Belfast news

• Residents hear about rockweed harvesting along the coast

  16-04-2018 23:34
  Last year, the coast of Stonington was among the areas where rockweed was harvested by Canadian-based Acadian Seaplants. The company, which plans to again harvest in town and in Deer Isle in late fall, sent a biologist and an attorney to address islanders about the company's upcoming plans.
  
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• Women's Premiership: Praise for new league format

  16-04-2018 23:13 via bbc.co.uk
  Linfield Ladies target a third consecutive title in a new look Women's Premiership with less teams but more games in 2018.
  
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• League of Ireland Premier Division: Derry City 3-1 Bohemians

  16-04-2018 22:48 via bbc.co.uk
  Derry City maintain their unbeaten record at the redeveloped Brandywell with a 3-1 win over 10-man Bohemians
  
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• Denis O'Brien accuses Irish corporate watchdog of leaking details

  16-04-2018 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Businessman Denis O'Brien has accused Ireland's director of corporate enforcement of leaking details of his application to have inspectors appointed to Independent News and Media.
  
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• Three charged with brothel-keeping after INLA raids

  16-04-2018 21:12 via bbc.co.uk
  They were among eight people detained following searches targeting the republican group the INLA.
  
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• Habitat's annual Caf Italia set for April 21

  16-04-2018 21:12
  Habitat for Humanity of Waldo County will once again transform the Shrine Club on Northport Avenue into an Italian bistro Saturday, April 21, for an evening of dining, games, a wine auction, and five drawings to win baskets of delights from area businesses. The event begins at 5 p.m. with appetizers passed to guests as they peruse baskets filled with treasures and gift certificates from local businesses.
  
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• Jackson and Olding return for Ireland not 'envisaged'

  16-04-2018 20:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Rugby CEO says neither Ulster or Ireland are likely to select Jackson or Olding again.
  
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• Jackson and Olding Irish rugby return 'not envisaged'

  16-04-2018 20:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Ulster Rugby boss says he cannot envisage Jackson or Olding playing for Ulster or Ireland again.
  
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• Paddy Jackson: Clermont deny talks with former Ulster fly-half

  16-04-2018 19:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Clermont Auvergne sporting director Franck Azema has denied reports the Top14 club has been in contact with Paddy Jackson.
  
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• Brexit: Coveney warns of 'difficulties' over border issue

  16-04-2018 19:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Ireland's foreign minister is warning there needs to be substantial progress on the border issue by June.
  
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• 'Lasses candy: Sweetness long drawn out and sold for a cent a stick

  16-04-2018 18:50
  Belfast and Quebec Railroad: The legislature passed a bill for the extension of the time for the construction of the contemplated railroad from Belfast to Quebec. The terms of the bill are extremely favorable, and are certainly all that those interested could wish or expect.
  
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• Latest phase of Newry greenway to open in May

  16-04-2018 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  The greenway runs along the 'Middlebank' between the Clanrye River and Newry Ship Canal.
  
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• Gang of masked men attack cars and property in Banbridge

  16-04-2018 18:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for information after a gang of masked men attacked a number of vehicles and a property in Banbridge.
  
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• RHI inquiry: Arlene Foster 'wrote blank cheque' for scheme

  16-04-2018 18:05 via bbc.co.uk
  The public inquiry also hears a sharp exchange over the absence of note-taking at ministerial meetings.
  
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• 9 things happening in Northern Ireland this week - from Peppa Pig to Dara O'Briain

  16-04-2018 17:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Take a look through our highlights of what's happening across Northern Ireland this week.
  
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• Ulster Rugby boss denies money was factor in sacking of acquitted pair

  16-04-2018 17:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Money did not drive the decision to sack rugby stars Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding, the head of Ulster Rugby has told the Press Association.
  
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• Francis McCafferty granted bail over brother's death

  16-04-2018 17:28 via bbc.co.uk
  Francis McCafferty is being released on bail after surrendering the deeds to his farm and providing a surety.
  
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• Man who bit father and threatened him with claw hammer after sniffing aerosols given suspended sentence

  16-04-2018 17:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who bit and threatened his father with a claw hammer after being discovered sniffing aerosols has avoided prison.
  
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• Lord Mayor celebrates 40 years of the Association of Talking Newspapers

  16-04-2018 17:00 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Van Morrison joins Robert Plant on BluesFest line-up in Dublin

  16-04-2018 16:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Van Morrison will perform on the same bill as former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant at BluesFest 2018 in Dublin.
  
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• Ulster GAA: Plans to restructure championship from 2020

  16-04-2018 16:16 via bbc.co.uk
  The teams that compete in the preliminary round of the Ulster championship will be exempt from taking part in the fixture for the following two years.
  
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• French champions Clermont Auvergne rule out Paddy Jackson move

  16-04-2018 15:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  French club Clermont Auvergne have ruled out a possible move for former Ulster rugby player Paddy Jackson.
  
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• Ex-unionist minister Nesbitt loses apartment block planning battle

  16-04-2018 15:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former Stormont minister has lost a High Court battle over planning approval being given for an apartment block beside his home.
  
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• Conductor 'indecently assaulted' on NI train

  16-04-2018 15:21 via bbc.co.uk
  A train conductor was grabbed by two men after she challenged a group of rowdy passengers.
  
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• 7 reasons why the Giant's Causeway is worth a visit

  16-04-2018 14:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Located along the world famous Causeway Coast, the Giant's Causeway is a must-see stop on many tourists' agendas when they visit Northern Ireland.
  
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• A titanic number of visitors for top NI tourist spot

  16-04-2018 14:42 via bbc.co.uk
  Titanic Belfast is proving to be a top hit for tourists as they welcomed more than 840,000 people in 2017/2018
  
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• Ulster must explain why Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding were sacked, says Paddy Wallace

  16-04-2018 14:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Ulster and Ireland star Paddy Wallace has called on the province to explain why they sacked Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding.
  
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• Trio accused of running brothel remanded in custody after being arrested in INLA probe

  16-04-2018 14:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men and a woman have been remanded into custody charged with brothel keeping as part of a police investigation into suspected INLA activities.
  
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• Watch: Ant McPartlin 'very sorry' after pleading guilty to drink-driving

  16-04-2018 14:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  TV presenter Ant McPartlin has been fined £86,000 at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court.
  
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• Former Arlene Foster adviser ‘should have dug deeper’ into RHI detail

  16-04-2018 14:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former special adviser to DUP leader Arlene Foster has said he “should have dug deeper” into the details of the ill-fated renewable heat incentive (RHI) scheme.
  
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• In full: All the Northern Ireland competitors' results at the 2018 Commonwealth Games

  16-04-2018 13:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland brought home 12 medals from the 2018 Commonwealth Games - tied for their second best ever total.
  
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• Game of Thrones lands special Bafta award

  16-04-2018 13:56 via bbc.co.uk
  The show will be honoured at this year's Bafta Craft awards, which honour behind the scenes crew.
  
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• Revealed: The 5 responses to Jackson, Olding sackings considered by Ulster rugby fans

  16-04-2018 13:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster Rugby fans are considering five options as a response to the sackings of Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding over the weekend.
  
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• Man who robbed Londonderry shop and held taxi driver at knife point arrested

  16-04-2018 12:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 25-year old-man has been arrested by An Garda Síochána following a robbery in Derry on Saturday night.
  
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• Clare Crockett: Film celebrates nun killed in earthquake

  16-04-2018 12:36 via bbc.co.uk
  A film charting the life of nun Clare Crockett "shows the life we never saw", says her sister.
  
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• Northern Ireland bar owner Bartley Murphy who admits £1m tax cheat facing jail

  16-04-2018 11:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A well-known bar owner is facing the threat of jail next month over a £1million tax cheating racket.
  
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• Female conductor 'indecently assaulted' on Belfast train

  16-04-2018 10:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A train conductor has been indecently assaulted during a journey.
  
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• Lockhart in Foster Twitter photo bullying complaint

  16-04-2018 10:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Carla Lockhart received 'personal abuse 'after DUP leader Arlene Foster posted a picture of the pair.
  
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• Only British passport holders can apply for Brexit border force jobs in Belfast

  16-04-2018 10:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Candidates must hold British passports if they wish to apply for new Border Force jobs based in Belfast, it has been revealed.
  
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• NI Newspaper review: Jackson and Olding decision angers fans

  16-04-2018 10:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding's departure from Ulster has angered fans, according to the papers.
  
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• Email 'reassurance' I was coming back as minister, claims DUP's Jim Wells

  16-04-2018 09:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP MLA Jim Wells claims an email from his former party leader Peter Robinson demonstrates there was a commitment for him to return to the Executive as health minister.
  
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• Free Course in Male Nurturance

  16-04-2018 09:13
  Broadreach Family & Community Services offers "Nurturing Fathers," a free, 12-week group-based curriculum program for developing attitudes and skills for male nurturance. Light meal provided.
  
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