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• Belfast Giants: Adam Keefe excited for Continental Cup final in Belfast - Belfast Newsletter

  09-01-2019 23:57
  Belfast Giants: Adam Keefe excited for Continental Cup final in Belfast  Belfast NewsletterAdam Keefe, Head Coach of the Stena Line Belfast Giants, is 'excited' for the challenge that lies ahead this weekend as Belfast plays host to a European final for ...
  
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• Belfast MLA calls for people to attend left-wing 'yellow vest' protest at City Hall - Belfast Telegraph

  09-01-2019 23:46
  Belfast MLA calls for people to attend left-wing 'yellow vest' protest at City Hall  Belfast TelegraphAn MLA has called for people to attend the left-wing.
  
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• Row over naming of Robinson Centre continues after vote - Belfast Newsletter

  09-01-2019 23:32
  Row over naming of Robinson Centre continues after vote  Belfast NewsletterA political row over the Robinson Centre leisure facility in east Belfast has continued after the naming process became the subject of a public consultation.
  
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• Belfast MLA calls for people to attend left-wing 'yellow vest' protest at City Hall

  09-01-2019 22:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An MLA has called for people to attend the left-wing "yellow vest" protest planned for Belfast this weekend.
  
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• Belfast Fashion Spy:' I love Cara Delevingne's unique style' - Belfast Telegraph

  09-01-2019 22:41
  Belfast Fashion Spy:' I love Cara Delevingne's unique style'  Belfast TelegraphRachel Dean checks out the style in Victoria Square, Belfast.
  
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• Former lord mayor of Belfast Ian Adamson dies aged 74 - The Irish Times

  09-01-2019 21:56
  Former lord mayor of Belfast Ian Adamson dies aged 74  The Irish TimesUnionist's 'huge contribution to cultural and political life' is recalled following his death.
  
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• Police hunt four men after Belfast assault - Belfast Telegraph

  09-01-2019 21:50
  Police hunt four men after Belfast assault  Belfast TelegraphPolice have released the descriptions of four men after a man in his 20s was assaulted in Belfast.
  
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• Police hunt four men after Belfast assault

  09-01-2019 21:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have released the descriptions of four men after a man in his 20s was assaulted in Belfast.
  
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• Theresa May's Brexit deal is dead, says DUP's Arlene Foster

  09-01-2019 21:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP leader Arlene Foster has claimed Theresa May's Brexit deal is "dead" and slammed proposals to give Stormont a say over new EU rules if the border backstop comes into effect after Brexit.
  
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• Microwave rice tip described as 'game changer' - Belfast Live

  09-01-2019 21:23
  Microwave rice tip described as 'game changer'  Belfast LiveMum Hannah's tip has been shared hundreds of times in the past few days.
  
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• Waldo County Unified Court closed cases - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  09-01-2019 21:11
  Waldo County Unified Court closed cases - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican JournalThe following cases were closed in Waldo County criminal courts between the dates of Dec. 21 and Jan. 4. Jennifer Beal, 20, of Swanville, minor consuming ...
  
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• Model with Down's Syndrome steals the show in new Benefit advert - Belfast Live

  09-01-2019 20:59
  Model with Down's Syndrome steals the show in new Benefit advert  Belfast LiveShe has become a brand ambassador for the cosmetic giant Benefit.
  
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• Robert Raven - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  09-01-2019 19:22
  Robert Raven - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican JournalRobert "Bobby" Edward Raven passed away Dec. 31, 2018, at Glenridge Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care Center in Augusta. He was born June 29, 1937, ...
  
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• Two rushed to hospital after serious crash on A1 in Newry

  09-01-2019 18:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two people have been taken to hospital after a serious crash on the A1 in Newry.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: A1 closed in both directions after crash

  09-01-2019 18:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• New concession on backstop following furious row over Brexit vote

  09-01-2019 18:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A dramatic first day of debate on Theresa May’s Brexit plans saw the Prime Minister go down to her second defeat within 24 hours amid furious debate over the impartiality of Commons Speaker John Bercow.
  
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• Newcastle detectives trying to identify man over two attempted murders - Belfast Live

  09-01-2019 18:39
  Newcastle detectives trying to identify man over two attempted murders  Belfast LiveThe incident relates to investigations into two attempted murders in December 2018.
  
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• Britain's Strongest Man competition is perfect test for West Belfast athlete Michael Downey - Belfast Live

  09-01-2019 18:20
  Britain's Strongest Man competition is perfect test for West Belfast athlete Michael Downey  Belfast LiveThe 26-year-old will compete in the prestigious event later this month in Sheffield.
  
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• Northern Ireland headteachers being 'hounded, stalked and vilified' on social media

  09-01-2019 18:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Headteachers in Northern Ireland are being "hounded, stalked and vilified on social media", it has been claimed.
  
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• Belfast-based firm called in to help with Heathrow drone investigation - Belfast Telegraph

  09-01-2019 18:01
  Belfast-based firm called in to help with Heathrow drone investigation  Belfast TelegraphA Belfast drone business is believed to have been called in to investigate a drone sighting at Heathrow Airport this week which saw flights suspended at the ...
  
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• Belfast-based firm called in to help with Heathrow drone investigation

  09-01-2019 17:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast drone business is believed to have been called in to investigate a drone sighting at Heathrow Airport this week which saw flights suspended at the world’s third busiest airport.
  
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• Belfast man (35) forensically linked to drugs found in wheelie bin, court hears - The Irish News

  09-01-2019 17:35
  Belfast man (35) forensically linked to drugs found in wheelie bin, court hears  The Irish NewsA Belfast man was forensically linked to cannabis and amphetamine found in a blue recycling bin outside a property in the north of the city, a court heard today.
  
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• Ministers discussed possibility of Irish border poll in event of no-deal Brexit- reports

  09-01-2019 17:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Cabinet ministers have discussed the possibility that a no-deal Brexit will lead to a United Ireland, according to reports.
  
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• Northern Ireland filmmaker scoops BAFTA nomination for outstanding debut

  09-01-2019 16:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland man Chris Kelly has been nominated in the Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the 2019 BAFTAs for his feature documentary, A Cambodian Spring.
  
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• Man due to stand trial for GBH dies suddenly aged 24 - Belfast Newsletter

  09-01-2019 16:35
  Man due to stand trial for GBH dies suddenly aged 24  Belfast NewsletterA 24-year-old man due to stand trial for allegedly inflicting grievous bodily harm has died, Belfast Magistrates' Court heard on Wednesday.
  
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• Parents urged to apply for primary school places as deadline looms - Belfast Live

  09-01-2019 16:34
  Parents urged to apply for primary school places as deadline looms  Belfast LiveParents across the country have less than a week to apply for their child's primary school place. If you fail to apply by the deadline, your little one could possibly ...
  
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• Bradley must intervene as cancer waiting times in Northern Ireland continue to deteriorate, says UUP's Beggs

  09-01-2019 16:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Secretary of State Karen Bradley has been urged to intervene in the management of the Northern Ireland health service as latest government figures show a further deterioration in waiting times for people getting their first treatment for cancer.
  
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• RNLI advertising summer jobs in Northern Ireland - Belfast Live

  09-01-2019 15:52
  RNLI advertising summer jobs in Northern Ireland  Belfast LiveApplications are now open and will remain so until Sunday, January 20.
  
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• Unions call for major review of education system in Northern Ireland

  09-01-2019 15:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A teachers’ union official has called for a major review of the education system in Northern Ireland.
  
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• May suffers another Commons Brexit defeat

  09-01-2019 15:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May’s Brexit plans have received a major setback after she suffered a second damaging Commons defeat within 24 hours.
  
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• Stormont's collapse: Punchline politics no laughing matter?

  09-01-2019 15:36 via bbc.co.uk
  It's two years since Stormont's collapse - but with no government return in sight, is NI a laughing stock?
  
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• Cash and jewellery taken during burglary - Belfast Newsletter

  09-01-2019 15:31
  Cash and jewellery taken during burglary  Belfast NewsletterA sum of money and a quantity of jewellery were stolen during a burglary at a house on the outskirts of Belfast yesterday, police have said.
  
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• Thousands in Tyrone paupers' grave

  09-01-2019 15:16 via bbc.co.uk
  There are calls for a memorial to hundreds of inmates who died in a Dungannon workhouse.
  
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• Northern Ireland businesses anticipate ‘negative impact’ of Stormont impasse this year

  09-01-2019 14:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Half of Northern Ireland’s business owners believe the lack of Stormont powersharing will hinder them this year, a survey has suggested.
  
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• Man who stole church worshipper's handbag could face months in jail

  09-01-2019 14:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who stole a church worshipper's handbag and ransacked a kebab shop has been warned he could face up to 10 months behind bars.
  
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• Belfast's deputy Lord Mayor calls for teachers to be awarded Freedom of the City - Belfast Live

  09-01-2019 14:44
  Belfast's deputy Lord Mayor calls for teachers to be awarded Freedom of the City  Belfast LiveAlliance deputy Lord Mayor Emmet McDonough Brown said teachers should be recognised for all they do to support, train and inspire Northern Ireland's next ...
  
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• New teachers in Northern Ireland worst paid in UK and Republic, claim unions

  09-01-2019 14:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  New teachers in Northern Ireland are the worst paid in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, unions have claimed.
  
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• Former Lord Mayor of Belfast Ian Adamson dies aged 74

  09-01-2019 14:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Lord Mayor of Belfast Ian Adamson OBE has passed away at the age of 74.
  
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• Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford to host new Sunday edition of This Morning

  09-01-2019 14:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A new Sunday edition of This Morning has been launched by ITV.
  
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• Irish Criminal Assets Bureau clamps down on border crime gang

  09-01-2019 14:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Republic of Ireland's Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) has moved to clamp down on an organised crime gang operating in the border region with Northern Ireland.
  
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• May promises MPs vote on backstop as debate begins on her Brexit plan

  09-01-2019 14:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Theresa May has guaranteed MPs a vote on whether the controversial Brexit “backstop” is triggered if the UK fails to conclude a new trade deal with the EU by the end of next year.
  
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• Katie Price given fresh ban for driving while disqualified and uninsured

  09-01-2019 13:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former glamour model Katie Price has been banned from driving for a second time after admitting mistakenly getting behind the wheel before her first disqualification period ended.
  
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• Chamber of Commerce survey suggests business gloom over NI economy

  09-01-2019 13:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Nearly eight out of 10 companies surveyed say the political deadlock will damage the economy in 2019.
  
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• Government's Brexit 'Stormont lock gives Northern Ireland business clarity'

  09-01-2019 13:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Government has published a series of commitments and assurances on Northern Ireland and its place in the UK with businesses representatives saying it is the "clarity" the community needs.
  
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• Orange Order gun threat video accused has charges dropped - Belfast Live

  09-01-2019 13:06
  Orange Order gun threat video accused has charges dropped  Belfast LiveThe 34-year-old has been told he will face no further action.
  
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• Lord Mayor welcomes disabled ambassadors to city hall ahead of their trip to Brussels

  09-01-2019 11:54 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington backs Rory McIlroy over USA move - Belfast Live

  09-01-2019 11:38
  Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington backs Rory McIlroy over USA move  Belfast LiveRory McIlroy's “stepping stone” to the Ryder Cup became a Giant's Causeway after Europe's new captain Padraig Harrington insisted: “I'll judge him on actions, ...
  
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• Tribeca Belfast developers to meet councillors over name criticism - Belfast Live

  09-01-2019 11:26
  Tribeca Belfast developers to meet councillors over name criticism  Belfast LiveCouncillors supported a motion calling on developers to drop the name attached to the £500m regeneration project.
  
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• Ambulance Service infection concerns lifted following improvements

  09-01-2019 11:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Concerns around infection prevention and control in the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) have been lifted following improvements.
  
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• Seven vehicle smash on main Derry to Belfast road - Derry Journal

  09-01-2019 11:07
  Seven vehicle smash on main Derry to Belfast road  Derry JournalA road traffic collision involving seven vehicles has caused major disruption for commuters travelling between Derry and Belfast. The incident occurred on the ...
  
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