Belfast news

• Police explain A1 slow-moving ambulance - teen's thanks to patient motorists

  15-02-2019 23:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have explained the reason behind this week's need to slow traffic on the main Dublin to Belfast route for an ambulance transport.
  
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• Carl Frampton weighs into Belfast organised fight issue by backing councillor's calls - Belfast Live

  15-02-2019 23:22
  Carl Frampton weighs into Belfast organised fight issue by backing councillor's calls  Belfast LiveThe North Belfast boxer has backed a councillor's calls.
  
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• Tragedy as homeless man dies in Belfast city centre

  15-02-2019 22:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A homeless man has died on the streets of Belfast city centre.
  
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• Passenger dies in crash on Route 3 in Belfast — Midcoast — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine - Bangor Daily News

  15-02-2019 22:05
  Passenger dies in crash on Route 3 in Belfast — Midcoast — Bangor Daily News — BDN Maine  Bangor Daily NewsA person died Friday afternoon in a head-on crash on Route 3 near the Belfast Curling Club, according to the Village Soup website.. Maine news, sports, politics, ...
  
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• 'Huge' Stuart McCloskey is Ulster's hero with only try on 100th cap to land crucial PRO14 victory over Ospreys

  15-02-2019 20:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stuart McCloskey was the hero on his 100th Ulster cap as the province edged out Ospreys 8-0 in an attritional game at Brewery Field.
  
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• Sinn Fein brands latest talks to resolve Stormont impasse ‘a sham’

  15-02-2019 20:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein accused the UK Government of indulging in a sham merry-go-round after a meeting to take stock of Stormont’s powersharing crisis failed to chart a way forward.
  
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• Footballer who kicked opponent in face and punched ref during 'feisty' game weeps as judge jails him

  15-02-2019 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A bad-tempered footballer who kicked an opponent in the head during a match before punching the referee who was about to send him off has been jailed.
  
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• What's on in Belfast this weekend, February 16-17 - Belfast Live

  15-02-2019 19:34
  What's on in Belfast this weekend, February 16-17  Belfast LiveThe weekend has arrived once again and it's time to get out and enjoy what our city has to offer. From music and theatre, to outdoor fun and events for the kids, ...
  
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• PSNI chief Hamilton told to report to Policing Board over failure to disclose information on Sean Graham UFF massacre

  15-02-2019 18:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Policing Board has requested a "full report" from Chief Constable George Hamilton to explain the PSNI's failure to disclose information on the loyalist gun attack at a south Belfast bookmakers.
  
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• Belfast city centre jewellery thief a drug addict since he was eight, court told - Belfast Live

  15-02-2019 18:17
  Belfast city centre jewellery thief a drug addict since he was eight, court told  Belfast LiveMan convicted of theft spared prison if he does drug and alcohol treatment programme.
  
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• RUC 'shoot to kill' inquiry chair and Ian Brady Moors murders detective John Stalker dies aged 79

  15-02-2019 18:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The former deputy chief constable of Greater Manchester police John Stalker, who lead an investigation into the RUC's shooting of suspected IRA members, has died aged 79.
  
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• Northern Ireland council breached own policy in paying for table at Paisley DUP dinner, Audit Office finds

  15-02-2019 17:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland council which paid £1,500 for a table at a DUP dinner hosted by Ian Paisley breached its own policy by attending the event.
  
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• Arlene Foster says Brexit should not be barrier to Stormont deal

  15-02-2019 17:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Brexit process should not be a barrier to restoring powersharing in Northern Ireland, the DUP leader has said.
  
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• Irish model Vogue Williams calls for end of 'parent shaming' after breast feeding criticism

  15-02-2019 16:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Irish model and television presenter Vogue Williams has called for an end to parent shaming after she was on the end of a bombardment of abuse from online trolls for revealing she was to stop breast feeding.
  
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• Dublin churches to introduce contactless card machines

  15-02-2019 16:52 via bbc.co.uk
  A Catholic archdiocese is trying out new technology in a bid to boost its depleted finances.
  
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• Cocaine: Portuguese man jailed for Belfast drug smuggling - BBC News

  15-02-2019 16:32
  Cocaine: Portuguese man jailed for Belfast drug smuggling  BBC NewsA Portuguese man who was caught smuggling £80,000 worth of cocaine into Northern Ireland in his body has been jailed for a year. Mario Orlando Dacruz, 52, ...
  
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• Ubu the King review at the MAC, Belfast – 'a no-holds barred reworking' - The Stage

  15-02-2019 16:26
  Ubu the King review at the MAC, Belfast – 'a no-holds barred reworking'  The StageAnarchy and political chaos rule in Tinderbox's no-holds barred reworking of Jarry's absurdist masterpiece at the MAC, Belfast.
  
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• Police investigating sudden death of man in Belfast city centre - Belfast Telegraph

  15-02-2019 16:22
  Police investigating sudden death of man in Belfast city centre  Belfast TelegraphPolice are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a man in Keylands Place in Belfast city centre.
  
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• Police investigation after man dies suddenly in Belfast city centre - The Irish News

  15-02-2019 16:14
  Police investigation after man dies suddenly in Belfast city centre  The Irish NewsA man has died suddenly in Belfast city centre. The man died in Keylands Place, which is situated between Brunswick Street and Great Victoria Street.
  
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• Lord Mayor celebrates Care Day 2019 with VOYPIC

  15-02-2019 16:13 via youtube.com
  
  
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• CCTV of cash machine robbery

  15-02-2019 16:06 via bbc.co.uk
  The robbery, involving a digger, happened overnight at Glendale filling station in Omagh, County Tyrone.
  
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• Belfast thief 'was a drug addict since he was eight', court hears

  15-02-2019 16:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast man who stole jewellery from city centre stores has been a drug addict since he was eight years old, a court has heard.
  
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• Police investigating sudden death of man in Belfast city centre

  15-02-2019 15:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a man in Keylands Place in Belfast city centre.
  
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• Danske Bank to close Belfast and Bangor branches - Belfast Telegraph

  15-02-2019 15:48
  Danske Bank to close Belfast and Bangor branches  Belfast TelegraphDanske Bank has announced that it will be closing two branches in Belfast and Bangor later this year.
  
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• Ex-drugs mule Michaella McCollum to receive payout over 'intimate photograph'

  15-02-2019 15:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former drugs mule Michaella McCollum is to receive an undisclosed payout for newspaper publication of an intimate photograph.
  
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• Ryan Burnett back in training as Belfast boxer plots world title glory again - Belfast Live

  15-02-2019 15:31
  Ryan Burnett back in training as Belfast boxer plots world title glory again  Belfast LiveThe 26-year-old is well on the road to recovery after suffering a freak injury back in November.
  
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• Belfast climate change protesters warn time for action is running out

  15-02-2019 15:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A passionate crowd of school children have demonstrated in Belfast to demand action on climate change.
  
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• Ulster bank in Northern Ireland made £51m profit in 2018

  15-02-2019 15:00 via bbc.co.uk
  The profit is down on £59 million in 2017, but that figure was boosted by the 'write back' of bad loan charges.
  
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• NI exports to Republic increase by 7% to almost €1.5bn

  15-02-2019 14:29 via bbc.co.uk
  The Republic is Northern Ireland's biggest external market outside Great Britain.
  
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• Councillor ordered to hand over recorded conversations in hotel planning row

  15-02-2019 14:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A councillor who claims he recorded conversations with officials connected to legal action over a proposed £20m resort on the north coast must disclose the material within days, a High Court judge has ordered.
  
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• Belfast holds climate change protest - BBC News

  15-02-2019 14:21
  Belfast holds climate change protest  BBC NewsA protest has been held by young people in Belfast to call for greater government action on climate change. Some students walked out of their schools to attend ...
  
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• Mark Allen reveals mental struggles following slump in form - Belfast Live

  15-02-2019 14:00
  Mark Allen reveals mental struggles following slump in form  Belfast LiveThe Antrim snooker star was dumped out of the Welsh Open on Thursday.
  
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• Brexit: EU-Irish solidarity 'will not diminish', says Varadkar

  15-02-2019 13:52 via bbc.co.uk
  The Irish prime minister says those hoping relations with the EU will demise are in for a "nasty surprise".
  
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• Tim Peake’s spacecraft set to land at Ulster Transport Museum - Belfast Live

  15-02-2019 13:51
  Tim Peake’s spacecraft set to land at Ulster Transport Museum  Belfast LiveFollow in the astronaut's footsteps in an 'out of this world' virtual experience.
  
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• Ruby Murray, the Belfast singer who even Madonna couldn't top in music charts - Belfast Telegraph

  15-02-2019 13:51
  Ruby Murray, the Belfast singer who even Madonna couldn't top in music charts  Belfast TelegraphA Blue Plaque has been erected in Belfast commemorating the 1950s singer Ruby Murray, who set a record Madonna couldn't even beat.
  
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• Danske Bank to close Belfast and Bangor branches

  15-02-2019 13:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Danske Bank has announced that it will be closing two branches in Belfast and Bangor later this year.
  
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• The life of Ruby Murray, one of Belfast's most successful singers

  15-02-2019 13:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  As a Blue Plaque is unveiled in Belfast commemorating the 1950s singer Ruby Murray, we take a look at the life of one of the city's most successful recording artists.
  
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• Blue plaque commemorates Ruby Murray

  15-02-2019 13:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The 'Softly Softly' singer has been commemorated with a plaque near her birthplace.
  
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• Iconic Game of Thrones tree up for auction - Belfast Live

  15-02-2019 13:34
  Iconic Game of Thrones tree up for auction  Belfast LiveFans of Game of Thrones can own a piece of the hit TV show for themselves as a tree from the famous Dark Hedges has gone up for sale. The 200-year-old tree ...
  
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• Northern Ireland chef turns up for work hours after winning £4.2m jackpot

  15-02-2019 13:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland chef turned up for work hours after scooping a £4.2m online jackpot.
  
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• Ruby Murray commemorated with Belfast blue plaque - BBC News

  15-02-2019 12:54
  Ruby Murray commemorated with Belfast blue plaque  BBC NewsShe shot to fame at the age of 19 and became a megastar in the pre-rock 'n' roll era. Now, Belfast singer Ruby Murray has been commemorated with a blue ...
  
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• Brexit: Varadkar says free movement for Northern Ireland citizens to continue

  15-02-2019 12:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  People from Northern Ireland will be able to travel anywhere within the European Union after Brexit, Leo Varadkar has said.
  
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