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• 'I had just met Walter Mitty in the flesh': Ian Paisley gives RHI evidence

  26-10-2018 23:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ian Paisley has described an encounter with former Enterprise Minister Jonathan Bell as 'meeting Walter Mitty in the flesh' in written evidence submitted to the RHI Inquiry.
  
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• Michael D Higgins on course to win Irish presidential election, exit polls show

  26-10-2018 23:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  President Michael D Higgins is on course for a landslide victory in the Irish presidential election after exit polls suggested he had secured more than 56% of the vote.
  
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• Ulster back to winning ways with 36-18 victory over Dragons

  26-10-2018 23:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster got back to winning ways as they scored five tries in a 36-18 win over the Dragons at Kingspan Stadium on their return to Guinness PRO14 action.
  
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• 'New life is wonderful': Arlene Foster congratulates Ruth Davidson on baby boy

  26-10-2018 18:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP leader Arlene Foster has sent a message of congratulations to the Conservative Party's leader in Scotland Ruth Davidson following the birth of her child.
  
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• Varadkar makes symbolic visit to Protestant loyal order’s HQ

  26-10-2018 18:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Taoiseach has made a symbolic visit to the headquarters of one of Northern Ireland’s Protestant loyal orders.
  
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• Eastside Awards: Vote for your favourite hair salon, beauty salon, eatery and takeaway in East Belfast

  26-10-2018 17:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The search is on for the people and businesses who contribute most to the life of east Belfast.
  
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• Lord Mayor celebrates football in the community at IFA event

  26-10-2018 17:46 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Mrs Brown's Brendan O’Carroll reveals he got the part after original actor fell ill

  26-10-2018 16:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The actor of Mrs Brown, Brendan O’Carroll, has revealed he only claimed the role after the original actress became ill.
  
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• Teenager to stand trial for Christmas Day murder of Jayne Reat

  26-10-2018 16:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Antrim teenager was ordered to stand trial for the murder of a woman on Christmas Day last year.
  
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• Belfast attempted murder accused fails in bid to be released from custody

  26-10-2018 16:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  One of four men accused of attempted murder following a suspected paramilitary-style attack in west Belfast has failed in a bid to be released from custody.
  
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• Shankill bomber's family U-turn on IRA killer's memorial attendance

  26-10-2018 16:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of IRA bomber Thomas Begley say they will now attend the commemoration of his son's death on Saturday in an apparent reversal.
  
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• Belfast Region City Deal partner reception

  26-10-2018 15:59 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Fire at former Belfast Telegraph building caused £87,000 worth of damage, court told

  26-10-2018 15:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man allegedly raided a technology hub located at former newspaper headquarters in Belfast city centre before starting a fire that caused £87,000 worth of damage, the High Court heard.
  
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• Don't scare the dogs, charity warns Halloween trick or treaters

  26-10-2018 15:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Trick-or-treaters should not approach homeless people and their pets as Halloween costumes are terrifying for dogs, a charity has warned.
  
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• RHI: Civil servants 'got used to' Spads ruling the roost - DUP adviser said 'we could fill our boots' with botched scheme

  26-10-2018 15:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A senior civil servant has said officials "got used to" special advisers ruling the roost at Stormont.
  
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• Sinn Fein president defends commemoration for Shankill bomber

  26-10-2018 15:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald has defended party members attending a commemoration to Shankill bomber Thomas Begley days after victims’ families marked the 25th anniversary of the blast.
  
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• Major roads project aimed at easing Belfast traffic faces further delays

  26-10-2018 14:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A multi-million pound roads project aimed at easing traffic congestion in Belfast is facing further hold-up after a High Court judge confirmed the contract award is to be set aside.
  
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• Sorcha McAnespy to run as Fianna Fail's candidate in Northern Ireland despite party confusion

  26-10-2018 14:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Councillor Sorcha McAnespy has confirmed she plans to contest the 2019 local elections in Northern Ireland as a Fianna Fail candidate, despite her party claiming no decision has been made on the matter.
  
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• Fianna Fail politics doesn't appeal to me says SDLP's Hanna over party merger

  26-10-2018 14:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  SDLP MLA Claire Hanna has indicated she would not be involved if her party merged with Fianna Fail.
  
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• Rugby player cleared of rape ‘offered no evidence in bid to recoup legal fees’

  26-10-2018 14:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former Ireland and Ulster rugby player trying to recoup his legal fees after being acquitted of rape has offered no evidence to support his claims of financial hardship, a court has heard.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic updates: Security alert in Belfast causing traffic disruption

  26-10-2018 14:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic updates: Latest delays and disruptions

  26-10-2018 14:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Shankill bomber commemoration poster uses Remembrance Day soldier silhouette, claims councillor

  26-10-2018 13:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A councillor has claimed a poster advertising the commemoration of the death of Shankill bomber Thomas Begley contains the silhouette of a soldier used for Remembrance Day events in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Primark fire: Council approves building application

  26-10-2018 13:20 via bbc.co.uk
  The retailer will open a new multi-million pound extension, as plans are approved for Bank Buildings, Belfast.
  
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• Primark and Royal Avenue walkway to open in Belfast in weeks

  26-10-2018 13:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Primark has confirmed it is to reopen in Belfast.
  
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• Could you eat this? Patient considers hospital discharge over food service

  26-10-2018 13:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman who was admitted to the Ulster Hospital says she may discharge herself today after being served what she described as "food you wouldn't give to a dog".
  
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• Prisoner given compassionate leave goes on the run

  26-10-2018 12:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A prisoner awaiting sentencing for attempted hijacking is unlawfully at large.
  
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• Sinéad O'Connor converts to Islam

  26-10-2018 12:25 via bbc.co.uk
  The singer, who was ordained as a priest in 1999, has now changed her name to Shuhada' Davitt.
  
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• Primark to reopen in Belfast as council approves Bank Buildings work

  26-10-2018 12:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Primark has confirmed it is to reopen in Belfast.
  
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• Tramping over the graves of our loved ones: Relative of Shankill bombing victims says IRA killer's commemoration 'really hurts'

  26-10-2018 11:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who lost three loved ones in the Shankill bombing has said the commemoration of IRA man Thomas Begley is like "tramping over the graves of our loved ones".
  
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• Man out walking dog subjected to homophobic abuse: Police

  26-10-2018 11:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating a report a man out walking his dog in Derry was subjected to homophobic abuse.
  
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• Ryanair 'clarify facts' over racist passenger video

  26-10-2018 10:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ryanair has issue a statement to "clarify the facts" around a video showed cabin crew failing to remove a passenger from a plane after he launched a racist tirade against the woman in the seat next to him.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic updates: Belfast rail signal failure- major disruption reported

  26-10-2018 09:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Man killed in Northern Ireland crash - three injured, one critical

  26-10-2018 09:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have confirmed a man has died following a one-vehicle crash on the Newferry Road, near Bellaghy, Co Londonderry on Thursday.
  
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• Ulster Hospital food so disgusting I may have to leave: patient

  26-10-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman who was admitted to the Ulster Hospital says she may discharge herself today after being served what she described as "food you wouldn't give to a dog".
  
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• Shankill bomber tribute snubbed by his own family

  26-10-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The father of IRA bomber Thomas Begley has said he would have chained his son to his bed if he had known he was about to carry out a devastating attack on Belfast's Shankill Road.
  
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• Row over ratepayers' money used in clean-up of Derry war memorial

  26-10-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Restoration work has begun on the cenotaph in Londonderry - despite efforts by some councillors who tried to block council funding for materials and labour.
  
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• RHI: I didn’t blame colleague in an effort to land top job, insists Civil Service chief

  26-10-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service has denied blaming a colleague for the botched Renewable Heat Incentive scheme in order to secure a promotion.
  
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• Police officer accused of sex assault by woman arrested for drink driving cleared

  26-10-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A police officer accused of sexual assault by a woman he arrested for drink-driving has been cleared following an investigation by the Police Ombudsman's office.
  
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• Northern Ireland superbike circuit 'held up by planners,' says developer

  26-10-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A planning issue remains a block to the release of funds for the construction of a world-class Superbike race track in Co Tyrone, the crisis-hit developer of the project has said.
  
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• Northern Ireland shoppers' fears over future of Belfast Debenhams

  26-10-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  With the future of up to five Debenhams stores in doubt in Northern Ireland, the Belfast Telegraph spoke to shoppers on the street to hear their views.
  
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• Northern Ireland medical chief warns 50,000 facing 12-hour wait on trolleys

  26-10-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The number of 12-hour breaches in Northern Ireland's A&Es have almost doubled compared to last year, according to new figures.
  
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• Northern Ireland Debenhams shops at risk from closure

  26-10-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Debenhams has unveiled plans to axe up to 50 high street shops, putting five stores across Northern Ireland at risk.
  
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• Karen Bradley: My Bill an important step towards goal of restoring power-sharing

  26-10-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  This time 25 years ago, Northern Ireland was in the midst of one of its most frightening and dangerous periods of the Troubles.
  
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