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• Police end criminal probe into Loughinisland massacre investigative journalists

  03-06-2019 22:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A criminal investigation into Belfast-based journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey, who were arrested over confidential material they aired in a documentary, has been dropped, it has been confirmed.
  
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• Criminal probe into Loughinisland massacre investigative journalists 'dropped'

  03-06-2019 22:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A criminal investigation into Belfast-based journalists Trevor Birney and Barry McCaffrey, who were arrested over confidential material they aired in a documentary, has been dropped, it has been confirmed.
  
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• Police appeal as girl, 12, missing from Co Armagh home - Belfast Live

  03-06-2019 22:11
  Police appeal as girl, 12, missing from Co Armagh home  Belfast LivePolice have issued an appeal to help find a missing 12-year-old girl. Courtney Howard went missing from her Co Armagh home at 11.45am this morning. She is wearing a pink and blue zip up jacket, black Nike leggings and black Nike trainers. Glenrosa Street Belfast disturbance leaves one person in hospital A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police in Armagh are appealing for information in relation to a missing 12-year-old girl.
  
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• Henry Malo notice - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  03-06-2019 21:31
  Henry Malo notice - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican JournalWaldo — Henry G. Malo, 92, of Waldo, passed away at his home on May 31, 2019. Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home, Belfast.
  
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• Be a part of 'Medea' in Belfast's amphitheater - Waldo VillageSoup - Republican Journal

  03-06-2019 21:12
  Be a part of 'Medea' in Belfast's amphitheater - Waldo VillageSoup  Republican JournalBELFAST — Do you like classical theater? If you do, or think you might, read on! Before O'Neill or Pinter, Ibsen, Marlowe — or even Shakespeare — there were ...
  
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• Donald Trump post by PSNI after President 'visits Craigavon' - Belfast Live

  03-06-2019 20:47
  Donald Trump post by PSNI after President 'visits Craigavon'  Belfast LiveCraigavon PSNI were on full alert today for the Presidential visit and have reported it went smoothly and, erm, very quickly... The police in Co Armagh reported a success and a plan that passed off perfectly. A spokesman said: "Delighted that our leg of the Presidential visit went smoothly. Glenrosa Street Belfast disturbance leaves one person in hospital "The President was in Craigavon airspace for approximately
  
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• Norma Sweigert - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  03-06-2019 20:20
  Norma Sweigert - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican JournalSearsport — Norma M. Sweigert, 100, died peacefully with family and friends by her side on Friday, May 31, 2019, at Harbor Hill Center in Belfast. She was born ...
  
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• Belfast journalists to reclaim material seized in raids - ITV News

  03-06-2019 20:15
  Belfast journalists to reclaim material seized in raids  ITV NewsTwo Belfast journalists can now reclaim all material seized during raids on their homes and offices, the High Court has heard. Judges were told police have ...
  
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• 'Officers have to be aware of the threat'

  03-06-2019 20:03 via bbc.co.uk
  'Officers have to be fully aware of the threat that they operate under'
  
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• Five arrested in PSNI north Down UDA raids

  03-06-2019 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Five people were arrested after a series of raids by police investigating the UDA's west Belfast faction.
  
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• Five arrested in operation targeting west Belfast UDA - BBC News

  03-06-2019 19:38
  Five arrested in operation targeting west Belfast UDA  BBC NewsPolice have arrested four men and a woman in an investigation into the criminal activities of loyalist paramilitaries, the Ulster Defence Association, in west ...
  
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• Appeal to Belfast revellers in hunt for PSNI bombers

  03-06-2019 19:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police investigating an attempted bomb attack on an off-duty officer, have appealed to the Belfast public who were out socialising over the weekend and to taxi drivers to get in touch as they may hold crucial information.
  
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• UFF killer’s son jailed for dangerous driving - Belfast Newsletter

  03-06-2019 18:39
  UFF killer’s son jailed for dangerous driving  Belfast NewsletterThe son of the late UFF killer Stevie 'Top Gun' McKeag has been jailed for 10 months for dangerous driving. Belfast Crown Court heard that Stephen Daniel ...
  
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• Orange Order march expected to substantially raise tensions, police chief warns

  03-06-2019 18:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A proposed Orange Order march through Glasgow is likely to “substantially raise” tensions at a time when positions are becoming “more polarised”, a police chief has warned.
  
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• February's 'agreement' not on the table in Stormont talks, says DUP's Arlene Foster

  03-06-2019 18:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP leader Arlene Foster has said a rumoured "agreement" made between parties last February cannot form the basis for the latest round of Stormont talks.
  
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• Glenrosa Street Belfast disturbance leaves one person in hospital - Belfast Live

  03-06-2019 18:20
  Glenrosa Street Belfast disturbance leaves one person in hospital  Belfast LiveOne person was taken to hospital after a disturbance in North Belfast over the weekend. Police were called to a house in the Glenrosa Street area of the city on Sunday night, June 2. One person was taken to hospital and a 27-year-old man was arrested. There was police tape at the scene today. Twinbrook attack investigated by police A PSNI spokesman said: "Police received a report of a disturbance at a proper
  
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• Jailed Co Down sex abuse teacher has four years cut off sentence

  03-06-2019 17:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former maths teacher jailed for sexually abusing six teenage students failed in a bid to overturn his conviction.
  
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• Game of Thrones prequel cast members show up in Belfast to film pilot - Winter is Coming

  03-06-2019 17:51
  Game of Thrones prequel cast members show up in Belfast to film pilot  Winter is ComingGame of Thrones is over, but we're still talking about actors gathering in Belfast to film new adventures in Westeros. It's strangely comforting. Anyway, HBO is on track to shoot a pilot for an upcoming Game of Thrones prequel this month. The working title (or possibly the codename) is Bloodmoon. George R.R. Martin has taken to calling it The Long Night. Until we get something official, we'll just ke
  
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• Belfast's Uke Festival - By Fran Gonzalez - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  03-06-2019 17:42
  Belfast's Uke Festival - By Fran Gonzalez - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican JournalBelfast — A rainbow of ukuleles and Hawaiian floral shirts took over Steamboat Landing on Saturday morning for the sixth annual Belfast Ukulele Festival.
  
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• 'He wasn't alone' - hotel crush victim's parents want answers

  03-06-2019 17:10 via bbc.co.uk
  The family of Morgan Barnard, who was fatally injured in a queue for a disco at the Greenvale Hotel want answers.
  
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• First 'intensive' phase of Northern Ireland power-sharing talks break up after 25 minutes

  03-06-2019 16:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein's Northern Ireland leader Michelle O'Neill has called on the UK and Irish governments to live up to recent statements after Monday's power-sharing talks lasted just 25 minutes.
  
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• South Belfast: Persian coins and diamond necklaces stolen - BBC News

  03-06-2019 16:37
  South Belfast: Persian coins and diamond necklaces stolen  BBC NewsThe robbery happened in the Piney Hills area on Wednesday last week.
  
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• Daley Mathison's wife in emotional tribute after husband's Isle of Man TT death

  03-06-2019 16:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  English road racer Daley Mathison's wife has paid an emotional tribute to her husband after his death in an incident during the Superbike race at the Isle of Man TT this morning.
  
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• Belfast surges to championship match with win over John Bapst - By Staff - Republican Journal

  03-06-2019 15:48
  Belfast surges to championship match with win over John Bapst - By Staff  Republican JournalBelfast — The skies were cloudy for most of the day, but the sun broke through late, just as the Belfast boys tennis team clinched its second straight playoff ...
  
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• 'Distinctive Persian coins' stolen in Belfast burglary

  03-06-2019 15:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A distinctive set of Persian coins were among a number of items taken during a burglary in south Belfast last Wednesday, May 29.
  
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• Donald Trump: Anti-Trump protesters to stage rally in Belfast city centre - Belfast Newsletter

  03-06-2019 15:42
  Donald Trump: Anti-Trump protesters to stage rally in Belfast city centre  Belfast NewsletterProtesters are due to gather in the centre of Belfast tomorrow evening to express their opposition to US President Donald Trump's state visit to the UK.
  
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• Man critically ill after being found with serious head injuries - Belfast Live

  03-06-2019 15:24
  Man critically ill after being found with serious head injuries  Belfast LiveA man is critically ill in hospital after being found with serious head injuries this morning. Police said the man was found in the New Street area of Newry in the early hours of Monday, June 3. Three people have been arrested. Duncrue Belfast fire at scrap metal yard A PSNI officer said: "A male was located in New Street Newry at 2.25am with serious head injuries and remains critically ill in hospital. We hav
  
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• Me & Martha perform at Belfast library - Waldo VillageSoup - Republican Journal

  03-06-2019 15:20
  Me & Martha perform at Belfast library - Waldo VillageSoup  Republican JournalBELFAST — Native Belfast resident, Martha Hills, and her husband, Don DePoy, touring as Me & Martha, perform in the Abbott Room of the Belfast Free Library ...
  
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• File to be sent to PPS in Inga Maria Hauser murder probe

  03-06-2019 15:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Detectives investigating the murder of German backpacker Inga Maria Hauser are to send a file to the Public Prosecution Service.
  
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• Man admits causing death of Belfast mum-of-two Lisa Gow

  03-06-2019 15:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A north Belfast man has admitted in court to causing the death of a mother-of-two when he struck her with a stolen car he was driving.
  
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• Stormont flags commission 'wasting taxpayers' money' says member Doug Beattie

  03-06-2019 15:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  UUP MLA Doug Beattie has said that a Stormont culture group that he is a member of is "wasting taxpayers' money".
  
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• Protesters insist Donald Trump is not welcome in Ireland

  03-06-2019 14:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people are set to take part in protests across Ireland when Donald Trump visits the island later this week.
  
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• There's No Place Like Tyrone: Reality show could make stars of farming couple

  03-06-2019 14:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Co Tyrone couple Melvin and Audrey Keys could be set to give TOWIE stars Gemma Collins and James 'Arg' Argent a run for their money when Northern Ireland's first reality show hits our screens tonight.
  
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• There's No Place Like Tyrone: Northern Ireland's reality show could make stars of farming couple

  03-06-2019 14:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Co Tyrone couple Melvin and Audrey Keys could be set to give TOWIE stars Gemma Collins and James 'Arg' Argent a run for their money when Northern Ireland's first reality show hits our screens tonight.
  
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• Firefighters bring blaze at north Belfast scrap metal yard under control - The Irish News

  03-06-2019 13:52
  Firefighters bring blaze at north Belfast scrap metal yard under control  The Irish NewsLarge fire at metal recycling business in Belfast  BBC NewsBelfast Docks fire: Explosion as MAJOR blaze breaks out in northern industrial estate  ExpressWatch: Fire at Belfast scrap metal firm under control  Belfast TelegraphMajor blaze at Belfast docks after explosions heard in scrap yard as fire crews scrambled  Daily StarView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Air Ambulance tasked to Dungannon crash involving three vehicles - Belfast Live

  03-06-2019 13:41
  Air Ambulance tasked to Dungannon crash involving three vehicles  Belfast LiveTwo people have been injured following a three vehicle crash in Co Tyrone. Emergency Crews including the charity Air Ambulance are currently in attendance at the incident on Scotch Street, Dungannon. A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police are currently at the scene of a three vehicle road traffic collision in Scotch Street, Dungannon, motorists are advised to avoid the area." A spokesperson for NI Ambulance Servic
  
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• Sinn Fein urges political will to find agreement

  03-06-2019 13:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein has urged leaders in Northern Ireland to show political will despite the “improbable” circumstances, and seal a deal on restoring powersharing.
  
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• 10 things happening this week in Northern Ireland - from Michael Buble to salmon & whiskey festival

  03-06-2019 13:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Here's our pick of 10 exciting things taking place this week across Northern Ireland (June 3-9).
  
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• Two men in hospital after car strikes pedestrians in Tyrone

  03-06-2019 13:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men have been taken to hospital after a car struck pedestrians in Co Tyrone.
  
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• Twinbrook attack investigated by police - Belfast Live

  03-06-2019 12:33
  Twinbrook attack investigated by police  Belfast LiveA man in his 20s was attacked with a crowbar outside a house in West Belfast early on Monday morning. It happened at Aspen Way in Twinbrook after 4am.
  
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• Save The Children Northern Ireland Centenary Ball - Titanic Belfast, June 1 2019 [Photos] - Belfast Telegraph

  03-06-2019 12:32
  Save The Children Northern Ireland Centenary Ball - Titanic Belfast, June 1 2019 [Photos]  Belfast TelegraphOver 400 guests gathered at Titanic Belfast on Saturday evening to mark 100 years of Save the Children. The packed gala evening featured a series of ...
  
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• Man attacked with crowbar in west Belfast - Belfast Telegraph

  03-06-2019 12:32
  Man attacked with crowbar in west Belfast  Belfast TelegraphA man has been attacked with a crowbar during an assault in west Belfast.
  
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• Man attacked with crowbar in west Belfast

  03-06-2019 12:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been attacked with a crowbar during an assault in west Belfast.
  
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• PIPS families provide helping hand to each other - Belfast Media Group

  03-06-2019 12:12
  PIPS families provide helping hand to each other  Belfast Media GroupNORTH Belfast suicide prevention charity PIPS has been to the forefront over the years in providing support to individuals who are considering or who have at ...
  
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• Pic of the day, Monday, June 3 - Belfast Media Group

  03-06-2019 12:12
  Pic of the day, Monday, June 3  Belfast Media GroupPresenter Barra Best with Marie McKee (Best Community Worker) and her daughter Tracey Hutchinson (Best Creche Wishing Well Family Centre) at Belfast City ...
  
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• It's official, we are Manchester United mad - Quarter of top supporters' clubs worldwide based in Northern Ireland

  03-06-2019 11:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Despite a few lean seasons on the pitch, the the love affair between Northern Ireland's football fans and Manchester United shows no signs of slowing down.
  
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• It's official, we are Manchester United mad - Quarter of top supporters club based in Northern Ireland

  03-06-2019 11:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Despite a few lean seasons the love affair between Northern Ireland's football fans and Manchester United shows no signs of slowing down.
  
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• How long has the feud between Donald Trump and Sadiq Khan been running?

  03-06-2019 11:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A long-running personal feud between US President Donald Trump and London Mayor Sadiq Khan appears to be far from over.
  
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• Summer shows that will have Belfast smiling no matter what the weather - Belfast Live

  03-06-2019 11:08
  Summer shows that will have Belfast smiling no matter what the weather  Belfast LiveWhether the sun shines or not this Summer the Waterfront Hall and Ulster Hall have plenty of shows that should put a smile on your face. If you’re a fan of music, comedy or just need something to take the kids to here are some top picks that should do the trick. Nile Rodgers & Chic Before there was Bruno Mars there was Nile Rodgers. And fans of original funk king Rodgers will ‘freak out&
  
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• Parents of Greenvale Hotel crush victim demand answers over son's death

  03-06-2019 10:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The parents of one of the victims of the Greenvale Hotel disco tragedy has said they will do whatever it takes to get answers over their son's death.
  
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