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• DUP setting 'British standard' in Brexit wrangle, says Tory MP

  18-12-2018 23:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Conservative MPs could be convinced to fall in behind Theresa May's Brexit deal if she can win over the DUP, senior party members have said have said.
  
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• School makes breakthrough GAA win

  18-12-2018 21:03 via bbc.co.uk
  Integrated school Lagan College clinch their first ever Ulster Schools GAA title as a team mostly comprised of players from a non-GAA background lift the JJ Reilly Cup.
  
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• Stockton developer proposes rentals in former Belfast school - By Ethan Andrews - Republican Journal

  18-12-2018 20:54
  Stockton developer proposes rentals in former Belfast school - By Ethan Andrews  Republican JournalBelfast — A 103-year-old elementary school building could be converted to apartments under a plan by a Stockton Springs-based developer. Reservoir ...
  
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• McDonald's Connswater incident leads to arrest of 25-year-old man - Belfast Live

  18-12-2018 20:48
  McDonald's Connswater incident leads to arrest of 25-year-old man  Belfast LiveA man has been arrested after an incident at McDonald's in East Belfast. Diners looked on in shock this evening as a man was arrested by specialist firearms ...
  
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• Terror arrest over Larne arms dump believed to be linked to Royal Marine dissident

  18-12-2018 20:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The arrest of a 29-year-old in the north west area on Tuesday on terrorism offences is believed to be linked to the case of disgraced Royal Marine Ciaran Maxwell.
  
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• Ulster Rugby Round Up podcast S2E18: European permutations, Iain Henderson's injury and out of contract players

  18-12-2018 19:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Ulster Rugby Round Up is well into its second season and ready to attack Ulster's festive inter-pros.
  
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• Leo Varadkar accuses Sinn Féin of 'balaclava slip'

  18-12-2018 19:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Leo Varadkar hits out during angry scenes in the Irish parliament over an eviction in County Roscommon.
  
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• Libya IRA victims: Foreign Office appoints compensation assessor

  18-12-2018 19:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Libya compensated US victims of terrorism, but UK victims of IRA violence were left out of the deal.
  
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• Appeal for passing motorists near Jim Donegan murder to come forward

  18-12-2018 19:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Motorists who may have clues about the murder of Jim Donegan have been urged to come forward by police.
  
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• Stakeknife: Ex-IRA and MI5 members could be prosecuted

  18-12-2018 19:17 via bbc.co.uk
  Police leading an inquiry into the alleged Army agent say ex-members of the IRA and MI5 could be charged.
  
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• Leo Varadkar makes balaclava remark to Sinn Féin

  18-12-2018 19:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Irish PM Leo Varadkar trades strong words with a Sinn Féin politician over a recent high-profile eviction.
  
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• How staying out of trouble growing up in West Belfast helped Liam Boyce realise football dream - Belfast Live

  18-12-2018 18:55
  How staying out of trouble growing up in West Belfast helped Liam Boyce realise football dream  Belfast LiveThe Northern Ireland striker has spoken candidly about his upbringing on the Lower Falls.
  
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• Belfast Trust releases images of seclusion room at scandal-hit Muckamore Abbey

  18-12-2018 18:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Belfast Trust has released the first images of a controversial seclusion facility at the scandal-hit Muckamore Abbey Hospital.
  
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• Muckamore Abbey: Seclusion room pictures unveiled

  18-12-2018 18:43 via bbc.co.uk
  The room at the scandal-hit hospital was described by the mother of a patient as a "dark dungeon".
  
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• Independent expert to assess Libya compensation campaign

  18-12-2018 17:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An independent assessor from a legal background is to be appointed to advance a compensation campaign by victims of Libyan-sponsored IRA violence, politicians in Northern Ireland have said.
  
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• Vehicles damaged after lorries overturn on ferry

  18-12-2018 17:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Vehicles were damaged after lorries overturned on a ferry sailing in high winds, prompting a major emergency response.
  
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• Jordi Murphy enjoying life in Belfast since summer move to Ulster - BBC Sport

  18-12-2018 17:06
  Jordi Murphy enjoying life in Belfast since summer move to Ulster  BBC SportIreland back row Jordi Murphy says he is adapting well to life in Belfast - on and off the pitch - since his summer move from Leinster to Ulster.
  
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• Q&A: Mark Hamilton of ASH on semi-naked dancing with Snow Patrol and his advice for the next generation

  18-12-2018 16:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Downpatrick trio ASH have enjoyed much success in their 26-year long career with highlights including The Concert for Yes and sell-out shows in London.
  
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• Chaotic scenes in Dail as Varadkar accuses Sinn Fein of 'letting the balaclava slip' with reaction to Roscommon vigilante attack

  18-12-2018 16:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A furious row has erupted after Taoiseach Leo Varadkar accused Sinn Fein of ‘letting the balaclava slip’ with their reaction to a vigilante attack in Roscommon.
  
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• Political leader Sean Garland’s funeral takes place in Dublin

  18-12-2018 16:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The funeral of Irish political leader Sean Garland has taken place in Dublin’s Glasnevin Cemetery.
  
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• Tanui and Kamulu confirmed for Belfast - International Association of Athletics Federations

  18-12-2018 16:19
  Tanui and Kamulu confirmed for Belfast  International Association of Athletics FederationsKenya's Olympic 10000m silver medallist Paul Tanui and world half marathon bronze medallist Pauline Kamulu will compete at the IAAF Northern Ireland ...
  
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• Sinn Fein anger at 'UDA' graffiti on Irish language sign in Tyrone

  18-12-2018 16:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Sinn Fein MLA has expressed his anger after 'UDA' graffiti was sprayed on a bilingual sign in Co Tyrone.
  
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• Government ramps up preparations for no-deal Brexit

  18-12-2018 15:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May’s Cabinet has agreed to ramp up preparations for a no-deal Brexit, 101 days before the UK is due to leave the European Union.
  
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• Woman to face retrial over police murder bid amid question marks over pleas

  18-12-2018 15:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman convicted of attempting to murder police in Northern Ireland is to face a retrial after the Appeal Court judges cast doubt on her pleas.
  
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• Broadband access on the rise across Northern Ireland

  18-12-2018 14:54 via bbc.co.uk
  However many rural areas are still affected by poor speeds, according to a report from the regulator.
  
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• Money stolen during Belfast ATM robbery - Belfast Telegraph

  18-12-2018 14:44
  Money stolen during Belfast ATM robbery  Belfast TelegraphPolice have appealed for information after money was stolen from an ATM on Belfast's Castelreagh Road on Tuesday morning.
  
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• Money stolen during Belfast ATM robbery

  18-12-2018 14:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have appealed for information after money was stolen from an ATM on Belfast's Castelreagh Road on Tuesday morning.
  
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• Gang break into east Belfast ATM - The Irish News - The Irish News

  18-12-2018 14:34
  Gang break into east Belfast ATM - The Irish News  The Irish NewsPolice are investigating after thieves stole money from an ATM machine in east Belfast.
  
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• Stakeknife detective says: Nobody is above the law

  18-12-2018 14:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The conviction of Freddie Scappaticci for possessing extreme pornography shows nobody is above the law, the officer leading the independent Stakeknife probe said.
  
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• IRA members told police they were present during torture sessions, says Stakeknife probe officer

  18-12-2018 14:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Members of the IRA have come forward and said they were present when people were being tortured, the officer leading the Stakeknife investigation said.
  
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• IRA members ‘told police they were present during torture sessions’

  18-12-2018 14:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Members of the IRA have come forward and said they were present when people were being tortured, the officer leading the Stakeknife investigation said.
  
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• Gang beats man with baseball bats in Belfast home - Belfast Telegraph

  18-12-2018 13:55
  Gang beats man with baseball bats in Belfast home  Belfast TelegraphA man was beaten with baseball bats by a masked gang during an aggravated burglary in west Belfast on Monday night.
  
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• Northern Ireland students studying in the Republic could face higher fees post-Brexit

  18-12-2018 13:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland students studying in the Republic could face higher university fees post-Brexit, new research has revealed.
  
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• Man beaten by gang in west Belfast - The Irish News - The Irish News

  18-12-2018 13:17
  Man beaten by gang in west Belfast - The Irish News  The Irish NewsA man has been beaten with a bat and threatened with a suspected firearm in a house in west Belfast.
  
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• This map shows which Belfast streets would be submerged if sea levels rise - Belfast Newsletter

  18-12-2018 13:09
  This map shows which Belfast streets would be submerged if sea levels rise  Belfast NewsletterAn interactive map highlighting the potentially devastating effects of global warming to the world's coastlines has provided a scary insight into the potential future ...
  
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• Dublin Airport tops 30m passengers so far in 2018

  18-12-2018 13:06 via bbc.co.uk
  The airport managed to make the milestone with twelve days of trading in 2018 left.
  
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• Belfast woman wins appeal against conviction for attempting to murder police officers - Belfast Telegraph

  18-12-2018 12:52
  Belfast woman wins appeal against conviction for attempting to murder police officers  Belfast TelegraphA north Belfast woman jailed for trying to murder police officers has won her appeal against her conviction.
  
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• Belfast woman wins appeal against conviction for attempting to murder police officers

  18-12-2018 12:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A north Belfast woman jailed for trying to murder police officers has won her appeal against her conviction.
  
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• Appeal to victims as police hunt Holywood fraudster who stole money

  18-12-2018 12:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have appealed for two victims to come forward after fears they were both defrauded by the same man.
  
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• Ferry checks to crackdown on Northern Ireland to Scotland illegal puppy trade

  18-12-2018 12:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Animal welfare officers have been searching vehicles arriving in Scotland by ferry in a crackdown on the illegal puppy trade.
  
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• Level of online violence towards women in Northern Ireland almost doubles

  18-12-2018 12:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The level of online violence against women in Northern Ireland has almost doubled over the past year.
  
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• Major incident: Lorries overturned on ferry from Northern Ireland docked at Cairnryan

  18-12-2018 11:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are dealing with a major incident at Cairnryan Port where several lorries tipped over on the docked ferry arriving from Larne.
  
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• Make-up masterclass: 5 ways to take your look from day to night

  18-12-2018 11:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  In the run-up to Christmas I'm inundated with mails from clients wanting help on how to change their make-up from all-day office wear to night-time chic in easy steps.
  
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• Hundreds without power after Northern Ireland lashed by storm winds

  18-12-2018 11:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of properties are still without power after a stormy night in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Me and my health: Belfast author Anna Gray on her lifestyle - Belfast Telegraph

  18-12-2018 11:15
  Me and my health: Belfast author Anna Gray on her lifestyle  Belfast TelegraphBelfast author Anna Gray (37) has just released her first book, Coming Out Of The Dark, where she shares stories about the darkest days in her life and how she ...
  
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• Muckamore Abbey: 'I leave with hope of a public inquiry'

  18-12-2018 10:52 via bbc.co.uk
  A man whose son is a patient at Muckamore speaks out after NI's top health official apologises to families.
  
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• Unionist concern over mayor's Christmas card in Irish and English

  18-12-2018 10:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A unionist councillor has expressed concerns over the annual Mayor's Christmas card from Causeway Coast and Glens Council's Brenda Chivers.
  
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• Capita launches new Belfast cyber security hub to meet sector demands - Belfast Telegraph

  18-12-2018 10:10
  Capita launches new Belfast cyber security hub to meet sector demands  Belfast TelegraphCapita has become the latest Northern Ireland firm to expand its cyber security services.
  
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• Council urged to give £6.6m Portrush hotel planning permission

  18-12-2018 09:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Supporters of a new £6.6m, 87-bed hotel in Portrush have said they hope to overturn the "disappointing" recommendation to refuse the construction.
  
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