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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Co Tyrone road closed due to 'serious' crash

  09-07-2019 23:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Clipper Race to return to Londonderry in 2020

  09-07-2019 22:51 via bbc.co.uk
  The Clipper Race and Foyle Maritime Festival attracted more than 210,000 people to the city in 2018.
  
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• Council will not intervene at 'unsafe' Portadown bonfire

  09-07-2019 22:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland council will not intervene to remove a bonfire that the Fire Service has deemed a "serious health and safety risk" to nearby residents, it has emerged.
  
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• Heart transplant needed by brave 10-year-old girl - Belfast Live

  09-07-2019 22:17
  Heart transplant needed by brave 10-year-old girl  Belfast LiveSix months of hospital parking charges have left Aimee Brady's exhausted parents broke but their desperate wait for a donor keeps them going.
  
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• Boris Johnson refuses to say if UK’s US ambassador will stay in post if he is PM

  09-07-2019 22:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tory leadership frontrunner Boris Johnson has refused to say whether he would keep the UK’s ambassador to Washington in post following the leak of sensitive diplomatic messages.
  
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• DUP: Confidence and supply renewal talks to include military covenant plea

  09-07-2019 21:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Talks on renewing the DUP's confidence and supply arrangement with a Tory-led UK Government will include legal underpinning of a military covenant in Northern Ireland, according to Nigel Dodds.
  
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• Bonfires: Crowds at Avoniel bonfire protest council decision

  09-07-2019 21:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Bonfire builders say there is no need for the council to intervene after tyres are removed from two sites.
  
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• Abortion and same-sex marriage moves for NI backed by MPs

  09-07-2019 21:41 via bbc.co.uk
  Neither amendment automatically changes NI law, even though MPs overwhelmingly backed both of them.
  
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• BDS resolution in Belfast City Council withdrawn due to questions of legality - JNS.org

  09-07-2019 20:36
  BDS resolution in Belfast City Council withdrawn due to questions of legality  JNS.orgWe are glad to see a recognition by Belfast City Council that it would be illegal to boycott Israelis or Israeli businesses,” said U.K. Lawyers for Israel chief ...
  
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• Johnson and Hunt go head to head in TV clash

  09-07-2019 20:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson promised to give the UK its mojo back, while Jeremy Hunt insisted he could win over non-Tories as the two contenders to be the next prime minister clashed on TV.
  
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• The Open 2019: 'It's spectacular, unbelievable' - McIlroy on Royal Portrush

  09-07-2019 20:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy says Royal Portrush is in great shape as he targets victory on home soil at the Open.
  
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• 'It's spectacular, unbelievable' - McIlroy on Portrush

  09-07-2019 20:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy says Royal Portrush is in great shape as he targets victory on home soil at the Open.
  
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• Police warning over 'fake modelling pages' on Facebook

  09-07-2019 20:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have issued a warning about "fake modeling pages" that have appeared on Facebook.
  
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• Family of storm victim Matthew Campbell raise £25k for air ambulance

  09-07-2019 19:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of a Northern Ireland man who died when he was hit by a falling tree have raised £25,000 for the charity air ambulance in his memory.
  
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• Holiday pay ruling: PSNI to appeal Court ruling

  09-07-2019 19:08 via bbc.co.uk
  In June, the Court of Appeal upheld a ruling that PSNI staff were owed money for a pay shortfall.
  
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• Brexit: Ireland again insists there will be no border checks

  09-07-2019 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Simon Coveney said talks were ongoing on how to avoid border checks and also protect the single market.
  
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• MPs vote to progress extending abortion law to Northern Ireland

  09-07-2019 18:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  MPs in the Commons have voted in favour of an amendment which aims to extend access to abortion in Northern Ireland. by 332 votes to 99, majority 233.
  
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• Derek Hussey disqualified from council over drink driving

  09-07-2019 18:40 via bbc.co.uk
  Derek Hussey has three drink-driving convictions and was banned from driving for five years in 2016.
  
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• Brexit: Bid to block no deal through Northern Ireland Bill falters

  09-07-2019 18:40 via bbc.co.uk
  Dominic Grieve's attempt to stop the suspension of Parliament will not be put to a vote on Tuesday.
  
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• MPs vote to pave the way for same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland

  09-07-2019 18:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  MPs have voted to pave the way for the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Derry Halloween postage stamp released by Royal Mail

  09-07-2019 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Tens of thousands of people line the streets of Derry for Halloween every year.
  
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• PSNI move to appeal £40m holiday pay decision

  09-07-2019 17:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The PSNI is seeking to appeal a court decision that could see the force facing a £40 million holiday pay bill.
  
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• Belfast City Airport 'Air Traffic Control restrictions' cause delays - Belfast Live

  09-07-2019 17:23
  Belfast City Airport 'Air Traffic Control restrictions' cause delays  Belfast LiveFlights in and out of George Best Belfast City City Airport have been hit with a series of delays today. A passenger whose flight from Belfast was delayed this ...
  
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• Bonfires: Council contacted 35 businesses over 'unsafe' Portadown site

  09-07-2019 17:14 via bbc.co.uk
  The council contacted more than 35 contractors to move the County Armagh bonfire.
  
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• Cancer storybook Eva Meets Dr Mac aims to explain the disease's language

  09-07-2019 16:42 via bbc.co.uk
  The story book aimed at helping young cancer patients to understand what's happening to them.
  
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• Transgender people are 'discriminated against by society'

  09-07-2019 16:30 via bbc.co.uk
  A transgender woman has settled a case for back pay on state pension entitlements.
  
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• Funeral takes place of 'prolific' footballer Sammy Pavis

  09-07-2019 16:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The funeral service of the Linfield footballer Sammy Pavis has taken place in Belfast.
  
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• North Belfast road set for £100,000 upgrade - The Irish News - The Irish News

  09-07-2019 16:17
  North Belfast road set for £100,000 upgrade - The Irish News  The Irish NewsPART of a road in north Belfast is to be resurfaced at a cost of £100000.
  
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• Police investigation into death of elderly patient at Northern Ireland hospital

  09-07-2019 16:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The death of an elderly patient following "an incident at Antrim Area Hospital" is being investigated by police.
  
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• Republic of Ireland women to play World Cup winning USA

  09-07-2019 15:54 via bbc.co.uk
  Republic of Ireland will be the first opponents for the USA as the Women's World Cup winners return home for a five-game victory tour.
  
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• Parades Commission Cavehill Twelfth march ban 'ludicrous,' says UUP councillor

  09-07-2019 15:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A decision by the Parades Commission to prohibit a lodge from walking on part of the Cavehill Road on the Twelfth morning has been criticised as "ludicrous".
  
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• The Open 2019: Former champion John Daly withdraws after buggy request is turned down

  09-07-2019 15:21 via bbc.co.uk
  1995 Open champion John Daly withdraws from the field at Royal Portrush after his request to use a buggy is turned down by the R&A.
  
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• Unionists appeal for calm over Belfast council decision to remove Avoniel bonfire site material

  09-07-2019 15:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Unionists have urged those upset and angry at a Belfast City Council decision to remove material from a site at one of its leisure centres to not respond in a negative way.
  
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• Hundreds gather for protest over council decision on Avoniel bonfire

  09-07-2019 15:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of people have gathered in east Belfast to protest a decision by Belfast City Council to remove material from a bonfire at Avoniel Leisure Centre.
  
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• Councillors stand by decision to remove bonfire at leisure centre park

  09-07-2019 15:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast councillors have reaffirmed a decision to intervene to remove a contentious loyalist bonfire built in a leisure centre park.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Five-car crash on Sydenham by-pass

  09-07-2019 15:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Antrim Area Hospital: Man dies after serious adverse incident

  09-07-2019 14:57 via bbc.co.uk
  The man, who was a patient, was transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital, but passed away.
  
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• Sydenham By-pass five vehicle crash causing traffic delays - Belfast Live

  09-07-2019 14:56
  Sydenham By-pass five vehicle crash causing traffic delays  Belfast LiveMotorists advised to avoid the area and seek alternative main routes for their journey.
  
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• Pat McCormick murder probe images of blue van released

  09-07-2019 14:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police in Northern Ireland have released images of a blue Ford Transit van they wish to trace in relation to the murder of 55-year-old Pat McCormick.
  
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• The Open themed free crazy golf event happening in Belfast next week - Belfast Live

  09-07-2019 14:36
  The Open themed free crazy golf event happening in Belfast next week  Belfast LiveBelfast city centre will be transformed for a host of fun and free family events to celebrate The Open.
  
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• Northern Ireland thunderstorm weather warning cancelled

  09-07-2019 13:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A yellow status weather warning issued by the Met Office for Northern Ireland has been cancelled.
  
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• Award-winning first series of Derry Girls lands on Netflix

  09-07-2019 13:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Netflix users in the UK and Ireland are now able to stream the award-winning first season of Derry Girls
  
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• Sir Anthony Hart: Historical abuse inquiry chairman dies

  09-07-2019 13:32 via bbc.co.uk
  The former high court judge chaired the biggest child abuse inquiry ever held in the UK.
  
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• Transgender woman wins government pension fight - Belfast Live

  09-07-2019 13:30
  Transgender woman wins government pension fight  Belfast Live"I knew from the outset that I was not being treated fairly"
  
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• Brexit: Backstop replacement plan rejected by business groups

  09-07-2019 13:23 via bbc.co.uk
  The package of technical and administrative solutions has been criticised as 'unrealistic'.
  
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• Belfast leisure centre closed amid bonfire tensions - RTE.ie

  09-07-2019 12:42
  Belfast leisure centre closed amid bonfire tensions  RTE.ieA Belfast leisure centre has been closed amid mounting tensions over a council decision to remove a loyalist bonfire built in its car park.
  
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• Dublin traffic pollution 'poses risk to health'

  09-07-2019 12:28 via bbc.co.uk
  A study found nitrogen dioxide levels on several busy roads exceeded EU limits.
  
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• Car stolen in creeper-style burglary at north Belfast house - Belfast Telegraph

  09-07-2019 12:19
  Car stolen in creeper-style burglary at north Belfast house  Belfast TelegraphA car, laptop and mobile phone have been stolen from a house in Strathmore Park South in north Belfast.
  
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• No risk assessments and no such thing as safe bonfire, says Fire Service

  09-07-2019 12:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Fire Service has confirmed it does not carry out risk assessments of any bonfires in Northern Ireland and there is "no such thing as a safe bonfire".
  
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• Home targeted in west Belfast arson attack - Belfast Telegraph

  09-07-2019 11:20
  Home targeted in west Belfast arson attack  Belfast TelegraphAn arson attack has taken place on Monagh Road in west Belfast in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
  
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