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• Owen Paterson joins Tory calls for vote of no confidence in May

  11-12-2018 23:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Cabinet minister Owen Paterson has become the latest Tory MP to call for a vote of no confidence in Theresa May amid claims she is on the brink of a leadership challenge.
  
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• NI League Cup: Ballymena United and Linfield win semi-finals

  11-12-2018 23:17 via bbc.co.uk
  Ballymena United beat Crusaders at Seaview and Linfield win away to holders Dungannon Swifts after extra-time to go through to the League Cup final.
  
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• Game of Thrones touring exhibition to open in Belfast - Winter is Coming

  11-12-2018 22:11
  Game of Thrones touring exhibition to open in Belfast  Winter is ComingFor years now, the Game of Thrones touring exhibition has given fans around the world the chance to get up close and personal with the props, sets and ...
  
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• Snow Patrol gig goers sought after pair's engagement - Belfast Live

  11-12-2018 21:48
  Snow Patrol gig goers sought after pair's engagement  Belfast LiveA couple who got engaged at the Snow Patrol gig in Belfast on Friday are asking for fellow gig-goers' help. Tammy McLaughlin had the night of her life, as not ...
  
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• Backstop must be removed, Arlene Foster insists

  11-12-2018 21:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The backstop must be removed from the Withdrawal Agreement, Arlene Foster has insisted.
  
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• Improvised weapon ‘designed to kill police officers’ found in Belfast - Irish Examiner

  11-12-2018 20:44
  Improvised weapon ‘designed to kill police officers’ found in Belfast  Irish ExaminerAn improvised weapon that was “designed to kill police officers” has been made safe following a security alert in west Belfast. The discovery follows a security ...
  
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• Brexit: Irish upping no deal contingency plans, says PM

  11-12-2018 20:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Leo Varadkar made the remark before it was confirmed Theresa May will meet him in Dublin on Wednesday.
  
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• Belfast Zoo offers children chance to become Junior Keepers - Belfast Live

  11-12-2018 20:28
  Belfast Zoo offers children chance to become Junior Keepers  Belfast LiveThey will be able to work with the Asian elephant, pygmy marmoset, a range of reptiles, barn owl and giant anteater.
  
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• 'Improvised weapon' found after west Belfast four-day bomb alert

  11-12-2018 20:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have said an "improvised weapon" was found following a four-day security operation in west Belfast.
  
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• Jim Donegan murder gunman captured on CCTV

  11-12-2018 20:12 via bbc.co.uk
  New CCTV footge has been released of the gunman who police believe murdered Jim Donegan.
  
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• Jim Donegan: New CCTV shows gunman 'mixing with pupils'

  11-12-2018 20:03 via bbc.co.uk
  Police release further CCTV footage of moments before the murder of Jim Donegan.
  
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• Investigation as inmate dies in Northern Ireland prison

  11-12-2018 19:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A prisoner has died in the Northern Ireland's Maghaberry prison.
  
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• Maghaberry prisoner dies in custody - Belfast Live

  11-12-2018 19:48
  Maghaberry prisoner dies in custody  Belfast LiveA 28-year-old Maghaberry prisoner has died in custody. The Northern Ireland Prison *Service* has released details of the death at a hospital this afternoon.
  
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• Northern Ireland travel: West Belfast alert ends with 'improvised weapon' found

  11-12-2018 19:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Sex abuse allegations multiply at Scouting Ireland

  11-12-2018 19:24 via bbc.co.uk
  A continuing investigation identifies 212 alleged sex abusers at Scouting Ireland
  
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• Theresa May brushes aside speculation of impending confidence vote

  11-12-2018 19:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May has brushed aside speculation of an impending vote of no confidence in her as Prime Minister, insisting she is focused on securing reassurances from EU leaders about her Brexit deal.
  
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• Muckamore Abbey: Health trust's 'deep regrets'

  11-12-2018 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  Patients' parents have called for heads to roll following a damning report into the County Antrim hospital.
  
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• Belfast Police blotter - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  11-12-2018 18:32
  Belfast Police blotter - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican JournalBelfast Police Department reported four speeding violations, two inspection sticker violations, two failure to register a motor vehicle violations, one operating to ...
  
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• Madness and comic Carrott lined up for Belfast shows - Belfast Telegraph

  11-12-2018 18:01
  Madness and comic Carrott lined up for Belfast shows  Belfast TelegraphTickets for two big names who will perform in Belfast next year go on sale this week.
  
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• Northern Ireland travel: Latest traffic updates

  11-12-2018 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Ballymurphy Inquest: Witness 'saw smoke coming from rifle'

  11-12-2018 17:43 via bbc.co.uk
  A witness tells the Ballymurphy Inquest what she saw immediately after she heard shooting.
  
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• Theresa May to visit Dublin for crucial Brexit talks with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar

  11-12-2018 17:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May will travel to Dublin following Cabinet on Wednesday afternoon for talks on Brexit with Taioseach Leo Varadkar, the Prime Minister's official spokesman has announced.
  
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• Video: Belfast reacts to Brexit vote delay - Belfast Telegraph

  11-12-2018 17:07
  Video: Belfast reacts to Brexit vote delay  Belfast TelegraphAs the Prime Minister heads to Brussels to talk to EU leaders about concerns over the Brexit backstop, we went out into Belfast to assess the public mood.
  
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• Atlantic rower Shirley Thompson rescued after boat takes in water

  11-12-2018 16:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Shirley Thompson is rescued after her boat began taking in water on Day 11 of her voyage.
  
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• Traditional Christmas in Belfast - Wellsville Daily Reporter

  11-12-2018 16:49
  Traditional Christmas in Belfast  Wellsville Daily ReporterBELFAST — It looked like a Hallmark Christmas Sunday when multitudes of Belfast residents gathered in the town square for the annual tree lighting ceremony ...
  
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• Irish premier: UK could ‘halt or delay’ Brexit

  11-12-2018 16:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK can remove the threat of no-deal by halting or delaying Brexit, the Irish Taoiseach said.
  
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• Watch: Belfast has its say on Brexit - 'The whole thing's been a disaster from start to finish' - Belfast Telegraph

  11-12-2018 16:21
  Watch: Belfast has its say on Brexit - 'The whole thing's been a disaster from start to finish'  Belfast TelegraphFollowing Prime Minister Theresa May's decision to postpone the vote on her draft Brexit withdrawal deal, we took to the streets of Belfast to ask people to give ...
  
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• Parents touched by organ donation decisions urge families to discuss the issue

  11-12-2018 15:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Families impacted by organ donation have urged people to discuss their wishes with relatives as new funds to promote the life-saving decision were announced.
  
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• Sinn Fein calls for unity referendum if UK crashes out of EU

  11-12-2018 15:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein president Mary Lou McDonald has called for the Irish Government to commit to holding a border poll if the United Kingdom crashes out of the European Union.
  
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• Question of legacy

  11-12-2018 15:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson says a decision on amnesty will be delivered soon, reports Peter Taylor.
  
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• Ireland: New speeding laws aimed at cutting road deaths

  11-12-2018 14:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Irish motorist scould face a new system of graduated fines for speeding.
  
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• Ulster Rugby Round Up podcast S2E17: Praising the men of the match, breaking a hoodoo and planning another Scarlets success

  11-12-2018 14:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Ulster Rugby Round Up is well into its second season and ready to attack a key phase for Ulster in the lead-up to the festive inter-pros.
  
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• Iain Duncan Smith : Irish PM 'playing a game' on backstop

  11-12-2018 14:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Iain Duncan Smith said there was no need for the backstop to be "pressed upon the UK"
  
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• Dunmurry security alert: Residents 'furious, angry and frustrated'

  11-12-2018 14:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Hundreds of people are thought to have spent the night out of their homes.
  
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• Sir Nick Parker: Prosecuting soldiers over Northern Ireland conflict deaths is unfair

  11-12-2018 14:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Prosecuting former soldiers over historic deaths in Northern Ireland is unfair and could inhibit servicemen’s behaviour in future operations, the former British Army commander in the region said.
  
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• Dee Stitt fined £300 for having Taser in car's boot

  11-12-2018 14:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leading loyalist David ‘Dee’ Stitt was fined £300 on Tuesday after he admitted having a Taser.
  
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• Coleraine crash death: Joshua John Campbell to stand trial

  11-12-2018 14:10 via bbc.co.uk
  Ballymoney man Joshua John Campbell denies causing the death of Craig McCook in Coleraine in 2014.
  
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• NI job numbers 'reach new high', suggests survey

  11-12-2018 13:49 via bbc.co.uk
  The figures are from the Quarterly Employment Survey (QES), which analyses data from 5,700 companies.
  
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• Brexit deal to return to Commons before January 21, says Downing Street

  11-12-2018 13:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May will bring her Brexit deal back before the House of Commons “before January 21”, Downing Street has announced.
  
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• Johnny Sexton: Ireland and Leinster fly-half signs new IRFU contract

  11-12-2018 13:33 via bbc.co.uk
  Lions fly-half Johnny Sexton signs a new deal with the Irish Rugby Football Union and will play for Ireland and Leinster until 2021.
  
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• Five Terry Bradley paintings stolen in Belfast art heist - Belfast Telegraph

  11-12-2018 13:26
  Five Terry Bradley paintings stolen in Belfast art heist  Belfast TelegraphFive Terry Bradley art paintings were among items stolen in a burglary at a residential premises in Belfast on Friday.
  
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• Five Terry Bradley paintings stolen in Belfast art heist

  11-12-2018 13:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Five Terry Bradley art paintings were among items stolen in a burglary at a residential premises in Belfast on Friday.
  
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• Cigarettes stolen from Co Down service station

  11-12-2018 13:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A quantity of cigarettes were stolen during a burglary in Co Down in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
  
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• Elderly man escapes unharmed after wheelie bin arson in Cookstown

  11-12-2018 12:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An elderly man has escaped injury after an arson attack involving two wheelie bins in Co Tyrone.
  
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• Duchess of Abercorn passes away following illness

  11-12-2018 12:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Duchess of Abercorn has passed away at the age of 72 following an illness.
  
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• Belfast bars and nightclubs scene has a fab new arrival as Onyx opens at House Belfast - Belfast Live

  11-12-2018 12:10
  Belfast bars and nightclubs scene has a fab new arrival as Onyx opens at House Belfast  Belfast LiveTake a look at House Belfast's new nightclub Onyx, located on Botanic Avenue, which opened its doors at the weekend.
  
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• Primark fire affected businesses in Belfast can get help with paying rates - Belfast Live

  11-12-2018 11:57
  Primark fire affected businesses in Belfast can get help with paying rates  Belfast LiveDon't miss the dates for applications for the Hardship Rate Relief.
  
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• Rates relief on offer for businesses affected by Primark fire

  11-12-2018 11:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Land & Property Services (LPS) are offering rates relief to Belfast businesses affected by the Primark fire.
  
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• Thieves snared less than two hours after smash-and-grab robbery in forest park

  11-12-2018 11:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two people have been arrested less than two hours after a smash-and-grab robbery at a forest park in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Gardai investigate claim famous sportsman raped woman in hotel

  11-12-2018 11:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gardai are investigating an allegation that a well-known sportsman raped a young woman in a Dublin city centre hotel in the early hours of yesterday morning.
  
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