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• Clifton Street Belfast bus attack leaves young children injured - Belfast Live

  05-02-2019 23:47
  Clifton Street Belfast bus attack leaves young children injured  Belfast LivePolice have issued an appeal and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
  
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• 'Thieving parents used their children in despicable and Dickensian way’ - Belfast Live

  05-02-2019 23:34
  'Thieving parents used their children in despicable and Dickensian way’  Belfast LiveA judge has told a 'thieving husband and wife' they should be 'utterly ashamed' of themselves for the 'despicable and Dickensian way' they used their children ...
  
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• Man released in Ian Ogle murder investigation

  05-02-2019 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man arrested as part of the Ian Ogle murder investigation has been released on bail pending further inquiries.
  
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• Ireland’s next Presbyterian moderator ‘youngest in living memory’

  05-02-2019 23:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The next Presbyterian moderator will be the youngest in living memory.
  
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• Slieve Donard Hotel evacuated as firefighters attend incident - Belfast Live

  05-02-2019 23:07
  Slieve Donard Hotel evacuated as firefighters attend incident  Belfast LiveCrews were called to the popular hotel shortly before 8.30pm.
  
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• Belfast 'burglaries' sees police issue 'live alert' in East and South of city - Belfast Live

  05-02-2019 22:30
  Belfast 'burglaries' sees police issue 'live alert' in East and South of city  Belfast LiveA 'live alert' has been issued by police after reports of burglaries in Belfast tonight. Officers are urging residents to remain vigilant after receiving reports of ...
  
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• Message from May's Belfast speech is she wants EU to blink - The Irish Times

  05-02-2019 22:11
  Message from May's Belfast speech is she wants EU to blink  The Irish TimesAnalysis: PM seems to imply time-limited backstop would dig her out of ever-deepening hole.
  
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• Blood drives to be held in Belfast - WABI

  05-02-2019 22:08
  Blood drives to be held in Belfast  WABIThe Red Cross says nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds.
  
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• Liam Neeson’s red carpet before film premiere cancelled following race remarks

  05-02-2019 22:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The red carpet at the premiere of Liam Neeson’s newest film has been abruptly cancelled amid fallout from the actor’s comments about decades-old thoughts he had about killing a black person.
  
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• Dad diagnosed with cancer knew something wasn't right when runs slowed - Belfast Live

  05-02-2019 21:54
  Dad diagnosed with cancer knew something wasn't right when runs slowed  Belfast LiveIvan McMinn knew something was wrong with his body when his training times for the London Marathon stopped improving.
  
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• May’s Belfast speech marks important shift in Britain’s position on backstop - The Irish Times

  05-02-2019 21:44
  May’s Belfast speech marks important shift in Britain’s position on backstop  The Irish TimesThe 'Malthouse' ideas are viewed on the European side as frankly ridiculous.
  
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• In Belfast the only consensus on Brexit is a huge, collective groan - The Guardian

  05-02-2019 20:11
  In Belfast the only consensus on Brexit is a huge, collective groan  The GuardianTheresa May visited Northern Ireland this week to pitch a deal that will “command broad support”. But on the streets of Belfast the only consensus about Brexit ...
  
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• Fitness coach from Belfast gets ripped while battling brain tumour - JOE.ie

  05-02-2019 20:02
  Fitness coach from Belfast gets ripped while battling brain tumour  JOE.ie22-year-old Ollie Jowett from Belfast lost a total of 27 pounds over the course of his physical transformation. He says he was determined to get ripped after ...
  
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• Woman at centre of citizenship row cautiously welcomes PM’s immigration review

  05-02-2019 19:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman from Northern Ireland at the centre of a citizenship dispute with the British Home Office has cautiously welcomed Theresa May’s “urgent review” of immigration laws.
  
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• Irish presidential voting rights referendum delayed

  05-02-2019 19:31 via bbc.co.uk
  The referendum is delayed until October after originally being fixed for 24 May.
  
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• This is what social media thought of Theresa May's speech in Belfast - Belfast Newsletter

  05-02-2019 19:25
  This is what social media thought of Theresa May's speech in Belfast  Belfast NewsletterPrime Minister Theresa May used her speech in Belfast on Tuesday to try and convince the people of Northern Ireland that she has their best interests at heart ...
  
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• Parties will face down Sinn Fein on city hall statue provision - Belfast Newsletter

  05-02-2019 19:25
  Parties will face down Sinn Fein on city hall statue provision  Belfast NewsletterFive of the six main parties on Belfast City Council remain committed to resisting Sinn Fein demands over statues in the grounds of the city hall, Michael Long ...
  
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• Police release man questioned over 1988 murder of German backpacker

  05-02-2019 19:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police in Northern Ireland have released a man they were questioning over the murder of German backpacker Inga Maria Hauser.
  
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• Police given more time to question man over 1988 murder of German backpacker

  05-02-2019 19:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Detectives investigating the murder of a German backpacker in Northern Ireland have been granted additional time to question a suspect.
  
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• Ombudsman may investigate Belfast International Airport brawl - Belfast Telegraph

  05-02-2019 19:06
  Ombudsman may investigate Belfast International Airport brawl  Belfast TelegraphThe Police Ombudsman's Office may investigate the brawl that broke out between passengers at Belfast International Airport at the weekend, it has emerged.
  
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• Lions compete against Shipbuilders in final regular-season meet - By Staff - Republican Journal

  05-02-2019 18:46
  Lions compete against Shipbuilders in final regular-season meet - By Staff  Republican JournalBath — Belfast hit the road to compete against Morse in a regular season-ending dual-meet on Friday, Feb. 1. The host Shipbuilders came away with wins, ...
  
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• HMV Belfast survives latest twist - Belfast Newsletter

  05-02-2019 18:41
  HMV Belfast survives latest twist  Belfast NewsletterBelfast's HMV store has survived that latest chapter in the troubled retailer's recent history as the firm is acquired out of administration by Canadian retailer ...
  
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• May insists backstop does not breach Good Friday Agreement

  05-02-2019 18:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May has insisted a border backstop would not breach the terms of Northern Ireland’s peace agreement.
  
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• Regional construction activity booming in Manchester, Leeds, Belfast and Birmingham despite nationwide gloom, says Deloitte - City A.M.

  05-02-2019 18:35
  Regional construction activity booming in Manchester, Leeds, Belfast and Birmingham despite nationwide gloom, says Deloitte  City A.M.Construction activity at four major regional UK cities is at record levels, despite uncertainty around Brexit causing industry growth to falter, according.
  
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• Belfast Restaurant Chain To Create 20 Jobs With £200k Investment In South Of The City - Love Belfast

  05-02-2019 18:18
  Belfast Restaurant Chain To Create 20 Jobs With £200k Investment In South Of The City  Love BelfastBooming restaurant chain Made in Belfast is set to open its fourth destination outlet on the city's Lisburn Road. The £200,000 investment will create 20 jobs and ...
  
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• Western Trust asks 86 women to repeat cervical smear test

  05-02-2019 17:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Western Trust has asked 86 women to arrange for repeat cervical smear tests following a review of tests carried out last year.
  
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• Theresa May makes Brexit speech in Belfast - Belfast Telegraph

  05-02-2019 16:58
  Theresa May makes Brexit speech in Belfast  Belfast TelegraphPrime Minister Theresa May speaks about Brexit in Belfast. Theresa May said her commitment to avoiding a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland ...
  
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• Theresa May says commitment to avoid hard border in Ireland 'unshakeable' - but she will find a way to deliver Brexit

  05-02-2019 16:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Theresa May said her commitment to avoiding a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland was "unshakeable".
  
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• Theresa May says commitment to avoid hard border in Ireland 'unshakeable'

  05-02-2019 16:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Theresa May said her commitment to avoiding a hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland was "unshakeable".
  
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• Belfast man accused of raping his disabled mum - Belfast Telegraph

  05-02-2019 16:24
  Belfast man accused of raping his disabled mum  Belfast TelegraphA Belfast man has appeared in court today charged with raping his disabled mother.
  
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• Third death after horror Tyrone crash

  05-02-2019 16:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A third person has died following Sunday's horror crash in Tyrone.
  
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• Dalradian gold mine consultation was not a 'tickbox exercise'

  05-02-2019 16:03 via bbc.co.uk
  Mining firm Dalradian tells a court it rejects claims that a community consultation was flawed.
  
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• PM speech in Belfast: 5 February 2019 - GOV.UK

  05-02-2019 16:00
  PM speech in Belfast: 5 February 2019  GOV.UKIn Belfast the only consensus on Brexit is a huge, collective groan  The GuardianBrexit Deal Hunt Sees May in Belfast and Varadkar in Brussels  Bloomberg'We're totally in the dark' – Belfast locals on Brexit, Theresa May and the Irish backstop  The IndependentBrexit news latest: Theresa May's speech in Belfast plagued by bleeps  Evening StandardView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Trust asks 86 women to repeat cervical smear test

  05-02-2019 15:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Medical director Dr Dermot Hughes says the repeat test is precautionary and apologises for any worry caused.
  
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• Blue Planet II - Live in Concert set for Belfast next month - Belfast Telegraph

  05-02-2019 15:47
  Blue Planet II - Live in Concert set for Belfast next month  Belfast TelegraphWatch surfing dolphins, powerful killer whales and tentacles of jellyfish fill the screen in breathtaking musical sequences when Blue Planet II - Live In Concert ...
  
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• Affordable fine-dining sensation Six By Nico coming to Belfast - Belfast Newsletter

  05-02-2019 15:41
  Affordable fine-dining sensation Six By Nico coming to Belfast  Belfast NewsletterOne of Scotland's most fashionable restaurants is setting up its third venue in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter.
  
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• Meet the Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon Charity Ambassadors - Belfast Live

  05-02-2019 15:39
  Meet the Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon Charity Ambassadors  Belfast LiveEach week in the lead up to the Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon Belfast Live will feature one of the ambassadors from the Experiment 26.2 Group.
  
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• Liam Neeson: 'I'm no racist .. this was 40 years ago' - star responds to 'black man' comment backlash

  05-02-2019 15:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liam Neeson has responded to the backlash he sparked after recalling a time he walked the streets armed and looking for a black man to attack in revenge for the rape of a friend.
  
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• NI: Allen & Overy launches new training contract in Belfast - Irish Legal News

  05-02-2019 14:55
  NI: Allen & Overy launches new training contract in Belfast  Irish Legal NewsInternational law firm Allen & Overy has launched a new route to qualification in its Belfast office, in addition to existing qualification routes in London and Belfast.
  
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• Watch: Belfast man tells how he died after taking "a load of Xanax" - Belfast Live

  05-02-2019 14:50
  Watch: Belfast man tells how he died after taking "a load of Xanax"  Belfast LiveHe revealed his battle with the tranquiliser on this morning's BBC Two Victoria Derbyshire show.
  
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• HMV Belfast to play on as retailer acquired out of administration

  05-02-2019 14:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  HMV's Belfast store - the only outlet on the island or Ireland - has been saved after the retailer was acquired out of administration by Canadian retailer Sunrise Records.
  
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• Tyrone Gold mine firm had 'rug pulled from under it' over event venue, court told

  05-02-2019 14:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A company holding public events about plans to mine for gold in Co Tyrone had the rug pulled from under it when a local venue was declared unavailable, the High Court heard today.
  
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• Nico Simeone Belfast Six restaurant opening - BigHospitality.co.uk

  05-02-2019 14:19
  Nico Simeone Belfast Six restaurant opening  BigHospitality.co.ukScottish-Italian chef Nico Simeone is to bring his Glasgow and Edinburgh-based dining concept Six by Nico to Northern Ireland. Six by Nico Belfast will be ...
  
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• Seized Xanax tablets 'linked to West Belfast UDA' - ITV News

  05-02-2019 14:12
  Seized Xanax tablets 'linked to West Belfast UDA'  ITV NewsA drugs haul including 800 Xanax tablets has been found during searches in north Belfast and may be linked to the West Belfast UDA, according to police.
  
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• 1-minute hike: Stover Preserve in Belfast - Bangor Daily News

  05-02-2019 13:34
  1-minute hike: Stover Preserve in Belfast  Bangor Daily NewsDifficulty: Easy. The 0.9-mile hike is over mostly even terrain with a few small hills, exposed tree roots and rocks. Footbridges have been constructed over the ...
  
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• Liam Neeson deserves a medal: Liverpool icon John Barnes says hordes 'jumping on bandwagon' over 'black man' comments

  05-02-2019 13:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The former Liverpool footballer John Barnes has made an impassioned defence of Liam Neeson, saying the Ballymena man and Hollywood star "deserves a medal".
  
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• Lord Mayor launches new ‘smart city’ tourism experience for 'Maritime Mile'

  05-02-2019 13:11 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Jose Mourinho accepts guilty plea for tax fraud in Spain

  05-02-2019 13:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has received a one-year suspended sentence after reaching a guilty plea for tax fraud in Spain.
  
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• GBP Sterling FALLS against euro as May heads to Belfast for Brexit talks - Express

  05-02-2019 13:09
  GBP Sterling FALLS against euro as May heads to Belfast for Brexit talks  ExpressTHE pound has fallen against the euro as markets wait to see the outcome of Theresa May's visit to Northern Ireland to fight for Brexit.
  
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• Police Scotland ask Northern Ireland public for help over robbery - Belfast Live

  05-02-2019 13:05
  Police Scotland ask Northern Ireland public for help over robbery  Belfast LiveThey've released CCTV footage of a man who they believe may be in Northern Ireland.
  
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