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• Nile Rodgers and Chic kick off Belsonic 2018 at Ormeau Park

  15-06-2018 22:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Music legends Nile Rodgers and Chic kicked off Belsonic 2018 at the Ormeau Park in Belfast on Friday evening.
  
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• Incredible Cristiano Ronaldo nets World Cup hat-trick for Portugal in thriller

  15-06-2018 21:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo stunned Spain again just days after the shock departure of their head coach Julien Lopetegui, his hat-trick securing an amazing 3-3 World Cup draw in Sochi.
  
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• Wayne McCullough: Michael Conlan can go 'to the top' of the pro ranks

  15-06-2018 21:17 via bbc.co.uk
  Wayne McCullough expects Michael Conlan to continue his rapid rise towards a world title in spite of his decision to change trainers.
  
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• Belfast's Westlink reopens after three-vehicle crash

  15-06-2018 20:27 via bbc.co.uk
  A three-vehicle crash on the Westlink causes disruption for rush-hour traffic leaving Belfast.
  
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• Men rob Antrim home armed with knives and hammer

  15-06-2018 20:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men robbed an Antrim home on Sunday after armed with kives and a hammer.
  
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• DUP leader's 'hand of friendship' at Eid celebration in Belfast

  15-06-2018 20:06 via bbc.co.uk
  Arlene Foster gets a new tattoo as she attends a celebration of the Islamic festival Eid al-Fitr.
  
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• Ulster SFC: Donegal captain Michael Murphy praises goalkeeper Shaun Patton

  15-06-2018 19:36 via bbc.co.uk
  Donegal captain Michael Murphy hails the impact new goalkeeper Shaun Patton has had on their march to the Ulster SFC final.
  
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• Michelle O’Neill: DUP living in 'fools paradise' with Tory pact

  15-06-2018 19:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Michelle O’Neill has urged a “sustainable compromise” in Northern Ireland through further dialogue.
  
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• Arlene Foster receives henna hand tattoo at Muslim event to celebrate end of Ramadan

  15-06-2018 18:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP leader Arlene Foster marked the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan today during a visit organised by the Belfast Islamic Centre.
  
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• Prince Charles and Camilla end Ireland visit in Kerry

  15-06-2018 18:44 via bbc.co.uk
  The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall round off a four-day visit to the island of Ireland.
  
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• Michelle O'Neill says NI parties 'cop out' on abortion

  15-06-2018 18:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Michelle O'Neill says legislators must implement policy for all people regardless of their own views.
  
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• Late Morocco own goal hands Iran famous World Cup win

  15-06-2018 18:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Iran won their first World Cup game in 20 years as a stoppage-time own goal from Aziz Bouhaddouz gave them a Group B victory over Morocco.
  
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• Billy Caldwell rushed to hospital as seizures intensify - Doctors say situation now life threatening

  15-06-2018 18:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Irish boy Billy Caldwell has been rushed to hospital following an increase in seizures.
  
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• Billy Caldwell fighting for life in hospital following increase in seizures

  15-06-2018 18:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Irish boy Billy Caldwell has been rushed to hospital following an increase in seizures.
  
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• Undertones star Feargal Sharkey marks 40th anniversary of recording 'Teenage Kicks'

  15-06-2018 17:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Undertones frontman Feargal Sharkey has taken to Twitter to celebrate 40 years since the recording of the band's iconic debut single 'Teenage Kicks'.
  
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• 'My life was flipped upside down'

  15-06-2018 17:34 via bbc.co.uk
  The patient was on epilepsy medication for 15 years, but has now been told she does not have epilepsy.
  
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• Legal challenge to call for public inquiry into Omagh bombing

  15-06-2018 17:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A legal challenge to the Government's refusal to hold a public inquiry into the Omagh bomb atrocity will be heard next month, a High Court judge confirmed today.
  
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• Ex-nurse sexually assaulted patient

  15-06-2018 17:20 via bbc.co.uk
  The male nurse indecently assaulted the teenage boy on two different occasions in the 1980s.
  
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• Tonnes of Stormont food going to waste every year, data reveals

  15-06-2018 17:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stormont is discarding 30 tonnes of food waste a year, it was disclosed.
  
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• Christine and Frank Lampard disagree about finding out sex of baby

  15-06-2018 16:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Christine Lampard has said she's happy for the sex of her baby to remain a surprise, but husband Frank has other ideas.
  
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• Parent apologises to teacher for Facebook abuse

  15-06-2018 16:26 via bbc.co.uk
  County Tyrone teacher Roisin Corr was the subject of "derogatory comments" from a pupil's parent.
  
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• Donemana man 'racked with guilt' over fatal crash

  15-06-2018 16:20 via bbc.co.uk
  A 21-year-old man admits causing the death of his brother and his second cousin by dangerous driving.
  
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• Neurology recall patient told she does not have epilepsy

  15-06-2018 15:36 via bbc.co.uk
  A woman who took epilepsy medication for 15 years criticises lack of support after neurology recall.
  
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• Ulster U20 Football Championship: Ten Armagh players suspended for final

  15-06-2018 15:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Ten Armagh players are handed bans for the Ulster U20 Championship final against Derry following the semi-final melee against Tyrone.
  
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• Naomi Long: Presbyterian Church causing 'great concern'

  15-06-2018 15:18 via bbc.co.uk
  The Alliance Party leader says there is "an unwelcome coolness" in the Presbyterian Church hierarchy.
  
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• Paramilitary Crime Task Force arrests two men in Newtownards after gun, ammunition and drugs discovered

  15-06-2018 15:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act after a gun, ammunition and £15,000 worth of cannabis thought to be linked to loyalist paramilitaries was seized at a house in Newtownards.
  
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• Claudy: Repair work on flood-damaged bridge further delayed

  15-06-2018 14:32 via bbc.co.uk
  The Ballynameen Bridge in Claudy partially collapsed in last floods last August.
  
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• Claudy bridge repair delay

  15-06-2018 14:32 via bbc.co.uk
  The Ballynameen Bridge in Claudy partially collapsed in last floods last August.
  
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• Wild goose in Lurgan Park tests positive for bird flu

  15-06-2018 13:48 via bbc.co.uk
  It is the second positive test in Northern Ireland this year, but top vet says it is not unexpected.
  
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• Nuala McAllister hits back at 'men in grey suits' at Belfast City Council after being labelled 'one of the worst lord mayors ever'

  15-06-2018 13:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nuala McAllister has hit back at “men in grey suits” on Belfast City Council after one her colleagues labelled her “one of the worst lord mayors ever”.
  
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• Augher Central PS make the headlines with visit to Belfast Telegraph after winning Translink Little Reporters competition

  15-06-2018 13:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pupils at Augher Central PS made the news today after winning a major competition to visit Belfast Telegraph headquarters and see journalists in action.
  
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• Lord Mayor welcomes visitors to 'Vespa World Days 2018'

  15-06-2018 13:40
  
  
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• 'Who is in charge of Northern Ireland - it's a good question,' says business boss in hard-hitting speech

  15-06-2018 13:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Around 500 guests from the world of business have gathered at Belfast City Hall for the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry annual lunch.
  
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• Belfast IT firm Novosco to create 150 jobs

  15-06-2018 13:28 via bbc.co.uk
  The company says the positions will have average salaries in the region of £42,000.
  
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• Leslie Grantham, best known as EastEnders villain Dirty Den, dies aged 71

  15-06-2018 12:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Actor Leslie Grantham, who played “Dirty” Den Watts in EastEnders, has died aged 71.
  
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• Online abuse 'unacceptable': Teacher secures parent apology over Facebook comment

  15-06-2018 12:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Department of Education official has said online abuse is "unacceptable" after a Tyrone teacher secured an apology from a parent.
  
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• Game of Thrones Dark Hedges trees damaged in Storm Hector

  15-06-2018 12:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Trees featured in the TV drama Game of Thrones have been damaged during Storm Hector.
  
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• Game of Thrones Dark hedge trees damaged in Storm Hector

  15-06-2018 12:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Trees featured in the TV drama Game of Thrones have been damaged during Storm Hector.
  
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• Robert Nairac: Army captain IRA victim 'likely buried'

  15-06-2018 12:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Robert Nairac was killed by the IRA in 1977 but his body has never been found.
  
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• Dark Hedges damaged by Storm Hector

  15-06-2018 11:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The avenue of beech trees has become famous thanks to the TV fantasy drama Game of Thrones.
  
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• Derry Girls actress slams theatre critic for comments on her weight

  15-06-2018 11:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Derry Girls actress Nicola Coughlan has called out a theatre critic for referring to her weight in two separate reviews.
  
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• Boyzone announce final album and tour - including Belfast date

  15-06-2018 10:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boyzone have confirmed they will release their final album later this year, followed by a farewell tour in which they will say goodbye to their fans across the UK and Ireland.
  
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• Exhumed body not that of missing Tyrone teenager Arlene Arkinson

  15-06-2018 10:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A body exhumed in Ireland is not that of missing Tyrone schoolgirl Arlene Arkinson, her family said.
  
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• 'Worst' lord mayor

  15-06-2018 10:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Friday's papers cover a social media libel case and criticism of ex-Belfast mayor Nuala McAllister.
  
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