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• Bid to rename former Robinson Centre after David Ervine fails at Belfast City Council - Belfast Telegraph

  04-03-2019 22:54
  Bid to rename former Robinson Centre after David Ervine fails at Belfast City Council  Belfast TelegraphA bid by the PUP to rename the former Robinson Centre in east Belfast after the party's former leader David Ervine has been rejected.
  
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• Mark Durkan: What are the ex-SDLP leader's chances in EU poll?

  04-03-2019 21:24 via bbc.co.uk
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• Football League Division Two: Donegal have 'big promotion chance' says Bonner

  04-03-2019 21:23 via bbc.co.uk
  Declan Bonner says his Donegal side remain in with a "big chance" of returning to Division One after Saturday's narrow win over Armagh.
  
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• Varadkar plays down claims Enda Kenny influenced EU data protection laws

  04-03-2019 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Irish premier Leo Varadkar has sought to play down claims that former taoiseach Enda Kenny offered to help Facebook influence EU data protection laws.
  
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• Ballymurphy witness, 84, saw shot grandmother dying

  04-03-2019 19:54 via bbc.co.uk
  The 84-year-old witness was talking to friends when the shooting broke out.
  
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• RHI payment cuts to be fast-tracked through Westminster

  04-03-2019 19:48 via bbc.co.uk
  The annual returns for the most common boiler will be reduced from £13,000 to £2,000.
  
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• Stiff Little Fingers announce Belfast gig at Custom House Square - Belfast Live

  04-03-2019 19:46
  Stiff Little Fingers announce Belfast gig at Custom House Square  Belfast LiveStiff Little Fingers have announced a huge Belfast gig this summer. The NI punk legends are set to play Custom House Square on Saturday, August 24. They will ...
  
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• Belfast City Council full meeting live updates - Belfast Live

  04-03-2019 19:33
  Belfast City Council full meeting live updates  Belfast LiveIt's already been a busy day on the council front with a number of motions set to be debated.
  
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• Former SDLP chief hopes to give NI a voice in Europe after Brexit

  04-03-2019 18:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former Northern Ireland statesman has said he hopes to give the region a voice in Europe after Brexit by running for election in the Irish Republic.
  
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• Inquest hears of Ballymurphy victims' last moments

  04-03-2019 18:29 via bbc.co.uk
  The 84-year-old witness was talking to friends when the shooting broke out.
  
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• Porn on old website of St Ronan's Primary School, Newry

  04-03-2019 18:20 via bbc.co.uk
  The school's old domain name had lapsed and was subsequently bought by another organisation.
  
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• Mark Durkan to contest European elections for Fine Gael

  04-03-2019 18:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Mark Durkan previously served as SDLP leader and was an MP for the party until he lost the Foyle seat in 2017.
  
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• Crossing Divides: The Northern Ireland Brexit youth discussion

  04-03-2019 17:33 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News NI's Jordan Kenny speaks to school pupils about their hopes and fears about what may happen after Brexit.
  
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• Police believe Armagh bar broken into, ransacked and set alight

  04-03-2019 17:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police believe a large blaze at a bar in Armagh may have been started deliberately.
  
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• European Indoors: Ciara Mageean back in medals after major championship lows

  04-03-2019 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Ciara Mageean says her European indoor bronze means "an awful lot" after some crushing disappointments at major championships in recent years.
  
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• Irish government ‘happy’ to offer UK clarification on backstop concerns

  04-03-2019 17:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Irish premier Leo Varadkar says his government and the EU are happy to offer clarifications and assurances on the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, to help get the accord over the line.
  
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• Belfast councillor Ruth Patterson suspended for six months - 'I leave on a high' - Belfast Telegraph

  04-03-2019 17:07
  Belfast councillor Ruth Patterson suspended for six months - 'I leave on a high'  Belfast TelegraphBelfast City Councillor Ruth Patterson has been suspended from the council for six months.
  
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• Watch: Driver going wrong way on M2 motorway

  04-03-2019 16:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A car was caught on camera driving the wrong way down the M2 motorway on Sunday afternoon.
  
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• New bus lanes operational on Northern lreland M1 and M2 motorways from March 11

  04-03-2019 16:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Twelve hour bus lanes are set to open on Northern Ireland's M1 and M2 motorways next week.
  
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• Bus lanes operational on Northern lreland M1 and M2 motorways from March 11

  04-03-2019 16:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Twelve hour bus lanes are set to open on Northern Ireland's M1 and M2 motorways next week.
  
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• Republican Declan Duffy to be extradited to serve life term

  04-03-2019 16:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Declan Duffy is wanted in NI to continue serving a life sentence for the murder of an Army sergeant.
  
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• Belfast bus lanes to be introduced to M1 and M2 - Belfast Live

  04-03-2019 16:12
  Belfast bus lanes to be introduced to M1 and M2  Belfast LiveThe scheme cost £4million and a maximum speed will apply.
  
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• Pornography appears on Northern Ireland primary school website

  04-03-2019 15:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland primary school has complained of having no government agency to offer help it after its website content was replaced with pornographic material.
  
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• Councillor Ruth Patterson suspended for six months

  04-03-2019 15:33 via bbc.co.uk
  Ruth Patterson made allegations of links between Crumlin Star FC and a senior republican.
  
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• Man who beat brother with a hurl jailed

  04-03-2019 15:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Eoin Collins attacked his brother before assaulting three police officers.
  
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• Gordon Banks funeral: Football stars and supporters turn out to remember World Cup winner

  04-03-2019 14:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hundreds gathered at the bet365 Stadium to pay tribute to 1966 World Cup winner Gordon Banks ahead of his funeral on Monday.
  
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• Storm Freya: Republic of Ireland traffic disruption because of snow

  04-03-2019 14:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Storm Freya brings icy weather causing traffic delays and long queues at Dublin Airport.
  
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• Ireland: Storm Freya brings snow and traffic disruption

  04-03-2019 14:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Storm Freya brings icy weather causing traffic delays and long queues at Dublin Airport.
  
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• Belfast councillor Ruth Patterson suspended for six months - 'I leave on a high'

  04-03-2019 14:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast City Councillor Ruth Patterson has been suspended from the council for six months.
  
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• Belfast councillor Ruth Patterson suspended for six months

  04-03-2019 14:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast City Councillor Ruth Patterson has been suspended from the council for six months.
  
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• US-UK deal could have implications for Irish border

  04-03-2019 14:32 via bbc.co.uk
  It could potentially see the land border hardening or the introduction of new checks at Irish Sea ports.
  
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• Firefighters tackle blazes at bars in Bushmills and Armagh

  04-03-2019 14:25 via bbc.co.uk
  Police say Bushmills blaze was arson while firefighters are at the scene in Armagh.
  
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• Maik Taylor: Former Fulham keeper quits as Northern Ireland goalkeeping coach

  04-03-2019 14:16 via bbc.co.uk
  Maik Taylor steps down as Northern Ireland goalkeeping coach after five and a half years in the role with the international team.
  
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• Suspicious package at Irish government building

  04-03-2019 14:03 via bbc.co.uk
  The Irish Department of Health offices in Baggot Street in Dublin have been evacuated.
  
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• Frank Bruno treated in hospital for pneumonia

  04-03-2019 13:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former world heavyweight champion Frank Bruno has been treated in hospital for pneumonia.
  
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• Northern Ireland Asda worker's £11k scratch card theft

  04-03-2019 13:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A WOMAN who stole thousands of lottery scratch cards has walked free from court after she paid all the money back.
  
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• 'I'm waiting to hear he's died from drugs'

  04-03-2019 13:43 via bbc.co.uk
  Naloxone - a drug that reverses the effects of an overdose - was administered 770 times in 2018.
  
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• Call for protests along Irish border the day after Brexit

  04-03-2019 13:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A group of residents have called for mass demonstrations along the Irish border the day after Brexit.
  
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• 10 things happening this week in Northern Ireland - from Macbeth to potato festival

  04-03-2019 13:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Here's our pick of 10 exciting things taking place across Northern Ireland this week.
  
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• Two charged with grievous bodily harm after man assaulted in Portglenone

  04-03-2019 13:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men have been charged with grievous bodily harm after a man suffered head injuries during a Co Antrim assault.
  
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• Jude Collins apologises to Alliance's Naomi Long over weight comments

  04-03-2019 13:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Media commentator Jude Collins has apologised after receiving widespread criticism for comments on the weight of Alliance leader Naomi Long.
  
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• Men beaten with hammers and bats during two vicious attacks in Newtownabbey

  04-03-2019 13:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men were beaten with bats and hammers during paramilitary style assaults in Newtownabbey in the past 24 hours.
  
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• Male drug-related deaths up 98% in Northern Ireland

  04-03-2019 12:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Most drug-related deaths in 2017 were among young people between 25 and 34 years old.
  
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• One-day international: Ireland 'up for the fight' against Afghanistan - Tim Murtagh

  04-03-2019 12:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Bowler Tim Murtagh believes Ireland have put their opening ODI defeat by Afghanistan behind them ahead of Tuesday's third one-day fixture.
  
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• Large fire breaks out at Northern Ireland bar

  04-03-2019 12:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Firefighers are dealing with a large blaze at a bar in Armagh.
  
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• Watch: Belfast rappers chant 'Brits out' at Empire following Royal visit - Belfast Telegraph

  04-03-2019 12:14
  Watch: Belfast rappers chant 'Brits out' at Empire following Royal visit  Belfast TelegraphA Belfast rap group have been condemned for their "outrageous behaviour" after they led chants of "Get the Brits out now" at the same pub Prince William and ...
  
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• Nearly two men die from drugs every week in Northern Ireland

  04-03-2019 11:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nearly two men in Northern Ireland are dying as a direct result of drugs abuse every week.
  
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• 'Every morning I worry he's dead': Mother's drugs fear for son

  04-03-2019 11:48 via bbc.co.uk
  A mother says her son, who is addicted to heroin and other drugs, has been resuscitated 10 times since December.
  
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• UK construction output contracts to lowest level in nearly a year

  04-03-2019 11:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Output in Britain’s construction sector contracted in February to its lowest level in almost a year as Brexit anxiety continued to weigh on firms as they delayed making decisions on building projects.
  
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• Attorney General Cox to 'abandon' Irish Brexit backstop time limit - changes have to be legally binding, says DUP's Dodds

  04-03-2019 11:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The DUP's Westminster leader Nigel Dodds has said any changes to the withdrawal agreement with the EU mush be legally binding but they are committed to getting a deal.
  
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