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• Nemanja Matic snatches Manchester United dramatic comeback win

  05-03-2018 23:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nemanja Matic struck in stoppage time as Manchester United came from two goals down to secure a vital 3-2 victory at Crystal Palace.
  
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• Frank Mignone

  05-03-2018 22:49
  Frank A. Mignone, 88, passed away March 2, 2018, at Harbor Hill in Belfast. Frank was born in Oceanside, N.Y., on April 27, 1929, to the late Carmine and Alesandra Mignone.
  
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• Bank of America lays off 30 in Belfast

  05-03-2018 22:49
  Bank of America has cut about 30 people from its Belfast operation, citing a changing marketplace and the need to adjust its workforce accordingly. "We have made the decision to consolidate some of the work performed in Belfast to other sites," said Jumana Bauwens, a bank spokesperson.
  
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• Sinn Fein leader calls for Good Friday Agreement to be protected during meeting with EU Brexit negotiator

  05-03-2018 20:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald discussed the need "to safeguard the Good Friday Agreement" with the EU chief negotiator on Brexit.
  
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• Man charged with arson over Belfast city centre shop incident

  05-03-2018 19:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 36-year-old man has been charged with arson with intent to endanger life and possession of Class A drugs in connection with an incident at a shop in Belfast.
  
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• May: Government looking at US-Canada border in search for Brexit solution

  05-03-2018 19:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May has indicated she is looking at the customs arrangements between the US and Canada as a way of solving the Irish border issue created by Brexit.
  
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• Murder police get 36-hour extension

  05-03-2018 19:10 via bbc.co.uk
  Karol Kelly, who had five young children, was stabbed to death during a fight in Londonderry.
  
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• DUP accuse authors behind report into Protestant exodus from west bank of Londonderry of 'rewriting history'

  05-03-2018 18:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The DUP has accused the authors of a report looking into the reasons behind thousands of Protestants leaving the west bank of Londonderry during the Troubles of "rewriting history".
  
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• DUP leader Foster 'categorically denies' any agreement was reached with Sinn Fein

  05-03-2018 18:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP leader Arlene Foster has denied any agreement was reached with Sinn Fein before talks collapsed.
  
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• Postal scammers tormented mum 'until her death'

  05-03-2018 18:28 via bbc.co.uk
  An elderly woman could not afford to eat or heat her home after being targeted by postal scammers.
  
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• DUP leader 'handed over draft Stormont deal in person'

  05-03-2018 18:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill says she was '100% crystal clear' that an agreement had been reached.
  
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• Mining group CDE Global to buy Caterpillar factory

  05-03-2018 18:19 via bbc.co.uk
  CDE Global is to take over the manufacturing plant vacated by the US construction manufacturing giant.
  
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• Climate change documentary, discussion

  05-03-2018 18:17
  Maine Conservation Voters invites the public to a free screening of the critically acclaimed documentary "The Age of Consequences" Sunday, March 11, at 4 p.m. at the Colonial Theatre, 163 High St. The film will be followed by a panel discussion on climate solutions in Maine and how we can move forward at the state and local level. Panelists will include Belfast Mayor Samantha Paradis; Maine House Majority Leader Erin Herbig, D-Belfast; Rep. Charlotte Warren, D-Hallowell; local lobsterman Richard
  
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• Varadkar: three way Ireland-UK-EU negotiation ‘not in our interest’

  05-03-2018 17:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has ruled out formal three-way talks between the UK, Ireland and the EU to look at Theresa May’s Brexit offer.
  
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• Ex-UDA boss Boreland 'executed' outside home by loyalist paramilitaries, court hears

  05-03-2018 17:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former senior UDA figure was "executed'' outside his north Belfast home by loyalist paramilitaries a court heard on Monday.
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of arson at shop in Belfast city centre

  05-03-2018 16:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 36-year-old man has been arrested in Belfast on Monday on suspicion of arson with intent at a shop in the city centre.
  
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• 6 ways to celebrate St Patrick’s Day at the home of the Patron Saint

  05-03-2018 16:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Immerse yourself in the spirit of Ireland’s patron saint by exploring the St Patrick’s Trail. Travel across Down and Armagh as you discover the historical sites that influenced St Patrick’s Christianity crusade.
  
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• Little Caleb Scott, grandson of ex-Northern Ireland councillor, killed in Australia crash

  05-03-2018 16:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There has been a huge outpouring of support for a former Newtownabbey councillor after his 14-year-old grandson was killed in a crash in Australia.
  
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• Michelle O'Neill says Arlene Foster handed her draft deal

  05-03-2018 16:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Sinn Féin deputy leader says DUP's Arlene Foster personally gave her a copy of disputed draft deal.
  
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• Belfast arrest over violent dissident republican activity

  05-03-2018 15:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Detectives from the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch have arrested a man under the Terrorism Act.
  
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• Patient (19) who racially abused and spat at staff in Belfast hospital given probation order

  05-03-2018 15:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A patient who racially abused a nurse and spat at other staff in a busy Belfast hospital has been handed an 18-month probation order.
  
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• DUP chief Foster 'passed draft agreement document to me,' says Michelle O'Neill

  05-03-2018 15:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill has said Arlene Foster presented her with a hard copy of the contentious "draft agreement" in the days before the DUP leader collapsed the talks.
  
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• Inquest opens into woman shot by Army

  05-03-2018 15:01 via bbc.co.uk
  A fresh inquest is opened into the death of a Londonderry woman killed more than 45 years ago.
  
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• Jackson and Olding trial faces more delays as second juror falls sick in Belfast

  05-03-2018 14:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The high-profile trial involving two Ulster Rugby accused of rape did not sit on Monday, due to a juror falling ill.
  
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• Irish tri-colour was used in Murielle Ahoure's improvised celebrations at World Indoor Athletics Championships

  05-03-2018 14:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Irish tri-colour was raised in glory at the World Indoor Athletics Championships - but it's not exactly what you think.
  
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• 'No real surprise' Labour's John McDonnell has hunger striker plaque, says Doug Beattie

  05-03-2018 13:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster Unionist Party MLA and ex soldier Doug Beattie has condemned Labour Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell for commemorating 'convicted terrorists'
  
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• Leo Varadkar under fire over 'spin factory'

  05-03-2018 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Opposition parties call on the Irish taoiseach to scrap his Strategic Communications Unit.
  
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• Northern Ireland town's traffic wardens can't issue tickets because laws not in place

  05-03-2018 13:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Parking restrictions in parts of a Northern Ireland town are unenforceable, because the necessary laws to allow tickets to be issued have not yet been signed off.
  
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• Roma Downey fuel poverty scheme paused

  05-03-2018 12:43 via bbc.co.uk
  The Hollywood actress is funding a scheme to combat fuel poverty in Londonderry.
  
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• Man (30s) beaten in Ballymoney paramilitary attack

  05-03-2018 12:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man aged in his 30s has been beaten in a paramilitary attack in Co Antrim.
  
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• Labour's John McDonnell under fire over Bobby Sands plaque

  05-03-2018 12:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell is under fire after it was revealed he has a plaque commemorating republican hunger strikers on the wall of his office.
  
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• Daniel Allen (27) in court on Derrylin fire murder charges

  05-03-2018 12:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 27-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of four people from the same family in Co Fermanagh.
  
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• Pictured: £1m Belfast Game of Thrones set nears completion

  05-03-2018 11:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Work on a £1million Game of Thrones set in Belfast including a custom-built castle has almost been completed.
  
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• Stephen Nolan has got under Sinn Fein's skin, that's why the party is trying to silence him

  05-03-2018 09:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein wants Stephen Nolan off the airwaves. I know this because I read in the Irish News a column by Jim Gibney, one of the best-known of Sinn Fein's chorus of canaries.
  
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• Former Belfast bank branch to become restaurant

  05-03-2018 09:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former First Trust branch in east Belfast could become the latest bank to be turned into a restaurant, it has emerged.
  
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• Belfast's newest vegetarian restaurant Jumon opens doors

  05-03-2018 09:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A new Asian restaurant specialising in vegetarian food has opened its doors in Belfast.
  
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• Rhoda was my right-hand... minister Creane tells of grief over death of wife (79)

  05-03-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A heartbroken minister who lost the love of his life and soul-mate has spoken of his sorrow at not being by her side when she died suddenly.
  
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• Northern Ireland trust in U-turn over care needs of Parkinson's patient giving hope for family

  05-03-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An elderly Belfast man with Parkinson's disease has been forced to stay in hospital for four months because of a dispute over his care needs.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic updates: Police appeal for witnesses to morning M1 collision

  05-03-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic updates: All the latest traffic and travel

  05-03-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Derrylin fire: Man faces court on four murder charges

  05-03-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 27-year-old man is due in court this morning charged with four counts of murder following a house fire in Co Fermanagh last week.
  
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