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• DUP-led Ards Council votes down proposal to light up town hall in Pride colours

  26-09-2018 23:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ards and North Down Borough Council has voted down a proposal to light up the local government building in the colours of the Pride rainbow flag.
  
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• Four deported from Northern Ireland during crackdown on human trafficking

  26-09-2018 22:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Four people have been deported from Northern Ireland one week after their arrest on immigration charges.
  
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• Hazard goal takes Chelsea through at Liverpool’s expense

  26-09-2018 21:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Eden Hazard scored a superb winner as Chelsea came from behind to beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
  
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• Man arrested after reported attempt to snatch children into car

  26-09-2018 19:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested after an alleged incident in Banbridge in which an attempt was made to entice two children into his car.
  
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• Tyre used in early-morning arson attack on home in Larne

  26-09-2018 19:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A tyre has been used in an early-morning arson attack on a home and car in Larne.
  
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• DUP adviser ‘thoroughly regrets’ not stepping back from RHI conversation

  26-09-2018 18:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former DUP special adviser has said he “thoroughly regrets” that he did not step back from a conversation about a botched green energy scheme.
  
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• A6 road £220m upgrade begins

  26-09-2018 16:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Work on a major new road between Londonderry and Dungiven got under way on Wednesday.
  
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• Birmingham pub bombing inquests: Suspects will not be named

  26-09-2018 16:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Suspects in the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings will not be named at inquests, the appeal court rules.
  
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• Ex-minister told lies over flawed green scheme, says DUP head of press

  26-09-2018 15:57 via bbc.co.uk
  The claim was made at the inquiry into a flawed energy scheme that left taxpayers with a £490m bill.
  
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• Man arrested in Sandy Row after four injured in stolen car crash

  26-09-2018 15:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast police are investigating reports a creeper style burglary at house on the Beechlands area of the city.
  
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• Sinn Fein rejects Arlene Foster's 'disgraceful' claim McGuinness knew of RHI 'burn to earn' incentive

  26-09-2018 15:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein has rejected a claim Martin McGuinness was aware of whistleblower's concerns the RHI scheme had a "burn to earn" incentive.
  
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• Challenge to sentence of UVF sectarian murderer Gary Haggarty - judgment reserved

  26-09-2018 15:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A whole life tariff should have featured in the sentencing of a notorious former loyalist paramilitary chief for his "callous" campaign of sectarian murders, the Court of Appeal heard today.
  
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• Kenny Shiels: Derry boss pleads for patience after his young side's latest loss

  26-09-2018 15:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Derry City boss Kenny Shiels says the fans and media must be patient with his young team despite their league struggles this season.
  
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• Prison boss defends killers' seaside trip to Newcastle

  26-09-2018 14:47 via bbc.co.uk
  A daytrip for five convicted murderers was 'rehabilitation' exercise., says head of the Prison Service.
  
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• Cancer mum denied disability cash

  26-09-2018 13:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Single mother Roisin McWilliams was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkins Lymphoma last year.
  
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• DLA benefits cut or stopped in almost half of cases

  26-09-2018 13:51 via bbc.co.uk
  More than 40% of DLA benefits cut or stopped after reassessment for Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
  
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• Ryan McHugh: Concussion set-back for Donegal forward

  26-09-2018 13:42 via bbc.co.uk
  Donegal champions Kilcar are without star forward Ryan McHugh for the defence of their county title after he suffers his second concussion injury of 2018.
  
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• Presidential hopefuls

  26-09-2018 13:13 via bbc.co.uk
  As nominations for the Irish presidency close, we take a look at the candidates.
  
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• Irish presidency: The runners and riders

  26-09-2018 13:13 via bbc.co.uk
  As nominations for the Irish presidency close, we take a look at the candidates.
  
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• RHI: 'Jonathan Bell told lies.. and he knows it,' DUP spin doctor tells cash-for-ash inquiry

  26-09-2018 12:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The DUP's chief spin doctor said the party's former Enterprise Minister "lied" about his own family ties to the RHI scheme.
  
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• Podcast: Ulster Rugby Round Up S2E7: When squad rotation means bringing back star players

  26-09-2018 12:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Ulster Rugby Round Up has survived the summer and is back for a second season.
  
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• NI Civil Service sickness levels at their highest in a decade

  26-09-2018 12:17 via bbc.co.uk
  The NISRA says the figure of 13 days per worker a year is equivalent to £34m worth of lost production.
  
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• RHI: DUP communications chief Robinson appointed straight out of uni at age 22 - cannot remember if there was application to complete

  26-09-2018 11:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The DUP's Director of Communications questioned his own ability and experience when he was appointed to the role straight out of university at the age of 22.
  
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• Foyle Port reports record turnover

  26-09-2018 11:29 via bbc.co.uk
  The chairman of Foyle Port says it is ready to meet the potential challenges of Brexit.
  
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• British Superbikes: Glenn Irwin joins Kawasaki for 2019 season

  26-09-2018 11:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Glenn Irwin will switch from PBM Ducati to JG Speedfit Kawasaki for the 2019 British Superbike season.
  
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• Civil servants' sickness level at 11 year high in Northern Ireland - average 13 days lost costing £33.8m

  26-09-2018 10:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The sickness rate among Northern Ireland civil servants has risen to its highest rate in 11 years.
  
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• NI newspaper review: Backstabbing, dirty tactics, going rogue

  26-09-2018 10:39 via bbc.co.uk
  The papers go big on the DUP leader being grilled over RHI
  
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• Arrests after 'disturbing video' of alleged schoolboy assault posted on social media

  26-09-2018 10:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two juveniles have been arrested after a "disturbing video" of an apparent assault on a schoolboy was posted on social media.
  
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• Man (32) extradited to Northern Ireland from Spain

  26-09-2018 10:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 32-year-old man has been extradited from Spain to Northern Ireland following his arrest in Barcelona in August.
  
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• Ryder Cup 2018: Silly to focus on Tiger Woods - Rory McIlroy

  26-09-2018 10:28 via bbc.co.uk
  Rory McIlroy says it would be "silly" for Europe's Ryder Cup team to focus on one player when it comes to the threat posed by American Tiger Woods.
  
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• Police received almost 60 scam reports in one day

  26-09-2018 10:28 via bbc.co.uk
  The majority of the scams were from people claiming to represent HMRC.
  
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• A6 road £220m upgrade to begin

  26-09-2018 10:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Work on a major new road between Londonderry and Dungiven is to begin on Wednesday.
  
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• Mum suffering from deadly infection and a shell-shocked soldier believed the saint known as the Little Flower cured them

  26-09-2018 10:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  St Thérèse of Lisieux was born in Alençon, Normandy, on January 2, 1873. The first four years were the happiest of her life. Thérèse Martin had a sunny disposition from the day she was born. As she grew up, with her blonde hair, blue eyes, chubby face and affectionate demeanour, she charmed everyone who met her. She was the undoubted pet of the family. Her father called her his "little queen". "She is a child who delights us all," her mother said.
  
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• MOT diesel test failure may spark legal bid

  26-09-2018 09:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Friends of the Earth said it may take court action over the failure to test diesel emissions during MOTs in NI.
  
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• American man dies in Armoy road crash

  26-09-2018 09:28 via bbc.co.uk
  The accident happened on the Gracehill Road on Tuesday evening.
  
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• Northern Ireland police receive almost 60 reports of fraud in one day

  26-09-2018 09:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are warning the public against scams after close to 60 reports of attempted fraud across Northern Ireland in just one day.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic: Antrim road closed after fatal crash

  26-09-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Belfast dad's anger as daughter with stage four cancer told she can’t have Personal Independence Payment

  26-09-2018 08:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A father has spoken of his disgust after his cancer-stricken daughter was turned down for benefits, branding the system "totally disgraceful and wrong".
  
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• Northern Ireland businessman admits third charge over brothel

  26-09-2018 08:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 54-year-old businessman pleaded guilty at the Crown Court in Derry yesterday to a charge of converting criminal property in relation to the running of a brothel.
  
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• Beech Hill Hotel sold for undisclosed sum

  26-09-2018 08:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  One of Northern Ireland's best known country house hotels, which has played host to former US Presidents to rock stars, has been sold for an undisclosed sum.
  
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• Teen denies lying to sex trial about Northern Ireland violin tutor's behaviour

  26-09-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A teenager who has accused her former violin teacher of behaving in a sexual manner towards her during violin lessons yesterday denied that she had lied while giving evidence at the trial.
  
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• Northern Ireland MOT centres 'breaking emissions law'

  26-09-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Legally required emissions tests on diesel cars have not been carried out in MOT tests here for the past 12 years, it has emerged.
  
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• Month after Belfast Primark blaze, no-go zone traders fear for survival

  26-09-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Retailers close to a Belfast city centre safety cordon have said it's almost not worth opening now that the exclusion zone is in force after the Primark fire.
  
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• Lisburn man admits he 'snapped' and kicked pup to death

  26-09-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Lisburn man has admitted kicking his 15-week-old puppy to death.
  
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• Devastated partner of farmer Harry Gibson says 'world is a cruel, cruel place' - funeral takes place today

  26-09-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The funeral of a young farmer from Co Tyrone will take place today after his death in an accident.
  
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