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• Bacteria on children's car seats revealed in swab tests - Belfast Live

  14-08-2019 23:15
  Bacteria on children's car seats revealed in swab tests  Belfast LiveThe main bacteria found on the child's car seat was Faecal Streptococci - also known as poo particles.
  
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• Apprentice Boys: Negotiator says band 'no longer welcome'

  14-08-2019 23:12 via bbc.co.uk
  Clyde Valley Flute Band wore Parachute Regiment insignia with the letter 'F' during a Londonderry parade.
  
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• Ryanair pilots based in Ireland are to strike for 48 hours

  14-08-2019 22:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Ryanair pilots based in the UK are also striking next week over pay and conditions.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Westlink cleared following crash - traffic returning to normal

  14-08-2019 21:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• VIDEO: Book of condolence opens in Belfast for Nóra Quoirin's family - Independent.ie

  14-08-2019 21:28
  VIDEO: Book of condolence opens in Belfast for Nóra Quoirin's family  Independent.ieA Belfast book of condolence has opened in a “clear and positive” show of solidarity with Nora Quoirin's family. Sinn Fein Lord Mayor John Finucane was the first ...
  
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• Jay Harris to defend flyweight titles against Paddy Barnes in Belfast - BBC Sport

  14-08-2019 21:24
  Jay Harris to defend flyweight titles against Paddy Barnes in Belfast  BBC SportJay Harris will defend his European and Commonwealth flyweight titles against Paddy Barnes in October in Belfast.
  
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• Robert Nairac: Disappeared commission rules out forest grave

  14-08-2019 21:14 via bbc.co.uk
  The search was carried out in County Louth following "strong indications" by specialist dogs.
  
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• Bengali’s brief Belfast peace - Telegraph India

  14-08-2019 21:00
  Bengali’s brief Belfast peace  Telegraph IndiaIn the days when I was on the staff of The Daily Telegraph in London, it was the practice of the paper's all powerful managing editor, Peter Eastwood, to send ...
  
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• Belfast mayor opens book of condolence in show of solidarity with Nora Quoirin's family - Evening Standard

  14-08-2019 20:56
  Belfast mayor opens book of condolence in show of solidarity with Nora Quoirin's family  Evening StandardBelfast Lord Mayor John Finucane has been the first to sign a book of condolence at city hall in a show of solidarity with Nora Quoirin's family. The book was ...
  
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• Book of condolence opens in Belfast for Nora Quoirin’s family - Yahoo Finance UK

  14-08-2019 20:26
  Book of condolence opens in Belfast for Nora Quoirin’s family  Yahoo Finance UKA Belfast book of condolence has opened in a “clear and positive” show of solidarity with Nora Quoirin's family. Sinn Fein Lord Mayor John Finucane was the first ...
  
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• Stephen Webster service notice - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  14-08-2019 20:07
  Stephen Webster service notice - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican JournalBelfast — Stephen P. Webster of Belfast passed away on Aug. 10, 2019. He was born Nov. 25, 1948. A celebration of life *service* will be held Saturday, Sept.
  
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• Shankill Road flood leaves cars struggling to get through - Belfast Live

  14-08-2019 19:52
  Shankill Road flood leaves cars struggling to get through  Belfast LiveMotorists have been advised to seek another route.
  
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• June Koval notice - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  14-08-2019 19:47
  June Koval notice - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican JournalBrooks — June Koval, 62, of Brooks, passed away Aug. 6, 2019. Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast.
  
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• Nora book of condolence opens in Belfast - Belfast Telegraph

  14-08-2019 19:44
  Nora book of condolence opens in Belfast  Belfast TelegraphA Belfast book of condolence has opened in a “clear and positive” show of solidarity with Nora Quoirin's family. Sinn Fein Lord Mayor John Finucane was the first ...
  
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• Daughter of couple killed in crash 'will fight for tougher sentences'

  14-08-2019 19:32 via bbc.co.uk
  The daughter of a couple killed by a speeding driver says she will fight for heavier sentences for death drivers.
  
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• Nóra Quoirin: Mother’s home city of Belfast stages ‘show of solidarity’ - The Irish Times

  14-08-2019 18:55
  Nóra Quoirin: Mother’s home city of Belfast stages ‘show of solidarity’  The Irish TimesBook of condolence opens after teen's death, which 'has really touched something in Belfast'
  
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• EU and MPs collaborating to block Brexit, claims Boris Johnson

  14-08-2019 18:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson has accused MPs and the EU of collaborating to block Brexit, as he warned of the increasing risk of leaving without a deal.
  
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• The 5 most beautiful buildings in Belfast, Northern - Ireland Before You Die

  14-08-2019 18:37
  The 5 most beautiful buildings in Belfast, Northern  Ireland Before You DieBelfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, is home to some striking structures. Feast your eyes upon the five most beautiful buildings Belfast.
  
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• The 5 most BEAUTIFUL buildings in Belfast - Ireland Before You Die

  14-08-2019 18:37
  The 5 most BEAUTIFUL buildings in Belfast  Ireland Before You DieBelfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, is home to some striking structures. Feast your eyes upon the five most beautiful buildings Belfast.
  
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• Rebecca Shorten: Belfast woman named in GB eight for World Championships - BBC Sport

  14-08-2019 18:34
  Rebecca Shorten: Belfast woman named in GB eight for World Championships  BBC SportBelfast rower Rebecca Shorten is selected in the British squad for the World Championships in Austria later this month.
  
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• Photos from Belfast’s historic, poignant Pride - Dazed

  14-08-2019 18:32
  Photos from Belfast’s historic, poignant Pride  DazedAs marriage equality comes within reach, Northern Ireland celebrates revolution and a brighter future for its LGBTQ+ community.
  
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• Westlink crash causing rush hour delays in Belfast - Belfast Live

  14-08-2019 18:18
  Westlink crash causing rush hour delays in Belfast  Belfast LiveA crash on the Westlink is causing major delays in Belfast this evening. The collision occurred under the red foot bridge at the Royal Victoria Hospital. Two lanes ...
  
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• Service marks 50 years since Army deployed to streets of Northern Ireland

  14-08-2019 18:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A memorial service marking 50 years since the first British troops were deployed on the streets of Northern Ireland has taken place.
  
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• Nóra Quoirin: Book of condolence opens at Belfast City Hall - The Irish News

  14-08-2019 17:45
  Nóra Quoirin: Book of condolence opens at Belfast City Hall  The Irish NewsA book of condolence has been opened at Belfast City Hall today following the death of 15-year-old Nóra Quoirin.
  
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• No chance of US-UK trade deal if Brexit threatens Good Friday Agreement, warns Nancy Pelosi

  14-08-2019 17:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nancy Pelosi has warned that there will be "no chance" of a US-UK trade deal passing through Congress if Brexit threatens the Good Friday Agreement.
  
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• Investigation launched after DUP councillor takes airport-funded trip

  14-08-2019 17:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A standards watchdog has confirmed they have launched an investigation after a DUP councillor took a trip paid for by Belfast International Airport.
  
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• Martina Anderson Tullycarnet library visit: Unionists demand Sinn Fein apology - Belfast Newsletter

  14-08-2019 17:33
  Martina Anderson Tullycarnet library visit: Unionists demand Sinn Fein apology  Belfast NewsletterSinn Fein has no plans to say sorry for MEP Martina Anderson's appearance at a library in a loyalist estate in east Belfast on Saturday.
  
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• Watch: Nora Quoirin book of condolence opens in Belfast City Hall - Belfast Telegraph

  14-08-2019 17:21
  Watch: Nora Quoirin book of condolence opens in Belfast City Hall  Belfast TelegraphLord Mayor John Finucane was the first to sign at the city hall, followed by a queue of other elected representatives. By Michael McHugh, PA. 14 August 2019 ...
  
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• Northern Ireland house prices rise by 3.5% in past year

  14-08-2019 16:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  House prices in Northern Ireland have increased by 3.5% over the last year to an average of £136,767 during April to June, according to a government report.
  
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• Suspected drug dealer wanted by NCA seen travelling to Belfast - Belfast Live

  14-08-2019 16:03
  Suspected drug dealer wanted by NCA seen travelling to Belfast  Belfast LiveMcDonough is suspected of involvement in a criminal group distributing cocaine and cannabis in Manchester.
  
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• Book of condolences for tragic Nora Quoirin to open in Belfast after body of missing teen found in Malaysia - The Irish Sun

  14-08-2019 15:26
  Book of condolences for tragic Nora Quoirin to open in Belfast after body of missing teen found in Malaysia  The Irish SunA BOOK of condolences for the family of Nora Quoirin will today open in Belfast following the discovery of the missing teen's body in Malaysia, the Mayor has ...
  
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• Brexit: No chance of US trade deal if Irish accord hit - Pelosi

  14-08-2019 15:21 via bbc.co.uk
  Congress will block a UK trade deal if Brexit harms the Good Friday Agreement, key US Democrat says.
  
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• McCord launches legal challenge against suspending parliament to force no-deal Brexit

  14-08-2019 14:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A victims campaigner is mounting a legal challenge aimed at preventing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suspending parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit.
  
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• Sex offender jailed for carrying out new Belfast attack - Belfast Live

  14-08-2019 14:40
  Sex offender jailed for carrying out new Belfast attack  Belfast LiveA man previously convicted of torturing and sexually abusing his former teenage friend has been jailed again for carrying out a new attack while carrying a metal ...
  
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• Donegal: Fifteen rescued swimmers were caught in rip tide

  14-08-2019 14:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Teenagers involved in the incident at Machaire Rabhartaigh were attending an Irish college.
  
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• Nora Quoirin post-mortem result delayed - volunteer who found body says 'she looked like she was sleeping'

  14-08-2019 13:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  One of the volunteers who found the body of Nora Quoirin said that the teenager looked as "if she were sleeping".
  
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• Nora Quoirin: Book of Condolence opening today in Belfast - Belfast Newsletter

  14-08-2019 13:53
  Nora Quoirin: Book of Condolence opening today in Belfast  Belfast NewsletterA book of Condolence will open today at Belfast City Hall for tragic Nora Quoirin.
  
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• In pictures: Nora Quoirin book of condolence to open in Belfast City Hall - Belfast Telegraph

  14-08-2019 13:32
  In pictures: Nora Quoirin book of condolence to open in Belfast City Hall  Belfast TelegraphA book of condolence has been opened at Belfast City Hall following the death of 15-year-old Nora Quoirin.
  
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• Sex offender jailed for metal hook attack in Belfast - Belfast Telegraph

  14-08-2019 13:31
  Sex offender jailed for metal hook attack in Belfast  Belfast TelegraphA man previously convicted of torturing and sexually abusing his former teenage friend has been jailed again for carrying out a new attack while carrying a metal ...
  
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• Sex offender jailed for metal hook attack in Belfast

  14-08-2019 13:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man previously convicted of torturing and sexually abusing his former teenage friend has been jailed again for carrying out a new attack while carrying a metal hook.
  
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• Three arrested and thousands of cigarettes seized in south Belfast and Newtownabbey - Belfast Telegraph

  14-08-2019 13:30
  Three arrested and thousands of cigarettes seized in south Belfast and Newtownabbey  Belfast Telegraph107,000 cigarettes and 21 kilograms of hand-rolling tobacco were seized during the search of three houses, five vehicles and one shop on Tuesday.
  
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• Three arrested and thousands of cigarettes seized in Belfast and Newtownabbey - Belfast Telegraph

  14-08-2019 13:30
  Three arrested and thousands of cigarettes seized in Belfast and Newtownabbey  Belfast TelegraphThree people have been arrested in south Belfast and Newtownabbey following a tobacco seizure.
  
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• Three arrested and thousands of cigarettes seized in Belfast and Newtownabbey

  14-08-2019 13:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Three people have been arrested in south Belfast and Newtownabbey following a tobacco seizure.
  
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• Troops arrive in Northern Ireland at the start of Operation Banner - Belfast Newsletter

  14-08-2019 13:23
  Troops arrive in Northern Ireland at the start of Operation Banner  Belfast Newsletter50 years ago today (August 14 1969) troops were deployed on the streets of Northern Ireland for what would become the British Army's longest operational ...
  
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• Belfast put up a new 4-way stop sign. It immediately caused a car crash. - Bangor Daily News

  14-08-2019 13:09
  Belfast put up a new 4-way stop sign. It immediately caused a car crash.  Bangor Daily NewsAbout a half-hour after Belfast city workers erected new four-way stop signs at the intersection of Miller and Church streets Monday morning, two cars crashed ...
  
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• Belfast Fashion Spy: 'Olivia Culpo’s style is super trendy' - Belfast Telegraph

  14-08-2019 12:41
  Belfast Fashion Spy: 'Olivia Culpo’s style is super trendy'  Belfast TelegraphRachel Dean checks out the style in Victoria Square, Belfast.
  
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• Countdown to greatest event of the summer - Belfast Media Group

  14-08-2019 12:26
  Countdown to greatest event of the summer  Belfast Media GroupTHE giants of the local music scene will take to the stage at the Devenish Complex in Finaghy on 31 August for a glittering celebration of West Belfast's Greatest ...
  
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• I probably would have joined IRA if I was teen on Bloody Sunday, says journalist Peter Taylor

  14-08-2019 12:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Veteran journalist Peter Taylor has said that he "probably" would have joined the IRA if he was a teenager in Northern Ireland on Bloody Sunday.
  
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• Ballymena to host Rangers U21s as Glenavon face Scotland trip in Tunnock's Caramel Wafer Cup

  14-08-2019 11:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ballymena United will take on Rangers Colts in the third round of the Tunnock's Caramel Wafer Cup while Glenavon face a trip to Scotland.
  
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• Shots fired at Omagh house leaves community 'deeply concerned'

  14-08-2019 11:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Shots were fired at a house in the Thornlea area of Omagh in an incident that took place on Tuesday evening.
  
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