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• Woman 'severely injured' after incident on Westlink

  01-05-2019 23:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman has been severely injured after an incident on the Westlink in Belfast, a councillor has said.
  
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• Dad reveals children's torment after Belfast man jailed for racist attack - Belfast Live

  01-05-2019 22:47
  Dad reveals children's torment after Belfast man jailed for racist attack  Belfast LiveThe attacker is in jail and the children's father says they are in a prison of their own.
  
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• Airbnb Belfast: For £100 a night you can rent Betsy, the North Down caravan - Belfast Live

  01-05-2019 21:15
  Airbnb Belfast: For £100 a night you can rent Betsy, the North Down caravan  Belfast LiveIf you're looking for a tranquil holiday near the sea, there's a unique little get-away just waiting to be discovered outside Donaghadee. Named Betsy, this ...
  
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• Voters go to the polls in Northern Ireland amid powersharing impasse

  01-05-2019 19:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Voters in Northern Ireland go to the polls on Thursday amid political impasse over Brexit and efforts to defrost the institutions at Stormont.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Westlink reopened after police incident

  01-05-2019 19:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Westlink closed due to 'ongoing police incident'

  01-05-2019 19:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland ATM theft detectives arrest two men - Belfast Live

  01-05-2019 18:56
  Northern Ireland ATM theft detectives arrest two men  Belfast LiveTwo men are being quizzed by detectives probing the spate of ATM thefts across Northern Ireland. The men, one in his 20s and the other in his 30s, have been ...
  
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• A guide to voting in Northern Ireland's local elections

  01-05-2019 18:51 via bbc.co.uk
  The elections for Northern Ireland's 11 councils are being held on Thursday. Here's a guide to voting.
  
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• Win tickets to An Evening With football legend Paul Gascoigne in Belfast - Belfast Live

  01-05-2019 18:31
  Win tickets to An Evening With football legend Paul Gascoigne in Belfast  Belfast LiveThe former England, Spurs and Rangers star is set to appear in the city on May 4.
  
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• PSNI confirm anonymity will be given to witnesses to Lyra McKee murder

  01-05-2019 18:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The PSNI has confirmed that witnesses who provide information about the murder of Lyra McKee to the police will be given anonymity during any court proceedings.
  
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• Powersharing parties must be ready to compromise: Leo Varadkar

  01-05-2019 17:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland’s political leaders must be prepared to give and take if negotiations to restore powersharing are to succeed, the Taoiseach has said.
  
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• Possibly The BEST Vegan Food in Belfast (Our Review of Eat Street) - Ireland Before You Die

  01-05-2019 17:37
  Possibly The BEST Vegan Food in Belfast (Our Review of Eat Street)  Ireland Before You DieThe vegan community in Belfast are known for advocating Eat Street as one of their favourite places to eat, so we had to check it out the food ourselves.
  
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• 'Opportunities missed' in killer Callin Wilson's care

  01-05-2019 17:37 via bbc.co.uk
  A lawyer for Callin Wilson, who has a severe mental disorder, says opportunities were missed in terms of his care before he killed Syrian man Hazem Ahmed Ghreir.
  
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• Belfast business owner pleads guilty to use and supply of 'carcinogenic' tooth whitening products

  01-05-2019 17:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast business owner has pleaded guilty to charges related to the use and supply of "carcinogenic" tooth whitening products.
  
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• Belfast's Game Loft, supporters gather in quest to maintain world peace in Pax Britannica - PenBayPilot.com

  01-05-2019 17:30
  Belfast's Game Loft, supporters gather in quest to maintain world peace in Pax Britannica  PenBayPilot.comBELFAST — Members and supporters of Belfast's Game Loft gathered at United Farmer's Market Saturday, April 27, to compete in the board game Pax ...
  
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• Woman pointed replica gun at car with plainclothes police officers inside, court told

  01-05-2019 17:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman who allegedly pointed a replica gun at a car stopped at traffic lights in Belfast didn't realise plainclothes police officers were inside, the High Court heard today.
  
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• Superstar Aamir Khan: From Bollywood to Belfast | UTV - ITV News - ITV News

  01-05-2019 16:59
  Superstar Aamir Khan: From Bollywood to Belfast | UTV - ITV News  ITV NewsRead the latest UTV stories, Superstar Aamir Khan: From Bollywood to Belfast on ITV News, videos, stories and all the latest UTV news.
  
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• Tipperary farmer Patrick Quirke found guilty of murdering 'love rival'

  01-05-2019 16:56 via bbc.co.uk
  A County Tipperary farmer is found guilty of murdering a part-time DJ described as his love rival.
  
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• Princess Charlotte pictures released to mark fourth birthday

  01-05-2019 16:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Princess Charlotte’s fourth birthday has been marked by the release of three pictures taken by her mother – and the young royal is growing up fast.
  
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• Chauffeur boss 'drove One Direction star to Belfast show without licence'

  01-05-2019 16:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Dublin-based chauffeur company boss could face renewed prosecution over taking a One Direction star to a show in Belfast.
  
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• Ian Paisley: Northern Ireland should ‘aggressively’ target tourists to Dublin - Belfast Newsletter

  01-05-2019 16:26
  Ian Paisley: Northern Ireland should ‘aggressively’ target tourists to Dublin  Belfast NewsletterA DUP MP has suggested that Northern Irish tourism companies should “aggressively” target tourists in Dublin to tell them “you're in the wrong part of the island”.
  
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• Crumlin murder victim Niall Magee died from single stab wound - Belfast Live

  01-05-2019 16:03
  Crumlin murder victim Niall Magee died from single stab wound  Belfast LiveWhen emergency services arrived they found the defendant and the deceased slumped in the hallway, court hears.
  
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• Hollywood's Kiefer Sutherland to headline Portrush country music bash

  01-05-2019 15:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hollywood star Kiefer Sutherland will headline a huge country music event in Portrush this summer.
  
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• Crumlin man McManus in court on Niall Magee murder charge

  01-05-2019 15:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of 21-year-old Niall Magee in Co Antrim.
  
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• Death of man in Kilkeel Harbour investigated

  01-05-2019 14:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An investigation has been launched following the sudden death of a man in Kilkeel Harbour.
  
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• McClean discloses vile tirade against him in sick birthday card

  01-05-2019 14:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stoke midfielder James McClean has revealed the sickening abuse he has received in a birthday card.
  
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• ATM theft accused ‘made full admission of guilt to police’

  01-05-2019 14:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man accused of stealing a cash machine containing £60,000 from a Co Antrim service station has made a full admission of guilt, a court has heard.
  
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• Police appeal to find missing Co Antrim man Mervyn Brown

  01-05-2019 14:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have issued a public appeal to help find missing Co Antrim man Mervyn Brown.
  
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• Video time lapse of Belfast City Marathon route - plus everything you need to know ahead of 2019 race - Belfast Telegraph

  01-05-2019 14:14
  Video time lapse of Belfast City Marathon route - plus everything you need to know ahead of 2019 race  Belfast TelegraphOver 8000 participants are expected to set off on their 26.2 mile journey on Sunday in a bid to complete the 38th Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon.
  
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• Video time lapse of Belfast City Marathon route - plus everything you need to know ahead of 2019 race

  01-05-2019 14:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Over 8,000 participants are expected to set off on their 26.2 mile journey on Sunday in a bid to complete the 38th Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon.
  
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• Special needs pupil suspended from Northern Ireland grammar school loses court battle

  01-05-2019 13:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A pupil with special needs has failed in a High Court challenge to his repeated suspensions from a Northern Ireland grammar school.
  
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• Russian Circles announce Dublin and Belfast dates - Goldenplec Music News

  01-05-2019 13:33
  Russian Circles announce Dublin and Belfast dates  Goldenplec Music NewsFollowing a sell-out show in Whelan's in March 2017, Instrumental Math rock trio Russian Circles return to Dublin and Belfast for headline show this August.
  
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• The small print: Queen's University Belfast sees installation of 3D bioprinter - Med-Tech Innovation

  01-05-2019 13:07
  The small print: Queen's University Belfast sees installation of 3D bioprinter  Med-Tech InnovationAnalytik, a company that provides cutting-edge scientific instrumentation, have announced the recent installation of GeSiM 3D bioprinter at Queen's University ...
  
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• Belfast Telegraph Digital named UK's Best Regional News Site

  01-05-2019 12:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Belfast Telegraph website has been named the Best Regional News Site in the UK at The Drum Online Media Awards in London.
  
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• New 300-bed hotel planned for Titanic Quarter in Belfast - The Irish Times

  01-05-2019 12:21
  New 300-bed hotel planned for Titanic Quarter in Belfast  The Irish TimesUK developer JMK says time right to build 'family friendly' hotel in city.
  
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• Julian Assange jailed for 50 weeks over breach of bail conditions

  01-05-2019 11:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Julian Assange has been jailed for 50 weeks for breaching his bail conditions after going into hiding in the Ecuadorian embassy in London while he was wanted over allegations of sexual offences.
  
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• DUP MP suggests ‘aggressive’ tourism strategy needed to target Dublin visitors

  01-05-2019 11:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A DUP MP has suggested that Northern Irish tourism companies should “aggressively” target tourists in Dublin to tell them “you’re in the wrong part of the island”.
  
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• John de Chastelain voices fears over Brexit border - and hits out at Lyra McKee killers

  01-05-2019 11:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  One of the key figures of the peace process has spoken of his "great regret" that paramilitary violence has continued in Northern Ireland, 21 years after the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.
  
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• Belfast-born Soprano who graced the world stage - Belfast Newsletter

  01-05-2019 11:14
  Belfast-born Soprano who graced the world stage  Belfast NewsletterThe soprano Heather Harper, who died at the age of 88 years, was a native of Belfast and was one of the most respected singers of her generation, gracing the ...
  
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• Belfast RAF officer who escaped from occupied France after being shot down - Belfast Newsletter

  01-05-2019 11:05
  Belfast RAF officer who escaped from occupied France after being shot down  Belfast NewsletterFlight Lieutenant Tom Maxwell, who served on a Lancaster bomber during the Second World War and evaded capture after being shot down in 1944, making his ...
  
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• Missing man Mervyn Brown found safe - Belfast Live

  01-05-2019 11:01
  Missing man Mervyn Brown found safe  Belfast LiveHe was last seen wearing a dark hoodie, blue t-shirt, blue denim jeans and trainers, with a bandage on his lower left arm.
  
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• Man faces domestic slavery charges in Belfast - The Irish Times

  01-05-2019 10:07
  Man faces domestic slavery charges in Belfast  The Irish Times25-year-old woman still being questioned following arrest on Tuesday.
  
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• War memories of the tragic bombing of Belfast and provisions for child evacuees - Belfast Newsletter

  01-05-2019 10:02
  War memories of the tragic bombing of Belfast and provisions for child evacuees  Belfast NewsletterThe German blitz on Belfast on the night of May 4 and 5, 1941, and the other Easter air-attacks on the city which are currently being commemorated, have ...
  
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• Man charged over domestic slavery in Belfast - RTE.ie

  01-05-2019 09:50
  Man charged over domestic slavery in Belfast  RTE.ieA man has been charged with forcing a woman to perform compulsory labour. The 33-year-old was arrested in Belfast yesterday on suspicion of holding the ...
  
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• Labour warns May she must give ground if she wants a Brexit deal

  01-05-2019 09:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Government may have no option but to give ground on key Labour demands on Brexit if it wants to get a deal through Parliament, a senior shadow minister has warned.
  
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