Belfast news

• Portadown 'stabbing' incident sees two men taken to hospital - Belfast Live

  28-08-2019 23:55
  Portadown 'stabbing' incident sees two men taken to hospital  Belfast LiveEmergency Services were called to the scene before 7pm this evening.
  
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• Parliament suspension 'callous political play'

  28-08-2019 23:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Sinn Féin, Alliance, the SDLP and UUP criticise plan but the DUP welcomes new Parliament session.
  
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• Medieval gold seal declared treasure at Belfast court - RTE.ie

  28-08-2019 22:55
  Medieval gold seal declared treasure at Belfast court  RTE.ieA medieval gold seal of a type not seen before by museums across Ireland and Britain is among three items that have been declared treasure at Belfast ...
  
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• “The Human High5” traveling to hug 9/11 victims' families in Ireland next month - IrishCentral

  28-08-2019 21:51
  “The Human High5” traveling to hug 9/11 victims' families in Ireland next month  IrishCentralDave Sylvester, the "human high5," is bringing his 'Big Dave Hugs the World' tour to Ireland and Northern Ireland next month.
  
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• 'Lucky to be alive after lightning strike'

  28-08-2019 21:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Ryan Murphy speaks after he was injured during a lightning strike at a major US golf tournament.
  
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• Calls for emergency Belfast council meeting in bid to stop suspension of Parliament branded 'embarrassing'

  28-08-2019 21:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A move by SDLP councillors in Belfast to call an emergency meeting of the city council in a bid to legally challenge the suspension of Parliament has been branded an "utter waste of time and resources".
  
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• Belfast couple appear in court accused of cruelty to their baby son - Belfast Live

  28-08-2019 21:16
  Belfast couple appear in court accused of cruelty to their baby son  Belfast LiveProceedings were adjourned until October, when the prosecution is expected to provide an update.
  
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• Europa League play-off: Linfield are 'complete underdogs' in Qarabag game - Healy

  28-08-2019 20:40 via bbc.co.uk
  Linfield manager David Healy knows his side face a huge task to over Qarabag and reach the Europa League group stage.
  
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• Natasha Carruthers death: Crash victim 'found like rag doll'

  28-08-2019 20:07 via bbc.co.uk
  A man is on trial accused of causing the death of Natasha Carruthers in car crash in 2017.
  
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• Friday Night Flix at Belfast Free Library - PenBayPilot.com

  28-08-2019 19:33
  Friday Night Flix at Belfast Free Library  PenBayPilot.comBELFAST — In September, Friday Night Flix, the library's free movie program, will present four highly acclaimed recent films, all of which are available through ...
  
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• ISL Waste Management, Mallusk, fined after employee injured in crush

  28-08-2019 19:14 via bbc.co.uk
  The man sustained fractured ribs, a punctured lung and a liver laceration after the Mallusk incident.
  
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• City Hospital Belfast train station footbridge to be replaced - Belfast Live

  28-08-2019 18:54
  City Hospital Belfast train station footbridge to be replaced  Belfast LiveThe work is scheduled to be completed in January 2020.
  
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• Social care worker arrest prompts review of teenager care

  28-08-2019 18:38 via bbc.co.uk
  A residential social care worker was arrested on suspicion of child abduction and abuse of trust.
  
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• Sentencing underway in Belfast in the case against Julio Carrillo - WABI

  28-08-2019 17:59
  Sentencing underway in Belfast in the case against Julio Carrillo  WABIBELFAST, Maine (WABI) Sentencing is underway for the Stockton Springs man charged with killing his 10-year-old stepdaughter last year. 52-year-old Julio ...
  
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• Keith Brannigan murder: Clogherhead shooting 'callous'

  28-08-2019 17:37 via bbc.co.uk
  The gun attack in which Keith Brannigan was killed in County Louth is being linked to criminal gangs.
  
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• Primark fire: A year on from Belfast's devastating blaze

  28-08-2019 17:01 via bbc.co.uk
  The blaze in the historic Bank Buildings still haunts the retail heart of the city.
  
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• 'It was a total disaster scene'

  28-08-2019 16:57 via bbc.co.uk
  A business owner close to Primark in Belfast city centre recalls the Bank Buildings fire one year on.
  
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• 'Expensive night out' ends in fines for man who tried to attack police

  28-08-2019 16:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who threatened violence against ambulance staff trying to treat him for a head injury in Belfast has avoided prison.
  
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• National Geographic 'Paris to Pittsburgh' to screen in Belfast - PenBayPilot.com

  28-08-2019 16:35
  National Geographic 'Paris to Pittsburgh' to screen in Belfast  PenBayPilot.comBELFAST — There will be a free screening of the National Geographic film Paris to Pittsburgh, highlighting the issue of global climate change, Friday, ...
  
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• 'Stormont deadlock not about Irish language act'

  28-08-2019 16:26 via bbc.co.uk
  An ex-prisoner says the political dispute is about recognition of the Irish identity.
  
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• Watch: DUP backs Parliament suspension as it eyes renewal of confidence and supply deal

  28-08-2019 16:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson’s DUP allies have welcomed his move to suspend Parliament, with party leader Arlene Foster insisting he is “well within his rights”.
  
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• Medieval gold seal, Viking silver arm ring and bronze age axes declared treasure

  28-08-2019 16:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A medieval gold seal of a type not seen before by museums across the UK and Ireland is among three items that have been declared treasure at Belfast Coroner’s Court.
  
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• Queen approves suspension of Parliament setting Boris Johnson on collision course over no-deal Brexit

  28-08-2019 16:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Queen has approved Boris Johnson's plan to suspend Parliament when MPs return to work in September until October.
  
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• Belfast ATM raids work of organised crime gang, court told

  28-08-2019 15:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An organised crime gang is suspected of stealing £120,000 in a series of raids on cash machines in the greater Belfast area, the High Court heard today.
  
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• Co Antrim firm fined £25k after employee crushed between vehicle and digger

  28-08-2019 14:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Antrim recycling company has been fined £25,000 after an employee was crushed between a refuse collection vehicle (RCV) and a mini digger.
  
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• Sinn Fein attack 'foolish' DUP for backing Boris Johnson over suspension of Parliament

  28-08-2019 14:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein have branded the DUP "foolish" for backing Boris Johnson's plans to suspend Parliament ahead of a Queen's Speech.
  
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• Sex abuse of two boys leads to jail for 58-year-old Ballykelly man

  28-08-2019 14:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Hugh Gerard Bradley, from Ballykelly, admitted 11 offences over a five year period from 1983.
  
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• 'Brexit danger signs for union's future'

  28-08-2019 14:37 via bbc.co.uk
  The former Church of Ireland Primate says Brexit is changing relationships across the islands.
  
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• Bronze Age axes declared to be 'treasure'

  28-08-2019 14:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Inquests in Belfast also confirm a silver Viking arm ring and gold medieval seal as treasure.
  
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• Lurgan baby death: Man arrested on suspicion of child cruelty

  28-08-2019 13:56 via bbc.co.uk
  The 23-year-old man was also arrested for possession of Class A and Class B drugs.
  
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• Baby found dead in Lurgan - Man arrested

  28-08-2019 13:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A baby was found dead at a home in the Lurgan area on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Lurgan child death investigation launched by police - Belfast Live

  28-08-2019 13:23
  Lurgan child death investigation launched by police  Belfast LiveA man has been arrested by police investigating the death of a child. The PSNI has confirmed they are “investigating the sudden death of an infant in the Lurgan ...
  
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• DUP's Foster 'welcomes' Boris Johnson's move to suspend Parliament as other Northern Ireland parties round on PM

  28-08-2019 13:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP leader Arlene Foster has said that she welcomes a move by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to suspend Parliament to hold a new Queen's Speech.
  
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• Jacobs Creating 200 New Jobs Across Cork, Dublin & Belfast - TodayFM

  28-08-2019 12:32
  Jacobs Creating 200 New Jobs Across Cork, Dublin & Belfast  TodayFMJacobs is to create 200 new jobs in Ireland over the next two years.The company plans to fill the positions across its offices in Cork, Dublin and Belfast....
  
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• Euro 2020 qualifiers: Lafferty and Lavery miss out on selection for NI squad

  28-08-2019 12:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Strikers Kyle Lafferty and Shayne Lavery are not included in the 25-man Northern Ireland squad to play Luxembourg and Germany.
  
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• Video: Fire breaks out at Primark store in Belfast - how the drama unfolded one year ago today - Belfast Telegraph

  28-08-2019 12:16
  Video: Fire breaks out at Primark store in Belfast - how the drama unfolded one year ago today  Belfast TelegraphFire and smoke can be seen from a major blaze which has broken out at the Primark store in Belfast city centre. Latest articles. 0:57. Hampshire Police release ...
  
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• Video: Fire breaks out at Primark store in Belfast - how the drama unfolded - Belfast Telegraph

  28-08-2019 12:16
  Video: Fire breaks out at Primark store in Belfast - how the drama unfolded  Belfast TelegraphFire and smoke can be seen from a major blaze which has broken out at the Primark store in Belfast city centre. Latest articles. 0:54. Klopp laughs off Mane ...
  
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• Northern Ireland squad: Liam Donnelly returns but Lafferty left out for games against Luxembourg and Germany

  28-08-2019 12:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Motherwell midfielder Liam Donnelly and Ross County defender Callum Morris are back in the Northern Ireland squad but there is no place for Shayne Lavery.
  
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• Northern Ireland squad: Liam Donnelly returns but Lafferty and Lavery left out for games against Luxembourg and Germany

  28-08-2019 12:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Motherwell midfielder Liam Donnelly and Ross County defender Callum Morris are back in the Northern Ireland squad but there is no place for Shayne Lavery.
  
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• Ireland men's hockey coach resigns ahead of crunch Olympic qualifiers

  28-08-2019 11:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ireland men's team are on the search for a new head coach after Alexander Cox resigned from his post.
  
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• County Antrim Catholic school 'boosted' by integration plan

  28-08-2019 11:32 via bbc.co.uk
  A primary in Glenarm sees a 50% increase in enrolment after proposing to become integrated.
  
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• Housing charity withdraws services to Belfast homes after "threat to staff and contractors" - Belfast Live

  28-08-2019 11:24
  Housing charity withdraws services to Belfast homes after "threat to staff and contractors"  Belfast LiveThe housing charity said it would "work with local representatives to find a resolution and get services resumed"
  
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• Short Strand Belfast "serious assault" leads to two men being charged - Belfast Live

  28-08-2019 11:02
  Short Strand Belfast "serious assault" leads to two men being charged  Belfast LiveTwo men are due in court after a report of a "serious assault" in Belfast on Bank Holiday Monday. Police arrested the men, aged 26 and 32, following the alleged ...
  
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• Boris Johnson feels wrath of Northern Ireland parties over Parliament suspension as UUP chief slams 'abuse of power'

  28-08-2019 10:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland political representatives have reacted angrily to news that Prime Minister Boris Johnson will ask the Queen to suspend Parliament ahead of Brexit.
  
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• Ulster beach closed after swarm of giant jellyfish spotted near Lough Foyle

  28-08-2019 10:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A popular Co Donegal beach was forced to close for two hours on Sunday after a swarm of giant jellyfish were spotted near the shore.
  
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• Windows smashed at east Belfast home - Belfast Telegraph

  28-08-2019 10:34
  Windows smashed at east Belfast home  Belfast TelegraphPolice are appealing for information following a report of criminal damage in the Ballynafoy Close area. Shortly before 10.30pm, it was reported that a number of ...
  
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• Boris Johnson denies suspension of Parliament will lead to general election

  28-08-2019 10:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson will seek an extended suspension of Parliament ahead of the Queen's Speech on October 14 in a move which could hamper efforts by MPs to block a no-deal Brexit.
  
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