Downing Street Ireland will not support direct rule

  19-02-2018 22:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has told Prime Minister Theresa May Ireland will not support direct rule.
  
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• Farm equipment damaged in suspected arson attack at site in rural Tyrone

  19-02-2018 21:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Farm equipment has been damaged after a suspected arson attack at a site in rural Tyrone.
  
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• Police hunt for pair in baseball caps over suspected arson attack

  19-02-2018 19:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for information about a pair of men spotted near the scene of a suspected arson attack on a car in Dromore, Co Down.
  
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• Landowners object to Comber greenway extension

  19-02-2018 19:21 via bbc.co.uk
  The dispute appears to have scuppered the preferred route along Strangford Lough to Newtownards.
  
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• Three arrested in probe of 'paedophile hunter' confrontation with BBC

  19-02-2018 19:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Three men have been arrested in connection with an incident in which a BBC journalist was confronted by a group of so-called paedophile hunters.
  
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• Sinn Fein and DUP clash over direct rule

  19-02-2018 19:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein has warned that direct rule is not an option for Northern Ireland as Democratic Unionists called on the UK Government to start setting budgets for schools and hospitals.
  
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• Heart scanner world first for Ulster Hospital

  19-02-2018 18:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Dundonald's Ulster Hospital is the first to have a dedicated CT scanner to specifically detect heart disease.
  
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• Heart beat

  19-02-2018 18:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Dundonald's Ulster Hospital is the first to have a dedicated CT scanner to specifically detect heart disease.
  
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• Housing Executive contracts transferred after Carillion collapse

  19-02-2018 18:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Millions of pounds worth of Housing Executive contracts are in the process of being transferred following the collapse of construction giant Carillion.
  
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• Arrests in 'paedophile hunter' probe

  19-02-2018 18:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Three men are being held in connection with an incident involving BBC journalist Kevin Magee.
  
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• Belfast-bound gun was 'hidden with nappies on child's buggy'

  19-02-2018 17:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Dublin court hears a young mother helped to smuggle a loaded gun onto a Belfast-bound train.
  
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• Born2Run at Gosford Forest Park - pictures and video

  19-02-2018 17:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Runners have braved the winter conditions to take part in the Belfast Telegraph Born 2 Run, Run Forest Run race series.
  
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• Born2Run at Gosford Forest Park - Full results, pictures and video

  19-02-2018 17:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Runners have braved the winter conditions to take part in the Belfast Telegraph Born 2 Run, Run Forest Run race series.
  
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• Housing Executive transfers Carillion contracts

  19-02-2018 17:17 via bbc.co.uk
  The Housing Executive executive transfers contracts to Engie, after Carillion went into liquidation.
  
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• Woman accused of trafficking and controlling prostitute working in Northern Ireland

  19-02-2018 16:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman accused of trafficking and controlling a prostitute working in Northern Ireland was herself a victim of the vice racket, the High Court heard on Monday.
  
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• Michael O'Neill wants Republic player Sean Scannell to make Northern Ireland switch

  19-02-2018 16:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill will try to persuade former Republic of Ireland under-21 player Sean Scannell to switch international allegiance.
  
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• West Brom players look set to avoid legal action after taxi was stolen

  19-02-2018 16:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Four West Brom players who allegedly stole a taxi in Barcelona look set to avoid legal action because of a lack of evidence.
  
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• Child abduction accused 'spent night with victim (14) in woods eating Pot Noodles'- court told

  19-02-2018 16:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man accused of abducting a Northern Ireland schoolgirl claims they spent a night together in the woods eating Pot Noodles, the High Court heard on Monday.
  
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• Senior College announces spring session

  19-02-2018 15:44
  The spring curriculum for Senior College at Belfast 2018 includes a variety of classes in literature, history, language, gardening, technology, philosophy, art and science. The new course catalog includes classes about the skeptic philosopher David Hume, the passion of American abolitionists, the eerie predictions of "Brave New World" and "1984," great 20th century short stories, the tragic love of Chaucer's "Troilus and Criseyde," Darwin and evolution, masters of the British mystery, conversati
  
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• Family of missing Michael McGinley urge people helping in search to be 'very careful'

  19-02-2018 15:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of a Northern Ireland man who entered the River Foyle are encouraging the public to keep their safety first during the search for his body.
  
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• Family of missing Derry man Michael McGinley urge people helping to find body to be 'very careful'

  19-02-2018 15:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The family of a Northern Ireland man who entered the River Foyle are encouraging the public to keep their safety first during the search for his body.
  
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• Backlash over 'IRA kneecapped gays' comment - but senator Norris stands by claim

  19-02-2018 15:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A claim the Provisional IRA "kneecapped people for being gay" has been met with an angry backlash, but the man behind the comment says he was "speaking the truth" to highlight how attitudes had changed over recent years.
  
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• Belfast Giants' slim Elite League title hopes extinguished by weekend defeats

  19-02-2018 15:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Belfast Giants' fading Elite League title hopes suffer mortal blows as they are beaten at home on successive nights by Edinburgh Capitals and Milton Keynes Lightning.
  
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• UK ‘fully committed’ to Good Friday Agreement

  19-02-2018 15:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Government has said it is “fully committed” to the Good Friday Agreement.
  
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• ‘Sadistic’ paedophile who forced victim to eat dog food jailed for 32 years

  19-02-2018 15:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  One of Britain’s most prolific paedophiles, who blackmailed a string of vulnerable victims including a girl who was ordered to eat dog food, has been jailed for 32 years.
  
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• World Indoor Championships: Amy Foster and Ciara Mageean named in Ireland team

  19-02-2018 14:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Amy Foster and Ciara Mageean are named in the Ireland team for next month's World Indoor Championships in Birmingham.
  
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• World-first scanner for heart disease installed at Ulster Hospital

  19-02-2018 14:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The world’s first dedicated CT scanner for heart disease has been installed at the Ulster Hospital.
  
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• Terror plot accused banned from dissident republican gatherings

  19-02-2018 14:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man accused of being part of a terror plot targeting a retired police officer is banned from going within 800m of any dissident republican gathering, a High Court judge ordered on Monday.
  
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• Funeral of Poleglass murder victim Johnston held

  19-02-2018 14:26 via bbc.co.uk
  Mourners in west Belfast are told that shooting victim Raymond Johnston was a "loveable rogue".
  
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• What's on in Northern Ireland, Feb 19-25: From Flash Harry to Katherine Ryan

  19-02-2018 14:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  This week across Northern Ireland sees fantastic music, comedy and theatre on offer - take a look through our list of top attractions over the next seven days.
  
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• Police officer Linda Totten jailed for shoplifting

  19-02-2018 14:13 via bbc.co.uk
  Linda Totten is jailed for six months for stealing from a branch of Asda in Enniskillen.
  
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• Six Nations 2018: Garry Ringrose added to Ireland squad to face Wales

  19-02-2018 14:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Garry Ringrose, John Cooney and Niall Scannell are added to the Ireland squad for Saturday's Six Nations game against Wales.
  
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• Irish Open: Sewerage system plan to cope with 'stink'

  19-02-2018 13:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Irish Water allay concerns that 'maxed out' sewerage system will not cope with big golf tournament.
  
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• Ulster star John Cooney added to Ireland squad ahead of Six Nations clash with Wales

  19-02-2018 13:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster scrum-half John Cooney will train with Ireland this week ahead of Saturday's game against Wales at Aviva Stadium.
  
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• Northern Ireland to play Israel in September friendly

  19-02-2018 12:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Northern Ireland will play Israel in a friendly international at the National Stadium at Windsor Park on Tuesday 11 September.
  
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• Poll: Claim final 'draft agreement' between parties 'passed from DUP to Sinn Fein' - is it time papers were published?

  19-02-2018 12:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There have been further claims of what was agreed between the DUP and Sinn Fein before the Northern Ireland talks process broke down last week.
  
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• KFC forced to close stores after delivery problems cause chicken shortages

  19-02-2018 12:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  KFC has been forced to close a raft of stores after a new delivery contract with DHL resulted in chicken shortages across the country.
  
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• The Proclaimers announce Belfast Ulster Hall date

  19-02-2018 12:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Proclaimers will perform at the Ulster Hall in Belfast later this year, it has been announced.
  
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• All you need to know as Northern Ireland to host Israel at Windsor Park in September

  19-02-2018 12:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland will host Israel in a friendly international at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park on Tuesday 11 September (kick-off 7.45pm).
  
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• Ray Johnston mourners told 'killers will have to face God for what they have done'

  19-02-2018 12:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The funeral of Raymond Johnston, who was gunned down at his home in west Belfast, has taken place.
  
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