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• Londonderry: Firefighters tackle blaze at St Mary’s Youth Club

  16-03-2019 23:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Firefighters were at the scene of a fire at a derelict building in the Creggan area of Derry on Saturday night.
  
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• BBC TV show 'House Share' looking for 'great Belfast people' - Belfast Live

  16-03-2019 22:03
  BBC TV show 'House Share' looking for 'great Belfast people'  Belfast Live'Want to move to London for your dream job but worried about the cost?'
  
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• Irish Taoiseach will meet Donald Tusk to consider Brexit requests

  16-03-2019 21:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Irish premier Leo Varadkar will meet European Council president Donald Tusk next week in Dublin to consider any requests from the UK to delay Brexit.
  
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• Folks knit for a cause in Belfast - WABI

  16-03-2019 20:55
  Folks knit for a cause in Belfast  WABIThe KnitMaine-ia team and the Women of St. Margaret's hosted their bi-annual Knit-a-Thon.
  
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• England and Scotland battle out dramatic draw at Twickenham

  16-03-2019 20:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England collapsed in spectacular fashion but Scotland were still unable to register their first victory at Twickenham since 1983 as the Guinness Six Nations climaxed in a remarkable 38-38 draw.
  
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• Young heroes stop woman jumping overboard on Belfast-bound ferry - Belfast Telegraph

  16-03-2019 19:47
  Young heroes stop woman jumping overboard on Belfast-bound ferry  Belfast TelegraphA "young team of heroes" stopped a fellow passenger attempting to jump overboard on a Belfast-bound ferry.
  
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• Young heroes stop woman jumping overboard on Belfast-bound ferry

  16-03-2019 19:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A "young team of heroes" stopped a fellow passenger attempting to jump overboard on a Belfast-bound ferry.
  
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• St Patrick's Day Parade in Belfast city centre: Traffic advice - Belfast Telegraph

  16-03-2019 19:26
  St Patrick's Day Parade in Belfast city centre: Traffic advice  Belfast TelegraphTraffic restrictions and diversions will operate in Belfast city centre as the annual St Patrick's Day carnival parade and concert takes place on Sunday, March 17.
  
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• St Patrick's Day Parades Belfast city centre- traffic advice

  16-03-2019 19:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Traffic restrictions and diversions will operate in Belfast city centre as the annual St Patrick’s Day carnival parade and concert takes place on Sunday, March 17.
  
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• St Patrick's Day Parade in Belfast city centre: Traffic advice

  16-03-2019 19:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Traffic restrictions and diversions will operate in Belfast city centre as the annual St Patrick’s Day carnival parade and concert takes place on Sunday, March 17.
  
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• Joe Schmidt expects Ireland to be back on top form for Rugby World Cup

  16-03-2019 19:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Joe Schmidt has insisted Ireland will be at their best for this year’s Rugby World Cup after his men were comprehensively beaten by Grand Slam winners Wales.
  
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• May: Long Brexit delay would be sign of collective political failure by MPs

  16-03-2019 17:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May has warned MPs that if they fail to back her Brexit deal at the third time of asking then Brussels might insist on a lengthy delay, potentially scuppering chances of leaving the European Union altogether.
  
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• East Belfast stab victim named as Reece Leeman - BBC News

  16-03-2019 17:14
  East Belfast stab victim named as Reece Leeman  BBC NewsThe 21-year-old is understood to be the nephew of former Glentoran footballer Tommy Leeman.
  
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• DUP denies reports party is 'to be handed millions' to back May's Brexit deal

  16-03-2019 16:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The DUP has moved to squash speculation Northern Ireland could be offered extra cash by Theresa May's government in a bid to break the Brexit impasse.
  
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• Police confirm east Belfast man Reece Leeman was stabbed after altercation at house

  16-03-2019 16:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Detectives investigating the murder of 21-year-old east Belfast man Reece Leeman have confirmed he was stabbed following an altercation at a property on Kyle Street.
  
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• Cash-in-transit van driver robbed at gunpoint in Greysteel

  16-03-2019 14:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The driver of a cash-in-transit van has been robbed at gunpoint by two men in Co Londonderry.
  
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• Ireland well off the pace as Grand Slam champions Wales run riot - as it happened

  16-03-2019 14:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rory Best's Six Nations send-off is one he will hope to forget as Ireland were bested in all areas by Grand Slam winners Wales in Cardiff to finish a disappointing Championship.
  
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• Jim Allister: Northern Ireland not the 'plaything' of EU

  16-03-2019 14:23 via bbc.co.uk
  TUV leader Jim Allister also said the prospect of Brexit leading to a border poll was "nonsense".
  
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• Ireland trail Afghanistan by 120 runs after day two of Test in India

  16-03-2019 13:50 via bbc.co.uk
  Ireland trail Afghanistan by 120 runs with nine second-innings wickets remaining after day two of their Test match in Dehradun.
  
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• Sean McAuley: West Belfast man spread happiness in short but full life - The Irish News

  16-03-2019 13:11
  Sean McAuley: West Belfast man spread happiness in short but full life  The Irish NewsHowever bad Sean McAuley may have been feeling, he had a wonderful ability to make others feel good about themselves.
  
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• Derrylin security alert ends after controlled explosion carried out

  16-03-2019 13:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A security alert in Co Fermanagh has ended after a controlled explosion was carried out on a suspicious object.
  
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• Ice weather warning issued for Northern Ireland

  16-03-2019 12:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A yellow weather warning for ice in Northern Ireland has been issued by the Met Office for Saturday night and early Sunday morning.
  
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• Restaurant review: The MAC Cafe Bar in Belfast

  16-03-2019 12:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Running a restaurant in a theatre, art gallery, museum or concert hall is probably the toughest challenge for any caterer. Opening times, quiet moments during shows, private functions and weird licensing laws here combine to make this form of business as specialist as some of the art displayed and performed in these centres.
  
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• Cash machine theft suspect charged

  16-03-2019 11:32 via bbc.co.uk
  A 32-year-old man is charged in connection with the theft of a cash machine in County Tyrone in December.
  
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• Casement Park: Belfast stadium plans face further setback - BBC News

  16-03-2019 11:04
  Casement Park: Belfast stadium plans face further setback  BBC NewsPlans for the new Casement Park stadium in west Belfast are facing possible further delays due to the absence of Stormont ministers. The Department for ...
  
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• Two men die in separate road crashes in Co Antrim

  16-03-2019 11:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men have died following separate road crashes in Co Antrim on Saturday morning.
  
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• Emergency services deal with two 'serious' road crashes in Co Antrim

  16-03-2019 11:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are dealing with two serious road crashes in Co Antrim on Saturday morning.
  
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• World Superbikes: Alvaro Bautista beats Jonathan Rea to continue winning start to season

  16-03-2019 10:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Alvaro Bautista finishes ahead of Jonathan Rea in race one in Thailand to continue his winning start to the 2019 World Superbike season.
  
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• Police appeal as pedestrian hit by car remains in hospital

  16-03-2019 10:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A pedestrian in his 60s remains in hospital after being involved in a road traffic collision in Maghera.
  
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• The young Belfast woman who lost a leg through cancer... and gained new modelling career - Belfast Telegraph

  16-03-2019 10:14
  The young Belfast woman who lost a leg through cancer... and gained new modelling career  Belfast TelegraphA young Belfast woman who had her leg amputated last year is preparing to step out on the catwalk in a glamorous new modelling career.
  
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• The young Belfast woman who lost a leg through cancer... and gained new modelling career

  16-03-2019 10:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A young Belfast woman who had her leg amputated last year is preparing to step out on the catwalk in a glamorous new modelling career.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Serious crash on Ballyhill Road near Nutts Corner

  16-03-2019 10:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Artistic Harry (8) scores winners' medal from his Crusaders hero

  16-03-2019 10:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It's not every day you meet your hero - never mind get a medal from him.
  
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• US music stars set to pay tribute to Van Morrison

  16-03-2019 09:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Final preparations are underway for a tribute concert to Belfast singer Van Morrison in one of the world's most famous music venues.
  
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• Rescued turtle on view to public at Exploris

  16-03-2019 09:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A loggerhead turtle found washed up on a beach in Co Donegal can now be seen by the public.
  
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• Prisoner releases under agreement a 'moral hazard'

  16-03-2019 09:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Controversial journalist and political commentator Lionel Shriver has said that if the IRA are to be forgiven for their murders throughout the Troubles, then British soldiers must also be forgiven.
  
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• Murdered soldier's niece rails at remarks of man linked to killing

  16-03-2019 09:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Sinn Fein politician linked to a soldier's killing has been criticised after he supported a march protesting about the lack of Bloody Sunday prosecutions.
  
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• Bloody Sunday: 'I'd like to meet Para who shot my brother'

  16-03-2019 09:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The sister of a teenage shop worker shot from behind as he crawled away from soldiers on Bloody Sunday has said she would like to meet his killer.
  
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• BBC's Watson taken aback by massive response to kidney appeal

  16-03-2019 09:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Television presenter Stephen Watson has said he's humbled and proud that his decision to speak out about needing a new kidney has led to a huge upsurge in potential donors.
  
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• Katie Taylor: Irish lightweight stops Rose Volante to set up unification bout

  16-03-2019 09:06 via bbc.co.uk
  Undefeated Irish lightweight Katie Taylor wins a third world title belt with a ninth-round stoppage of Rose Volante in Philadelphia.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Serious accident on A8 Larne Road

  16-03-2019 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Judge criticises PSNI probe as man cleared of raping young relative (15)

  16-03-2019 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A jury took less than an hour to unanimously clear a Tyrone man of the rape and sexual assaults of a 15-year-old relative in a case in which police acknowledged failing to appropriately investigate the allegations.
  
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• It was like something from worst days of the Troubles, says NI man in Christchurch

  16-03-2019 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland man living in Christchurch has compared the terror attack at two mosques to “something from the worst days of the Troubles”.
  
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• Ireland gives rest of world green light to celebrate St Patrick

  16-03-2019 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It's the day the world goes green as St Patrick is again set to travel around the globe like no other national figure.
  
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• East Belfast murder victim a relative of Glentoran legend

  16-03-2019 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of a young east Belfast man found murdered in the early hours of yesterday morning are said to be going through “unimaginable grief”.
  
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