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• Maddy-Leigh Harbinson parents release statement after daughter's death - Belfast Live

  20-02-2019 23:44
  Maddy-Leigh Harbinson parents release statement after daughter's death  Belfast LiveThey said she had "unknowingly developed Type 1 Diabetes that resulted in multiple organ failure"
  
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• Council to consider controversial Markets office plan

  20-02-2019 21:38 via bbc.co.uk
  The proposed £55m office block project would be in the Markets area.
  
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• Cahoots NI return to Belfast after showcase in America with performers from around the world - Belfast Live

  20-02-2019 21:08
  Cahoots NI return to Belfast after showcase in America with performers from around the world  Belfast LiveNow back in Belfast, Cahoots NI are gearing up to launch their brand new production Milo's Hat Trick which will be performed at this year's Belfast Children's ...
  
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• May and Juncker hail ‘constructive’ Brexit talks

  20-02-2019 21:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May and European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker said they are “seized of the tight timescale” facing them after holding “constructive” Brexit talks.
  
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• Man killed in two-vehicle collision in Coleraine

  20-02-2019 20:43 via bbc.co.uk
  The man was driving a Transit van that collided with a lorry in Coleraine on Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• EuroMillions: Family syndicate wins 175m euros jackpot

  20-02-2019 18:42 via bbc.co.uk
  The National Lottery says someone called and gave the unique serial number on the winning ticket.
  
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• Pair sentenced after baby threatened with knife in Belfast - Belfast Live

  20-02-2019 18:23
  Pair sentenced after baby threatened with knife in Belfast  Belfast LiveThe terrified mum said: 'I thought he was going to kill my baby, the knife was almost touching his neck and I was on my knees pleading and begging the male not ...
  
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• Man who died in Coleraine lorry crash named as Peter Smyth

  20-02-2019 17:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who died in a crash involving a van and lorry near Coleraine has been named locally as Peter Smyth.
  
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• Man dies after serious crash involving van and lorry in Coleraine

  20-02-2019 17:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has died following a two vehicle crash in Coleraine.
  
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• Man who kicked and spat at police officers receives 200 hours community service

  20-02-2019 17:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who kicked a constable in the face and forced a police car into an emergency stop has been given 200 hours community service.
  
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• Businesses near Irish border ‘making plans for hard Brexit’

  20-02-2019 17:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Some businesses near the Irish border have begun making contingency arrangements for a hard Brexit, traders said.
  
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• Man who tried to get gran to pass him drugs avoids jail

  20-02-2019 17:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who tried to obtain drugs brought into custody by his grandmother has been given 18 months probation.
  
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• Freddie Scappaticci facing 'up to 20 lawsuits', court hears

  20-02-2019 16:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Attempts are being made to resume up to 20 lawsuits against a west Belfast man who denies being Britain's former top spy inside the IRA, it has emerged.
  
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• Translink withdraws Belfast bus service after fourth night of attacks by stone throwing youths - Belfast Telegraph

  20-02-2019 16:47
  Translink withdraws Belfast bus service after fourth night of attacks by stone throwing youths  Belfast TelegraphA trade union representing bus drivers has hit out after a Belfast bus *service* was attacked by youths for the fourth night in a row.
  
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• Three people left shaken after 'horrific' aggravated burglary

  20-02-2019 16:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Three people have been left shaken after a "horrific" aggravated burglary in Co Tyrone carried out by masked men armed with metal poles and a pitchfork.
  
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• Derry Girls: Man jailed for stealing at premiere event

  20-02-2019 16:16 via bbc.co.uk
  A man is jailed for stealing catering equipment from a Derry Girls premiere event in Londonderry's Guildhall.
  
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• Video: Co Armagh man jailed over Narrow Water memorial attack

  20-02-2019 15:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A lorry driver who admitted wrecking a memorial to murdered soldiers has been handed a six month jail sentence.
  
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• Belfast man accused of trying to kill police officer with his car - Belfast Telegraph

  20-02-2019 15:08
  Belfast man accused of trying to kill police officer with his car  Belfast TelegraphA man allegedly tried to kill a police officer by hitting him with his car, a court has heard.
  
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• Belfast man accused of trying to kill police officer with his car

  20-02-2019 15:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man allegedly tried to kill a police officer by hitting him with his car, a court has heard.
  
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• Northern Ireland economy growth 'slowed in 2018'

  20-02-2019 14:45 via bbc.co.uk
  The economy grew by just 0.9% last year, according to estimates, representing a drop from 2017.
  
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• Belfast bus drivers fear for safety after being attacked four nights in a row says union

  20-02-2019 14:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A trade union representing bus drivers has hit out after a Belfast bus service was attacked by youths for the fourth night in a row.
  
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• Singsong planned to mark Brexit day in Belfast - Belfast Telegraph

  20-02-2019 14:37
  Singsong planned to mark Brexit day in Belfast  Belfast TelegraphA Brexit “singsong” will be held in Belfast to mark the UK's EU departure on March 29.
  
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• Singsong planned to mark Brexit day in Belfast

  20-02-2019 14:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Brexit “singsong” will be held in Belfast to mark the UK’s EU departure on March 29.
  
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• Belfast take-aways number 15 outlets per 100000 people - Belfast Live

  20-02-2019 14:22
  Belfast take-aways number 15 outlets per 100000 people  Belfast LiveAnd Belfast has 15 food outlets per 100000 people.
  
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• David Byrne murder: Death of detective leads to trial collapse

  20-02-2019 14:06 via bbc.co.uk
  Patrick Hutch had denied the murder of David Byrne during a boxing weigh-in in February 2016.
  
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• Friend discovered body of David Murphy after shotgun attack - Rural community 'shattered' says Paisley

  20-02-2019 14:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have revealed that a friend of David Murphy found him dead at his home on Tuesday, after he had been shot twice with what they believe was a shotgun.
  
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• David Murphy found shot dead at rural Glenwherry home

  20-02-2019 14:01 via bbc.co.uk
  The shotgun used to murder David Murphy in County Antrim has not been found, say police.
  
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• Leona Maguire: Irish golfer prepares for professional debut

  20-02-2019 13:55 via bbc.co.uk
  Former leading amateur golfer Leona Maguire intends to jettison her rookie status quickly when she makes her Ladies European Tour debut on Thursday.
  
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• Music trends explored at Belfast conference - Irish Examiner

  20-02-2019 13:30
  Music trends explored at Belfast conference  Irish ExaminerInternational music industry experts are gathering in Belfast this week for a meeting on this year's trends. The Metropolitan Arts Centre (MAC) and Oh Yeah ...
  
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• Music trends explored at Belfast conference - BreakingNews.ie

  20-02-2019 13:30
  Music trends explored at Belfast conference  BreakingNews.ieThe MAC and Oh Yeah Centre are hosting around 75 speakers as part of Output Belfast 2019.
  
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• EuroMillions: 175m euros winner 'makes contact'

  20-02-2019 13:21 via bbc.co.uk
  The National Lottery says someone called and gave the unique serial number on the winning ticket.
  
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• Friday Night Football: Dungannon Swifts v Linfield match live on BBC Two

  20-02-2019 13:13 via bbc.co.uk
  Irish Premiership leaders Linfield's game away to Dungannon Swifts on 22 March will be shown live on BBC2 Northern Ireland.
  
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• Policing Board seeks legal advice after McDonald remark

  20-02-2019 13:03 via bbc.co.uk
  The Policing Board confirms it is seeking legal advice about the recruitment of a new chief constable.
  
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• Northern Ireland author Claire Allan reveals health scare - 'I've never known fear like it'

  20-02-2019 13:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  I had a busy week. My second crime novel had just been published, I was working on edits for book number three, drafting number four and on top of that we were getting work done at home.
  
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• Sigerson Cup final live stream - watch St Mary's College Belfast take on UCC - Belfast Live

  20-02-2019 12:48
  Sigerson Cup final live stream - watch St Mary's College Belfast take on UCC  Belfast LiveThe big showpiece takes place on Wednesday night at O'Moore Park Portlaoise.
  
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• Pictured: Man wanted by police in connection with Belfast robbery - Belfast Telegraph

  20-02-2019 12:29
  Pictured: Man wanted by police in connection with Belfast robbery  Belfast TelegraphDetectives investigating a robbery at a shop in Belfast have issued an appeal for information.
  
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• Pictured: Man wanted by police in connection with Belfast robbery

  20-02-2019 12:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Detectives investigating a robbery at a shop in Belfast have issued an appeal for information.
  
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• Lisburn Square set for new 52-bedroom hotel

  20-02-2019 12:16 via bbc.co.uk
  The owners of Belfast's Merchant Hotel have received planning permission to convert the existing commercial space.
  
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• Three MPs quit Conservatives to join Independent Group - blame party being in 'grip' of DUP and ERG

  20-02-2019 12:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  MPs Heidi Allen, Anna Soubry and Sarah Wollaston have resigned from the Conservative Party and joined the Independent Group.
  
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• May heads to Brussels seeking Brexit backstop guarantees

  20-02-2019 12:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May will return to Brussels to seek the legal assurances on the Brexit backstop she believes will be enough to secure Parliamentary approval for her deal.
  
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• Music trends explored at Belfast conference - Daily Mail

  20-02-2019 12:07
  Music trends explored at Belfast conference  Daily MailThe MAC and Oh Yeah Centre are hosting around 75 speakers as part of Output Belfast 2019.
  
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• Rachael Blackmore: Jump jockey seeking to become first female champion

  20-02-2019 11:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Meet Rachael Blackmore - the rider looking to make history by winning the Irish championship.
  
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• Lucky lottery player comes forward to claim £153m jackpot

  20-02-2019 11:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Irish winner of the £153 million (175 million euro) EuroMillions jackpot has come forward.
  
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• The Portadown nursery for children with complex needs

  20-02-2019 11:48 via bbc.co.uk
  Paediatric nurse Kathryn Brown set up Nana G’s in Portadown to help parents go back to work.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: South Belfast road reopens after fallen power cable

  20-02-2019 11:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Coleraine road closed after serious collision

  20-02-2019 11:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Host of celebrities to take part in George Best Windsor tribute match

  20-02-2019 10:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Danny Dyer, John Terry and stars of Love Island are set to join Calum Best for a charity football match at Windsor Park in April.
  
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• T20 series: Ireland face familiar opponents Afghanistan

  20-02-2019 10:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Ireland captain Paul Stirling tells his team to "play the ball, not the man" in the Twenty20 series against Afghanistan.
  
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• Arlene Foster: 'Foolish' McDonald comments have compromised appointment of new Chief Constable

  20-02-2019 10:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP leader Arlene Foster has said that the appointment of a new PSNI Chief Constable has been jeopardised after Mary Lou McDonald said nobody within the organisation was suitable for the role.
  
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• Wednesday headlines: Murder and 'policing brain drain' fears

  20-02-2019 09:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Details of a murder in rural County Antrim features in Wednesday's papers.
  
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