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• New year, new conflicts for Belfast's proposed land-based salmon farm - Bangor Daily News

  04-01-2019 23:48
  New year, new conflicts for Belfast's proposed land-based salmon farm  Bangor Daily NewsOpponents of Belfast's proposed large land-based salmon farm and the company trying to build it have started the New Year with another round of controversy.
  
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• Belfast International Airport apologises for long security queues - BBC News

  04-01-2019 23:46
  Belfast International Airport apologises for long security queues  BBC NewsBelfast International Airport has apologised again after passengers complained about long security queues. Angry customers posted photos on social media ...
  
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• Two arrested after £60k worth of cannabis seized in Co Londonderry

  04-01-2019 23:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have arrested a man (25) and woman (19) after seizing £60k worth of suspected cannabis in Co Londonderry.
  
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• Old Firm referee calls in police after receiving online abuse

  04-01-2019 22:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Referee John Beaton has called in police after being targeted with threatening messages online in the wake of last weekend's Old Firm clash, Press Association Sport has reported.
  
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• Searsmont Town News - By Cathy McGahan - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  04-01-2019 22:45
  Searsmont Town News - By Cathy McGahan - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican [email protected]. 342-2538. Historical Society. The January meeting of the Searsmont Historical Society will be held on Thursday, Jan. 10, at 1:30 ...
  
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• Edible Landscaping talk Jan. 22 - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  04-01-2019 22:30
  Edible Landscaping talk Jan. 22 - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican JournalBelfast — Learn how to convert your yard to an edible oasis at an introductory talk on edible landscaping Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 6:30 p.m.. Aaron Parker, proprietor ...
  
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• Cannabis beer being brewed by Northern Ireland company - Belfast Live

  04-01-2019 22:25
  Cannabis beer being brewed by Northern Ireland company  Belfast LiveBut anyone hoping to get high as well as tipsy will be disappointed.
  
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• Student dies in cliff fall while taking a selfie

  04-01-2019 22:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has died after falling from cliffs in Ireland.
  
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• Older students bringing 'life experience' to nursing

  04-01-2019 22:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Lisa Heaney is one of a large number of nursing students coming into the profession a little later in life.
  
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• Man dies taking photograph at Cliffs of Moher

  04-01-2019 21:47 via bbc.co.uk
  The man, believed to be an Indian national, fell to his death at the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare.
  
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• Discovering a latent passion for nursing

  04-01-2019 21:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Nurses who trained for the job in their 30s say they bring "a bit of life experience" to the role.
  
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• Call for action over delays at Belfast International Airport - apologies 'not good enough' - Belfast Telegraph

  04-01-2019 21:09
  Call for action over delays at Belfast International Airport - apologies 'not good enough'  Belfast TelegraphSDLP Business Spokesperson Pat Catney has said that action, not apologies are needed to resolve the issues at Belfast International Airport.
  
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• Staff member at Belfast shop foils attempted burglary - Belfast Telegraph

  04-01-2019 20:53
  Staff member at Belfast shop foils attempted burglary  Belfast TelegraphA staff member at a commercial premises in Belfast foiled an attempted robbery by refusing to hand over money.
  
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• Staff member at Belfast shop foils attempted burglary

  04-01-2019 20:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A staff member at a commercial premises in Belfast foiled an attempted robbery by refusing to hand over money.
  
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• Three arrested in west Belfast on suspicion of possessing firearms - Belfast Telegraph

  04-01-2019 20:36
  Three arrested in west Belfast on suspicion of possessing firearms  Belfast TelegraphThree people have been arrested in west Belfast on suspicion of the possession of firearms.
  
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• Baxter State Park wilderness experience for students available - Waldo VillageSoup - Republican Journal

  04-01-2019 20:18
  Baxter State Park wilderness experience for students available - Waldo VillageSoup  Republican JournalFriends of Baxter State Park invites current Maine high school sophomores and juniors to submit an application to participate in the 11th annual Maine Youth ...
  
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• Birding from the Belfast Footbridge — User Submitted — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine - Bangor Daily News

  04-01-2019 19:30
  Birding from the Belfast Footbridge — User Submitted — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine  Bangor Daily NewsRon Harrell and Gary Gulezian will set up spotting scopes for visitors to use 8-10 a.m. Jan. 12, Belfast Rail Trail, Footbridge Road. Also Feb. 12 and March 12.
  
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• Shots fired from moving car in Armagh

  04-01-2019 18:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating after a number of shots were fired from a moving car in Armagh on Thursday.
  
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• Questioning EMFs, in film and discussion - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  04-01-2019 18:17
  Questioning EMFs, in film and discussion - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican JournalBelfast — The Peace and Justice Group of Waldo County, in conjunction with Belfast Transition Initiative, will present excerpts from documentaries "Take Back ...
  
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• Police investigating social media reports of dog poisoning in Co Down

  04-01-2019 18:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police in Co Down have confirmed that they are investigating reports of a dog poisoning circulated on social media.
  
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• Couple’s huge EuroMillions win becomes talk of the village in Moira

  04-01-2019 18:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lottery excitement swept the Co Down village of Moira on Friday as news emerged the EuroMillions jackpot winners were among them.
  
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• 'No way' DUP can support May's Brexit deal says Sammy Wilson

  04-01-2019 17:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP Brexit spokesman Sammy Wilson has said there is no way his party can support the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal.
  
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• McDonald's menu list changes with addition of two old favourites - Belfast Live

  04-01-2019 17:37
  McDonald's menu list changes with addition of two old favourites  Belfast LiveIf you love your McFlurry's then you're in for a treat. That's because McDonald's has added two old favourites to the menu from today meaning that Galaxy and ...
  
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• Belfast to Belfast, at the Colonial - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  04-01-2019 17:30
  Belfast to Belfast, at the Colonial - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican JournalBelfast — The Belfast Historical Society & Museum and the Maine Ulster Scots Project invites everyone to the Dreamland theater to explore Ulster Scots ...
  
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• Michael Watt suspended from practice following neurology patient recall

  04-01-2019 17:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The consultant behind the largest patient recall ever in Northern Ireland has been suspended from practice.
  
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• That Squinter Review – July to December - Belfast Media Group

  04-01-2019 17:25
  That Squinter Review – July to December  Belfast Media GroupJULY DEE Stitt is on Twitter. Or, more accurately, David Stitt BSc Hons is on Twitter. Arlene Foster's erstwhile photo companion has been busying himself of late ...
  
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• Belfast neurology consultant temporarily suspended | UTV - ITV News - ITV News

  04-01-2019 17:23
  Belfast neurology consultant temporarily suspended | UTV - ITV News  ITV NewsRead the latest UTV stories, Belfast neurology consultant temporarily suspended on ITV News, videos, stories and all the latest UTV news.
  
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• Belfast neurology consultant temporarily suspended | UTV - ITV News

  04-01-2019 17:23
  Belfast neurology consultant temporarily suspended | UTV  ITV NewsRead the latest UTV stories, Belfast neurology consultant temporarily suspended on ITV News, videos, stories and all the latest UTV news.
  
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• Fifty year ago the People’s Democracy organised civil rights march from Belfast to Derry bravely completed its journey - Derry Journal

  04-01-2019 17:21
  Fifty year ago the People’s Democracy organised civil rights march from Belfast to Derry bravely completed its journey  Derry JournalToday is the 50th anniversary of the seminal People's Democracy civil rights march into Derry - a milestone on the road to the dissolution of the old Stormont ...
  
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• CRAFT artists are fine (craft) Fellows - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  04-01-2019 17:01
  CRAFT artists are fine (craft) Fellows - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican JournalRockland — Two CRAFT Gallery artists are recipients of 2019 Maine Arts Fellowships, awarded by the Maine Arts Commission: Jan Owen of Belfast, for Craft ...
  
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• Lions stay strong in two vacation-week meets - By Staff - Republican Journal

  04-01-2019 16:45
  Lions stay strong in two vacation-week meets - By Staff  Republican JournalBelfast — Belfast indoor high school track athletes stayed plenty busy during the holiday break with meets at two Maine colleges — Bowdoin in Brunswick on ...
  
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• East Belfast 'commuter parking' branded 'unacceptable' - Belfast Live

  04-01-2019 16:25
  East Belfast 'commuter parking' branded 'unacceptable'  Belfast LiveAn East Belfast political representative has hit out at 'commuter parking'. The UUP's George Doherty said that residents in the Island Street area have ...
  
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• Vicious home invasion in Belfast leaves man potentially disabled - Big News Network

  04-01-2019 16:19
  Vicious home invasion in Belfast leaves man potentially disabled  Big News NetworkBELFAST, Northern Ireland - A vicious home invasion in east Belfast which has left a man potentially disabled has resulted in an appeal by police for information ...
  
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• Belfast woman jailed after stealing handbag from worshipper in church - Belfast Telegraph

  04-01-2019 15:38
  Belfast woman jailed after stealing handbag from worshipper in church  Belfast TelegraphA Belfast woman who stole a handbag from a worshipper in church has been jailed for six months.
  
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• Belfast woman jailed after stealing handbag from worshipper in church

  04-01-2019 15:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast woman who stole a handbag from a worshipper in church has been jailed for six months.
  
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• Northeastern women's hockey prepares for historic games in Belfast this weekend - News@Northeastern

  04-01-2019 14:26
  Northeastern women's hockey prepares for historic games in Belfast this weekend  News@NortheasternThe Huskies will make history this weekend when they face off against Clarkson University in the first-ever NCAA Division 1 women's hockey games played ...
  
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• NI: Belfast Crown Court: Cousins who shot man in the head with a shotgun given minimum term of 20 years imprisonment - Irish Legal News

  04-01-2019 14:07
  NI: Belfast Crown Court: Cousins who shot man in the head with a shotgun given minimum term of 20 years imprisonment  Irish Legal NewsTwo men who were found guilty of the murder of a man in South Belfast have been given minimum terms of 20 years imprisonment, and another man has been ...
  
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• Jobs at risk as Ballymena firm goes into administration - Belfast Newsletter

  04-01-2019 13:48
  Jobs at risk as Ballymena firm goes into administration  Belfast NewsletterA Ballymena contracting firm have been placed into administration, putting 58 jobs at risk.
  
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• Ulster Farmers: Gove comments confirm 'no-deal' Brexit risk to NI agriculture

  04-01-2019 13:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Ulster Farmers' Union (UFU) has said comments from Michael Gove on the threat a "no-deal" Brexit would pose to UK agriculture confirms concerns shared in the sector in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Belfast councillor calls for developers to drop Tribeca branding from £500m city regeneration project - Belfast Live

  04-01-2019 13:44
  Belfast councillor calls for developers to drop Tribeca branding from £500m city regeneration project  Belfast LiveThe motion is being back by Belfast's deputy Lord Mayor.
  
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• Peter Robinson hits back after criticism over Belfast leisure centre name - Belfast Telegraph

  04-01-2019 13:27
  Peter Robinson hits back after criticism over Belfast leisure centre name  Belfast TelegraphFormer First Minister Peter Robinson has spoken out amid a storm of controversy about a redeveloped leisure centre retaining his name.
  
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• Peter Robinson hits back after criticism over Belfast leisure centre name

  04-01-2019 13:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former First Minister Peter Robinson has spoken out amid a storm of controversy about a redeveloped leisure centre retaining his name.
  
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• EuroMillions: 'It'll be fun to give away' say NI jackpot couple

  04-01-2019 13:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Frances and Patrick Connolly say they are overwhelmed after winning the £115m Lotto jackpot.
  
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• Man held after death of woman in Co Donegal

  04-01-2019 13:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested following the death of a woman at a house in Co Donegal.
  
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• Frances and Patrick Connolly say they are 'overwhelmed' at their £115m win.

  04-01-2019 13:07 via bbc.co.uk
  The couple say they have made a list of people they want to give the money to.
  
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• Norovirus symptoms warning as PHA release latest figures for Northern Ireland - Belfast Live

  04-01-2019 12:48
  Norovirus symptoms warning as PHA release latest figures for Northern Ireland  Belfast LiveThe Public Health Agency has issued advice to the Northern Ireland public over the Norovirus. The bug causes severe vomiting and diarrhoea and generally ...
  
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• Consider yourself at home as Oliver returns to the Mac - Belfast Newsletter

  04-01-2019 12:44
  Consider yourself at home as Oliver returns to the Mac  Belfast NewsletterNorthern Ireland's Flax Trust Art's production of Oliver! The Musical is set to be revived one more time this month at The Mac in Belfast.
  
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• Ryanair named worst airline for sixth year in a row

  04-01-2019 12:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ryanair has been named the worst airline serving UK airports for the sixth year in a row.
  
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• Ballymena electrical firm to close with loss of 58 jobs

  04-01-2019 12:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ballymena-based company JBE Mechanical Electrical has announced it has gone into administration, with 58 jobs set to be lost.
  
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• Northern Ireland round-up: Belfast hotels planning spat; Filming bonanza - The Planner

  04-01-2019 11:57
  Northern Ireland round-up: Belfast hotels planning spat; Filming bonanza  The PlannerBelfast hotels planning spat. The chairman of Signature Living has threatened to pull the plug on his proposals for a multimillion-pound hotel development in the ...
  
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