Belfast news

• Ireland hockey: Australian Sean Dancer takes over World Cup finalists

  25-04-2019 23:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Hockey Ireland appoint Australian Sean Dancer as the new head coach of the Irish women's team.
  
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• Police hunt owner of 'huge' dead snake found in Co Armagh

  25-04-2019 23:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are trying to track down the owner of a five-foot long snake that was found dead in a field in Craigavon.
  
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• Two Lions, Panther, Mariner earn Lobster Bowl nods - By Mark Haskell - Republican Journal

  25-04-2019 22:49
  Two Lions, Panther, Mariner earn Lobster Bowl nods - By Mark Haskell  Republican JournalSaco — Four Midcoast student-athletes — three on the gridiron and one on the sidelines — will get the opportunity to represent their high schools one final time ...
  
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• Man charged after attempted hijacking in Derry

  25-04-2019 22:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 49-year-old man has been charged following the attempted hijacking of a car carrying a woman and two children in Londonderry.
  
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• WWI ship in Belfast in running for prestigious museum prize - Belfast Newsletter

  25-04-2019 22:38
  WWI ship in Belfast in running for prestigious museum prize  Belfast NewsletterA First World War ship docked in Belfast has been shortlisted for the most prestigious museum prize in the world.
  
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• Belfast social photos ahead of Easter celebrations in the city - Belfast Live

  25-04-2019 22:31
  Belfast social photos ahead of Easter celebrations in the city  Belfast LiveOut enjoying everything Belfast has to offer ahead of Easter, pals had a great time getting the weekend started early. Packing out some of the city's hottest ...
  
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• Alan Curry notice - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  25-04-2019 22:05
  Alan Curry notice - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican JournalAlan A. Curry, 51, passed away April 18, 2019, at his sister's residence in Waldo. Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home, Belfast. Comments ...
  
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• Political talks plan for Northern Ireland expected

  25-04-2019 21:39 via bbc.co.uk
  It is understood the British and Irish governments plan new talks in the wake of Lyra McKee murder.
  
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• Eleven candidates to stand for EU elections in NI

  25-04-2019 21:36 via bbc.co.uk
  A total of 11 candidates will be vying for three European seats in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Up to 200 former soldiers investigated over alleged Troubles crimes - reports

  25-04-2019 21:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Up to 200 former members of the security forces are being officially investigated for alleged Troubles-related crimes, it has been reported.
  
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• Commissioner vows 'no surprises' in new ferry rates - By Stephanie Grinnell - Republican Journal

  25-04-2019 21:09
  Commissioner vows 'no surprises' in new ferry rates - By Stephanie Grinnell  Republican JournalBelfast — While there was no support voiced for a draft ferry rate hike during a public hearing April 24, islanders appeared optimistic about the process and the ...
  
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• V&A Dundee on shortlist for museum of the year prize

  25-04-2019 20:45
  Belfast, Nottingham, Oxford and Cardiff museums also in contention for Arts Fund awardV&A Dundee, the spaceship-like £80m museum that was one of the highest-profile new cultural buildings of 2018, has been nominated for the UK’s most lucrative arts prize.The Art Fund has revealed a shortlist of five nominees for the Museum of the Year prize, which is worth £100,000 to the winner. Continue reading...
  
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• Editorial - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  25-04-2019 20:37
  Editorial - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican JournalWe only get one environment. Monday was Earth Day 2019, and residents in the Midcoast have shown their interest in promoting a healthy environment with ...
  
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• Maine sheriffs honor Belfast doctor for helping Waldo County citizens - PenBayPilot.com

  25-04-2019 20:15
  Maine sheriffs honor Belfast doctor for helping Waldo County citizens  PenBayPilot.comBELFAST — A Belfast doctor was honored by members of the Maine Sheriff's Association for his dedication to helping residents of Waldo County who are ...
  
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• Letters, April 25, 2019 - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  25-04-2019 20:11
  Letters, April 25, 2019 - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican JournalDon't sell out. Paul Naron has been around Belfast for a couple of years and he knows how popular the Harbor Walk is; in fact you could say he is trying to ...
  
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• NI women describe the impact of fibromyalgia

  25-04-2019 19:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Two Northern Ireland women describe the impact fibromyalgia has had on their lives.
  
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• UK and Irish governments to hold Stormont talks - reports

  25-04-2019 19:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK and Irish governments are planning on holding talks in a bid to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland, it has been reported.
  
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• Police issue warning following Lurgan stabbings

  25-04-2019 19:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have issued a strong warning on the dangers of carrying a knife following two stabbings in Lurgan last weekend.
  
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• Man (26) charged after more than £30k of cannabis seized in Northern Ireland

  25-04-2019 18:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 26-year-old man has been charged after cannabis worth more than £30,000 was seized during a search in Coleraine.
  
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• Broke Bish's Guide To: Belfast - Lovin.ie

  25-04-2019 18:42
  Broke Bish's Guide To: Belfast  Lovin.ieBelfast is an underrated city with plenty of amenities outside the obvious tourist's choice – the Titanic museum. As someone who doesn't enjoy museums in ...
  
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• Unemployment assistance offered to athenahealth workers - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  25-04-2019 17:39
  Unemployment assistance offered to athenahealth workers - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican JournalMaine Department of Labor has scheduled a Rapid Response session for the 20 workers affected by layoffs at athenahealth Inc. in Belfast. The layoffs were ...
  
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• Belfast's Art in the Garden Will Showcase Ireland's Largest Collection of Pieces by Salvador Dali - hotpress.com

  25-04-2019 17:27
  Belfast's Art in the Garden Will Showcase Ireland's Largest Collection of Pieces by Salvador Dali  hotpress.comArt In The Garden will also include pieces by Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Banksy and a handful of contemporary Irish sculptors, held at the five-star Cullode...
  
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• Bundee Aki: I have 'nothing but love and respect' for gay people

  25-04-2019 17:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Ireland international Bundee Aki apologises for 'liking' an anti-gay social media post by Israel Folau.
  
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• Mark Lanegan announces Dublin and Belfast dates this December - Goldenplec Music News

  25-04-2019 17:10
  Mark Lanegan announces Dublin and Belfast dates this December  Goldenplec Music NewsMark Lanegan has announced Dublin and Belfast dates this December in support of the upcoming new album “Somebody's Knocking” which is due out on the ...
  
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• Rebekah Fitch announces Dublin and Belfast gigs in support of her new EP - hotpress.com

  25-04-2019 17:07
  Rebekah Fitch announces Dublin and Belfast gigs in support of her new EP  hotpress.comThe Belfast alt-pop artist, one of Hot Press's Hot for 2019 Irish acts, will play Belfast's Black Box and Dublin's Ruby Sessions in May.
  
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• Suspected burglar of east Belfast home traced following social media post - The Irish News

  25-04-2019 16:59
  Suspected burglar of east Belfast home traced following social media post  The Irish NewsA WOMAN whose home was broken into traced the suspected burglar following a post on social media. As a result of the post, the woman arrived at the ...
  
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• Jonathan Cairns murder: Fresh police appeal 20 years on

  25-04-2019 16:47 via bbc.co.uk
  Nobody has ever been convicted of killing Jonathan Cairns, who died on his way home from a night out.
  
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• Premier Division: 'No doom and gloom' at Derry City - manager Devine

  25-04-2019 16:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Derry City manager Declan Devine says there is "no doom and gloom" around the club despite a defeat by Shamrock Rovers and a draw with Waterford.
  
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• Watch: SDLP propose suspending petition of concern in bid to restore Stormont

  25-04-2019 16:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has proposed the suspension of the petition of concern mechanism in a bid to restore Stormont.
  
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• SDLP propose suspending petition of concern in bid to restore Stormont

  25-04-2019 16:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has proposed the suspension of the petition of concern mechanism in a bid to restore Stormont.
  
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• East Belfast woman 'tracked down suspected burglar on social media' - Belfast Live

  25-04-2019 15:52
  East Belfast woman 'tracked down suspected burglar on social media'  Belfast LiveShe then travelled to the suspect's house, court hears.
  
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• Man 'attempts to hijack car with woman and children inside' - Belfast Live

  25-04-2019 15:49
  Man 'attempts to hijack car with woman and children inside'  Belfast LiveHe also allegedly tried to take the handbag from the woman in the passenger seat.
  
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• Jobs at risk as Dale Farm close Fivemiletown cheese factory

  25-04-2019 15:40 via bbc.co.uk
  The dairy firm will move production to its Cullybackey facility in June, with 18 jobs at risk.
  
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• Antiques and crafts fair to be held in Whitehead - Belfast Newsletter

  25-04-2019 15:33
  Antiques and crafts fair to be held in Whitehead  Belfast NewsletterThe East Antrim branch of Leukaemia and Lymphoma Northern Ireland will hold its annual antiques and craft fair on Saturday May 4.
  
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• Lyra McKee: What's next for Northern Ireland?

  25-04-2019 15:26 via bbc.co.uk
  The pressure is on to restore power-sharing - but will the latest killing be a watershed or a false dawn?
  
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• Naomh Colmcille GAA club ban 'a disgrace'

  25-04-2019 15:05 via bbc.co.uk
  A man with motor neurone disease says a club that held a fundraiser for him should not be suspended.
  
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• RIP Heather Harper, from East Belfast to Glyndebourne - Slugger O'Toole

  25-04-2019 14:11
  RIP Heather Harper, from East Belfast to Glyndebourne  Slugger O'TooleThe great Belfast born singer Heather Harper has just died at the fine old age of 88. Heather, Barry Douglas and James Galway were the most acclaimed ...
  
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• Family of Jonathan Cairns in heartfelt plea to find killers 20 years after murder

  25-04-2019 13:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of murdered Ballykelly teenager Jonathan Cairns have made an emotional appeal for information on the 20th anniversary of his murder.
  
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• Lyra McKee's death does not change DUP stance on gay marriage, says Arlene Foster

  25-04-2019 13:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP leader Arlene Foster says that while she sympathised with the partner of murdered journalist Lyra McKee, the party's stance on gay marriage hasn't changed.
  
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• Lyra McKee's death does not change DUP gay marriage, says Arlene Foster

  25-04-2019 13:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP leader Arlene Foster says that while she sympathised with the partner of murdered journalist Lyra McKee, the party's stance on gay marriage hasn't changed.
  
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• 77 snaps as pals get ready for Easter in Belfast - Belfast Live

  25-04-2019 12:45
  77 snaps as pals get ready for Easter in Belfast  Belfast LiveBelfast Live 13.04.2019 Belfast was busy on Thursday night ahead of Easter weekend. Pictured in The Points Bar. Picture by; Aidan O'Reilly1 of 77. Belfast Live ...
  
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• Revealed: Northern Ireland council area binning most waste

  25-04-2019 12:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  New figures show residents of the Antrim & Newtownabbey area bin more waste than any other council area in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Irish language act needed before Stormont can return says Sinn Fein

  25-04-2019 12:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein will not "capitulate" on an Irish language act for Northern Ireland, party leader Mary Lou McDonald has said.
  
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• Man arrested after attempted hijack of car with children inside

  25-04-2019 11:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 49-year-old man has been arrested after an attempted hijacking of a car with a woman and two children inside in Londonderry.
  
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• 'Heartbreak' after body of missing Donal McGoldrick found in Belfast - Belfast Telegraph

  25-04-2019 11:55
  'Heartbreak' after body of missing Donal McGoldrick found in Belfast  Belfast TelegraphPolice have confirmed that the body of a missing Belfast man was discovered on Wednesday evening.
  
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• 'Heartbreak' after body of missing Donal McGoldrick found in Belfast

  25-04-2019 11:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have confirmed that the body of a missing Belfast man was discovered on Wednesday evening.
  
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• Belfast Fashion Spy: 'Michelle Keegan is my ultimate style icon' - Belfast Telegraph

  25-04-2019 11:44
  Belfast Fashion Spy: 'Michelle Keegan is my ultimate style icon'  Belfast TelegraphRachel Dean checks out the style in Victoria Square, Belfast.
  
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• Arlene Foster 'not embarrassed into standing' after priest's rebuke at Lyra McKee's funeral

  25-04-2019 11:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP leader Arlene Foster has defended her reaction to comments from Fr Micheal Magill at the funeral of Lyra McKee.
  
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• Video: Priest challenges politicians at Lyra McKee funeral in Belfast - Belfast Telegraph

  25-04-2019 11:20
  Video: Priest challenges politicians at Lyra McKee funeral in Belfast  Belfast TelegraphFr Magill told mourners that our political leaders needed to work together again so that our young people can "have a life, not a gun put in their hands".
  
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• Pic of the day, Thursday, April 25 - Belfast Media Group

  25-04-2019 11:11
  Pic of the day, Thursday, April 25  Belfast Media GroupT‡ánaiste Simon Coveney, Prime Minister Theresa May, Secretary of State Karen Bradley and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar join in a round of applause as the coffin ...
  
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