Belfast news

• Eighth amendment

  22-02-2018 22:20 via bbc.co.uk
  From the tragedy of teenager Ann Lovett to the death of Savita Halappanavar - abortion is the most emotive of issues.
  
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• Celtic dumped out of Europa League by Zenit St Petersburg

  22-02-2018 21:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Celtic crashed out of the Europa League in calamitous style with a 3-0 defeat by Zenit St Petersburg in Russia.
  
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• Ian Paisley Jr calls Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald 'Loopy Lou'

  22-02-2018 19:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Social media users have levelled criticism at DUP MP Ian Paisley Jr after a tweet in which he called Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald "Loopy Lou".
  
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• Arrests after report of 30 masked men storming bar in Belfast

  22-02-2018 19:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Three men have been arrested after a gang of 30 masked men entered a bar in Belfast on Wednesday night.
  
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• Two men arrested under Terrorism Act after van stopped in Lurgan

  22-02-2018 19:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men have been arrested in Lurgan under the Terrorism Act after the discovery of a number of items in a van.
  
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• Police attend scene after woman dies suddenly

  22-02-2018 18:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The PSNI has attended the scene of a sudden death of a woman.
  
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• Paedophile hunter George Keenan remanded in custody after flouting social media ban

  22-02-2018 16:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An alleged paedophile hunter has been remanded back into custody after flouting a ban on accessing social media platforms.
  
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• Hymn writer portrait to go on display for first time

  22-02-2018 16:08 via bbc.co.uk
  A portrait of one of the Victorian era's most famous hymn writers is to go on public display for the first time.
  
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• Northern Ireland students urged to complain and seek refunds over university strike

  22-02-2018 16:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland students should complain to their universities and look for refunds for their tuition fees if their courses are affected by industrial action.
  
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• BBC licence fee to rise to £150.50

  22-02-2018 16:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The TV licence fee will increase to £150.50 from £147 from April 1, the Government has announced.
  
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• Lord Mayor launches the Belfast Festival of Learning

  22-02-2018 15:54 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Vandals spray paint over Irish language portion of road sign

  22-02-2018 15:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A bilingual road sign in Co Tyrone has been vandalised.
  
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• Pensioner serving 20 years given four more for assault on child

  22-02-2018 15:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Antrim pensioner already serving a 20-year sentence for subjecting one girl to a litany of physical and sexual abuse, was given another four years on Thursday for the sex abuse of another youngster.
  
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• Northern Ireland school pulls GAA coaching after parent concerns

  22-02-2018 15:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland school has pulled GAA coaching classes after parents raised concerns.
  
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• Judge calls for longer domestic violence jail terms

  22-02-2018 14:55 via bbc.co.uk
  A district judge in Londonderry calls for longer jail terms in domestic violence cases.
  
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• Former Northern Ireland secretary warns peace process is ‘unravelling’

  22-02-2018 14:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former Northern Ireland secretary has warned about the peace process “unravelling” as efforts continue to break the deadlock in restoring powersharing.
  
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• Iain Henderson out of Ireland's clash with Wales as Chris Farrell handed Six Nations debut

  22-02-2018 14:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fermanagh man Chris Farrell will make his Six Nations debut at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon (kick-off 2.15pm).
  
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• Sinn Fein MP Hazzard says office named after IRA killers 'absolutely fitting'

  22-02-2018 14:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein MP Chris Hazzard has defended opening his constituency office in a building named after two IRA men as "absolutely fitting".
  
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• Who stole 120 traffic cones in Northern Ireland town?

  22-02-2018 14:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating after the theft of 120 traffic cones in Ballynahinch.
  
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• Julie Thomas: 'I have seen the worst of people'

  22-02-2018 14:21 via bbc.co.uk
  A County Down head teacher, who was harassed by a parent, says she has 'seen the worst of people'.
  
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• Northern Ireland NHS crisis - 80,000 patients waiting more than a year to see consultant

  22-02-2018 13:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The NHS in Northern Ireland is facing an “unprecedented crisis” after it was revealed more than 80,000 patients were waiting more than a year to see a consultant by the end of 2017.
  
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• No coincidence those calling time on Belfast Agreement are 'ardent' Brexiteers, says Labour Peer Adonis

  22-02-2018 13:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Labour peer has said he has not heard "more irresponsible words from a former cabinet minister" after a prominent Brexiteer said the Good Friday Agreement may have served its purpose.
  
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• Review: 7 things I discovered while being a tourist in Belfast

  22-02-2018 13:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Full disclosure, I'm 100% born and raised in Belfast.
  
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• Randox announces £50m investment in medical testing

  22-02-2018 12:57 via bbc.co.uk
  The County Antrim company will used the money to develop new medical testing technology.
  
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• Peek inside Stormont Hotel after £1m revamp

  22-02-2018 12:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast's Stormont Hotel has completed their renovation programme which has seen Hastings Hotels invest in over £1 million.
  
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• Some stroke survivors not receiving therapy, research shows

  22-02-2018 12:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Some stroke survivors have not received any speech and language therapy in Northern Ireland, a professional body warned.
  
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• 'Unhealthy' for Tory survival to rest with DUP, says Varadkar

  22-02-2018 11:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Taoiseach has said having the UK Government's survival based on its relationship with the DUP was an "not a healthy place to be".
  
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• Belfast Fashion Spy: 'Jennifer Aniston’s style is very relaxed but classy'

  22-02-2018 11:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rachel Dean checks out the style in Victoria Square, Belfast.
  
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• Baroness Paisley slams DUP and Sinn Fein for 'failure of leadership' following talks collapse

  22-02-2018 11:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The wife of the late Ian Paisley has slammed the DUP and Sinn Fein for a “failure of leadership” following the collapse of talks to restore power sharing in Northern Ireland.
  
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• 43 Payson RD

  22-02-2018 10:47
  This is a well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath spacious Doublewide on a private wooded 2 acre lot. The foundation is a full basemen with interior and bulkhead access.
  
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• Principal of Northern Ireland school speaks out after parent of pupil harassed her

  22-02-2018 10:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The principal of a Bangor primary school has spoken of her ordeal after the parent of a pupil was convicted of harassing her.
  
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• Baroness Paisley: DUP 'as much to blame' for stalemate

  22-02-2018 10:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Baroness Paisley says the Stormont crisis would not have happened under her husband and Martin McGuiness.
  
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• Principal's harassment ordeal by pupil's parent

  22-02-2018 09:50 via bbc.co.uk
  A head teacher speaks out after a pupil's father is sentenced for a 14-month campaign of harassment.
  
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• Revealed: Northern Ireland's top 100 hospitality venues

  22-02-2018 09:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland's top 100 hospitality businesses - from Belfast's Albany to Londonderry's Sandinos - were revealed last night in Titanic Belfast.
  
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• Race ace Irvine to help sell Belfast at property showcase in Cannes - Belfast Telegraph

  22-02-2018 09:31
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  Race ace Irvine to help sell Belfast at property showcase in Cannes
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  The English developer who has pledged to build four hotels in Belfast and former Formula One driver Eddie Irvine are to join a group from the city at an international property event. Lawrence Kenwright, the head of Signature Living, is joining the ...
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• NI newspaper review: 'Outcry' over IRA office for MP

  22-02-2018 09:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Thursday's papers feature Chris Hazzard's Castlewellan office, which bears the names of two IRA men.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Crash on A26 at Junction 1 roundabout

  22-02-2018 09:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Fire breaks out at former Belfast Telegraph building

  22-02-2018 09:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A fire broke out at the former Belfast Telegraph building early on Thursday morning.
  
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• Renewed appeal over attempted PSNI murder

  22-02-2018 09:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Police say the investigation is progressing , a year after a bomb was left under an officer's car.
  
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• Renewed appeal on attempted PSNI murder

  22-02-2018 09:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Police say the investigation is progressing , a year after a bomb was left under an officer's car.
  
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• Unionists facing a perfect storm of Brexit and demographic shift

  22-02-2018 08:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  In June last year, the respected economist David McWilliams wrote in the Belfast Telegraph how the changing demographics of Northern Ireland create the likelihood of a united Ireland. Those from a Protestant/unionist background are now less than half the population and people from a Catholic background will probably be in the majority within a decade.
  
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• Ireland rugby skipper Rory Best among those lining out to be honoured at Queen's

  22-02-2018 08:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster and Ireland rugby captain Rory Best, a host of international academics and the chief executive of Marks and Spencer are among those who will receive honorary degrees at Queen's University this year.
  
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