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• Barry McElduff questioned over Kingsmill video

  08-03-2018 23:26 via bbc.co.uk
  A file is being prepared for the PPS after Barry McElduff voluntarily attended a police station.
  
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• 'Ireland first,' says Tusk after Varadkar meeting

  08-03-2018 23:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Risks to the peace process must be avoided at all costs, says European Council President Donald Tusk.
  
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• Masters snooker champion Mark Allen receives hero's welcome from home town

  08-03-2018 21:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Irish snooker player Mark Allen has been welcomed home by around 500 well-wishers following his triumph at the 2018 Masters Snooker Championship.
  
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• Department for the Economy defends RHI legal cost limiting agreement

  08-03-2018 20:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Stormont department has defended an agreement made with a group representing Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) boiler owners which limits the group's legal costs.
  
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• Department for Economy defends RHI legal cost limiting agreement

  08-03-2018 20:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Stormont department has defended an agreement made with a group representing Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) boiler owners which limits the group's legal costs.
  
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• Man (37) arrested in connection with Raymond Johnston murder released

  08-03-2018 20:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 37-year-old man arrested in connection with the murder of Raymond Johnston has been released unconditionally.
  
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• Irish abortion referendum: Two women's stories

  08-03-2018 20:04 via bbc.co.uk
  The Irish public is to vote in a referendum on abortion, prompting women to share their stories.
  
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• Kathleen Thompson inquest told she was shot 'on her knees'

  08-03-2018 19:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Pathologist says victim was likely to have been in a kneeling position when she killed in 1971.
  
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• Karol Kelly murder: Police say no evidence attack linked to paramilitaries

  08-03-2018 18:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Detectives investigating the murder of Karol Kelly in Londonderry have said there is no evidence linking paramilitaries to the incident.
  
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• Man arrested following Armagh shooting incident

  08-03-2018 18:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 33-year-old man has been arrested following reports of a shooting incident in Cullyhanna, Armagh on Wednesday.
  
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• International Women's Day celebrations at Belfast City Hall

  08-03-2018 18:28 via youtube.com
  
  
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• 7 questions to answer about Maine's child welfare system

  08-03-2018 18:23
  A photo of Marissa Kennedy is held up for a photographer by an attendee Saturday evening at a Belfast vigil to honor the life of the 10 year-old Stockton Springs girl, who police allege was killed by her mother and stepfather on Feb. 25. Lawmakers on Friday will decide whether to launch a probe into the state's Child Protective Services division, in light of the recent beating death of 10-year-old Marissa Kennedy allegedly at the hands of her mother and stepfather.
  
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• Secretary of State sets Northern Ireland budget and releases £410m as part of DUP confidence and supply agreement

  08-03-2018 18:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK government has tabled a budget for Northern Ireland in the ongoing absence of devolved ministers because of the powersharing crisis.
  
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• Belfast Are You Ready?

  08-03-2018 18:02 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Watch: Snow Patrol share trailer of new music ahead of album release

  08-03-2018 17:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Snow Patrol have shared a short clip of their new music ahead of the release of their upcoming album, Wildness.
  
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• Rugby rape trial: Stuart Olding 'not proud' of messages

  08-03-2018 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  The rugby player describes social media messages as "immature boasting" at his rape trial in Belfast.
  
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• Petrol bomb attack on Conflict Resolution Services Ireland building

  08-03-2018 17:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police attended the scene of a petrol bomb attack at the Conflict Resolution Services Ireland building on the Falls Road on Monday.
  
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• Abortion referendum bill: Irish cabinet approves wording

  08-03-2018 16:40 via bbc.co.uk
  The Irish government finalises the wording for a referendum on liberalising abortion laws.
  
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• Champion boxer Conor Wallace 'considering options' after Commonwealth games deselection

  08-03-2018 16:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Solicitors for Champion boxer Conor Wallace said they are considering their options after he was dropped from the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games in Australia.
  
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• Republic boss Martin O'Neill hits back at 'Catholic' remarks by NI manager

  08-03-2018 16:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill says he's disappointed with the NI manager's claims over players switching allegiance.
  
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• Look inside: Luxury Belfast home with private mature gardens

  08-03-2018 16:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A striking double height conservatory gives this Belfast home the wow factor.
  
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• Foster decision on inquests 'unlawful and flawed'

  08-03-2018 15:55 via bbc.co.uk
  A judge rules Arlene Foster's decision to block funding for legacy inquests was unlawful and flawed.
  
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• Date set for publication of Northern Ireland party donations

  08-03-2018 15:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Donations to Northern Ireland political parties are to be published on Monday, March 12.
  
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• DUP leader hits out at peace threat warnings used as Brexit ‘bargaining chip’

  08-03-2018 15:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP leader Arlene Foster has hit out at attempts to use the threat of the return of violence in Northern Ireland as a “bargaining chip” in the Brexit negotiations.
  
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• Rape trial: Ireland player Olding 'not proud' of WhatsApp sex boasts

  08-03-2018 15:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ireland and Ulster rugby player Stuart Olding has told a court he is embarrassed and not proud of text exchanges in which he boasted of sexual activity.
  
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• DUP leader doubts devolution will return in near future

  08-03-2018 14:54 via bbc.co.uk
  Arlene Foster was speaking in London at the British Chambers of Commerce on Thursday.
  
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• Mickey Mouse and co set for Belfast with Disney Magic Cruise Line

  08-03-2018 14:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Disney Cruise Lines have confirmed they will visit Belfast for the first time in 2019.
  
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• Huge 7.8% gas price hike for 150,000 Northern Ireland SSE Airtricity customers

  08-03-2018 14:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gas prices in the greater Belfast area are set to rise with effect from April, SSE Airtricity has announced.
  
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• Teenager charged with Karol Kelly murder

  08-03-2018 13:51 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's Arlene Foster unlawfully stopped discussion of plan to tackle legacy inquest backlog

  08-03-2018 13:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Northern Ireland First Minister Arlene Foster unlawfully stopped Stormont Executive discussion of a funding plan aimed at clearing a backlog of legacy inquests, the High Court ruled today.
  
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• Northern Ireland's export trade sees increase

  08-03-2018 13:35 via bbc.co.uk
  The rise is driven by more business with the Republic of Ireland and with the European Union.
  
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• Damien Hirst exhibition showcases in Belfast

  08-03-2018 13:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An exhibition showcasing the fine works of internationally acclaimed artist Damien Hirst has opened in Belfast.
  
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• Northern Ireland window cleaner pleads guilty to murdering Mark Lamont

  08-03-2018 13:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland window cleaner has pleaded guilty to murdering a man 15 months ago.
  
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• Rugby star Stuart Olding: I told police truth in rape allegations quiz

  08-03-2018 12:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster and Irish rugby player Stuart Olding has insisted he told the truth when police questioned him about rape allegations.
  
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• Belfast Fashion Spy: 'Kate Moss is just so quirky and funky'

  08-03-2018 12:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rachel Dean checks out the style in Victoria Square, Belfast.
  
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• Can you read this?

  08-03-2018 11:45 via bbc.co.uk
  A County Donegal man says he is shocked the parcel - a present for his wife - made it to his door.
  
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• International Women's Day 2018 : How will Northern Ireland be celebrating?

  08-03-2018 11:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  More than 50 events are taking place in Northern Ireland this week as we celebrate the largest ever International Women's Day.
  
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• Catholic Church 'an empire of misogyny' - Mary McAleese

  08-03-2018 11:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Former Irish President Mary McAleese demands a greater say for women in Church governance.
  
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• TUV's Allister questions Northern Ireland Assembly staff working in 'foreign parliament'

  08-03-2018 11:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  TUV leader Jim Allister says the secondment of Northern Ireland Assembly staff to the Irish parliament "raises profound questions" as to why UK taxpayers should pay for it.
  
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• Rise in NI women seeking free abortions

  08-03-2018 10:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Some 14% more women travel to England for free NHS abortions since the government abolished charges.
  
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• 135 MPs and peers call for abortion legislation to be introduced in Northern Ireland

  08-03-2018 10:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  135 MPs and peers have sent a letter to Home Secretary Amber Rudd calling on her to legislate for equal access to abortion for women in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Northern Ireland house prices rise but market caution fuelled by fears over Brexit

  08-03-2018 09:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Concerns over Brexit are among factors contributing to caution over the future of the housing market despite an increase in prices, a report said today.
  
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• Teenager charged with Karol Kelly Derry murder

  08-03-2018 09:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 17-year-old is to appear in court on Thursday charged with the murder of Karol Kelly.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic updates: Latest traffic and travel updates

  08-03-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic updates: Drivers warned to take care on icy roads

  08-03-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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