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• Ellsworth baseball team defeats Belfast, MDI to reach 9-0 - The Ellsworth American

  14-05-2019 23:47
  Ellsworth baseball team defeats Belfast, MDI to reach 9-0  The Ellsworth AmericanELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth baseball team is within striking distance of first place in the Class B North standings after recent victories over Belfast and.
  
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• Olly Murs Belfast review: Birthday boy thrills at SSE Arena - Belfast Live

  14-05-2019 23:22
  Olly Murs Belfast review: Birthday boy thrills at SSE Arena  Belfast LiveOlly Murs celebrated his 35th birthday on Tuesday night rocking the SSE Arena. The X Factor superstar and The Voice judge had crowds of all ages up on their ...
  
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• Bangor Queen’s Parade plans take step forward - Belfast Live

  14-05-2019 23:06
  Bangor Queen’s Parade plans take step forward  Belfast LivePlans for a £50 million revamp of Bangor's seafront have taken another step forward. Bangor Marine has been appointed as the developer to “take forward” the ...
  
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• Theresa May to bring Brexit withdrawal bill before Parliament in early June

  14-05-2019 22:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Key legislation to ratify Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal in law will be brought before the Commons at the beginning of next month, Downing Street has announced.
  
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• Jamie Bryson wins legal challenge over police search warrant - Belfast Live

  14-05-2019 21:43
  Jamie Bryson wins legal challenge over police search warrant  Belfast LiveHe said: “A lot of people have disputed my status as a journalist but it's been reaffirmed by the High Court."
  
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• Leo Varadkar says UK government 'wrong' on Emma de Souza case

  14-05-2019 20:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Emma De Souza is involved in a legal battle with the Home Office over a residence card for her US-born husband.
  
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• Work of PSNI 'badly disrupted' helping people with mental health issues

  14-05-2019 20:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The chair of Northern Ireland's policing union has said that the work of police is being "badly disrupted" due to the amount of time being devoted to helping people with mental health issues.
  
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• 'Grave concern' at drop in postal and proxy votes for European elections in Northern Ireland

  14-05-2019 19:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland has said that she is "gravely concerned" at a drop in applications for postal and proxy votes for the upcoming European elections.
  
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• Rory McIlroy set to represent Ireland at 2020 Olympics in Tokyo - 'It was always my dream to play for Ireland'

  14-05-2019 18:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy has announced that he intends to represent Ireland at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020.
  
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• Belfast, Mount View lock horns in competitive diamond battle - By Staff - Republican Journal

  14-05-2019 18:38
  Belfast, Mount View lock horns in competitive diamond battle - By Staff  Republican JournalBelfast — The rich, longstanding Waldo County high school rivalry between the Belfast and Mount View softball teams was renewed — and did not disappoint ...
  
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• Police officers and pedestrian injured by 'donuting' hit and run driver

  14-05-2019 18:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two police officers and a female pedestrian were injured by a hit and run driver in Newry last Thursday, May 9.
  
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• Vogue Williams launches Northern Ireland Health and Fitness Awards - Belfast Live

  14-05-2019 18:08
  Vogue Williams launches Northern Ireland Health and Fitness Awards  Belfast LiveTV presenter Vogue Williams proved she fits the bill as she launched the 2019 Northern Ireland Health & Fitness Awards. The Irish Getaways host was joined by ...
  
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• Watch: first trailer for Game of Thrones documentary goes behind the scenes filming in Northern Ireland

  14-05-2019 16:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  HBO has released the first trailer for its Game of Thrones final season documentary, which is set to give fans unprecedented access behind the scenes of one of the most highly anticipated television series' of all time.
  
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• Time to give NI’s next generation hope, Sinn Fein chief says ahead of talks

  14-05-2019 16:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein’s deputy leader has said it is time to give a new generation the hope of 21 years ago when the Good Friday Agreement was signed.
  
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• 'Dangerous and violent' convicted rapist loses court battle

  14-05-2019 16:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A convicted rapist has lost a High Court battle over being on the sex offenders' register indefinitely.
  
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• Patrick Kielty calls for end to segregated education in NI - Belfast Newsletter

  14-05-2019 16:10
  Patrick Kielty calls for end to segregated education in NI  Belfast NewsletterPaddy Kielty has called for an end to segregation of education along religious lines in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Wednesday, May 15, 2019: Roadside cleanup, Belfast salmon farm opponents not an enemy, carbon fee and a stable climate - Bangor Daily News

  14-05-2019 16:08
  Wednesday, May 15, 2019: Roadside cleanup, Belfast salmon farm opponents not an enemy, carbon fee and a stable climate  Bangor Daily NewsBy Our readers. Letters submitted by BDN readers, edited and verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. Send your letters to [email protected]. • May 14 ...
  
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• One person in hospital following Co Down crash involving van and motorbike

  14-05-2019 15:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  One person is in hospital following a crash involving a van and a motorbike in Co Down.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Holywood Road reopens following crash

  14-05-2019 15:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Holywood Road closed following crash

  14-05-2019 15:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Ballynahinch road closed following crash

  14-05-2019 15:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Belfast Trust told to apologise to patient after failing to provide care package on discharge

  14-05-2019 15:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast Trust has been told to apologise to a patient for failing to properly assess her care needs before discharging her from the Royal Victoria Hospital.
  
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• Patrick Kielty calls for end to segregated education in Northern Ireland

  14-05-2019 14:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Paddy Kielty has called for an end to segregation of education along religious lines in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Teenager who took upskirt videos left teachers feeling violated, says judge

  14-05-2019 14:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A teenager found guilty of taking upskirt videos of two teachers left his victims feeling violated, objectified and vulnerable, a judge has said.
  
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• Belfast Royal Victoria Hospital hit by 14 break-ins - Belfast Live

  14-05-2019 14:27
  Belfast Royal Victoria Hospital hit by 14 break-ins  Belfast LivePrivate cars parked at the hospital were also targeted.
  
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• Warrants in Jamie Bryson probe 'wrongly obtained', court rules

  14-05-2019 14:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Warrants to search addresses linked to loyalist blogger Jamie Bryson as part of an investigation into the supply of door staff were wrongly obtained, the High Court has ruled.
  
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• Conlan-Nikitin rematch set for August in Belfast - ESPN

  14-05-2019 14:03
  Conlan-Nikitin rematch set for August in Belfast  ESPNFeatherweight prospects Michael Conlan and Vladimir Nikitin will meet in a 10-round bout on Aug. 3 (ESPN+) at Falls Park, an outdoor stadium in Conlan's ...
  
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• Police investigating after 'shots fired' at Belfast house - Belfast Telegraph

  14-05-2019 13:40
  Police investigating after 'shots fired' at Belfast house  Belfast TelegraphA number of shots have been fired at a house in north Belfast after the property was attacked by males armed with baseball bats.
  
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• Police investigating after 'shots fired' at Belfast house

  14-05-2019 13:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A number of shots have been fired at a house in north Belfast after the property was attacked by males armed with baseball bats.
  
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• Former Celtic kitman James McCafferty jailed for sexually abusing young footballers

  14-05-2019 13:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Celtic kitman James McCafferty has been jailed for more than six years after admitted a string of historic sexual offences against young boys.
  
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• Police and family increasingly concerned for welfare of missing Aidan Baldrick

  14-05-2019 13:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police and the family of Aidan Baldrick from Londonderry are becoming increasingly concerned for his safety and wellbeing.
  
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• Northern Ireland’s strict abortion laws can be changed in Westminster, says peer

  14-05-2019 13:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Labour peer has said that abortion laws in Northern Ireland can be changed in Westminster as it is a human rights issue.
  
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• Alliance ‘best placed to take Northern Ireland’s third European seat’

  14-05-2019 12:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The leader of Northern Ireland’s centrist Alliance Party has said she is best placed to take the region’s third seat in Europe.
  
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• North Queen Street hijacking leaves delivery driver shaken - Belfast Live

  14-05-2019 12:32
  North Queen Street hijacking leaves delivery driver shaken  Belfast LiveA fast-food delivery driver has been left shaken after his car was hijacked. The incident happened in the North Queen Street area of North Belfast on Monday ...
  
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• Judge rules flying Union flag at government buildings in Northern Ireland not discriminatory

  14-05-2019 12:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The flying of the Union flag at courthouses and government buildings in Northern Ireland is not discriminatory, senior judges ruled today.
  
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• Northern Ireland teenager sentenced over ‘upskirt’ videos of teachers

  14-05-2019 12:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A teenager found guilty of taking “upskirt” pictures of two teachers has been ordered to spend 20 hours learning about the impact of his crimes.
  
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• Northern Ireland unemployment rate hits historic low

  14-05-2019 12:14 via bbc.co.uk
  The latest figures show Northern Ireland still has the highest economic inactivity rate in the UK.
  
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• Carl Frampton will make August return to the ring in America

  14-05-2019 12:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Carl Frampton is being lined up to return to the ring in August in the United States.
  
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• Watch: Shocking footage shows police officer being dragged by car driven by suspected drink driver

  14-05-2019 11:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A garda in Tipperary has been left with serious injuries after being dragged behind a suspected drink driver.
  
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• North West 200: Traffic and travel arrangements

  14-05-2019 11:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The PSNI has issued some travel advice ahead of this weeks International North West 200 in Co Londonderry and Co Antrim.
  
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• Balmoral Show 2019: Traffic and travel arrangements

  14-05-2019 11:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The PSNI has issued some traffic and travel advice ahead of this year's Balmoral Show.
  
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• Gay DUP councillor Alison Bennington 'has not been gagged' from speaking to media

  14-05-2019 10:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The DUP has denied suggestions its first openly gay elected representative has been "gagged" from speaking to the media.
  
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• County Tyrone: Police appeal after spate of burglaries

  14-05-2019 09:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Police are warning older people to be vigilant after three burglaries on Monday afternoon.
  
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• Bryson puts its Belfast base up for sale at £1.95m - Belfast Telegraph

  14-05-2019 09:06
  Bryson puts its Belfast base up for sale at £1.95m  Belfast TelegraphSocial enterprise charity Bryson is putting its famous Belfast headquarters at a former linen warehouse on the market for £1.95m.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Disruption after two vehicle crash on Upper Newtownards Road

  14-05-2019 09:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• We need a new department at Stormont to combat growing sectarianism, says UU report

  14-05-2019 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A new government department should be created in Northern Ireland to specifically deal with tackling sectarianism, an academic report has urged.
  
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• Social worker is suspended after making obscene sexual gestures and cruel jibes in the workplace

  14-05-2019 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A social worker has been suspended from work after making obscene sexual gestures and comments about the relative of a child in care.
  
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• Police union's outrage after officer badly bitten during attack by drunken woman

  14-05-2019 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An assault that saw a PSNI officer being bitten by a drunken woman has been slammed as "unacceptable".
  
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• Northern Ireland healthcare union can’t rule out pay strike

  14-05-2019 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland's largest healthcare union has said it cannot rule out strike action in the face of growing anger over pay and conditions.
  
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• Nicked! Line of Duty scarecrow stolen

  14-05-2019 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A scarecrow modelled on Superintendent Ted Hastings - the straight-talking Northern Irish officer in hit BBC drama Line of Duty - has been nicked in Norfolk.
  
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