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• Youth (17) excluded from west Belfast after allegedly smashing up Range Rover

  05-06-2018 22:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 17-year-old youth charged in connection with an alleged baseball bat attack on a Range Rover car is be excluded from west Belfast, a judge ordered on Tuesday.
  
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• Sammy Wilson criticised for 'discarded in bin' comment during abortion debate

  05-06-2018 22:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The DUP's Sammy Wilson faced criticism during a debate in the House of Commons on Tuesday evening for referring to feotuses being "discarded and put in a bin".
  
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• Woman gave CPR to dying cousin, inquest hears

  05-06-2018 19:32 via bbc.co.uk
  A woman gives evidence to the inquest into the deaths of two children who were hit by a car in 2008.
  
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• Katie Taylor: Man dies after shooting at gym of boxer's father

  05-06-2018 18:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Pete Taylor, the Olympic champion's father, is one of two other men injured in the attack.
  
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• Karen Bradley says Northern Ireland abortion law should not be imposed

  05-06-2018 18:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Two MPs recall their own abortion experiences as the Commons debates reform in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Piotr Krowka murder: Three teens arrested in Maghera

  05-06-2018 18:28 via bbc.co.uk
  Detectives investigating the murder of a homeless man in Maghera arrest three teenagers.
  
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• Wrightbus warns of a further 95 job cuts

  05-06-2018 18:20 via bbc.co.uk
  The firm says the posts could go as a result of continued low levels of UK demand for new buses.
  
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• RHI Inquiry must decide Foster 'candour'

  05-06-2018 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Arlene Foster addressed the assembly in December 2016 as the political row over RHI intensified.
  
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• Michaela Walsh: Belfast woman into last 16 at European Championships

  05-06-2018 18:06 via bbc.co.uk
  Belfast woman Michaela Walsh progresses to the last 16 at European Elite Championships by beating England's Karris Artingstall.
  
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• MP reveals ‘incredibly hard decision’ to have an abortion during debate on Northern Ireland legislation

  05-06-2018 17:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Conservative MP has revealed her “incredibly hard decision” to have a termination as she gave an emotional speech in the Commons.
  
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• MP reveals ‘incredibly hard decision’ to have an abortion

  05-06-2018 17:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Conservative MP has revealed her “incredibly hard decision” to have a termination as she gave an emotional speech in the Commons.
  
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• Three teenagers arrested over murder of Piotr Krowka

  05-06-2018 17:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Three teenagers have been arrested over the murder of Piotr Krowka.
  
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• Reforms could allow ‘abortion on demand throughout pregnancy’

  05-06-2018 17:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Repealing a 150-year-old law that criminalises abortion could eliminate certain safeguards and allow “abortion on demand throughout pregnancy”, MPs have heard.
  
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• Oran Kearney: Coleraine chairman says manager's exit would leave a 'huge void'

  05-06-2018 17:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Coleraine chairman Colin McKendry says he understands why boss Oran Kearney is attracting the attention of clubs such as St Mirren.
  
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• Allow Northern Ireland to consider abortion reforms – Karen Bradley

  05-06-2018 16:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Karen Bradley has said she personally backs abortion reform – but the Northern Ireland Assembly must be restored to consider the issue to avoid disenfranchising 1.8 million people.
  
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• Conan Anderson manslaughter trial ends in acquittal

  05-06-2018 15:40 via bbc.co.uk
  Conan Anderson's family left the court as soon as the 10-2 majority "not guilty" verdict was delivered.
  
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• Pictured: German tourists 'pride and joy' custom built bike stolen and burnt out in Belfast

  05-06-2018 15:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  German tourists on holiday in Belfast have been left devastated after their 'pride and joy,' a custom built motorbike, was stolen and burnt out.
  
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• German tourists 'pride and joy' custom built bike stolen and burnt out in Belfast

  05-06-2018 15:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  German tourists on holiday in Belfast have been left devastated after their 'pride and joy,' a custom built motorbike, was stolen and burnt out.
  
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• Derry's Walls: Tourism fears over antisocial behaviour

  05-06-2018 14:46 via bbc.co.uk
  A new report highlights the impact of antisocial behaviour on tourism in Londonderry.
  
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• Conan Anderson one-punch attack accused acquitted

  05-06-2018 14:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A north Belfast chef has been acquitted of causing the death of 22-year-old Conan Anderson, who died in hospital 12 days after a one-punch altercation.
  
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• Cross-Channel migrants gain access to UK using Ireland

  05-06-2018 14:19 via bbc.co.uk
  A route via Dublin is said to be "a guaranteed way to get into the UK" due to less stringent security.
  
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• Abortion in NI: PM stuck between Tory rock and DUP hard place

  05-06-2018 14:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Westminster pressure to liberalise abortion in NI leaves Theresa May in a difficult position.
  
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• Carl Frampton action against Barry McGuigan will be heard in NI

  05-06-2018 14:17 via bbc.co.uk
  Carl Frampton claims Barry McGuigan and his wife failed to pay him significant sums of money.
  
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• What is the law on abortion in Northern Ireland?

  05-06-2018 14:07 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News NI looks at the history of abortion in Northern Ireland, and the current legislation.
  
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• Teen in hospital after machete-armed gang attack in Newry

  05-06-2018 13:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A teenager is in hospital after he was attacked by a machete-wielding gang during a burglary in Newry.
  
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• Carl Frampton v Barry McGuigan court battle set for Belfast

  05-06-2018 13:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former world champion Carl Frampton's legal action against ex-manager and promoter Barry McGuigan can be heard in Belfast, a judge ruled today.
  
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• 7 ways to take a bite out of Belfast’s best bars and restaurants

  05-06-2018 13:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  From black cabs and buzzing bars to live lounges and Michelin stars – Belfast is Lonely Planet’s top destination of 2018.
  
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• Live updates: MPs emergency debate on abortion in Northern Ireland

  05-06-2018 13:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  MPS will debate repealing sections of a 150-year-old law that criminalises abortion.
  
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• Live: MPs emergency debate on abortion in Northern Ireland - 'utterly fatuous,' says Jim Alister

  05-06-2018 13:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  MPS will debate repealing sections of a 150-year-old law that criminalises abortion.
  
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• Northern Ireland hero Rhys McClenaghan enjoys reception with Theresa May and Larry the Downing Street cat

  05-06-2018 12:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Commonwealth Games heroes, including Northern Ireland's golden boy Rhys McClenaghan, have been given a warm reception at 10 Downing Street.
  
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• One dead, Katie Taylor's dad injured after boxing club gun attack in Republic of Ireland

  05-06-2018 12:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  One man has been killed and two others - including well-known trainer Pete Taylor - have been rushed to hospital after an early-morning gun attack at a boxing club.
  
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• Seven questions raised by Northern Ireland's tour to Panama and Costa Rica

  05-06-2018 11:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland finished their two game tour of Central America without a goal against Panama and Costa Rica.
  
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• School places crisis: How many lives have you messed with - girl's plea to education chiefs in Northern Ireland

  05-06-2018 11:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Down girl who missed out on a secondary school place has penned an open letter to Northern Ireland education chiefs asking "how many lives have you messed with".
  
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• Theresa May tells MPs 'politics makes abortion reform in Northern Ireland impossible'

  05-06-2018 10:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May has reportedly told a group of MPs the current political climate makes it impossible for reform of Northern Ireland's abortion laws.
  
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• Australia v Ireland: Will Genia says hosts will not underestimate Irish

  05-06-2018 10:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Australia's Will Genia says they will not repeat their mistake of taking Ireland lightly in Saturday's first Test match in Brisbane.
  
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• Mayor issues and a typo

  05-06-2018 09:33 via bbc.co.uk
  A claim that the Republic of Ireland has become a cold house for Catholics also features in the papers.
  
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• All-Ireland Qualifiers: Tyrone boss Harte calls up Sludden

  05-06-2018 08:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Tyrone manager Mickey Harte adds attacker Ruairi Sludden to his injury-hit squad for Saturday's All-Ireland Qualifier against Meath.
  
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• Christine Lampard tells how alleged stalker's tweets turned from waffle to something more sinister

  05-06-2018 08:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  TV presenter Christine Lampard has described tweets allegedly sent to her by a stalker as "sinister and dark".
  
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• Robert McCartney's family urge Sinn Fein's new Belfast mayor to tell them what she saw on night of killing

  05-06-2018 08:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of IRA murder victim Robert McCartney have called on Sinn Fein's new Lord Mayor to meet them as they disputed her claim she did all she could to help them.
  
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• Ian Paisley: 'Letter from priest is proof voters will look to DUP to uphold the rights of the unborn'

  05-06-2018 08:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  As a Member of Parliament I am used to opening hundreds of letters and emails each day. It's an interesting and varied mail bag and I still get a sense of excitement at what the postman will bring. Imagine my surprise when opening my mail to find a letter carefully typed on private notepaper from a local priest who started off congratulating me for a recent TV appearance. I was hooked and read on.
  
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• Bride-to-be so stressed she ended up in hospital after priest's message cast doubt on ceremony

  05-06-2018 08:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A devastated Co Down bride-to-be has told how her wedding plans have been ruined after a priest suggested he would not officiate at her marriage because of her fiance's support for abortion.
  
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• Storm as banners depicting IRA attacks put up in Belfast mixed areas - police have no plans to remove them

  05-06-2018 08:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police will only remove banners depicting IRA attacks and placed on lampposts in two mixed housing areas of Belfast "if there is a substantial risk to public safety".
  
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• Three men shot at boxing club in Ireland

  05-06-2018 08:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Three men have been shot at a boxing club in Ireland.
  
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• Tributes to Declan Jordan killed in motorbike crash

  05-06-2018 08:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to a Lurgan man killed in a motorcycle crash at the weekend.
  
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• George Best and Alex's seaside retreat for sale in Northern Ireland

  05-06-2018 08:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The stunning seaside house which once belonged to Northern Ireland football legend George Best and his wife Alex has gone on the market for £325,000.
  
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