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• Dublin-Belfast railway line closed due to van ‘hijack’ blaze - Belfast Newsletter

  08-03-2019 22:46
  Dublin-Belfast railway line closed due to van ‘hijack’ blaze  Belfast NewsletterThe Dublin-Belfast train line suffered disruption tonight after a van was set alight not far from the train tracks in Lurgan.
  
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• Second period treble leads Belfast Giants to home win over Clan - Belfast Telegraph

  08-03-2019 22:31
  Second period treble leads Belfast Giants to home win over Clan  Belfast TelegraphThe Belfast Giants haven't been known as a second period team this season, but it was their performance in the middle stanza that saw them over the line ...
  
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• Newry murder investigation: PSNI confirm cause of deaths of Allison Marimon-Herrera and man found dead at flat

  08-03-2019 22:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have confirmed the cause of death of 15-year-old Allison Marimon-Herrera in Newry was strangulation.
  
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• Eight-foot bronze statue of Jesus stolen in Belfast - BBC News

  08-03-2019 21:47
  Eight-foot bronze statue of Jesus stolen in Belfast  BBC NewsBronze doors worth £40000 were also destroyed at the Church of the Resurrection in north Belfast.
  
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• Eight foot statue of Jesus stolen from Belfast church - Belfast Newsletter

  08-03-2019 21:14
  Eight foot statue of Jesus stolen from Belfast church  Belfast NewsletterThe PSNI have said that an eight foot tall bronze statute of Jesus, carved in a modernist style, was stolen from inside the Church of the Resurrection on the ...
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Railway line closed following van fire

  08-03-2019 20:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Columbanus 'Colly' Murphy - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  08-03-2019 20:11
  Columbanus 'Colly' Murphy - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican JournalHollis — Columbanus “Colly” Murphy, 47, of Smiths Lane passed away suddenly March 6, 2019, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born July 22 ...
  
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• DUP rejects new Brexit offer as EU says only Northern Ireland must remain in backstop

  08-03-2019 19:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The DUP has rejected a proposal by EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier which would see the backstop measures only apply to Northern Ireland.
  
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• Maskers presents new musical 'Profile' - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  08-03-2019 19:27
  Maskers presents new musical 'Profile' - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican JournalBelfast — The Belfast Maskers will present four performances of “Profile,” a new musical play, Fridays and Saturdays, March 15, 16, 22 and 23, at 7 p.m. at the ...
  
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• Acoustic jazz at Lincolnville library - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  08-03-2019 19:10
  Acoustic jazz at Lincolnville library - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican JournalLincolnville Center — Belfast musician Scot Cannon will present a free concert Wednesday, March 20, at 7 p.m. at Lincolnville Community Library, 208 Main ...
  
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• Medicine Hat Brewing Releasing Belfast Black IPA - Canadian Beer News

  08-03-2019 19:03
  Medicine Hat Brewing Releasing Belfast Black IPA  Canadian Beer NewsMEDICINE HAT, AB – Medicine Hat Brewing is getting set to release the latest in its Stand Tall Series of beers inspired by local tales of bravery and heroism.
  
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• Boys Athlete of the Week: And the winner for the week of Feb. 25-March 2 is... - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

  08-03-2019 18:30
  Boys Athlete of the Week: And the winner for the week of Feb. 25-March 2 is...  Rochester Democrat and ChronicleMulti-sport star Adam Enders led Belfast to an upset victory over Prattsburgh in the Class D2 finals.
  
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• Rangers youngster Daniel Finlayson signs new deal at Ibrox until 2021 - Belfast Live

  08-03-2019 18:28
  Rangers youngster Daniel Finlayson signs new deal at Ibrox until 2021  Belfast LiveThe 18-year-old, who has turned out for Northern Ireland, has extended his stay at the club.
  
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• Technical solutions could avoid infrastructure on Irish border post-Brexit – MPs

  08-03-2019 18:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Technical solutions are possible to avoid placing infrastructure on the Irish border after Brexit, a committee of MPs said.
  
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• Belfast Energy Invested MIPIM 2019

  08-03-2019 18:09 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Belfast at MIPIM 2019: Energy Invested

  08-03-2019 18:09 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Christopher Meli death sees two more facing trial - Belfast Live

  08-03-2019 17:40
  Christopher Meli death sees two more facing trial  Belfast LiveTwo more people are are to stand trial later this year on offences arising out of the death of Christopher Meli. Daniel McManus, 19, of Springbank Drive, and ...
  
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• Lord Mayor officially opens Marrowbone Community Association building

  08-03-2019 17:01 via youtube.com
  
  
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• West Belfast man Kevin McLaughlin jailed over arms cache - Belfast Telegraph

  08-03-2019 16:35
  West Belfast man Kevin McLaughlin jailed over arms cache  Belfast TelegraphA west Belfast man linked to a haul of ammunition and components for bomb-making has been handed a five-and-a-half year prison sentence.
  
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• West Belfast man Kevin McLaughlin jailed over arms cache

  08-03-2019 16:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A west Belfast man linked to a haul of ammunition and components for bomb-making has been handed a five-and-a-half year prison sentence.
  
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• Newry deaths: Mum and daughter 'were alive on Sunday'

  08-03-2019 16:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Post-mortem examinations are being carried out on the bodies of three people who were found dead in a Newry flat.
  
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• Heroin addict found injecting in Belfast toilets avoids jail - Belfast Telegraph

  08-03-2019 16:12
  Heroin addict found injecting in Belfast toilets avoids jail  Belfast TelegraphA heroin addict discovered at public toilets with a needle still attached to his arm has avoided prison.
  
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• Heroin addict found injecting in Belfast toilets avoids jail

  08-03-2019 16:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A heroin addict discovered at public toilets with a needle still attached to his arm has avoided prison.
  
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• Teenager held after riot at Belfast interface - Belfast Telegraph

  08-03-2019 16:06
  Teenager held after riot at Belfast interface  Belfast TelegraphA 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a second night of disorder in north Belfast.
  
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• President Trump to host Irish leader for St Patrick’s Day events

  08-03-2019 16:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  US President Donald Trump will host Irish leader Leo Varadkar at the White House next week to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.
  
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• Newry murders: School's tribute to 'talented, kind and courteous' Allison

  08-03-2019 16:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Newry High School has paid tribute after a 15-year-old pupil was found dead on Thursday.
  
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• Teenager held after riot at Belfast interface

  08-03-2019 16:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a second night of disorder in north Belfast.
  
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• Teenager arrested as trouble continues in North Belfast - Belfast Live

  08-03-2019 15:52
  Teenager arrested as trouble continues in North Belfast  Belfast LiveOrganised fights have been ongoing in the area for a number of weeks.
  
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• Police still no idea of motive for murder of Co Antrim farmer David Murphy

  08-03-2019 15:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police carried out a number of enquiries into the murder of David Murphy on Friday as they attempt to establish a motive for the crime.
  
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• Glentoran FC outline plans for King George V playing fields redevelopment - Belfast Live

  08-03-2019 14:27
  Glentoran FC outline plans for King George V playing fields redevelopment  Belfast LiveThe club believes the project will be a massive cross-community success in East Belfast.
  
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• Daughter of murder victim Jayne Toal-Reat restrained as killer led out of court

  08-03-2019 14:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman who saw her mother stabbed to death in a savage and frenzied attack had to be physically restrained from the killer in court yesterday.
  
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• Pictured: The mother and daughter at centre of Newry police murder probe

  08-03-2019 14:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have released the names of the mother and daughter found dead at a flat in Newry on Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Sister of man shot dead by Army urges Northern Ireland Secretary to quit

  08-03-2019 13:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The sister of a man shot dead by the Army has urged the Northern Ireland Secretary to resign.
  
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• Belfast's bid to join UK environment law raises post-Brexit border issues - Climate Home

  08-03-2019 13:29
  Belfast's bid to join UK environment law raises post-Brexit border issues  Climate HomeAdding Northern Ireland to the environment law adds pressure on London to keep its regulations in step with the EU's.
  
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• Sean McVeigh: 25-year jail term for police murder bid

  08-03-2019 13:16 via bbc.co.uk
  Sean McVeigh has been jailed for 25 years for planting a bomb under the car of a PSNI officer outside his home.
  
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• Terrorist who tried to kill police officer with car bomb jailed for 25 years

  08-03-2019 13:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man convicted of a bid to kill a police officer has been jailed for 25 years.
  
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• Dissident republican terrorist Sean McVeigh jailed for 25 years - Belfast Newsletter

  08-03-2019 13:04
  Dissident republican terrorist Sean McVeigh jailed for 25 years  Belfast NewsletterSean McVeigh has been jailed at Belfast Crown Court for 25 years after being convicted of attempting to kill a police officer in Northern Ireland with a car bomb.
  
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• Donegal cabin giving family a lift

  08-03-2019 12:54 via bbc.co.uk
  How a specially adapted holiday cabin is helping a family whose child has complex mental and physical health problems.
  
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• Labour's John McDonnell admits his pro-IRA comments 'part of the problem'

  08-03-2019 12:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Labour MP John McDonnell has admitted that his previous comments in support of the IRA helped foster religious division.
  
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• What's on in Belfast this weekend, March 9-10 - Belfast Live

  08-03-2019 12:15
  What's on in Belfast this weekend, March 9-10  Belfast LiveSaturday is here 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, there ...
  
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• Exterion Media Launches First Pulse Smart Hubs in Belfast - AdWorld

  08-03-2019 12:15
  Exterion Media Launches First Pulse Smart Hubs in Belfast  AdWorldExterion Media's partnership with Pulse Smart Hub has officially launched with a network of thirty-two 75-inch digital advertising screens strategically located ...
  
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• International Women’s Day Belfast - march, rally, events and everything you need to know - Belfast Live

  08-03-2019 11:30
  International Women’s Day Belfast - march, rally, events and everything you need to know  Belfast LiveThis year's theme for the month long celebration is 'The Time is Now – Women Rise Up'
  
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• Eight foot Jesus statue stolen and £40k doors damaged at Belfast church

  08-03-2019 10:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An eight foot tall statue of Jesus has been stolen from a church in Belfast.
  
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• DUP's Arlene Foster named Politician of the Year but poll finds low satisfaction rating in leadership

  08-03-2019 10:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP leader Arlene Foster has been named Female Politician of the Year at a prestigious event in London.
  
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• Hugo Duncan: Fans won't be starved of our leading music stars and dances during Lent

  08-03-2019 10:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The passage of time invariably brings with it many changes. Some of the most marked alterations have taken place in relation to the social lives of the population as a whole.
  
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• Ballymurphy families refuse Karen Bradley’s invitation to meet

  08-03-2019 10:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Families bereaved in shootings involving the British Army in Belfast in 1971 have rejected Karen Bradley’s invitation to meet.
  
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