Belfast news

• David Gauke to quit Government on Wednesday if Boris Johnson wins race to be PM

  20-07-2019 23:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Justice Secretary David Gauke will quit the Government on Wednesday if Boris Johnson becomes prime minister.
  
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• The Open 2019: Shane Lowry's incredible 63 puts him in control ahead of final round

  20-07-2019 22:43 via bbc.co.uk
  Ireland's Shane Lowry shoots an incredible eight-under 63 to give him a four-shot lead heading into Sunday's final round of The Open.
  
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• Most incredible day: Shane Lowry creates Irish golfing folklore with Saturday 63 to take four shot lead into final round of The Open at Royal Portrush

  20-07-2019 22:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It's arguably the biggest day, and most impressive performance, in Irish golfing history.
  
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• Open leader Shane Lowry on superb third round

  20-07-2019 22:06 via bbc.co.uk
  Shane Lowry says "this doesn't feel like golf" after breaking the course record to take a four-shot lead into the final day of the 2019 Open at Portrush.
  
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• Police remove 'disruptive' and 'disgusting' passenger from flight to Belfast International Airport - Irish Mirror

  20-07-2019 22:01
  Police remove 'disruptive' and 'disgusting' passenger from flight to Belfast International Airport  Irish MirrorThe Thomas Cook plane travelled from Reus to Belfast International Airport at around lunch time yesterday.
  
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• The Open: Offaly's Shane Lowry takes a four shot lead into final round after astounding eight under par 63

  20-07-2019 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Irishman Shane Lowry will take a four shot lead into the final round of The 148th Open Championship at Royal Portrush.
  
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• Hundreds gather for Loyalist flute band Portrush concert

  20-07-2019 19:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Loyalist flute band music played in Portrush town as the third round of the Open Championship reached its conclusion a mile away.
  
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• Theatrical flair abounds in youth production of Broadway classic - Belfast Newsletter

  20-07-2019 19:16
  Theatrical flair abounds in youth production of Broadway classic  Belfast NewsletterTHEATRE REVIEW: Miss Saigon School Edition @ Grand Opera House, Belfast.
  
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• Border polls calls harmful to Brexit talks and Stormont restoration: Irish ambassador to UK

  20-07-2019 19:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Irish Government believes calls for a border poll harm the prospects of a Brexit deal and prevent the restoration of the Stormont institutions, the Irish ambassador to the UK has said.
  
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• Married Belfast couples among the happiest in the UK - Belfast Live

  20-07-2019 18:41
  Married Belfast couples among the happiest in the UK  Belfast LiveHow much time do you spend with your significant other? Well a new study has found that loved-up Belfast couples spend 23 hours a week of quality time ...
  
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• Which of these two properties will set you back £250,000? - Belfast Live

  20-07-2019 18:35
  Which of these two properties will set you back £250,000?  Belfast LiveWe found a four storey seaside house in Donaghadee and a 16 metre yacht in London's posh Chelsea Harbour - and they're both the same price.
  
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• Downpatrick woman with Autism uses rave music as her "therapy drug" - Belfast Live

  20-07-2019 17:44
  Downpatrick woman with Autism uses rave music as her "therapy drug"  Belfast LiveShe was left devastated when she was unable to get hold of a Féile an Phobail free dance night ticket.
  
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• The Open: Thousands of golf fans relish third day at Royal Portrush

  20-07-2019 17:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Thousands of excited golf fans swarmed over Portrush’s sun-drenched dunes as stars of the world game battled it out on the third day of the Open’s return to Northern Ireland.
  
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• Police treating "reckless" West Belfast arson attack as attempt to "endanger life" - Belfast Live

  20-07-2019 17:17
  Police treating "reckless" West Belfast arson attack as attempt to "endanger life"  Belfast LivePolice are investigating a blaze at a West Belfast home which they have described as "arson with intent to endanger life." Fire and Rescue crews were called to ...
  
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• Giant's Causeway: Disabled man rescued after cliff path fall

  20-07-2019 17:09 via bbc.co.uk
  The man fell down a steep embankment in his wheelchair at the Giant's Causeway in County Antrim.
  
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• Wheelchair user falls down embankment at Giant's Causeway

  20-07-2019 17:08 via bbc.co.uk
  A disabled man has been rescued after falling down an embankment in his wheelchair at the Giant's Causeway.
  
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• Downpatrick man John Joseph Blaney named as Northern Ireland road crash victim

  20-07-2019 16:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have confirmed Downpatrick man John Joseph Blaney was the victim of a road crash on Friday.
  
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• 'He won't end on four': Rory McIlroy tipped for plenty more major wins as emotional reaction to Open exit will earn fans, says Graeme McDowell

  20-07-2019 16:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  While Rory McIlroy's early exit from The Open Championship will cast its shadow over an otherwise glorious weekend at Royal Portrush, there is reason for optimism for his fans.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Derry and Limavady security alerts end with 'nothing untoward' found

  20-07-2019 15:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Twelfth 'viable' device reports 'fake news,' says PSNI Chief Constable Byrne

  20-07-2019 14:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The PSNI Chief Constable has dismissed as "fake news" reports of a "viable" device disrupting a Twelfth parade.
  
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• 'Deficit' in Translink's finances highlighted in DfI report

  20-07-2019 14:11 via bbc.co.uk
  The Department for Infrastructure says the continued provision of public transport will be "challenging".
  
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• Man in his 20s stabbed in early morning incident in Belfast - The Irish Times

  20-07-2019 13:00
  Man in his 20s stabbed in early morning incident in Belfast  The Irish TimesPolice arrest male and appeal for witnesses to incident at flat in University Street area.
  
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• Belfast taxi driver robbed by armed men posing as customers - Belfast Live

  20-07-2019 12:28
  Belfast taxi driver robbed by armed men posing as customers  Belfast LiveOne man held a sharp metal object to the taxi driver's neck demanding money.
  
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• West Belfast: Police investigate 'reckless' arson attack - BBC News

  20-07-2019 12:24
  West Belfast: Police investigate 'reckless' arson attack  BBC NewsNo-one was in the house at Divismore Park, and police say they are working to establish a motive.
  
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• West Belfast: Police investigate 'reckless' arson attack

  20-07-2019 12:24 via bbc.co.uk
  No-one was in the house at Divismore Park, and police say they are working to establish a motive.
  
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• 'Sharp object' held to taxi driver's neck in Belfast robbery - Belfast Telegraph

  20-07-2019 12:15
  'Sharp object' held to taxi driver's neck in Belfast robbery  Belfast TelegraphA taxi driver had what was described as a "sharp object" held to his throat in a Belfast robbery.
  
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• 'Sharp object' held to taxi driver's neck in Belfast robbery

  20-07-2019 12:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A taxi driver had what was described as a "sharp object" held to his throat in a Belfast robbery.
  
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• Man arrested in connection with Belfast stabbing - BBC News

  20-07-2019 12:15
  Man arrested in connection with Belfast stabbing  BBC NewsA 20-year-old man is arrested in connection with the incident, which happened on Saturday morning.
  
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• Man arrested in connection with Belfast stabbing

  20-07-2019 12:15 via bbc.co.uk
  A 20-year-old man is arrested in connection with the incident, which happened on Saturday morning.
  
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• Man (20s) stabbed in Belfast University Street flat attack

  20-07-2019 12:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man aged in his 20s has been injured in a stabbing in south Belfast.
  
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• Motorists warned Iran tensions could mean hike in fuel prices

  20-07-2019 12:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tensions in the Persian Gulf could result in prices at UK fuel pumps rising further, motorists have been warned.
  
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• Belfast Pride 2019 will see Scouts NI joining the parade for the first time - Belfast Live

  20-07-2019 11:40
  Belfast Pride 2019 will see Scouts NI joining the parade for the first time  Belfast LiveThis year will be the organisation's first time at Belfast Pride.
  
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• Man who 'had gun' near McDonald's charged by police - Belfast Live

  20-07-2019 11:35
  Man who 'had gun' near McDonald's charged by police  Belfast LiveThe male allegedly assaulted a driver and demanded money.
  
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• In Pictures: Anti-Brexit protesters float Boris Blimp outside Parliament

  20-07-2019 10:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An inflatable “Boris Blimp” has been launched in Parliament Square by anti-Brexit protesters.
  
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• Belfast school uniform recycling drive vies for top award - Belfast Telegraph

  20-07-2019 10:30
  Belfast school uniform recycling drive vies for top award  Belfast TelegraphA school uniform recycling scheme in Belfast has reached the finals of a prestigious national award for community projects.
  
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• Fake Darren Keys fundraising page branded "sickening" - Belfast Live

  20-07-2019 10:29
  Fake Darren Keys fundraising page branded "sickening"  Belfast LiveThe account was set up under the pretence of raising money for Darren's funeral.
  
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• Northern Ireland's rare barn owl babies helped by Co Down farmer - Belfast Live

  20-07-2019 10:13
  Northern Ireland's rare barn owl babies helped by Co Down farmer  Belfast LiveHis patience had ensured the number of new nesting sites has risen from 2 to 3 as the conservation fight continues.
  
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• Restaurant review: Sip & Stone at Belfast International Airport - Belfast Telegraph

  20-07-2019 10:06
  Restaurant review: Sip & Stone at Belfast International Airport  Belfast TelegraphPoor old Belfast International Airport hasn't been able to catch its breath since footage of endless security queues started popping up on frustrated passengers' ...
  
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• Giant's Causeway cliff fall 'miracle escape' for disabled man - Belfast Live

  20-07-2019 10:03
  Giant's Causeway cliff fall 'miracle escape' for disabled man  Belfast LiveAround 30 emergency *service* workers helped in his rescue.
  
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• Concerns for safety of Belfast man charged over outhouse drug find - Belfast Telegraph

  20-07-2019 10:01
  Concerns for safety of Belfast man charged over outhouse drug find  Belfast TelegraphConcerns have been expressed in court for the safety of a north Belfast man after drugs valued at around £150000 were found in an outhouse on his property.
  
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• 'Miraculous' escape for man in wheelchair after Giant's Causeway cliff fall

  20-07-2019 09:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man in a wheelchair made a "miraculous" escape after he fell from a cliff path in Co Antrim.
  
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• Rose Week Belfast at Lady Dixon Park will have something for everyone - Belfast Live

  20-07-2019 09:45
  Rose Week Belfast at Lady Dixon Park will have something for everyone  Belfast LiveLady Dixon Park is home to one of the world's leading gardens.
  
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• Lisburn woman speaks out after "losing everything" in flat fire - Belfast Live

  20-07-2019 09:00
  Lisburn woman speaks out after "losing everything" in flat fire  Belfast LiveShannon, who lost her mum when she was eight, is devastated that sentimental items have perished.
  
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• Northern Ireland's tiny house movement - a small move to the future?

  20-07-2019 08:58 via bbc.co.uk
  A global movement towards tiny houses - wooden structures on wheels - is starting to go up in NI.
  
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• 'Maybe it is strange to build a random tiny house'

  20-07-2019 08:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Michael and Alex from County Down are part of the global tiny house movement.
  
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• PSNI’s G4S security guards being ‘hung out to dry’ says councillor - Belfast Newsletter

  20-07-2019 08:11
  PSNI’s G4S security guards being ‘hung out to dry’ says councillor  Belfast NewsletterAn Alliance councillor says security company G4S is “hanging their employees out to dry” in relation to staff who guard PSNI stations across Northern Ireland.
  
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• Translink's financial crisis could put brakes on Northern Ireland services

  20-07-2019 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Public transport in Northern Ireland is close to crisis point as cash levels run dangerously low at provider Translink, a government department has warned.
  
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• The Open round three updates: Shane Lowry fights for the lead after Graeme McDowell moves under par at Royal Portrush

  20-07-2019 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The third round of The Open Championship is here and we'll keep you updated throughout Saturday at Royal Portrush right here.
  
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