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• Well-known Northern Ireland chef Derek Patterson passes away

  28-05-2019 22:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Well-known Northern Ireland chef Derek Patterson has died suddenly.
  
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• Leo Varadkar warns of 'growing risk of no-deal Brexit'

  28-05-2019 21:13 via bbc.co.uk
  The taoiseach ( Irish prime minister) says Ireland will "stand firm" on its position on the border.
  
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• 'There is growing risk of no deal'

  28-05-2019 20:09 via bbc.co.uk
  The taoiseach ( Irish prime minister) says Ireland will "stand firm" on its position on the border.
  
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• Foster hits back after Varadkar calls on government to recognize Northern Ireland support for Remain and backstop

  28-05-2019 19:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has called on the UK government to recognise support in Northern Ireland for the backstop and remaining in the European Union.
  
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• Foster hits back after Varadkar calls on government to recognise Northern Ireland support for Remain and backstop

  28-05-2019 19:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has called on the UK government to recognise support in Northern Ireland for the backstop and remaining in the European Union.
  
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• Men armed with knife and hammer rob Co Armagh office

  28-05-2019 18:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men robbed the office of a commercial premises in Portadown on Monday night.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Long tailbacks after crash on Magheraknock Road

  28-05-2019 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Teenage boy arrested after spate of car crimes in West Belfast - Belfast Live

  28-05-2019 17:34
  Teenage boy arrested after spate of car crimes in West Belfast  Belfast LiveOfficers arrested a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of a number of offences including criminal damage and theft from a number of vehicles.
  
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• Irish election: Winners and losers take centre stage

  28-05-2019 17:33 via bbc.co.uk
  The biggest loser, a Gogglebox star and a champion fighter - just some of the candidates standing in Irish elections.
  
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• May urges leadership contenders to seek Brexit consensus

  28-05-2019 17:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May has urged her successor to seek a consensus over Brexit as Brussels stressed there could be “no renegotiation” of the Withdrawal Agreement.
  
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• Man dies after gangland shooting in Dublin

  28-05-2019 17:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been shot dead in Dublin's latest gangland attack.
  
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• Girl (8) scalded by hot chocolate on Ryanair flight settles for €150k

  28-05-2019 17:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An eight-year-old girl who suffered second-degree scald burns when a cup of hot chocolate tipped in to her lap on a Ryanair flight has settled her High Court action for €150,000.
  
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• Boy (15) arrested after eight cars damaged during series of incidents in west Belfast

  28-05-2019 16:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after eight vehicles were damaged during a series of incidents in west Belfast.
  
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• Natasha Carruthers: Death by dangerous driving trial halted

  28-05-2019 16:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Natasha Carruthers died when her car hit a tree near Derrylin in 2017.
  
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• Jeremy Hunt: 'DUP should be on Brexit negotiating team'

  28-05-2019 15:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Conservative leadership hopeful Jeremy Hunt has said he would give the DUP a role on his Brexit negotiating team if he becomes Prime Minister.
  
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• Boots may shut up to 200 UK shops

  28-05-2019 15:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The US owner of Boots is reportedly considering plans to close up to 200 of its UK stores.
  
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• Michael Gallagher launches legal action to challenge government's decision not to hold Omagh bomb inquiry

  28-05-2019 15:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A public inquiry into the Omagh bombing is needed to learn lessons from any failures in the state's system for protecting against terrorist threat, the High Court has heard.
  
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• The essential guide to starting a business in Belfast - http://smallbusiness.co.uk

  28-05-2019 15:07
  The essential guide to starting a business in Belfast  http://smallbusiness.co.ukWe're travelling over to the Emerald Isle to find out what it's like to launch a business in Northern Ireland's capital, Belfast. COMMENT. Thinking of starting your ...
  
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• Why are Serviced Apartments a Preferred Mode of Accommodation in Belfast? - - RushPRnews.com

  28-05-2019 13:49
  Why are Serviced Apartments a Preferred Mode of Accommodation in Belfast? -  RushPRnews.comServiced apartments are exactly what the name would suggest they are – luxurious apartments with on-call *service* available at all times. While they are popular ...
  
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• Six Ulster players included as Ireland coach Joe Schmidt names World Cup training squad

  28-05-2019 13:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Six Ulster players have been named in Joe Schmidt's 44-man World Cup training squad, although fans will question the omission of the province's Player of the Year Stuart McCloskey.
  
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• Searches of Loughinisland journalists 'more akin to police state', court hears

  28-05-2019 13:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Raids on the homes and offices of two Belfast journalists were an "outrage" more akin to a police state than a liberal democracy, the High Court has heard.
  
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• David Davis visits Belfast in support of arrested journalists - Belfast Telegraph

  28-05-2019 13:01
  David Davis visits Belfast in support of arrested journalists  Belfast TelegraphDavid Davis MP speaking outside Belfast Crown Court ahead of case regarding the arrest to two investigative journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey from ...
  
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• Public invited to attend Presbyterian Church's traditional worship night - Belfast Newsletter

  28-05-2019 12:46
  Public invited to attend Presbyterian Church's traditional worship night  Belfast NewsletterThe Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) is inviting members of the public to attend its 'Wednesday Night Celebration' on June 5.
  
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• Former JLS star Oritse Williams cleared over hotel rape charge

  28-05-2019 12:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former JLS star Oritse Williams has been cleared of raping a woman in his hotel room following a solo concert.
  
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• Plans to redraw Northern Ireland constituencies 'unfair', court rules

  28-05-2019 12:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Proposals for redrawing electoral constituencies in Northern Ireland unfairly failed to fully consider all consultation responses, a High Court judge ruled.
  
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• UUP chief Robin Swann 'considered position' after poor election

  28-05-2019 12:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster Unionist leader Robin Swann said he considered his position following the party's poor result in the European elections.
  
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• Pilates craze sweeping BBC Broadcasting House in Belfast, says Nolan - Belfast Telegraph

  28-05-2019 11:40
  Pilates craze sweeping BBC Broadcasting House in Belfast, says Nolan  Belfast TelegraphThe BBC Northern Ireland newsroom is full of people saying they cannot do a shift because they are "doing pilates", according to Stephen Nolan.
  
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• Pilates craze sweeping BBC Broadcasting House in Belfast, says Nolan

  28-05-2019 11:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The BBC Northern Ireland newsroom is full of people saying they cannot do a shift because they are "doing pilates", according to Stephen Nolan.
  
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• Horses are neigh bother on night-time trot in Londonderry

  28-05-2019 11:39 via bbc.co.uk
  A large group of horses cause neigh bother as they take a night-time stroll through Creggan.
  
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• Northern Ireland has highest public spending per person

  28-05-2019 11:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Official data shows that public spending per person in Northern Ireland was £14,195 in 2018.
  
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• Watch: Escaped horses on the loose in Derry estate

  28-05-2019 11:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Residents in a Londonderry housing estate got a shock on Monday night after around 30 escaped horses were spotted galloping down the street.
  
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• Meet the Northern Ireland reflexologist who these women say helped them to become pregnant

  28-05-2019 10:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Long gone are the days when mothers-to-be had to grin and bear the occasionally unpleasant side-effects of pregnancy. A plethora of complementary therapies, from acupuncture and homeopathy, to hypnotherapy and "pregnancy massage" have become increasingly popular with both expectant mothers and women hoping to boost their chances of fertility.
  
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• Kainos: Belfast software firm's profits top £23m - BBC News

  28-05-2019 10:47
  Kainos: Belfast software firm's profits top £23m  BBC NewsOne of Northern Ireland's only publicly-listed companies, Kainos is "well positioned" for more growth.
  
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• Police appeal for missing Belfast man Ryan Smyth - Belfast Telegraph

  28-05-2019 10:41
  Police appeal for missing Belfast man Ryan Smyth  Belfast TelegraphPolice are seeking the public's help in tracing missing Belfast man Ryan Smyth.
  
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• Police appeal for missing Belfast man Ryan Smyth

  28-05-2019 10:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are seeking the public's help in tracing missing Belfast man Ryan Smyth.
  
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• Snow Patrol to play acoustic Belfast gig in Other Voices line up - Belfast Telegraph

  28-05-2019 10:08
  Snow Patrol to play acoustic Belfast gig in Other Voices line up  Belfast TelegraphFollowing their successful hat-trick Ward Park gig, Snow Patrol have announced an intimate gig as part of the Other Voices Belfast line up.
  
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• Snow Patrol to play acoustic Belfast gig in Other Voices line up

  28-05-2019 10:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Following their successful hat-trick Ward Park gig, Snow Patrol have announced an intimate gig as part of the Other Voices Belfast line up.
  
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• Snow Patrol announced to play Other Voices in Belfast - Belfast Live

  28-05-2019 09:44
  Snow Patrol announced to play Other Voices in Belfast  Belfast Live*Fresh* from their huge Ward Park 3 gig at the weekend, Snow Patrol have been announced to play at Other Voices music series in Belfast next month. The three ...
  
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• Prime retail and residential opportunities close to east Belfast hotspot on the market - Belfast Telegraph

  28-05-2019 09:02
  Prime retail and residential opportunities close to east Belfast hotspot on the market  Belfast TelegraphA prime business opportunity close to the up and coming Ballyhackamore in east Belfast has come on to the property market this week, as three residential ...
  
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• Strong revenue growth for Belfast-based Kainos - The Irish Times

  28-05-2019 08:50
  Strong revenue growth for Belfast-based Kainos  The Irish TimesTechnology company records ninth consecutive year of growth.
  
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• Churches damaged by lead thieves targeting roofs - Belfast Live

  28-05-2019 08:21
  Churches damaged by lead thieves targeting roofs  Belfast LiveTwo churches have been targeted by thieves looking for lead from their roofs. St Patrick's Church of Ireland at Cairncastle and the St John the Evangelist ...
  
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• Ruby Murray son threatens legal action over trademarked curry name - Belfast Live

  28-05-2019 08:06
  Ruby Murray son threatens legal action over trademarked curry name  Belfast LiveA London businessman has upset the son of the 1950s singer.
  
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• Belfast taxi driver afraid to work at night after assault - Belfast Telegraph

  28-05-2019 07:59
  Belfast taxi driver afraid to work at night after assault  Belfast TelegraphA Belfast taxi driver who was assaulted by a customer has said he now feels afraid to work night shifts.
  
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• Belfast taxi driver afraid to work at night after assault

  28-05-2019 07:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast taxi driver who was assaulted by a customer has said he now feels afraid to work night shifts.
  
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• Belfast showband star Colm recalls day he offered a besotted Elvis singing lessons

  28-05-2019 07:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  West End and Broadway musical theatre star Colm Wilkinson, who used to be the frontman of a Belfast showband, has revealed that he once offered Elvis Presley singing lessons during a tour of the Bahamas with his former colleagues.
  
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• Belfast City hailed as the most punctual UK airport in 2018 - Belfast Telegraph

  28-05-2019 07:59
  Belfast City hailed as the most punctual UK airport in 2018  Belfast TelegraphGeorge Best Belfast City Airport has been ranked as the best in the UK for punctuality in 2018.
  
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• East Belfast Greenway celebrated in new book - Belfast Telegraph

  28-05-2019 07:57
  East Belfast Greenway celebrated in new book  Belfast TelegraphTake a trip along east Belfast's Connswater Community Greenway and you will see a whole range of beautiful flowers and plants, but do you know what they ...
  
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