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• Northern talks to get under way in Belfast on Tuesday - The Irish Times

  05-05-2019 21:45
  Northern talks to get under way in Belfast on Tuesday  The Irish TimesDublin and London hope the ongoing deadlock can be resolved over next three weeks.
  
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• Belfast City Marathon course too long, organisers admit

  05-05-2019 20:08
  Officials estimated that runners had to run an extra 460 metres due to ‘human error’The organisers of the Belfast City Marathon have had to admit to runners and wheelchair athletes that the course they completed on Sunday was almost half a kilometre too long.“We would like to apologise to competitors of today’s race,” said David Seaton, chairman of the marathon organising committee.The majority of Garmins were logging 26.7 miles. Be worth driving the course to confi
  
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• Belfast City Marathon 2019: Results, pictures and video as record crowd take on new 'longer' route

  05-05-2019 19:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A record crowd of thousands took part in the first ever Belfast City Marathon to be held on a Sunday.
  
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• Shot fired during Co Down burglary - mum and son escape injury

  05-05-2019 19:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A mother and son escaped injury after a shot was fired into the air during a burglary in Co Down.
  
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• Belfast Marathon: Organisers apologise after course is 0.3 miles too long - BBC Sport

  05-05-2019 18:52
  Belfast Marathon: Organisers apologise after course is 0.3 miles too long  BBC SportBelfast Marathon: Kenyan woman sets new record in race  BBC NewsBelfast Marathon mistakenly extended by 0.4 miles  RTE.ieRunners in Belfast City Marathon run extra 0.3 miles after course mix-up  TheJournal.ieBelfast Marathon 2019 livestream and picture updates Northern Ireland  Belfast TelegraphView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Belfast Marathon: Organisers apologise after course is 0.3 miles too long

  05-05-2019 18:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Belfast City Marathon organisers apologise after admitting Sunday's course was 0.3 miles longer than it should have been.
  
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• We have problems but those writing off UUP 'absolutely wrong,' says Doug Beattie

  05-05-2019 18:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UUP's Doug Beattie has said the narrative of his party's decline is "completely untrue".
  
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• NI council elections: Big gains, celebrations and pain

  05-05-2019 17:30 via bbc.co.uk
  With the final results confirmed, here's our highlights reel of the 2019 council polls.
  
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• Sinn Fein's Gerry Kelly says death threat against party official 'despicable and cowardly'

  05-05-2019 17:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein's Gerry Kelly has slammed a threat from dissident republicans to one of his party officials describing it as "despicable and cowardly".
  
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• Gunshots reportedly fired in Downpatrick home during aggravated burglary - Belfast Live

  05-05-2019 17:04
  Gunshots reportedly fired in Downpatrick home during aggravated burglary  Belfast LiveThe Flying Horse estate has been cordoned off by Police.
  
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• Belfast Marathon: Kenyan woman sets new record in race

  05-05-2019 17:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Kenyans Joel Kositany and Caroline Jepchirchir win the Belfast race.
  
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• DUP gains seats, but Sinn Féin keeps top spot in Belfast City Council - The Irish Times

  05-05-2019 16:52
  DUP gains seats, but Sinn Féin keeps top spot in Belfast City Council  The Irish TimesThe atmosphere under the Dome of Delight at Belfast City Hall was buzzing at the weekend as 60 councillors were elected to the North's largest local authority.
  
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• Belfast Festival of Fools: It's jest not easy clowning around - Belfast Telegraph

  05-05-2019 15:11
  Belfast Festival of Fools: It's jest not easy clowning around  Belfast TelegraphI'VE been called a clown many times but last week I got my first chance to don a bowler hat, grab some juggling balls and test my slapstick skills.
  
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• Belfast Marathon: Kenyan woman sets new record in race - BBC News

  05-05-2019 14:24
  Belfast Marathon: Kenyan woman sets new record in race  BBC NewsKenyans Caroline Jepchirchir and Joel Kositany won the first Sunday running of the Belfast City Marathon. Jepchirchir set the fastest ever women's time in ...
  
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• Manchester United legend enjoys Northern Ireland break

  05-05-2019 14:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Legendary Manchester United keeper Edwin Van der Sar has been enjoying a break in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Controversial councillor Jolene Bunting loses her seat in Belfast - Belfast Newsletter

  05-05-2019 13:50
  Controversial councillor Jolene Bunting loses her seat in Belfast  Belfast NewsletterControversial politician Jolene Bunting has insisted she will “not be deterred” after losing her seat on Belfast City Council. The independent unionist polled just ...
  
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• NI council elections: 'New voters' behind Alliance success

  05-05-2019 13:40 via bbc.co.uk
  Deputy leader Stephen Farry welcomes success, but says being fifth party is still "not good enough".
  
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• Sunnyside Street Belfast resident wakes to find man in bedroom with knife - Belfast Live

  05-05-2019 13:17
  Sunnyside Street Belfast resident wakes to find man in bedroom with knife  Belfast LiveA Belfast man woke to find a stranger in his bedroom with a knife this morning. The intruder broke into the house in the Sunnyside Street area of Belfast at ...
  
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• Belfast resident wakes to find knife-wielding man over bed demanding cash - Belfast Telegraph

  05-05-2019 13:08
  Belfast resident wakes to find knife-wielding man over bed demanding cash  Belfast TelegraphA Belfast resident was left extremely shaken after waking to find a man standing over his bed demanding cash and waving around a knife.
  
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• Belfast resident wakes to find knife-wielding man over bed demanding cash

  05-05-2019 13:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast resident was left extremely shaken after waking to find a man standing over his bed demanding cash and waving around a knife.
  
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• Suzanne Breen: Little earthquakes are a sign of political change across Northern Ireland - UUP could be finished in EU poll

  05-05-2019 13:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bring it on. The EU election in a fortnight promises to be one heck of a contest.
  
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• Police share image of mangled car wreck after drunk driver smash

  05-05-2019 12:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have shared an image of a mangled car wreck and vented their frustration over people not getting the anti drink-drive message.
  
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• John McDonnell: I don’t trust PM after media reports on Brexit talks

  05-05-2019 11:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Shadow chancellor John McDonnell has said he does not trust the Prime Minister, as he accused her of jeopardising the cross-party Brexit talks for her own “personal protection”.
  
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• Meet inspiring Belfast pupils taking action on single-use plastics - Belfast Live

  05-05-2019 11:50
  Meet inspiring Belfast pupils taking action on single-use plastics  Belfast LiveThe group from St Joseph's College have been making waves to get their community to make small changes.
  
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• Woman and dog hit by car on Northern Ireland road

  05-05-2019 11:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman and her dog were injured after they hit by a car in Co Down.
  
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• Men charged over Belfast teen beating - Belfast Telegraph

  05-05-2019 11:12
  Men charged over Belfast teen beating  Belfast TelegraphThree men are to appear in court in connection with a savage attack on a teenager in Belfast.
  
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• Men charged over Belfast teen beating

  05-05-2019 11:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Three men are to appear in court in connection with a savage attack on a teenager in Belfast.
  
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• DUP welcome unexpected arrival in election excitement

  05-05-2019 11:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland Assembly member had to abandon her duties at a count centre after going into labour.
  
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• No-deal Brexit ‘could threaten evidence-sharing with Europe’ on cyber crime

  05-05-2019 11:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Speedy European evidence-sharing about cyber crime may be endangered by a no-deal Brexit, a police officer in Northern Ireland has warned.
  
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• May urges Corbyn to work with Government to agree Brexit deal

  05-05-2019 10:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Corbyn has been urged to work with the Government to agree a compromise deal to break the Brexit deadlock.
  
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• Nigel Farage challenges Jeremy Corbyn to Brexit debate

  05-05-2019 10:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nigel Farage has challenged Jeremy Corbyn to a debate ahead of the European Parliament elections, warning a deal between Labour and the Conservatives would be “the final betrayal”.
  
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• In pictures: NI council elections

  05-05-2019 09:40 via bbc.co.uk
  The joy, the tears, the TUV totem pole and some unexpected new faces in the ranks of the DUP.
  
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• Four men charged after five Belfast burglaries in five hours - BBC News

  05-05-2019 09:10
  Four men charged after five Belfast burglaries in five hours  BBC NewsThey are due to appear in court in Belfast on Monday.
  
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• Belfast City Marathon 2019: The race [Photos] - Belfast Telegraph

  05-05-2019 09:03
  Belfast City Marathon 2019: The race [Photos]  Belfast TelegraphRunners and spectators at Finaghy crossroads during the Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye. 5/5/19 PACEMAKER ...
  
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• Northern Ireland Local Government Elections 2019 results: Alliance surge, DUP and Sinn Fein still top two

  05-05-2019 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The 2019 Northern Ireland Local Government Elections saw a surge in support for the middle ground with smaller parties claiming a bigger share of the vote - and the Alliance Party surging in popularity.
  
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• Northern Ireland election results: BBC presenter highlights lack of diversity in panel discussion

  05-05-2019 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The 2019 Northern Ireland Local Government Elections saw a surge in support for the middle ground with smaller parties claiming a bigger share of the vote - and the Alliance Party surging in popularity.
  
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• Northern Ireland election results: Alliance and Greens make big gains - SF and DUP remain biggest parties

  05-05-2019 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The 2019 Northern Ireland Local Government Elections saw a surge in support for the middle ground with smaller parties claiming a bigger share of the vote - and the Alliance Party surging in popularity.
  
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• Belfast City Marathon course was too long, organizers say - CNN

  05-05-2019 09:00
  Belfast City Marathon course was too long, organizers say  CNNAt 26.2 miles long, running a marathon is no small feat, with those crossing the finish line looking forward to celebrating with anything other than some extra time ...
  
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• Belfast City Marathon 2019: The start line [Photos] - Belfast Telegraph

  05-05-2019 08:32
  Belfast City Marathon 2019: The start line [Photos]  Belfast TelegraphRunners and spectators at Stormont Estate during the Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye. Press Eye - Belfast - Northern ...
  
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• Election 2019: Belfast City Council candidates - BBC News

  05-05-2019 08:24
  Election 2019: Belfast City Council candidates  BBC NewsFull list of candidates running for election to Belfast City Council on 2 May 2019.
  
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• South Belfast: Men charged after teenage boy injured - BBC News

  05-05-2019 08:19
  South Belfast: Men charged after teenage boy injured  BBC NewsThree men charged after an attack on a teenage boy in south Belfast on Friday.
  
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• Ni council elections: John Finucane wants 'positive Belfast change' - BBC News

  05-05-2019 07:41
  Ni council elections: John Finucane wants 'positive Belfast change'  BBC NewsOne of the sons of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane has been elected to Belfast City Council for Sinn Féin.
  
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• 'Barefoot bookseller' sells novels in paradise

  05-05-2019 07:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Aimée Johnston was chosen from thousands of applicants to work as a 'Barefoot Bookseller' in The Maldives.
  
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• Aimée Johnston, 'Barefoot Bookseller' in The Maldives

  05-05-2019 07:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Aimée Johnston was chosen from thousands of applicants to work as a 'Barefoot Bookseller' in The Maldives.
  
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• Northern Ireland puppy dealer told to pay £185,000 tax

  05-05-2019 07:33 via bbc.co.uk
  HMRC has been targeting breeders across the UK rearing thousands of pups in unregulated conditions .
  
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• Belfast City Marathon 2019 [Photos] - Belfast Telegraph

  05-05-2019 06:46
  Belfast City Marathon 2019 [Photos]  Belfast TelegraphPress Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 5th May 2019 - General view of the start of the Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon at the Stormont Estate, Belfast.
  
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• Raab sets out hopes for Tory party after receiving backing to become next leader

  05-05-2019 06:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Tories should slash the basic rate of income tax and promote optimism about the country’s future in order to win the next election, Dominic Raab has said.
  
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• McIlroy two shots off lead heading into final round at Quail Hollow

  05-05-2019 04:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy was two shots off the pace heading into the final round at the Wells Fargo Championship after carding a three-under 68 on a rain-hit third day in Charlotte.
  
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• Sixth-graders learn about littering, civic duty, during second annual Keeping Belfast Beautiful - PenBayPilot.com

  05-05-2019 03:45
  Sixth-graders learn about littering, civic duty, during second annual Keeping Belfast Beautiful  PenBayPilot.comBELFAST — The second annual Keeping Belfast Beautiful event was a resounding success following community-wide efforts to clean the streets of Belfast May ...
  
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• Line of Duty returns for eagerly-anticipated finale

  05-05-2019 02:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Line of Duty returns for the finale on Sunday with a hotly-anticipated special 90-minute episode.
  
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