Belfast news

• Arrest of bloodied boy (13) being probed by Police Ombudsman after video posted on social media

  05-03-2019 23:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Police Ombudsman has launched an investigation after video emerged online of a PSNI officer apparently throwing a child to the ground in Banbridge, Co Down.
  
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• Reported 280 years ago (March 1739): Genius inventor reveals ship machine - Belfast Newsletter

  05-03-2019 22:35
  Reported 280 years ago (March 1739): Genius inventor reveals ship machine  Belfast NewsletterFrom the Belfast News Letter of February 20 1738 (March 3 1739 in the modern calendar):
  
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• Belfast is buzzing, leaving The Troubles behind - The Boston Globe

  05-03-2019 22:34
  Belfast is buzzing, leaving The Troubles behind  The Boston GlobeThis once beleaguered, bitter city is young, eager, and energetic — more than 40 percent of the population is under the age of 30 — and fast-becoming one of ...
  
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• Crusader skull stolen from Dublin church recovered

  05-03-2019 21:10 via bbc.co.uk
  Vandals decapitated the skeleton, which was interred in the crypt of St Michan's Church in Dublin.
  
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• Parcel bombs sent to two airports and train station in London posted from Dublin

  05-03-2019 19:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gardai are aiding an investigation by London metropolitan police after three explosive devices, posted in Dublin, were sent to key transport hubs in the English capital.
  
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• Calls for Direct Rule for NI at budget debate in Commons - Belfast Newsletter

  05-03-2019 19:00
  Calls for Direct Rule for NI at budget debate in Commons  Belfast NewsletterA call for direct rule for Northern Ireland has been made during a budget debate in the House of Commons.
  
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• No-deal Brexit could cause sharp unemployment hike – NI civil service chief

  05-03-2019 18:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A no-deal Brexit could cause a sharp rise in unemployment in Northern Ireland, the head of the civil service said.
  
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• Call for direct rule for Northern Ireland at budget debate in Commons

  05-03-2019 18:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A call for direct rule for Northern Ireland has been made during a budget debate in the House of Commons.
  
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• Irish Foreign Minister continues no-deal Brexit plans

  05-03-2019 18:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Irish Government says the country cannot take their foot off the accelerator while preparing for a no-deal Brexit.
  
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• 10,000 present as homeless in Northern Ireland in six months

  05-03-2019 18:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Almost 10,000 people presented as homeless between April and September last year, a new series of government statistics has revealed.
  
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• Terror probe after three explosive devices found at London station and airports

  05-03-2019 17:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A counter-terror investigation has been launched after three small explosive devices were found at buildings at major transport hubs in London.
  
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• Schools' Cup semi-final photos and reaction: Converted Rankin try helps Campbell edge Armagh in Kingspan thriller

  05-03-2019 17:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Holders Campbell are through to the Danske Bank Schools' Cup final after a thrilling 12-10 win over Royal School Armagh.
  
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• Council relaxes spending rules after DUP dinner controversy

  05-03-2019 17:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A council has agreed to relax is spending limit for attending events after controversially paying £1,500 for a table at a DUP dinner.
  
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• Belfast's newest steakhouse promises to be a cut above - Belfast Live

  05-03-2019 17:20
  Belfast's newest steakhouse promises to be a cut above  Belfast LiveJust when you thought the choice couldn't get any better, a new steak restaurant is preparing to open its doors in Belfast. And to kick things off in style, they're ...
  
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• Second man (32) charged with murder of Ian Ogle

  05-03-2019 16:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 32-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Ian Ogle in east Belfast in January.
  
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• Fans leap to defence of US band Twenty One Pilots after TUV slam balaclava at Belfast gig

  05-03-2019 16:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fans lept to the defence of US band Twenty One Pilots after criticism of them appearing in their Belfast concert wearing balaclavas.
  
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• Nursing council 'reneged' on lifting Muckamore suspensions, court hears

  05-03-2019 15:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A regulatory body has allegedly "reneged" over consenting to lifting suspensions on two nurses who worked at Muckamore Abbey Hospital, the High Court has heard.
  
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• Two-thirds of Irish people feel attached to EU, survey finds

  05-03-2019 15:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Irish people have the most positive image of the European Union, a survey of member states has found.
  
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• Others still have image of Cliftonville's Jay Donnelly with girl, court told

  05-03-2019 15:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An image of Irish League football star Jay Donnelly having sex with a 16-year-old girl remains in the possession of others, a court has heard.
  
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• Policing Board warned over politicians' role in PSNI chief recruitment process

  05-03-2019 15:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Policing Board has been warned it could face legal action if politicians are involved in the process to recruit the next chief constable, it has been revealed.
  
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• Belfast biometric security firm B-Secur raises £4m - Siliconrepublic.com

  05-03-2019 15:15
  Belfast biometric security firm B-Secur raises £4m  Siliconrepublic.comB-Secur, a Belfast start-up that uses ECG readings for cybersecurity, has just raised £4m in follow-on funding.
  
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• Twinbrook family centre officially opened - Belfast Live

  05-03-2019 15:01
  Twinbrook family centre officially opened  Belfast LiveA day care centre, family support services and a theatre all part of the new hub.
  
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• Jay Donnelly sex picture ‘still in possession of others’ - Belfast Newsletter

  05-03-2019 15:01
  Jay Donnelly sex picture ‘still in possession of others’  Belfast NewsletterAn image of Irish League football star Jay Donnelly having sex with a 16-year-old girl remains in the possession of others, a court has heard.
  
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• P7 girl approached by men in van on way to school in Lurgan

  05-03-2019 14:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have issued a warning after a P7 pupil was approached by two men in a van in Lurgan.
  
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• Dramatic photos after car plunges from pier - Belfast Live

  05-03-2019 14:10
  Dramatic photos after car plunges from pier  Belfast LiveDramatic photos show the aftermath of a car plunging over the seawall in Co Derry. Coastguard, police and fire *service* were on the scene at the Crescent, ...
  
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• Man hospitalised after Belfast racist attack - Belfast Telegraph

  05-03-2019 14:05
  Man hospitalised after Belfast racist attack  Belfast TelegraphA man required hospital treatment after a racially motivated assault in north Belfast on Sunday morning.
  
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• Pictured: Car goes over the edge at Portstweart Promenade

  05-03-2019 14:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A car plunged over the sea wall at Portstewart Promenade.
  
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• Does DUP back Paisley RHI stance? It won't answer that, but breaks silence on tariff cuts

  05-03-2019 13:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The DUP has broken its silence on the drastic cuts to the RHI scheme tariffs - which were guaranteed by party leader Arlene Foster - saying it was important "fairness and balance" was achieved for those on the botched green energy scheme.
  
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• Naomi Long defends liking DUP's Foster 'twisted firestarter' tweet

  05-03-2019 13:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Alliance leader Naomi Long has defended her decision to like a tweet describing DUP leader Arlene Foster as a "twisted firestarter".
  
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• US band Twenty One Pilots' balaclava Belfast gig glamorised terrorism, fumes TUV - Belfast Telegraph

  05-03-2019 12:37
  US band Twenty One Pilots' balaclava Belfast gig glamorised terrorism, fumes TUV  Belfast TelegraphAn American band has been accused of glamorising terrorism after a performer wore a balaclava and a burning car was used as a prop for their Belfast gig.
  
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• Northern Ireland soldier fears lifetime ban from Leeds United ground

  05-03-2019 12:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A lifelong Leeds United fan from Co Down who was dragged off the pitch by stewards at Elland Road at Friday night's game now fears a life-time ban from the club he loves.
  
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• Durkan gets Hume blessing for Fine Gael move - but told Eastwood on day decision announced

  05-03-2019 12:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The former Northern Ireland MP and SDLP leader Mark Durkan said he received the blessing of the Hume family ahead of his move to Fine Gael - but told the current leader on Monday, the day it was announced.
  
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• UVF 'out of control' says woman shot six times by Ian Ogle murder gang

  05-03-2019 12:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman who survived being shot six times by the same UVF unit that murdered Ian Ogle has accused his killers of "destroying lives".
  
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• Denis O'Brien loses appeal over Dail statements on banking affairs

  05-03-2019 12:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Businessman Denis O’Brien has lost his Supreme Court challenge over statements made in the Dail about his banking arrangements.
  
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• Belfast police seek help in solving the case of the nomadic chicken - WGME

  05-03-2019 12:04
  Belfast police seek help in solving the case of the nomadic chicken  WGMEBELFAST (BDN) -- Belfast police may be no closer to solving the age-old riddle of why the chicken crossed the road, but they are trying to help one wandering ...
  
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• Ireland: Billionaire businessman Denis O'Brien loses Dáil appeal

  05-03-2019 11:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Court finds that the Irish businessman's court appeal was impermissible under Ireland's constitution.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Co Armagh road closed after crash

  05-03-2019 10:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Schools' Cup semi-final LIVE: Updates as Campbell College face Royal School Armagh in repeat of 2018 final

  05-03-2019 10:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There's a repeat of the 2018 Schools' Cup final this afternoon as holders Campbell College take on Royal School Armagh. We'll keep you fully up to date with the build-up and the big game right here.
  
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• Schools' Cup semi-final LIVE: Campbell College v Royal School Armagh - Team news and updates in repeat of 2018 final

  05-03-2019 10:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There's a repeat of the 2018 Schools' Cup final this afternoon as holders Campbell College take on Royal School Armagh. We'll keep you fully up to date with the build-up and the big game right here.
  
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• Repeat PIP assessment reviews to end for 7,500 Northern Ireland pensioners

  05-03-2019 09:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Thousands of Northern Ireland pensioners in receipt of Personal Independence Payments will no longer have to undergo repeat assessments for the benefit it has been confirmed.
  
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• Fresh funding round yields £4m for heart-monitoring Belfast tech firm B-Secur - Belfast Telegraph

  05-03-2019 09:11
  Fresh funding round yields £4m for heart-monitoring Belfast tech firm B-Secur  Belfast TelegraphA Belfast company developing pioneering heart monitoring technology for everything from steering wheels to clothing has announced the capture of £4m from a ...
  
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• Flash Harry frontman has heart attack - Northern Ireland Freddie Mercury impersonator suffers 'sudden serious illness'

  05-03-2019 09:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Harry Hamilton, lead singer with the Northern Ireland Queen tribute band Flash Harry has suffered a heart attack.
  
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• KFC boss to release 65 top end properties across three Belfast sites - Belfast Telegraph

  05-03-2019 09:06
  KFC boss to release 65 top end properties across three Belfast sites  Belfast TelegraphKFC tycoon Michael Herbert is ramping up his housebuilding business as he prepares to launch nearly 70 luxury homes in Belfast in an investment worth a total ...
  
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• Finnebrogue creates 125 jobs with £17m product investment

  05-03-2019 09:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Co Down food processor Finnebrogue has announced the creation of 125 jobs in a £17m expansion.
  
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• Second man charged with murdering community worker in Belfast - Irish Examiner

  05-03-2019 09:00
  Second man charged with murdering community worker in Belfast  Irish ExaminerA 32-year-old man will appear in court in Belfast over the murder of a community worker. Ian Ogle, 45, died after being stabbed 11 times shortly after praying with ...
  
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• Man charged with Ian Ogle murder in east Belfast - ITV News

  05-03-2019 09:00
  Man charged with Ian Ogle murder in east Belfast  ITV NewsA man has been charged with the murder of Ian Ogle in east Belfast, following an arrest made at Manchester Airport over the weekend. The 45-year-old victim ...
  
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