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• Photos: Arlene Foster takes Brexit break to join GAWA in Dublin

  15-11-2018 22:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arlene Foster has taken some respite from the chaos of the ongoing Brexit wranglings to support Northern Ireland in their clash against the Republic of Ireland.
  
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• Gary Lightbody receives special music award

  15-11-2018 22:23 via bbc.co.uk
  The Snow Patrol singer receives a special music award in Belfast.
  
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• Thong protest in Belfast raises concerns over rape trials

  15-11-2018 20:56
  Case in Cork sparked outrage after defence barrister referred to complainant’s underwearIt was a mere scrap of fabric, deep blue and edged with lace. But when the legislator Ruth Coppinger drew it from her sleeve and held it up in the Irish parliament this week, the item of women’s underwear caused consternation among her colleagues.Elsewhere, women took to the streets carrying lingerie. In Cork, dozens of thongs were laid on the steps of the courthouse. In Belfast on Thursday, prote
  
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• May vows to ‘see this through’ amid furious backlash to Brexit plan

  15-11-2018 20:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May has vowed to fight on and deliver Brexit, after one of the toughest days of her premiership saw her hit by four ministerial resignations and a wave of demands for her removal as Prime Minister.
  
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• Brexit deal: NI business and farming community reacts to proposals

  15-11-2018 20:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Business groups have begun to react following the publication of the draft Brexit agreement.
  
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• Belfast: Protestors hold rally over thong being shown in rape trial

  15-11-2018 19:10 via bbc.co.uk
  A Belfast protest follows the acquittal of a man of rape after a piece of underwear was shown to the jury.
  
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• Robin Swann 'cheap in the extreme' in attacks on DUP, says Ian Paisley in call for unionist unity

  15-11-2018 18:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The DUP's Ian Paisley has hit out at attacks on his party by Ulster Unionist, describing criticism from party leader Robin Swann "cheap in the extreme".
  
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• Theresa May: There will be no Brexit deal without Irish backstop

  15-11-2018 17:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Theresa May has said that no Brexit deal can be agreed with the European Union that doesn't include a backstop agreement to stop a hard Brexit in Ireland.
  
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• Two arrests after man hospitalised in Belfast burglary

  15-11-2018 17:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men have been arrested after a man was beaten during an aggravated burglary in Belfast on Wednesday night.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic updates: Main south Belfast road closed - suspicious object found

  15-11-2018 17:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic updates: Delays on M1 due to crash

  15-11-2018 17:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• DUP councillor accused of sexual assault told colleague he would 'grope anything', court told

  15-11-2018 17:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A DUP councillor charged with sexually assaulting a nursing colleague allegedly told her he would "grope anything", a court heard on Thursday.
  
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• Abortion: NI women to be provided access to Republic services

  15-11-2018 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Simon Harris says the Irish government has an obligation to provide such a service for NI women.
  
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• Paedophile who joined police to target victims convicted of raping girl

  15-11-2018 16:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A paedophile who was suspected of child grooming offences joined the police force to target vulnerable victims and went on to rape a 13-year-old girl.
  
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• Four men arrested on drug offences after PSNI operation in south Belfast

  15-11-2018 15:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Four men have been arrested on a number of drugs-related offences following a police operation in Belfast.
  
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• Britain First's Paul Golding in Antrim court charged with stirring up hatred

  15-11-2018 15:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Britain First leader Paul Golding appeared in court in County Antrim on Thursday to face charges of 'stirring up hatred'.
  
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• A5 road: Department concedes court challenge

  15-11-2018 14:41 via bbc.co.uk
  The Department for Infrastructure is no longer defending a legal challenge.
  
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• Rees-Mogg declares no confidence in Theresa May as Tory leader

  15-11-2018 14:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leading Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg has submitted a letter of no confidence in Theresa May, as the Prime Minister reels from the loss of four ministers – including two from her Cabinet – in protest at her Brexit plans.
  
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• Man dies in Co Antrim house fire - five firefighters hurt in rescue attempt

  15-11-2018 14:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man in his 50s has died and five firefighters have been injured following a house fire in Co Antrim on Wednesday evening.
  
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• TD Peadar Toibin quits Sinn Fein over abortion row - 'I will now help build a new 32-county movement'

  15-11-2018 13:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Meath TD Peadar Toibin has resigned from Sinn Fein after 21 years as a member, claiming he has been “censored” by party chiefs.
  
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• 'The people of Northern Ireland have been sold out'- Labour MP Kate Hoey accuses Theresa May

  15-11-2018 12:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP MP Nigel Dodds has accused Theresa May of breaking promises on the future of Northern Ireland in her Brexit deal, while Labour MP Kate Hoey said the Prime Minister had "sold out" the people of the province.
  
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• 'Northern Ireland has been sold out' - Labour MP Hoey reacts to Brexit draft deal

  15-11-2018 12:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP MP Nigel Dodds has accused Theresa May of breaking promises on the future of Northern Ireland in her Brexit deal, while Labour MP Kate Hoey said the Prime Minister had "sold out" the people of the province.
  
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• Video tour of Woodman's cottage in Seaforde stone mill property

  15-11-2018 12:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The charm of a bygone era and the best in modern architectural interior design combine to create this beautiful bespoke home.
  
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• Stormont drops challenge over A5 Derry to Tyrone road project due to lack of minister

  15-11-2018 12:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Stormont department is no longer defending a legal challenge to Northern Ireland's biggest roads project, the High Court heard today.
  
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• Number of patients die from diarrhoea due to medical failures at Northern Ireland hospitals

  15-11-2018 12:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A number of patients died of diarrhoea at Northern Ireland's hospitals in the past few years, it has been revealed.
  
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• Huge blow to May as two Brexit-backing ministers quit the Cabinet

  15-11-2018 11:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two Leave-backing ministers including the man in charge of the UK’s withdrawal negotiations have sensationally quit the Cabinet in a massive blow to Theresa May’s Brexit plans.
  
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• Esther McVey and Dominic Raab resign - May's Brexit draft deal too hard to swallow

  15-11-2018 09:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab and minister Esther McVey have both resigned from the Cabinet.
  
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• Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab resigns from Cabinet - 'Deal threatens UK integrity '

  15-11-2018 09:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has resigned from the Cabinet.
  
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• Wooden wedding dress

  15-11-2018 09:26 via bbc.co.uk
  Thursday's papers feature the draft EU-UK text on Brexit and a wedding dress with a difference.
  
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• Why it was so cruel to allow drunk George Best appear on TV - by Parkinson

  15-11-2018 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Legendary broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson has said that George Best's infamous drunken interview with Terry Wogan 28 years ago was one of the worst moments of television he had ever seen.
  
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• House of Fraser in Belfast survives latest closures

  15-11-2018 08:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast's House of Fraser store has been spared in the latest round of closures at the chain as its landlord confirmed there was "no change" to its status.
  
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• Flybe takeover talks raise questions over airline's Belfast routes

  15-11-2018 08:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast City Airport's anchor airline Flybe could be heading for a possible merger or takeover, raising questions over the future of some of its Northern Ireland routes.
  
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• Principal's moving tribute to Lisburn teacher Fionnuala Kennedy who died after fall

  15-11-2018 08:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The principal of a west Belfast primary school has paid tribute to one of his teachers for her "commitment to her children" ahead of her funeral tomorrow.
  
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• Cameras roll as Derry Girls come home

  15-11-2018 08:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The cast of hit TV show Derry Girls yesterday arrived in the city to start filming their much-anticipated second series.
  
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• Royal Mail has 'spoken to' driver who overtook funeral cortege in Northern Ireland

  15-11-2018 08:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Royal Mail bosses have said the driver of a van which weaved in and out of a funeral cortege in Ballymena has been "spoken to".
  
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• Wedding dress made out of willow goes on display in Portadown

  15-11-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Armagh artist has branched out with a rather unique creation - a wooden wedding dress.
  
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• Veteran who urged ex-soldiers to boycott Ballymurphy process may face action

  15-11-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The coroner presiding over the Ballymurphy inquest will reveal what action will be taken against a veteran who urged soldiers to "suffer from a total memory loss" if called to give evidence.
  
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• PSNI's mask filters five years out of date, 'facial hair' case told

  15-11-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lawyers for a police officer fighting the PSNI ban on facial hair have told an employment tribunal that the force's breathing masks are five years out of date.
  
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• Orange Order reveals Santa with a sash Christmas gifts

  15-11-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Miniature Santa Orangemen - built using Lego-style parts - are anticipated to march off the shelves this Christmas.
  
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• Northern Irleand shoppers to splurge £85m in Black Friday sales despite Brexit concerns, says expert

  15-11-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bargain hunters in Northern Ireland are counting down the days to this year's Black Friday sales, as well as gearing up for a spending spree that could hit a staggering £85m.
  
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• Northern Ireland shoppers to splurge £85m in Black Friday sales despite Brexit concerns, says expert

  15-11-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bargain hunters in Northern Ireland are counting down the days to this year's Black Friday sales, as well as gearing up for a spending spree that could hit a staggering £85m.
  
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• Ards pupils get hug bug as they embrace school's new way to greet each other

  15-11-2018 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Primary school pupils in Newtownards are certainly feeling the love as they put friendship first in the classroom.
  
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• Theresa May gets Cabinet backing for draft Brexit deal but 'there will be difficult days ahead'

  15-11-2018 07:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP leader Arlene Foster said she had a "frank meeting" with the Prime Minister lasting almost an hour last night after Theresa May secured Cabinet approval to proceed with her deal on UK withdrawal from the EU.
  
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• May 'faces difficult days ahead' - minister resigns, DUP compares Brexit deal threat to IRA campaign

  15-11-2018 07:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP leader Arlene Foster said she had a "frank meeting" with the Prime Minister lasting almost an hour last night after Theresa May secured Cabinet approval to proceed with her deal on UK withdrawal from the EU.
  
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• Northern Ireland Open: Neil Robertson praises Belfast crowd after comeback victory

  15-11-2018 00:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Neil Robertson says that the atmosphere created by the Belfast crowd helped him overturn a 3-0 deficit at the Northern Ireland open.
  
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• Brexit: Cabinet backs draft agreement

  15-11-2018 00:03 via bbc.co.uk
  Theresa May says ministers had a "long, detailed and impassioned debate" in a five-hour meeting.
  
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