Belfast news

• Newry City v Glentoran match officials injured in 'serious traffic incident'

  21-12-2018 23:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Two match officials are taken to hospital after a 'serious traffic incident' on their journey to Friday's game between Newry City and Glentoran, which was postponed.
  
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• Student accused of Belfast rape 'thanked' alleged victim, court hears - Belfast Live

  21-12-2018 23:28
  Student accused of Belfast rape 'thanked' alleged victim, court hears  Belfast LiveA student accused of raping a woman in Belfast city centre allegedly thanked her afterwards, the High Court heard today. She also claims Marko Dolhir offered to ...
  
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• Belfast rape accused 'thanked' alleged victim, court hears - Belfast Live

  21-12-2018 23:28
  Belfast rape accused 'thanked' alleged victim, court hears  Belfast LiveA student accused of raping a woman in Belfast city centre allegedly thanked her afterwards, the High Court heard today. She also claims Marko Dolhir offered to ...
  
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• Things to do in Belfast and beyond this weekend, December 22-23 - Belfast Live

  21-12-2018 23:17
  Things to do in Belfast and beyond this weekend, December 22-23  Belfast LiveChristmas is just days away now and everyone is well and truly in the spirit of the season. So we have plenty of festive activities to keep you happy this weekend, ...
  
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• Elite League: Belfast Giants lose 3-2 to Manchester Storm after penalty shootout

  21-12-2018 23:08 via bbc.co.uk
  The Belfast Giants extend their lead at the top of the Elite League to three points despite losing 3-2 to Manchester Storm after a penalty shootout.
  
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• Gatwick drones: Airport reopens after latest suspension

  21-12-2018 22:56 via bbc.co.uk
  There was a new sighting of a drone at 17:10 GMT, causing the airport briefly to suspend flights.
  
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• Northern Ireland down more than 4,000 taxis in five years

  21-12-2018 22:48 via bbc.co.uk
  The introduction of tougher tests is said to be partly to blame for the lack of qualified drivers.
  
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• Pro14: Ulster 19-12 Munster

  21-12-2018 22:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Three-try Ulster get the better of Munster with a scrappy 19-12 Pro14 derby victory at Kingspan Stadium.
  
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• Stena Line ferry 'brawl' to be investigated - Belfast Live

  21-12-2018 21:41
  Stena Line ferry 'brawl' to be investigated  Belfast LiveStena Line are investigating reports of a 'brawl' on board a Belfast ferry on Friday night. A passenger said that as many as seven were involved in a fight as the ...
  
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• Suspected cross-border burglary gang hits four Fermanagh homes

  21-12-2018 21:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after a suspected cross-border burglary gang hit four properties in Fermanagh in less than three hours.
  
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• Belfast splits with Indians, Eagles in mid-week meet - By Staff - Republican Journal

  21-12-2018 20:34
  Belfast splits with Indians, Eagles in mid-week meet - By Staff  Republican JournalSkowhegan — The Belfast wrestling team hit the road on Wednesday, Dec. 19 to take on the host Skowhegan Indians and also visiting Erskine Academy Eagles ...
  
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• Irish League match called off after crash involving match officials

  21-12-2018 20:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An Irish League match between Newry City and Glentoran has been called off after a road crash involving match officials.
  
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• Josh Warrington vs Carl Frampton: Belfast fighter had no doubt in his ability to return to the top after difficult year - The Independent

  21-12-2018 19:47
  Josh Warrington vs Carl Frampton: Belfast fighter had no doubt in his ability to return to the top after difficult year  The IndependentCarl Frampton had the utmost confidence he would get to fight on the world stage again after experiencing frustration both in and out of the ring over the last ...
  
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• PSNI appeal over cross-border burglary wave

  21-12-2018 19:05 via bbc.co.uk
  Police appeal for witnesses following a spate of burglaries in Fermanagh, Cavan and Monaghan
  
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• Belfast flyweight Paddy Barnes eyes world title fight return - BBC Sport

  21-12-2018 18:48
  Belfast flyweight Paddy Barnes eyes world title fight return  BBC SportBelfast flyweight Paddy Barnes hopes to be back in world title contention next summer after losing his bid for the WBC flyweight belt in August.
  
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• Flights out of Gatwick resume after brief stoppage

  21-12-2018 18:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Flights through Gatwick Airport have resumed on Friday evening after a brief stoppage.
  
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• Polish foreign minister opens new consulate in Belfast - Irish Examiner

  21-12-2018 18:21
  Polish foreign minister opens new consulate in Belfast  Irish ExaminerThe Polish foreign minister has opened his nation's first full consulate in Northern Ireland. Jacek Czaputowicz said he hoped the move will help to strengthen ...
  
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• Polish foreign minister opens new consulate in Belfast - BreakingNews.ie

  21-12-2018 18:21
  Polish foreign minister opens new consulate in Belfast  BreakingNews.ieThe Polish foreign minister has opened his nation's first full consulate in Northern Ireland. Jacek Czaputowicz said he hoped the move will help to strengthen ...
  
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• Paul McCauley: Pair jailed over sectarian killing in Londonderry

  21-12-2018 18:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Police also release a tape of one killer saying he does not regret the unprovoked sectarian attack.
  
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• Pair jailed for sectarian killing

  21-12-2018 18:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Police also release a tape of one killer saying he does not regret the unprovoked sectarian attack.
  
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• Paul McCauley killer says he does not 'regret anything'

  21-12-2018 18:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Police release a recording of Matthew Brian Gillon saying he did not regret the attack on Paul McCauley.
  
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• Henry 'Hank' Eckman - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  21-12-2018 18:17
  Henry 'Hank' Eckman - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican JournalBowdoin — Henry “Hank” Hugo Eckman of Bowdoin was born May 30, 1936, in Bar Harbor to Margaret Ladd Eckman and Hugo Eckman. Henry passed away ...
  
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• Reaction: First flight back from Gatwick lands in Belfast after drone chaos - Belfast Telegraph

  21-12-2018 18:06
  Reaction: First flight back from Gatwick lands in Belfast after drone chaos  Belfast TelegraphReaction from the first passengers to touch down from Gatwick airport into Belfast International after drone disruption grounded all flights.
  
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• Northern Ireland travel alerts: Belfast traffic chaos as crashes shut lanes on M1 and M2

  21-12-2018 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Translink timetable delays over heavy Christmas traffic - Belfast Live

  21-12-2018 17:32
  Translink timetable delays over heavy Christmas traffic  Belfast LiveTranslink has warned those using public transport to expect delays of up to an hour in Belfast city centre. Christmas shoppers and festive traffic is leading to a ...
  
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• Man who armed himself with machete after being shot at north Belfast festival avoids immediate imprisonment - The Irish News

  21-12-2018 17:19
  Man who armed himself with machete after being shot at north Belfast festival avoids immediate imprisonment  The Irish NewsA MAN who armed himself with a machete after being shot at a festival has avoided immediate imprisonment. Belfast Magistrates' Court heard John Paul ...
  
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• Shooting victim who took machete to festival avoids immediate prison

  21-12-2018 17:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who armed himself with a machete after being shot at a festival has avoided immediate imprisonment.
  
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• West Belfast attack as man and woman subjected to vicious beating - Belfast Live

  21-12-2018 17:02
  West Belfast attack as man and woman subjected to vicious beating  Belfast LiveVideo footage of assault sees man with two weapons batter two people.
  
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• Warrington v Frampton, Whyte v Chisora: UK boxing set for hectic festive night

  21-12-2018 16:39 via bbc.co.uk
  British boxing is braced for a hectic Saturday as Josh Warrington faces Carl Frampton and Dillian Whyte fights Dereck Chisora.
  
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• Apprentice star Leah Totton: How Omagh bomb inspired her to become a doctor and why she still works the A&E wards

  21-12-2018 15:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Apprentice star Leah Totton has said that her experience growing up during violent Northern Ireland troubles made her want to become a doctor.
  
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• Police release photos of 'improvised weapon' found in west Belfast - The Irish News

  21-12-2018 15:35
  Police release photos of 'improvised weapon' found in west Belfast  The Irish NewsAnti-terrorism police have released an image of a large calibre improvised weapon found in west Belfast earlier this month.
  
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• Man to stand trial over Belfast triple stabbing - Belfast Telegraph

  21-12-2018 15:35
  Man to stand trial over Belfast triple stabbing  Belfast TelegraphA man has been ordered to stand trial in connection with a suspected triple stabbing in north Belfast.
  
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• Student accused of raping woman 'thanked her afterwards,' court hears

  21-12-2018 15:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A student accused of raping a woman in Belfast city centre allegedly thanked her afterwards, the High Coury has heard.
  
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• Pair jailed for eight years for sectarian murder of Derry man Paul McCauley

  21-12-2018 15:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men were sentenced to a total of 13 years on Friday for the the roles they played in the "pointless and tragic" death of Londonderry man Paul McCauley.
  
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• Carl Frampton v Josh Warrington: Both fighters make weight

  21-12-2018 15:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Carl Frampton has weighed in at 8 stone 13 lbs and 14 ounces ahead of his IBF title fight against Leeds' Josh Warrington on Saturday night at the Manchester Arena.
  
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• Student accused of raping woman in Belfast allegedly thanked her afterwards, court told - The Irish News

  21-12-2018 15:04
  Student accused of raping woman in Belfast allegedly thanked her afterwards, court told  The Irish NewsA STUDENT accused of raping a woman in Belfast city centre allegedly thanked her afterwards, the High Court has heard. She also claims Marko Dolhir offered ...
  
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• Top NI auditor to investigate over green energy scheme claims

  21-12-2018 15:02 via bbc.co.uk
  NI comptroller and auditor general to launch inquiry over payments to anaerobic digesters.
  
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• Paul McCauley's family watched him 'wither away'

  21-12-2018 14:50 via bbc.co.uk
  Det Ch Insp Michael Harvey says Paul McCauley's family had to watch him "wither away".
  
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• Pictured: 'Improvised weapon' found in Belfast neighbourhood - Belfast Telegraph

  21-12-2018 14:48
  Pictured: 'Improvised weapon' found in Belfast neighbourhood  Belfast TelegraphPolice have released pictures of a large calibre improvised weapon discovered in west Belfast earlier this month.
  
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• Pictured: 'Improvised weapon' found in Belfast neighbourhood

  21-12-2018 14:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have released pictures of a large calibre improvised weapon discovered in west Belfast earlier this month.
  
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• Former head of Belfast children's home Ruth Colvin found not guilty of cruelty offences - The Irish News

  21-12-2018 14:32
  Former head of Belfast children's home Ruth Colvin found not guilty of cruelty offences  The Irish NewsA JURY today found an elderly woman not guilty by a unanimous verdict of child cruetly offences. Ruth Colvin (75), formerly of Glendhu Manor but now residing ...
  
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• BBC Newsline review of the year 2018

  21-12-2018 14:28 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC Newsline looks back at what has been a busy news year.
  
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• Fighting fatbergs over the festive period

  21-12-2018 14:27 via bbc.co.uk
  NI Water urges people to think about what they put down their sinks and toilets over Christmas.
  
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• Sharp rise in animal welfare complaints made to PSNI

  21-12-2018 14:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There has been a dramatic increase in the number of animal welfare complaints received by the PSNI in 2017, new figures have revealed.
  
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• Christmas jumpers 2018: Get yours on and send us your pictures

  21-12-2018 13:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It's that time of year again when the pubs, clubs, streets and workplaces of Northern Ireland are clad with folk in their festive best.
  
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• Belfast woman found not guilty of cruelty offences at Belfast children's home - Belfast Telegraph

  21-12-2018 13:42
  Belfast woman found not guilty of cruelty offences at Belfast children's home  Belfast TelegraphA jury found an elderly woman not guilty by a unanimous verdict of child cruelty offences on Friday.
  
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• Belfast woman found not guilty of cruelty offences at Belfast children's home

  21-12-2018 13:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A jury found an elderly woman not guilty by a unanimous verdict of child cruelty offences on Friday.
  
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• 68 Northern Ireland prisoners granted Christmas home leave

  21-12-2018 13:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Northern Ireland Prison Service has granted 68 prisoners Christmas home leave.
  
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• Roscommon farm attack: Two people released

  21-12-2018 13:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Two men arrested in connection with an attack at a farmhouse are released without charge.
  
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• West Belfast creeper style burglary as car stolen - Belfast Live

  21-12-2018 13:02
  West Belfast creeper style burglary as car stolen  Belfast LiveAnother creeper style burglary has been reported in West Belfast. A silver Hyundai car was stolen from a property at Downfine Park shortly before 2.50am this ...
  
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