Belfast news

• 'Irony' as Belfast election candidate accused of 'stirring up tensions' in Protestant area - Belfast Telegraph

  28-03-2019 23:32
  'Irony' as Belfast election candidate accused of 'stirring up tensions' in Protestant area  Belfast TelegraphA Belfast council election hopeful from a unionist background has described as "ironic" accusations she was "stirring tensions" in a Protestant area by putting her ...
  
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• 'Irony' as Belfast election candidate accused of 'stirring up tensions' in Protestant area

  28-03-2019 23:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast council election hopeful from a unionist background has described as "ironic" accusations she was "stirring tensions" in a Protestant area by putting her election posters up.
  
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• Weather forecast as Northern Ireland hotter than Greece - Belfast Live

  28-03-2019 22:20
  Weather forecast as Northern Ireland hotter than Greece  Belfast LiveWe certainly enjoyed the glorious weather as temperatures were hotter than Greece today. Northern Ireland basked, as temperatures hit 15C well above the ...
  
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• Irish TDs vote for reciprocal fishing agreement

  28-03-2019 22:03 via bbc.co.uk
  A bill to reinstate a fishing agreement between NI and the ROI has been passed in the Irish parliament.
  
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• Poll: Cribby or kerby? Have your say on the debate raging across Northern Ireland

  28-03-2019 21:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Forget Brexit, the one debate dividing Northern Ireland like no other is over the name of a much-loved childhood game.
  
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• DUP's refusal to back PM's withdrawal agreement doesn't undermine C&S deal: Lidington

  28-03-2019 21:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Cabinet minister David Lidington has denied the DUP's continued opposition to Theresa May's withdrawal agreement has "fatally undermined" the confidence and supply deal the party has with the government.
  
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• If we are going to have a backstop, important Stormont has role, says Dodds as DUP secures 'strengthened domestic legislation' pledge

  28-03-2019 20:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The DUP's Nigel Dodds has said his party has secured a pledge from Government to "strengthened domestic legislation" which would see Stormont have a say over the operation of any backstop should it come into force.
  
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• Brexit: Nigel Dodds maintains the DUP will vote against deal

  28-03-2019 20:25 via bbc.co.uk
  Nigel Dodds says he's not expecting any "rabbits out of the hat" ahead of Friday's Commons vote.
  
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• Big-hearted Filipino man taking on mammoth 346k run from Belfast to Dublin for most noble of reasons - Dublin Live

  28-03-2019 20:25
  Big-hearted Filipino man taking on mammoth 346k run from Belfast to Dublin for most noble of reasons  Dublin LiveLito Custodio used to weigh over 17 stone - but he's looking fit a s a fiddle as he sets off on what sounds like an impossible task.
  
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• How much sexism do women who play rugby in NI face?

  28-03-2019 19:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Players at City of Derry RFC say their club is willing to accept change within the game.
  
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• Belfast pensions company changes hands for £4m - The Irish Times

  28-03-2019 19:22
  Belfast pensions company changes hands for £4m  The Irish TimesSSAS being acquired by AIM-listed Mattioli Woods.
  
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• Brexit: Rolled-over UK free trade deals 'are incomplete'

  28-03-2019 19:16 via bbc.co.uk
  Deals agreed by the UK government do not guarantee trade will continue in a no-deal Brexit, say experts.
  
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• Emergency Education Authority funds given to 12 schools in March

  28-03-2019 19:06 via bbc.co.uk
  The Education Authority's outgoing chief says 12 schools needed money just to pay teachers.
  
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• East Belfast UVF linked to the "wholesale" distribution of drugs, court hears - Belfast Live

  28-03-2019 18:17
  East Belfast UVF linked to the "wholesale" distribution of drugs, court hears  Belfast LiveRolex watches found at one house during raids, court told.
  
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• Commons to vote on Theresa May's Brexit withdrawal agreement for third time, speaker confirms

  28-03-2019 18:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  MPs are to vote on Theresa May's withdrawal agreement for a third time it has been confirmed.
  
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• Belfast man attacked partner before her suspected drug death, court hears - Belfast Telegraph

  28-03-2019 17:54
  Belfast man attacked partner before her suspected drug death, court hears  Belfast TelegraphA man allegedly head-butted his partner during a violent row days before her suspected drug-related death, the High Court has heard.
  
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• Belfast man attacked partner before her suspected drug death, court hears

  28-03-2019 17:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man allegedly head-butted his partner during a violent row days before her suspected drug-related death, the High Court has heard.
  
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• Sectarian song sung by 'idiots'

  28-03-2019 17:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill says a video showing fans singing a sectarian song was unrepresentative of the team and supporters.
  
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• The Black Madonna and Horse Meat Disco step up for AVA Belfast's conference programme - Crack Magazine

  28-03-2019 17:39
  The Black Madonna and Horse Meat Disco step up for AVA Belfast's conference programme  Crack MagazineAVA Belfast has unveiled the first wave of names for its free conference programme. On 31 May to 1 June, AVA Belfast will offer insight into the music and arts ...
  
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• Man in his nineties victim of distraction burglary in east Belfast home - The Irish News

  28-03-2019 17:33
  Man in his nineties victim of distraction burglary in east Belfast home  The Irish NewsA man aged in his nineties has been robbed in his east Belfast home during a distraction burglary.
  
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• UVF gang linked to 'wholesale' distribution of illegal drugs in parts of Northern Ireland

  28-03-2019 17:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A UVF crime gang is allegedly linked to the "wholesale" distribution of drugs across parts of Belfast and north Down, the High Court has heard.
  
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• Liam Neeson reportedly removed from Queens University Belfast prospectus following controversial comments - JOE.ie

  28-03-2019 17:21
  Liam Neeson reportedly removed from Queens University Belfast prospectus following controversial comments  JOE.ieLiam Neeson has reportedly been removed from the prospectus for Queen's University Belfast, following controversial comments made earlier in the year.
  
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• Heroin addict threatened Belfast shop worker with acid, court hears - Belfast Telegraph

  28-03-2019 17:16
  Heroin addict threatened Belfast shop worker with acid, court hears  Belfast TelegraphA heroin addict allegedly threatened to throw acid over a shop assistant during a series of robberies across Belfast, a court has heard.
  
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• Heroin addict threatened Belfast shop worker with acid, court hears

  28-03-2019 17:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A heroin addict allegedly threatened to throw acid over a shop assistant during a series of robberies across Belfast, a court has heard.
  
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• John McAslan + Partners' Belfast Transport Hub approved | News - Architects Journal

  28-03-2019 16:55
  John McAslan + Partners' Belfast Transport Hub approved | News  Architects JournalPlanning officers have approved John McAslan + Partners' integrated bus and rail station for Belfast.
  
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• Jed Mercurio: Belfast 'a fantastic home' for Line of Duty - Belfast Telegraph

  28-03-2019 16:49
  Jed Mercurio: Belfast 'a fantastic home' for Line of Duty  Belfast TelegraphLine of Duty creator and writer Jed Mercurio has said that Belfast has been "a fantastic home" for the hit crime drama.
  
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• Brexit: No-deal advocates 'peddling myths'

  28-03-2019 16:42 via bbc.co.uk
  Vice-chair of the NI Food and Drink Association said there is "no good outcome" from a no-deal scenario.
  
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• Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon runners will be getting a new medal for 2019 - Belfast Live

  28-03-2019 16:38
  Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon runners will be getting a new medal for 2019  Belfast LiveThe event organisers of the Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon are delighted to reveal a new BIGGER design medal for all marathon finishers this year!
  
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• Apprentices land roles at Belfast City Airport Fire Service - Belfast Telegraph

  28-03-2019 16:25
  Apprentices land roles at Belfast City Airport Fire Service  Belfast TelegraphTwo young people from Northern Ireland have landed full-time posts as firefighters at Belfast City Airport, following the completion of its "High Flyers ...
  
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• Apprentices land roles at Belfast City Airport Fire Service

  28-03-2019 16:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two young people from Northern Ireland have landed full-time posts as firefighters at Belfast City Airport, following the completion of its "High Flyers Apprenticeship" programme.
  
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• European Champions Cup: Opportunity knocks for Ulster - Dwayne Peel

  28-03-2019 16:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Ulster coach Dwayne Peel is urging his players not to let the "opportunity slip" in their Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster.
  
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• Jacob Rees-Mogg in 'deeply Catholic terminology' reference to the DUP

  28-03-2019 15:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tory Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg caused much head scratching and some raised eyebrows in using what he termed "deeply Catholic" terminology in referring to the DUP.
  
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• Brexit: PSNI again warns over threat of border attacks

  28-03-2019 15:23 via bbc.co.uk
  ACC Tim Mairs says the message had been "heard and understood", but needs to continue to be stated.
  
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• Multi-vehicle collision closes major NI road - Belfast Newsletter

  28-03-2019 15:19
  Multi-vehicle collision closes major NI road  Belfast NewsletterA major road has been closed after a multi vehicle road traffic collision.
  
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• Traditional musicians reunited with fiddle stolen during Belfast visit - Belfast Telegraph

  28-03-2019 15:11
  Traditional musicians reunited with fiddle stolen during Belfast visit  Belfast TelegraphAn expensive fiddle has been reunited with it's owners after being located by police after it was stolen from a motor home.
  
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• Traditional musicians reunited with fiddle stolen during Belfast visit

  28-03-2019 15:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An expensive fiddle has been reunited with it's owners after being located by police after it was stolen from a motor home.
  
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• Police chief fears losing European Arrest Warrant in event of no-deal Brexit

  28-03-2019 15:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A senior police officer in Northern Ireland has voiced concern that the European Arrest Warrant could disappear in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
  
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• Appeal after woman sexually assaulted in south Belfast - Belfast Telegraph

  28-03-2019 14:54
  Appeal after woman sexually assaulted in south Belfast  Belfast TelegraphPolice are appealing for information after the report of a sexual assault in south Belfast.
  
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• Appeal after woman sexually assaulted in south Belfast

  28-03-2019 14:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for information after the report of a sexual assault in south Belfast.
  
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• Londonderry: Man found with head injuries dies

  28-03-2019 14:31 via bbc.co.uk
  A post-mortem examination is due to take place to establish the cause of death of the man in Londonderry.
  
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• Man dies in hospital after unexplained head injuries in Derry

  28-03-2019 14:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 43-year-old man has died in hospital after being found in a house in Londonderry with unexplained head and face injuries.
  
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• Newry Presbyterian church attack treated as 'hate crime'

  28-03-2019 13:58 via bbc.co.uk
  It is the second time a window at the church has been damaged in the last year.
  
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• Councillors need to rise to the challenge of Belfast getting City Deal - Belfast Newsletter

  28-03-2019 13:33
  Councillors need to rise to the challenge of Belfast getting City Deal  Belfast NewsletterThat an additional £350 million of *fresh* funding from government has been made available is a real boost for Belfast and its regional partners. City Deal projects ...
  
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• Vote on May's Brexit withdrawal deal is not the third 'meaningful vote' - so, what is it?

  28-03-2019 13:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  MPs are to vote again on Brexit on Friday, but the debate will not amount to a third attempt to pass a "meaningful vote" on Theresa May's EU withdrawal package.
  
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• May wants Brexit withdrawal deal debate on Friday but Bercow has final say on vote

  28-03-2019 13:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Theresa May is planning to hold a debate on her EU withdrawal agreement on Friday.
  
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• Why are DUP MPs still opposed to Theresa May’s deal?

  28-03-2019 12:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Democratic Unionists are standing firm in their opposition to Theresa May’s deal.
  
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• Euro 2020 qualifiers: Football Association of Ireland charged over tennis ball protest

  28-03-2019 12:43 via bbc.co.uk
  Uefa begins disciplinary action against the FAI for the fan protest that took place during Tuesday's Euro 2020 qualifier.
  
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• Poll: 76% of Belfast Telegraph readers want Orange Order to lift ban on members attending Catholic services

  28-03-2019 12:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast Telegraph readers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Orange Order relaxing rules on its members entering Catholic churches.
  
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• Line Of Duty: Belfast 'fantastic home' for crime drama

  28-03-2019 12:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Belfast has been a "fantastic home" for the hit BBC crime drama Line Of Duty, says writer Jed Mercurio.
  
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