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• Women's Champions League: Linfield Ladies drawn against Ajax

  22-06-2018 20:55 via bbc.co.uk
  Linfield Ladies will play Ajax, Wexford Youths and Thor/KA in this season's UEFA Women's Champions League.
  
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• Reputational damage?

  22-06-2018 20:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Politicians and sports organisations vent their frustration after NI loses international event.
  
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• Stormont set to host Alternative Queer Ulster event

  22-06-2018 20:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stormont will host the inaugural Alternative Queer Ulster event next week.
  
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• Two people taken to hospital following serious road traffic accident outside Millisle

  22-06-2018 19:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two people have been taken to hospital following a serious road traffic accident outside Millisle.
  
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• Rhys McClenaghan's coach made redundant two weeks before gymnastics World Cup

  22-06-2018 19:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Luke Carson, coach of Commonwealth gold medal-winning gymnast Rhys McClenaghan, has been made redundant by Rathgael Gym where the pair are based.
  
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• Dunmurry Manor: Care home 'allowed to investigate itself'

  22-06-2018 19:27 via bbc.co.uk
  After receiving an allegation about Dunmurry Manor, police referred the matter to a health trust.
  
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• Tests to show if puppy was put in microwave, court hears

  22-06-2018 19:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tests are continuing in a bid to establish if a puppy allegedly battered to death with a hammer was also put in a microwave, the High Court was told.
  
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• NI loses right to host 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games

  22-06-2018 19:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Organisers of Belfast bid say a failure to agree funding 'sends a message NI is shut for business'.
  
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• Presbyterian ministers warned about bringing church "into disrepute"

  22-06-2018 19:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Church ministers warned against engaging in public debate that might bring the church "into disrepute".
  
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• Clan Wars 32: A look at three of the fighters ready to step onto the cage at Ulster Hall

  22-06-2018 18:54 via bbc.co.uk
  Three fighters prepare for one of the most exciting Mixed Martial Arts nights ever to be held in Northern Ireland on Sunday, 24 June.
  
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• Three men sentenced for part in criminal network importing drugs into Northern Ireland

  22-06-2018 18:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Three men who were part of a criminal network importing millions of pounds of drugs into Northern Ireland have been sentenced.
  
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• Decision not to fund 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games in Northern Ireland 'a slap in the face for young people'

  22-06-2018 17:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland has lost its chance to host the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Games after failing to get funding for the event.
  
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• Sinn Fein MP hits out at 'hovercraft' map of Northern Ireland

  22-06-2018 17:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein MP Chris Hazzard has hit out at a map used by Irish Rail which blanks out Northern Ireland.
  
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• Man jailed for killing and cooking dog loses appeal against two-year jail term

  22-06-2018 17:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former mental health nurse who killed, butchered and cooked his dog has lost an appeal against his two-year jail term.
  
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• Family protests at inspectors’ offices after damning Dunmurry Manor care home report

  22-06-2018 16:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of a late resident at a heavily criticised care home have protested at the offices of inspectors, demanding accountability.
  
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• Family protests at inspectors’ offices after damning care home report

  22-06-2018 16:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of a late resident at a heavily criticised care home have protested at the offices of inspectors, demanding accountability.
  
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• Tests ongoing to assess if a puppy was put in microwave

  22-06-2018 16:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Kyle Keegan, of Gilpins Manor in Lurgan, County Armagh, is charged with unnecessary suffering to animals.
  
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• Nedbank Golf Challenge: Rory McIlroy to make Sun City return

  22-06-2018 16:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Rory McIlroy takes part in the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa in November as he aims to top the European Tour's order of merit standings.
  
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• Derry deputy mayor Derek Hussey could face confidence motion

  22-06-2018 16:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Derek Hussey has been under pressure over his drink-driving convictions.
  
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• Cars damaged after disturbance in Newtownabbey- two men arrested

  22-06-2018 16:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Four cars have been damaged and two men arrested following a disturbance in Newtownabbey.
  
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• Dylan McDonald jailed for killing brother on crash

  22-06-2018 16:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A twenty-one-year-old man who caused the deaths of his brother and cousin when the car he was driving crashed into a tree stump and split in two between the villages of Newbuildings and Magheramason three years ago, has been jailed for twelve months and disqualified from driving for six years at the Crown Court in Derry on Thursday.
  
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• Michael and Marjorie Cawdery: A 'frenzied attack' on pensioners

  22-06-2018 16:17 via bbc.co.uk
  Thomas Scott McEntee used a number of knives in the attack, a court hears.
  
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• Ireland v India: BBC Sport NI to broadcast audio commentary of both T20I matches

  22-06-2018 16:15 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC Sport NI will have live online audio commentary of Ireland's two T20 internationals against India at Malahide next week.
  
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• New coffee company 'to enter Northern Ireland market'

  22-06-2018 16:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A new coffee company has signaled its intention to inject a shot of espresso into the Belfast market.
  
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• Insomia Coffee Company to open first Belfast store

  22-06-2018 16:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A new coffee company has signaled its intention to inject a shot of espresso into the Belfast market.
  
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• Airlines warn of flight disruptions over French ATC strike

  22-06-2018 16:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Aer Lingus, Ryanair and Easyjet warn a strike by French air traffic controllers will affect flights.
  
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• City of Derry Airport is facing a £2.5m funding shortfall

  22-06-2018 15:58 via bbc.co.uk
  The council has blamed the continuing impasse at Stormont for the problems.
  
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• Video: Police arrest McIlveen killer - family's horror at learning of escape

  22-06-2018 15:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The sister of a murdered Ballymena schoolboy has described the horror of learning her brother's killer had escaped after being allowed out of prison.
  
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• RHI inquiry: Moy Park 'drove farmers to RHI scheme'

  22-06-2018 15:04 via bbc.co.uk
  An expansion plan by the poultry giant sent producers to the energy scheme, an inquiry hears.
  
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• Dylan McDonald jailed for killing his brother in car crash

  22-06-2018 14:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Dylan McDonald's car hit a tree stump and split in half, killing his brother and cousin.
  
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• Nama investigation: John Miskelly makes NCA complaint

  22-06-2018 14:33 via bbc.co.uk
  John Miskelly says the NCA initially treated him as a co-operating witness, then arrested him.
  
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• Hillary Clinton says Brexit must not undermine peace process in Northern Ireland

  22-06-2018 14:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hillary Clinton has said Brexit should not be allowed to undermine the Northern Ireland peace process.
  
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• Police 'allowed Dunmurry Manor care home to investigate themselves' - report

  22-06-2018 13:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police allowed a Northern Ireland care home at the centre of a scandal about how it treated its residents to investigate itself, it has been reported.
  
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• Brexit: How Airbus warning might affect NI suppliers

  22-06-2018 13:50 via bbc.co.uk
  The European planemaker says no-deal Brexit would force it to reconsider its investments in the UK.
  
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• Belfast Giants to host Continental Cup semi-finals at SSE Arena in November

  22-06-2018 13:42 via bbc.co.uk
  The Belfast Giants will host the semi-finals of the International Ice Hockey Federation Continental Cup at the SSE Arena in November.
  
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• Social media 'may force sex trial changes' says Sir John Gillen

  22-06-2018 12:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Sir John Gillen is conducting a review of how sexual offences cases are dealt with in Northern Ireland.
  
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• International futsal matches to be played in Newry

  22-06-2018 12:19 via bbc.co.uk
  It was the game of choice for Messi, Ronaldo and Pele - and now it's kicking off in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Futsal kicking off

  22-06-2018 12:19 via bbc.co.uk
  It was the game of choice for Messi, Ronaldo and Pele - and now it's kicking off in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Tom Odell to perform at old Belfast Telegraph Building

  22-06-2018 11:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Singer/songwriter Tom Odell will perform at the Belfast Telegraph Building later this year.
  
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• All smiles as Jean-Claude Juncker meets Irish president in Dublin

  22-06-2018 11:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jean-Claude Juncker has met President Michael D Higgins on the second day of his visit to Ireland.
  
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• MPs call on Prime Minister May to introduce government bill for Northern Ireland same-sex marriage

  22-06-2018 11:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A group of cross-party MPs has called on Theresa May to introduce a government bill to legislate for same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.
  
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• 'Hammer of law' should come down on those who misuse social media during trials: retired judge

  22-06-2018 11:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The use of social media is having a detrimental effect on sexual offence trials in Northern Ireland, a retired judge has said.
  
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• Campaigner loses High Court gender-neutral passports action

  22-06-2018 11:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A campaigner has lost  a High Court action against the Government’s current policy on gender-neutral passports.
  
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• No-deal Brexit plans discussed at British Irish Council

  22-06-2018 11:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Leo Varadkar says he is still confident a deal can be struck but is making contingency plans.
  
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• Prisoner escape

  22-06-2018 09:24 via bbc.co.uk
  The escape and subsequent re-arrest of Michael McIlveen's killer dominates the front pages on Friday.
  
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• Ireland coach Schmidt 'balancing squad building with desire for historic series win'

  22-06-2018 09:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says he is balancing the need to build a strong squad for next year's World Cup with a desire for a series win in Australia.
  
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• RHI: Civil servant denies trying to hide truth of scheme costs

  22-06-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A top civil servant yesterday denied watering down a warning to a Stormont minister about a looming multi-million pound overspend on the bungled Renewable Heat Incentive.
  
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• Revealed: Toughest place in Northern Ireland to get planning approval

  22-06-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mid Ulster Council approved 98% of all planning applications received in the last 12 months, it has emerged.
  
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• Revealed: Toughest place in Northern Ireland to build a home

  22-06-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mid Ulster Council approved 98% of all planning applications received in the last 12 months, it has emerged.
  
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• How did Michael McIlveen killer give guards the slip during Belfast trip?

  22-06-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Northern Ireland Prison Service has been criticised after a convicted murderer escaped from Maghaberry Prison while on accompanied release in Belfast city centre.
  
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