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• PICS: Belfast venue evacuated ahead of Hozier gig - Buzz.ie

  19-12-2018 23:27
  PICS: Belfast venue evacuated ahead of Hozier gig  Buzz.ieFans waiting to see Hozier perform had to be evacuated from the Belfast venue minutes before the Dublin singer-songwriter was set to take to the stage.
  
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• A stark contrast: Sinn Fein's Kelly hits out at Brexit funding for PSNI over legacy issues

  19-12-2018 22:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein's Gerry Kelly has hit out at a £16.48m cash injection for the PSNI ahead of Brexit - asking why funding has not been made available for legacy inquests.
  
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• Gang carrying baseball bats and gun threaten man to leave east Belfast - Belfast Telegraph

  19-12-2018 21:48
  Gang carrying baseball bats and gun threaten man to leave east Belfast  Belfast TelegraphAn armed gang carrying baseball bats and a suspected firearm have threatened a man to leave east Belfast during an aggravated break-in.
  
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• Man attacked by armed gang in east Belfast - BBC News

  19-12-2018 21:27
  Man attacked by armed gang in east Belfast  BBC NewsA gang carrying baseball bats and a suspected gun ordered the man to leave the area, police say.
  
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• Gang carrying baseball bats and gun threaten man to leave east Belfast

  19-12-2018 21:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An armed gang carrying baseball bats and a suspected firearm have threatened a man to leave east Belfast during an aggravated break-in.
  
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• Family of Co Down man increasingly concerned for his safety

  19-12-2018 20:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of a 36-year-old Portavogie man are becoming increasingly concerned for his wellbeing.
  
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• Tuesday roundup: Genesee Valley wins showdown with Belfast - Hornell Evening Tribune

  19-12-2018 19:57
  Tuesday roundup: Genesee Valley wins showdown with Belfast  Hornell Evening TribuneBELMONT – It was packed inside the Jungle when the hot Jaguars of Genesee Valley welcomed in the Bulldogs of Belfast – Allegany County's newest arrival in ...
  
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• Watch: Snow Patrol's Lightbody plays unannounced acoustic set in Ward Park

  19-12-2018 19:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody has brought an early Christmas treat to the people of Bangor by playing an impromptu set in Ward Park.
  
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• May’s plans for Brexit ‘a wee bit nebulous’, says Sturgeon

  19-12-2018 19:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May’s plans for securing reassurances from Brussels on her Brexit deal are “a wee bit nebulous”, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.
  
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• Santa turns up at Co Armagh school in a DeLorean - Belfast Live

  19-12-2018 19:07
  Santa turns up at Co Armagh school in a DeLorean  Belfast LiveHe arrived at Carrick Primary School in Lurgan driving a vintage DeLorean.
  
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• Troubled Celtic star Leigh Griffiths featured in betting ad for Belfast bookies just days after taking - The Scottish Sun

  19-12-2018 18:59
  Troubled Celtic star Leigh Griffiths featured in betting ad for Belfast bookies just days after taking  The Scottish SunTHE Hoops frontman has been given an indefinite time away from the game as he battles his demons. But bookmakers A.McLean posted the shocking advert on ...
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Collisions cleared from the M2 but delays remain

  19-12-2018 18:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Boston teens had a grand time in Belfast - Irish Echo

  19-12-2018 18:40
  Boston teens had a grand time in Belfast  Irish EchoBy Steve Burke. In furtherance of Belfast's sister city agreement with Boston, eight teens from South Boston recently completed a weeklong leadership ...
  
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• Northern Ireland civil service ramping up planning for no-deal Brexit

  19-12-2018 18:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Northern Ireland Civil Service is ramping up its planning for a round-the-clock response to a no-deal Brexit.
  
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• East Belfast may get Irish-medium school - BBC News

  19-12-2018 18:26
  East Belfast may get Irish-medium school  BBC NewsThere are plans to open the first Irish-medium school in east Belfast. A number of organisations are behind the proposal, including the NI Council for Integrated ...
  
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• Northern Ireland woman beaten to the ground from behind on way to car

  19-12-2018 18:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman has been hospitalised after being struck in the back of the head with an object while making her way to her car.
  
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• Ballymurphy shootings: Experts uncertain over bullet

  19-12-2018 17:16 via bbc.co.uk
  The inquest hears ballistics experts cannot be certain which kind of bullet struck John McKerr.
  
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• Neurology services to be reviewed in wake of Dr Watt recall

  19-12-2018 16:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Department of Health (DoH) has announced a regional review of neurology services after accepting that waiting lists had become "unacceptably long".
  
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• PDC World Darts: Fermanagh man Brendan Dolan storms into third round

  19-12-2018 16:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Fermanagh man Brendan Dolan storms into the third round of the PDC World Championship by beating 14th seed Joe Cullen 3-0.
  
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• Two men arrested in connection with Roscommon house attack

  19-12-2018 16:05 via bbc.co.uk
  The arrests follow a violent confrontation at a house in County Roscommon last weekend.
  
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• McKenna Cup: Outfield goalkeepers to increase - Mickey Harte

  19-12-2018 16:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Tyrone boss Mickey Harte expects an increase in the number of goalkeepers who can double as outfield players in inter-county football.
  
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• Loyalist killer Michael Stone's parole to be challenged

  19-12-2018 15:56 via bbc.co.uk
  The sister of a victim of Michael Stone wins permission to challenge his eligibility to seek parole.
  
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• Hymn writers Keith and Kristyn Getty to perform at SSE Arena - Belfast Live

  19-12-2018 15:55
  Hymn writers Keith and Kristyn Getty to perform at SSE Arena  Belfast LiveThe one-off concert will take place at the SSE Arena.
  
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• Rape accused has new bail bid refused - Belfast Newsletter

  19-12-2018 15:49
  Rape accused has new bail bid refused  Belfast NewsletterA man accused of raping a woman in Belfast city centre within minutes of meeting her has failed in a renewed bid to be released from custody.
  
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• May reaffirms commitment to Tory target to cut immigration

  19-12-2018 15:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Adds pars 12 to 16
  
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• Brexit: PSNI to recruit an extra 308 officers after funding boost

  19-12-2018 15:19 via bbc.co.uk
  The force will recruit an extra 308 staff with £16.48m in additional funding from the Treasury.
  
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• Two men arrested after Roscommon eviction

  19-12-2018 15:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men have been arrested and a firearm has been seized after an incident during an eviction in Roscommon.
  
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• Leo Varadkar to share Government plans for hard Brexit

  19-12-2018 15:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Irish premier Leo Varadkar has agreed to share the Irish Government’s plans for a hard Brexit following criticism from the opposition party.
  
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• Watch: How to cook perfect turkey, gravy, stuffing and dessert for Christmas dinner

  19-12-2018 14:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Turkey, ham, Brussels sprouts, roast potatoes, stuffing... Christmas dinner can be overwhelming, particularly if you don't rate yourself in the kitchen.
  
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• Young drivers 'need more alcohol education', judge says

  19-12-2018 14:53 via bbc.co.uk
  A district judge says young motorists need more education about the effects of alcohol.
  
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• Brexit: Leo Varadkar says Brexit is a 'major threat' to Ireland

  19-12-2018 14:43 via bbc.co.uk
  The Irish prime minister says Brexit has major implications for peace and security.
  
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• Northern Ireland fans call for "sensible ticket pricing" for Luxembourg friendly - Belfast Live

  19-12-2018 14:29
  Northern Ireland fans call for "sensible ticket pricing" for Luxembourg friendly  Belfast LiveMichael O'Neill's men meet Luxembourg at Windsor Park on September 5 next year.
  
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• Little Kai Corkum's funeral - heartache as family says final farewell to boy killed in car crash

  19-12-2018 14:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There were emotional scenes in Newtownards on Wednesday as three-year-old Kai Corkum was laid to rest after he was knocked down by a car.
  
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• Belfast man's American wife to be dumped in Spain in legal row - Belfast Live

  19-12-2018 14:12
  Belfast man's American wife to be dumped in Spain in legal row  Belfast LiveA young family from East Belfast is going to be blown apart on January 4 by Border Security who plan to transport the mother to Spain and leave her there.
  
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• Michael Stone parole challenged by sister of Milltown Cemetery victim

  19-12-2018 14:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The sister of one of notorious loyalist killer Michael Stone's victims has won High Court permission to challenge his eligibility to seek parole.
  
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• Watch: You decide - did Corbyn say stupid 'woman' or 'people'?

  19-12-2018 14:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Corbyn has become embroiled in a misogyny row after being accused of mouthing “stupid woman” at Prime Minister Theresa May during Prime Minister’s Questions.
  
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• Belfast nightlife: Fat Wednesdays at LUX - Wednesday, December 20 [Photos] - Belfast Telegraph

  19-12-2018 14:07
  Belfast nightlife: Fat Wednesdays at LUX - Wednesday, December 20 [Photos]  Belfast TelegraphFlick through our nightlife gallery from Fat Wednesday at LUX, Belfast on Wednesday, December 20 2018.
  
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• Brexit: NI Affairs Committee to open Irish backstop inquiry

  19-12-2018 13:26 via bbc.co.uk
  The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee will look at how the Irish border backstop would work.
  
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• Shawn Mendes Irish show extra tickets announced - Belfast Live

  19-12-2018 12:59
  Shawn Mendes Irish show extra tickets announced  Belfast LiveExtra tickets have been announced for Shawn Mendes concerts at the 3Arena in Dublin. These shows take place on Saturday 13 and Sunday, April 14.
  
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• Judge 'stunned' after being asked to withdraw from Loughinisland film case over impartiality concerns

  19-12-2018 12:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A request for a High Court judge to have no involvement in a challenge to the validity of a search warrant over the suspected theft of confidential documents from the Police Ombudsman's Office represents "an affront to the rule of law", he said today.
  
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• Larne to Cairnryan ferry lorry crush inquiries continue

  19-12-2018 12:22 via bbc.co.uk
  The Marine Accident Investigation Branch will decide whether or not to launch a full probe into the incident.
  
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• Belfast woman Tonya Kidd-Beggs on working with leading experts in France to create her own luxury, signature scents - Belfast Telegraph

  19-12-2018 12:22
  Belfast woman Tonya Kidd-Beggs on working with leading experts in France to create her own luxury, signature scents  Belfast TelegraphBeautiful memories from a childhood overshadowed by trauma are the inspiration for new luxury perfumes designed and developed by a Belfast mum.
  
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• Northern Ireland police to recruit 300 officers after £16m Brexit funding

  19-12-2018 12:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The PSNI has been awarded £16.48m to help prepare for Brexit, the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) has confirmed.
  
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• Northern Ireland police get £16m to help prepare for Brexit

  19-12-2018 12:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The PSNI has been awarded £16.48m to help prepare for Brexit, the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) has confirmed.
  
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• Childcare costs force Northern Ireland mums to stay at home

  19-12-2018 11:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The cost of childcare is keeping women in Northern Ireland out of the workplace, according to an SDLP MLA.
  
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