Belfast news

• Irish abortion bill passes in senate

  13-12-2018 22:48 via bbc.co.uk
  The Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy Bill will now be given to the President to be signed into law.
  
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• Scarlet Fever cases spike in Northern Ireland - Belfast Live

  13-12-2018 22:42
  Scarlet Fever cases spike in Northern Ireland  Belfast LiveScarlet Fever cases in Northern Ireland have risen by 50% since this time last year. There have been 458 reported cases of the disease so far this year, ...
  
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• Chelsea condemn anti-Semitic chanting during Europa League match

  13-12-2018 22:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chelsea have condemned supporters who were heard singing an anti-Semitic chant on Thursday night in Hungary, just days after four fans were suspended for abusing Raheem Sterling.
  
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• Rangers crash out of Europa League after Rapid Vienna loss

  13-12-2018 22:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rangers crashed out of the Europa League after conceding a late goal to lose 1-0 against Rapid Vienna.
  
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• Northern Ireland travel: Child knocked down in Newtownards

  13-12-2018 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Arrest after young boy hit by car - child critically ill in Belfast hospital

  13-12-2018 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested after a young boy was left in a critical condition in hospital after he was struck by a car in Co Down.
  
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• Arrest after boy (5) hit by car - child critically ill in Belfast hospital

  13-12-2018 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested after a five-year-old boy was left in a critical condition in hospital after he was struck by a car in Co Down.
  
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• West Belfast suspicious approach investigated by police - Belfast Live

  13-12-2018 21:59
  West Belfast suspicious approach investigated by police  Belfast LiveA 20-year-old from West Belfast has told how two men pulled up near her and shouted: “Grab her” on her way to work early on Thursday morning. Police said ...
  
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• Belfast Zara and Tesco uncertain over futures as cordon continues - Belfast Live

  13-12-2018 21:11
  Belfast Zara and Tesco uncertain over futures as cordon continues  Belfast LiveThe new Primark has brought a footfall increase to part of the city.
  
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• Arrest after young boy hit by car - child critically ill in Belfast hospital - Belfast Telegraph

  13-12-2018 21:05
  Arrest after young boy hit by car - child critically ill in Belfast hospital  Belfast TelegraphA man has been arrested after a young boy was left in a critical condition in hospital after he was struck by a car in Co Down.
  
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• No retaliation, only justice: Family appeal at funeral for murdered Jim Donegan

  13-12-2018 19:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of Jim 'JD' Donegan have appealed for "no retaliation, only justice" for the father of two who was gunned down outside a Belfast school.
  
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• Half of PIP disability benefits challenges successful

  13-12-2018 18:50 via bbc.co.uk
  The Department for Communities figures show the system is not fit for purpose, says one charity.
  
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• May delays Commons Brexit showdown until after Christmas

  13-12-2018 18:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May has delayed a fresh Commons showdown over her Brexit deal until the new year as she acknowledged it will take time to win the assurances she is seeking from EU leaders.
  
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• RHI probe told Paisley’s energy official accusation ‘may be unjustified’

  13-12-2018 18:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An accusation levelled by Ian Paisley that an energy official lied about the MP’s alleged involvement in a phone call about a disputed RHI application may be unjustified, a public inquiry has heard.
  
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• Coleraine pub fight: Four PSNI officers disciplined

  13-12-2018 17:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Four PSNI officers are disciplined for their involvement in a fight in a bar in Coleraine in 2015.
  
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• Taoiseach: Irish border backstop not up for re-negotiation

  13-12-2018 17:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Irish border backstop is not on the table for re-negotiation, Leo Varadkar has said.
  
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• Arlene Foster’s claims over ex-adviser questioned at RHI probe

  13-12-2018 17:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The chair of the RHI inquiry has questioned the meaning of Arlene Foster’s claim to be “accountable but not responsible” for the actions of her former ministerial adviser.
  
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• Lions, Mustangs, Vikings dive into Belfast-hosted meet - By Staff - Republican Journal

  13-12-2018 17:17
  Lions, Mustangs, Vikings dive into Belfast-hosted meet - By Staff  Republican JournalBelfast — Belfast swimmers — along with independent water athletes from Searsport and Mount View of Thorndike — dove into a familiar pool at the school on ...
  
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• Man stabbed in the shoulder in west Belfast - Belfast Telegraph

  13-12-2018 16:37
  Man stabbed in the shoulder in west Belfast  Belfast TelegraphA man has been hospitalised after being stabbed in Belfast.
  
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• Northern Ireland pupil numbers soar by 3,000 in one year

  13-12-2018 16:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The number of pupils enrolled in Northern Ireland schools has risen by almost 3,000 in the past year.
  
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• Brexit: Leo Varadkar 'happy to offer assurances' to UK

  13-12-2018 16:27 via bbc.co.uk
  The taoiseach says that while assurances could be given, the backstop is not up for negotiation.
  
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• Court rules JD Wetherspoon can find out identity of Twitter imposter

  13-12-2018 16:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The identity of a mystery tweeter responsible for fake Wetherspoon Twitter accounts will be revealed to the pub chain following a judge’s ruling.
  
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• Man in court accused of lying to Padraig Fox murder probe officers

  13-12-2018 15:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The cousin of the alleged killer of Newcastle man Padraig Fox has appeared in court accused of lying to police.
  
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• Northern Ireland woman stole Yankee Candles to sell on Facebook and had extreme porn, court told

  13-12-2018 15:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland woman allegedly raided a department store for Yankee Candles as part of a "steal to order" scheme, the High Court heard today.
  
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• Belfast nightlife: End of term Christmas party at Botanic Inn - Wednesday, December 12 [Photos] - Belfast Telegraph

  13-12-2018 14:51
  Belfast nightlife: End of term Christmas party at Botanic Inn - Wednesday, December 12 [Photos]  Belfast TelegraphFlick through the nightlife gallery from Bot Wednesdays' end of semester Christmas party at the Botanic Inn, Belfast on Wednesday, December 12 2018.
  
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• Prize winning beef will be on the menu at Belfast's Morning Star - https://farmweek.com/about-us/

  13-12-2018 14:47
  Prize winning beef will be on the menu at Belfast's Morning Star  https://farmweek.com/about-us/CUSTOMERS visiting the Morning Star, Belfast, will be in for a treat with top quality, prize winning beef available on the menu following the recent Royal Ulster ...
  
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• School run murder victim's family say goodbye

  13-12-2018 13:51 via bbc.co.uk
  The family of Jim Donegan, who was murdered outside a Belfast school, say they want only justice.
  
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• IN PICTURES: Funeral of murder victim Jim Donegan - Belfast Newsletter

  13-12-2018 13:50
  IN PICTURES: Funeral of murder victim Jim Donegan  Belfast NewsletterThe funeral of murder victim, Jim Donegan, took place in Saint John the Evangelist Church, Belfast on Thursday morning.
  
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• Ulster unchanged for visit of Scarlets to Belfast - The Irish Times

  13-12-2018 13:41
  Ulster unchanged for visit of Scarlets to Belfast  The Irish TimesRory Best to become Ulster's most capped player in the European Champions Cup.
  
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• Heartbreak at funeral of Belfast school gates murder victim Jim Donegan - Belfast Telegraph

  13-12-2018 13:18
  Heartbreak at funeral of Belfast school gates murder victim Jim Donegan  Belfast TelegraphThe funeral of a man shot dead while sitting in his car outside a west Belfast school has taken place.
  
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• Jim Donegan funeral told that some family members discovered death through social media

  13-12-2018 13:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mourners gathered at the funeral of slain father Jim 'JD' Donegan have heard some members of his family found out about the death through social media.
  
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• Belfast Fashion Spy: 'Everything about Vogue Williams' look is stunning' - Belfast Telegraph

  13-12-2018 13:11
  Belfast Fashion Spy: 'Everything about Vogue Williams' look is stunning'  Belfast TelegraphRachel Dean checks out the style in Victoria Square, Belfast.
  
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• Man arrested waving large knife in Dungannon - six police crews at the scene

  13-12-2018 12:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Six police crews have responded to a man waving a large knife around in the middle of a Co Tyrone town.
  
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• Two women and three men arrested after vicious attacks in Belfast - Belfast Telegraph

  13-12-2018 12:41
  Two women and three men arrested after vicious attacks in Belfast  Belfast TelegraphTwo Belfast men have been seriously injured during assaults at homes in the north the city.
  
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• Two women and three men arrested after vicious attacks in Belfast

  13-12-2018 12:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two Belfast men have been seriously injured during assaults at homes in the north the city.
  
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• Bob Dylan and Neil Young announce joint Irish gig in July

  13-12-2018 12:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The iconic Bob Dylan and Neil Young will together perform a headline gig in Co Kilkenny this summer.
  
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• Belfast Fashion Spy: 'Everything about Vogue Williams' look is stunning'

  13-12-2018 12:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rachel Dean checks out the style in Victoria Square, Belfast.
  
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• Belfast man's first Christmas with birth mum ruined by gang's £20k raid - Belfast Telegraph

  13-12-2018 11:34
  Belfast man's first Christmas with birth mum ruined by gang's £20k raid  Belfast TelegraphA Belfast man has said his Christmas has been "destroyed" after nearly £20,000 worth of property was stolen from his house. Stephen Betts (39), who was ...
  
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• As Brexit chaos deepens, Theresa May meets Taoiseach Varadkar in Brussels

  13-12-2018 11:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May is set too meet Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in Brussels on Thursday morning hours after surviving a vote of no confidence.
  
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• Padraig Fox murder: Man charged with perverting course of justice

  13-12-2018 10:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police investigating the murder of 29-year-old Padraig Fox in Newcastle at the weekend have charged a man with perverting the course of justice.
  
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• 'Despicable behaviour': DUP MLA slams hate attack on on Lurgan church

  13-12-2018 09:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A DUP MLA has branded a hate attack on a church in Lurgan as "despicable behaviour".
  
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• Brick attack on Lurgan church treated as hate crime attack

  13-12-2018 09:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A brick has been thrown through the front door of a church in Lurgan in an incident police are treating as a hate crime.
  
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