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• Boy (3) hit by car dies in hospital - community stands ready to support family, says councillor

  14-12-2018 23:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The little boy who was hit by a car in Newtownards on Thursday evening has died in hospital.
  
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• Tractor Supply eyes Belfast's big-box property - By Ethan Andrews - Republican Journal

  14-12-2018 23:18
  Tractor Supply eyes Belfast's big-box property - By Ethan Andrews  Republican JournalBelfast — Land set aside for a big-box store more than 10 years ago is being eyed as a location for a farm equipment chain, with a possibility of other retail ...
  
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• Irish Premiership: Mitchell double helps Glenavon to easy win over Coleraine

  14-12-2018 22:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Two goals from Andrew Mitchell help Glenavon to a comfortable 4-0 win over inconsistent Coleraine at Mourneview Park.
  
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• European Rugby Champions Cup: Ulster beat Scarlets 30-15 to complete double

  14-12-2018 22:36 via bbc.co.uk
  Ulster secure a second consecutive bonus-point win over Scarlets with an impressive 30-15 victory in Belfast.
  
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• Johnson & Johnson knew about cancer-causing asbestos in baby powder for decades, new report claims

  14-12-2018 22:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Shares of the pharma and medical giant Johnson & Johnson have tumbled sharply after an investigation suggested the company had known for years its famous baby powder was contaminated with cancer-causing asbestos.
  
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• Belfast Christmas Market sculpture for sale branded 'inappropriate' - Belfast Live

  14-12-2018 22:10
  Belfast Christmas Market sculpture for sale branded 'inappropriate'  Belfast LiveIt is on sale for £90 at one of the stalls at the family market.
  
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• Antrim couple guilty of abusing sons warned they face jail

  14-12-2018 21:35 via bbc.co.uk
  A 62-year-old man is found guilty of physically abusing his sons and their stepmother sexual abuse.
  
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• Lagan Integrated College's popularity sparks plans for a new secondary school - Belfast Live

  14-12-2018 21:23
  Lagan Integrated College's popularity sparks plans for a new secondary school  Belfast LiveIt is hoped a new integrated college could open as early as September 2021.
  
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• Belfast businessman teams up with U2's Bono for new Whiskey distillery - Belfast Telegraph

  14-12-2018 20:52
  Belfast businessman teams up with U2's Bono for new Whiskey distillery  Belfast TelegraphBusinessman Paddy McKillen's plan to create a new Irish whiskey distillery in the Republic has suffered a minor setback.
  
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• East Belfast: Man pleads guilty to murdering his friend - BBC News

  14-12-2018 19:58
  East Belfast: Man pleads guilty to murdering his friend  BBC NewsKenneth Cowan, 29, is sentenced to life imprisonment after murdering his friend in Belfast in April.
  
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• Brexit: Irish PM rules out constant Brexit re-negotiation

  14-12-2018 19:17 via bbc.co.uk
  Leo Varadkar says constant unpicking of agreements is not the way to "operate international relations".
  
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• BetMcLean League Cup Final to be played at Windsor Park - Belfast Live

  14-12-2018 18:46
  BetMcLean League Cup Final to be played at Windsor Park  Belfast LiveThe final of the BetMcLean League Cup is to be played at Windsor Park in February, it's been confirmed. The Northern Ireland Football League has also ...
  
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• NI school maintenance backlog at £327m

  14-12-2018 18:44 via bbc.co.uk
  The principal of Rathcoole Primary school in Newtownabbey says that parts of the school are in a state of disrepair.
  
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• Five face sentencing for 'almighty beating' of former UVF man Darren Moore

  14-12-2018 18:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Five Co Antrim men will be sentenced next week over their roles in carrying out an "almighty beating'' on former UVF man Darren Moore.
  
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• Juncker denies describing May as ‘nebulous’, after PM confronts him

  14-12-2018 18:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jean-Claude Juncker has denied describing Theresa May as “nebulous” after comments he made about the Brexit debate prompted the Prime Minister to confront him.
  
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• Jackson and Olding fail in bid to claim legal costs for Belfast... - Newstalk 106-108 fm

  14-12-2018 18:10
  Jackson and Olding fail in bid to claim legal costs for Belfast...  Newstalk 106-108 fmThe rugby players were acquitted of raping a woman at a party in 2016.
  
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• East Belfast: Man pleads guilty to murdering his friend

  14-12-2018 17:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Kenneth Cowan, 29, is sentenced to life imprisonment after murdering his friend in Belfast in April.
  
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• Westlink crash involving three vehicles causing delays - Belfast Live

  14-12-2018 17:56
  Westlink crash involving three vehicles causing delays  Belfast LiveA crash on the Westlink is causing rush-hour delays in Belfast. The three-vehicle crash happened between the Grosvenor Road and the Broadway junction, west ...
  
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• Man exposed himself in front of Subway worker - Belfast Newsletter

  14-12-2018 17:55
  Man exposed himself in front of Subway worker  Belfast NewsletterA man who “humiliated” a fast-food worker by exposing himself and talking in a mock-Chinese accent must pay £500 compensation, a judge ordered on Friday.
  
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• Scottish Open: Allen through to semi-finals with whitewash win over Burden

  14-12-2018 17:50 via bbc.co.uk
  Mark Allen eases through to the semi-finals of the Scottish Open with a 5-0 win over Alfie Burden in Glasgow.
  
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• PDC World Darts: Kevin Burness beats Paul Nicholson in straight sets

  14-12-2018 17:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Newtownards man Kevin Burness beats Paul Nicholson 3-0 in the first round of the PDC World Championship at Alexandra Palace.
  
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• Rugby rape trial: Jackson and Olding not entitled to court costs

  14-12-2018 17:28 via bbc.co.uk
  A court rules the former Ulster rugby players cannot claim back legal costs from their recent rape trial.
  
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• Teen asylum seeker linked to Belfast break-ins, court told - Belfast Telegraph

  14-12-2018 16:30
  Teen asylum seeker linked to Belfast break-ins, court told  Belfast TelegraphA teenage asylum seeker arrested for an alleged burglary has been forensically linked to six other break-ins across Belfast, a judge heard today.
  
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• Teen asylum seeker linked to Belfast break-ins, court told

  14-12-2018 16:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A teenage asylum seeker arrested for an alleged burglary has been forensically linked to six other break-ins across Belfast, a judge heard today.
  
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• RHI: Significant criticism of individuals and groups likely

  14-12-2018 16:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Sir Patrick Coghlin has not yet set a date for publication of his final report.
  
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• NI Water investigating water quality issue - Belfast Newsletter

  14-12-2018 16:08
  NI Water investigating water quality issue  Belfast NewsletterNI Water staff are investigating water quality issues in the Finaghy area of Belfast.
  
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• Man who rubbed his privates against Belfast Subway counter is fined - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk - Belfast Telegraph

  14-12-2018 15:59
  Man who rubbed his privates against Belfast Subway counter is fined - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk  Belfast TelegraphA man who "humiliated" a Belfast fast-food worker by exposing himself and talking in a mock-Chinese accent must pay £500 compensation, a judge ordered ...
  
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• Belfast Trust founding chief William McKee dies aged 66 - Belfast Telegraph

  14-12-2018 15:59
  Belfast Trust founding chief William McKee dies aged 66  Belfast TelegraphThe founding chief executive of the Belfast Trust William McKee has died at the age of 66.
  
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• Man who rubbed his privates against Belfast Subway counter is fined

  14-12-2018 15:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who "humiliated" a Belfast fast-food worker by exposing himself and talking in a mock-Chinese accent must pay £500 compensation, a judge ordered today.
  
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• Theresa May’s Brexit deal will pass, says Michael Gove

  14-12-2018 15:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Michael Gove has said he believes the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal will survive.
  
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• Northern Ireland travel: Latest delays and diversions

  14-12-2018 15:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Follow the latest updates from our travel feed below.
  
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• 'There is a job to be done': Theresa May confirms further talks as UK ramps up no deal preparation

  14-12-2018 15:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May has confirmed she will hold further talks with EU leaders in the coming days as the UK ramps up preparations for a no-deal Brexit.
  
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• Theresa May 'crystal clear' on Brexit backstop assurances - and pledges more talks with EU chiefs

  14-12-2018 14:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Theresa May has insisted she was "crystal clear" to EU leaders at the Brussels summit about the need for assurances on the Irish border backstop in response to MPs' concerns.
  
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• Elaine Early, solicitor, gets suspended term for fraud

  14-12-2018 14:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Elaine Early admitted 12 charges of fraud, with an elderly asbestosis sufferer among her victims.
  
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• Same-sex adoption rate lowest in UK

  14-12-2018 14:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Same-sex couples have an adoption success rate of 1 in 15, figures released to BBC News NI show.
  
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• NI same-sex adoption rate lowest in UK

  14-12-2018 14:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Same-sex couples have an adoption success rate of 1 in 15, figures released to BBC News NI show.
  
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• Belfast Trust founding chief William McKee dies aged 66

  14-12-2018 14:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The founding chief executive of the Belfast Trust William McKee has died at the age of 66.
  
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• Ex-GAA chief John O'Reilly dies after being assaulted in hospital

  14-12-2018 14:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former head of the GAA's Ulster Council has died a week after being assaulted in hospital.
  
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• Newtownards: Boy, three, critical after being knocked down

  14-12-2018 14:03 via bbc.co.uk
  A man arrested at the scene has been released on bail pending further police inquiries.
  
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• Northern Ireland solicitor who defrauded clients avoids jail

  14-12-2018 13:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland solicitor who admitted a series of fraud and money-laundering offences linked to client accounts has been spared jail.
  
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• PM must stand up to EU leaders on Brexit backstop: Arlene Foster

  14-12-2018 13:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arlene Foster has warned the Prime Minister not to roll over in the face of EU intransigence.
  
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• Queen's University graduations - December 14, 2018

  14-12-2018 13:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Full list of results from QUB winter graduations December 14.
  
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• Leo Varadkar says EU will not renegotiate Brexit deal

  14-12-2018 12:43 via bbc.co.uk
  The Irish PM says the EU is willing to clarify aspects of the Brexit withdrawal agreement - but will not renegotiate.
  
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• Ulster rugby star only focusing on Europe - Belfast Live

  14-12-2018 12:36
  Ulster rugby star only focusing on Europe  Belfast LiveSpringbok Marcell Coetzee says he's 'humbled' to be part of Ulster's Champions Cup bid.
  
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• 'May has promised legal guarantee' says Foster - Varadkar 'very satisfied' with EU position on backstop

  14-12-2018 12:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister has promised to get legally binding changes to the withdrawal deal, the DUP has said ahead of the second day of crunch negotiations in Brussels.
  
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• Ulster Sports Club bought by Merchant Hotel owner Bill Wolsey - Belfast Live

  14-12-2018 12:16
  Ulster Sports Club bought by Merchant Hotel owner Bill Wolsey  Belfast LiveIt is set to close its doors after a final get-together on New Year's Eve.
  
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• Belfast weather alert as Yellow Warning issued by Met Office - Belfast Live

  14-12-2018 12:12
  Belfast weather alert as Yellow Warning issued by Met Office  Belfast LiveSome areas could flood and Christmas shoppers facing a deluge.
  
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• Former Belfast Harbour Commissioners chief to be honoured by Queen's - Belfast Telegraph

  14-12-2018 12:09
  Former Belfast Harbour Commissioners chief to be honoured by Queen's  Belfast TelegraphA leading Northern Ireland businessman will receive an honorary degree from Queen's University, Belfast today.
  
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• Ulster University: 'Crisis point for NI student places'

  14-12-2018 11:42 via bbc.co.uk
  Ulster University warns that funding cuts are leading to a crisis point for student places.
  
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• Batten down the hatches: Rain and wind warning in place for Northern Ireland

  14-12-2018 11:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has warned that flooding of some homes and businesses is possible with wind and rain set to hammer Northern Ireland this weekend.
  
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