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• Mustangs, Lions keep steady, loud, clear, winning beat - By Staff - Republican Journal

  18-09-2019 23:07
  Mustangs, Lions keep steady, loud, clear, winning beat - By Staff  Republican JournalA pair of shutout home victories fit the Mount View and Belfast field hockey teams just fine on Tuesday, Sept. 17 as the Mustangs swung to a 1-0 win over Erskine ...
  
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• Flood washes away NI woman's home as Spanish dream is destroyed - Belfast Live

  18-09-2019 22:45
  Flood washes away NI woman's home as Spanish dream is destroyed  Belfast LiveShe escaped with her husband and two dogs carrying only their passports.
  
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• Family of Belfast toddler with Mitochondrial disorder dream he can one day go to school - Belfast Live

  18-09-2019 22:23
  Family of Belfast toddler with Mitochondrial disorder dream he can one day go to school  Belfast LiveFreddie William McCrory has the rare Mitochondrial disorder.
  
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• With postseason on horizon, Belfast looks to play its best - By Staff - Republican Journal

  18-09-2019 21:56
  With postseason on horizon, Belfast looks to play its best - By Staff  Republican JournalThe high school golf regular season has finished and league playoffs and postseason tournaments are on-deck as links teams gear up to make a run for ...
  
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• Man shot dead in 1972 'was killed by army, not IRA'

  18-09-2019 21:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of a Protestant man shot dead during the Troubles said they want records to be corrected to show he was killed by the army and not the IRA.
  
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• Kevin Lunney 'bundled into boot' of car, say police

  18-09-2019 20:32 via bbc.co.uk
  Prominent Fermanagh businessman is abducted, beaten and left at the side of a road.
  
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• Castlewellan home 'gutted' in alleged arson attack - Belfast Live

  18-09-2019 20:07
  Castlewellan home 'gutted' in alleged arson attack  Belfast LiveA number of homes were evacuated in Co Down after a blaze in a semi-detached house. Firefighters, police and ambulance crews were scrambled to O'Donnell ...
  
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• Queen's University new Students' Union building gets green light - Belfast Live

  18-09-2019 20:00
  Queen's University new Students' Union building gets green light  Belfast LiveThe university submitted its plans for the site in April 2019 and they have now been approved.
  
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• HOBBYCRAFT ARRIVES IN BELFAST - Love Belfast

  18-09-2019 19:39
  HOBBYCRAFT ARRIVES IN BELFAST  Love BelfastHobbycraft Belfast, the UK's largest arts and crafts retailer, is pleased to announce the expansion into Northern Ireland with the opening of a brand new store in ...
  
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• DUP election broadcast farmer 'regrets' Brexit vote

  18-09-2019 19:13 via bbc.co.uk
  A farmer who appeared in the DUP's 2017 election broadcast says no-deal will "decimate" agriculture.
  
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• Mona Adams obituary

  18-09-2019 18:45
  My wife, Mona Adams, who has died aged 78, was deputy mayor of Richmond, south-west London, and the BBC researcher who helped to ensure that the TV character of Del Boy, from Only Fools and Horses, ended up being wealthy.Mona had entered politics late in the day – aged 77. She won a seat on Richmond council for the Lib Dems in last year’s elections, wresting the East Sheen ward from the Tories. To her delight she was made deputy mayor as soon as she took her seat, and proceeded to wa
  
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• Lopsided victories galore for Belfast, Mount View in pitch battles - By Staff - Republican Journal

  18-09-2019 18:00
  Lopsided victories galore for Belfast, Mount View in pitch battles - By Staff  Republican JournalOnly one goal was scored against the Belfast and Mount View high school soccer teams on Tuesday, Sept. 17 — while the Lions and Mustangs sent plenty of ...
  
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• Co Down man who breached Tayto's trademark 'was no innocent abroad', court hears

  18-09-2019 17:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Down man who breached Northern Ireland crisps giant Tayto's trademark by selling a namesake Republic of Ireland brand was no "innocent abroad", the High Court has heard.
  
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• DUP hit back at UUP criticism as they outline additional education funding secured by party

  18-09-2019 17:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The DUP has hit back at UUP criticism that the additional funding secured by their party in the confidence and supply agreement hasn't made its way to education in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Belfast Chamber chief hopes to forge business links with Dublin - The Irish Times

  18-09-2019 17:00
  Belfast Chamber chief hopes to forge business links with Dublin  The Irish TimesFormer DUP economy minister to lead deleagtion on official visit.
  
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• Women’s role in political life brought to the fore in cross-border event

  18-09-2019 16:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  More than 70 women from Northern Ireland and the Republic visited the Irish parliament as part of a project aimed at building cross-border and cross-community relationships.
  
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• Quinn COO Kevin Lunney left with 'life-changing' injuries after abduction

  18-09-2019 16:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A senior PSNI officer has said that Kevin Lunney has been left with life changing injuries after being abducted and brutally assaulted.
  
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• Chris McGimpsey to pay £63K for remark about James McClean

  18-09-2019 16:15 via bbc.co.uk
  A former Ulster Unionist Party councillor falsely described James McClean as a "super Provo".
  
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• NI: Belfast event hears update on English surrogacy law reforms - Irish Legal News

  18-09-2019 16:13
  NI: Belfast event hears update on English surrogacy law reforms  Irish Legal NewsOver 40 members of the legal profession and community/voluntary representatives were welcomed to Law Society House for an event on surrogacy law reforms.
  
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• Increased sex sales in Northern Ireland reported following law change

  18-09-2019 16:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The sale of sex in Northern Ireland has increased since the law change making it illegal, new research shows.
  
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• Loyalist killer Michael Stone could be allowed second release bid

  18-09-2019 15:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sentence Review Commissioners have legal power to consider jailed loyalist killer Michael Stone's bid to be freed early for a second time, a High Court judge ruled today.
  
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• Brexit: Varadkar 'can't agree to direct rule return'

  18-09-2019 15:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Leo Varadkar says he will seek a consultative role for the Republic of Ireland if direct rule returns.
  
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• Former Belfast councillor who falsely referred to James McClean as ‘super provo’ to pay €71,000, court hears - The Irish Sun

  18-09-2019 15:26
  Former Belfast councillor who falsely referred to James McClean as ‘super provo’ to pay €71,000, court hears  The Irish SunA FORMER Belfast councillor who falsely referred to Republic of Ireland footballer James McClean as a "super Provo" is to pay out £63,000 (€71,000), the High ...
  
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• St. George's Market – Belfast, Northern Ireland - Atlas Obscura

  18-09-2019 15:02
  St. George's Market – Belfast, Northern Ireland  Atlas ObscuraLikely named after the nearby church, St. George's market was much smaller during its earlier years. Today, nearly 250 stalls, many of them generational family ...
  
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• 562 Northern Ireland schools in deficit as number doubles in three years, says UUP

  18-09-2019 14:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The number of schools with a financial deficit has more than doubled since Stormont collapsed, according to an Ulster Unionist MLA.
  
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• Loughgall inquest could take up to six months to complete, coroner told

  18-09-2019 14:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A fresh inquest into the deaths of eight IRA men and a civilian shot dead by soldiers at Co Armagh in 1987 could take six months to complete.
  
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• James McClean awarded £63k for comment by ex-UUP councillor McGimpsey

  18-09-2019 14:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former Belfast councillor who falsely referred to Republic of Ireland footballer James McClean as a "super Provo" is to pay out £63,000, the High Court heard today.
  
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• Westlink delays after lorry breaks down - Belfast Live

  18-09-2019 14:02
  Westlink delays after lorry breaks down  Belfast LiveA broken down lorry is causing delays on a main Belfast route on Wednesday afternoon. The lorry broke down on a lane of the Westlink towards the M2 , near ...
  
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• Mayor John Finucane to contest North Belfast for Sinn Fein in general election - Belfast Telegraph

  18-09-2019 13:56
  Mayor John Finucane to contest North Belfast for Sinn Fein in general election  Belfast TelegraphThe Lord Mayor of Belfast John Finucane is set to contest the next general election for a Westminster seat in North Belfast. Sinn Fein MLA Gerry Kelly confirmed ...
  
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• Mayor John Finucane to contest North Belfast for Sinn Fein in general election

  18-09-2019 13:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Lord Mayor of Belfast John Finucane is set to contest the next general election for a Westminster seat in North Belfast.
  
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• Northern Ireland beaches need your help for Big Beach Clean - Belfast Live

  18-09-2019 13:21
  Northern Ireland beaches need your help for Big Beach Clean  Belfast LiveWe've got some of the most stunning coastline on the planet. And it's up to us to keep it that way. This weekend, in association with Coca-Cola, Charity Keep ...
  
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• Belfast make-up artist Pamela Smyth wins Emmy award in LA - Belfast Live

  18-09-2019 13:02
  Belfast make-up artist Pamela Smyth wins Emmy award in LA  Belfast LiveIt's the second time she's taken home the prestigious award.
  
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• All aboard! WIN a Titanic weekend away in Belfast for you and a mate - Her.ie

  18-09-2019 12:45
  All aboard! WIN a Titanic weekend away in Belfast for you and a mate  Her.ieBrought to you by Titanic Belfast. You won't want to miss this. Do you feel like you need one last little trip away before you let go of summer properly? Or maybe ...
  
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• Belfast Culture Night and Day 2019: Everything you need to know - Belfast Telegraph

  18-09-2019 12:33
  Belfast Culture Night and Day 2019: Everything you need to know  Belfast TelegraphCulture Night Belfast returns as thousands are expected to take to the streets for an evening filled with theatre, music, arts and a bit of craic. Ad. If you've never ...
  
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• Belfast Culture Night and Day 2019: Everything you need to know

  18-09-2019 12:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Culture Night Belfast returns as thousands are expected to take to the streets for an evening filled with theatre, music, arts and a bit of craic.
  
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• Sinn Fein hierarchy backs Adams in IRA membership row

  18-09-2019 12:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein's hierarchy is rallying around Gerry Adams amid fresh accusations that he was on the IRA's army council.
  
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• Soldier F case adjourned until December following first hearing

  18-09-2019 11:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Proceedings have been adjourned until December in the case of Soldier F after the first hearing took place in Londonderry on Wednesday.
  
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• Thomas has been behind the lens for 21 years - Belfast Media Group

  18-09-2019 11:47
  Thomas has been behind the lens for 21 years  Belfast Media GroupTO many people in North Belfast Thomas McMullan is a familiar face in the local community. A multiple award-winning photographer, Thomas has been the man ...
  
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• Armed police unit to be moved to Irish border in Brexit preparation

  18-09-2019 11:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A new armed police support unit will be moved closer to the border in preparation for Brexit, Ireland’s top police officer has said.
  
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• Kevin Lunny: Quinn Industrial Holdings director abducted and beaten

  18-09-2019 10:48 via bbc.co.uk
  Quinn Industrial Holdings’ director Kevin Lunny was attacked near his County Fermanagh home.
  
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• Soldier F Bloody Sunday case in court

  18-09-2019 10:34 via bbc.co.uk
  An ex-paratrooper is facing two counts of murder and five of attempted murder on Sunday, 30 January 1972.
  
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• Quinn Industrial boss Kevin Lunney abducted from home and dumped after horrific attack

  18-09-2019 10:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Chief Operating Officer of Quinn Industrial Holdings has been abducted and seriously assaulted before being dumped at the side of the road in Co Cavan.
  
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• Virgin proposing route to Belfast from Heathrow - Belfast Telegraph

  18-09-2019 09:30
  Virgin proposing route to Belfast from Heathrow  Belfast TelegraphVirgin Atlantic has announced plans to fly to 84 new destinations - including Belfast City - from Heathrow after a third runway is opened. Ad. The airline said the ...
  
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• Belfast finance provider secures backing from US investor - Belfast Telegraph

  18-09-2019 09:29
  Belfast finance provider secures backing from US investor  Belfast TelegraphAn alternative finance provider has said it's gearing up for "significant" growth after securing the backing of a US investor. Upstream, which is based in Belfast ...
  
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• Elderly woman found guilty of stealing from disabled friend is mum of evil child murderer

  18-09-2019 09:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman found guilty of stealing from her 87-year-old disabled neighbour is the mother of an evil child killer who battered his girlfriend's two-year-old son to death, it can be revealed today.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Broken-down lorry on Bangor to Belfast road moved

  18-09-2019 08:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Belfast Road break-down causing delays - Belfast Live

  18-09-2019 08:52
  Belfast Road break-down causing delays  Belfast LiveA broken-down lorry is causing delays on the A2 Bangor to Belfast Road this morning. Motorists driving towards Belfast have been affected. A Police ...
  
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• Paper Review: Doing the sums for a United Ireland

  18-09-2019 08:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Economist warn Irish unity could strike a financial blow and new claims about a paedophile priest.
  
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• Wetherspoon's buys Belfast building for £3.25m but Revolucion Cuba is staying put - Belfast Telegraph

  18-09-2019 08:30
  Wetherspoon's buys Belfast building for £3.25m but Revolucion Cuba is staying put  Belfast TelegraphPub giant Wetherspoon's has snapped up the former Cafe Vaudeville venue in Belfast in a £3.25m deal - but will allow the present occupant to continue to trade.
  
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• Wetherspoon's buys Belfast building for £3.25m but Revolucion Cuba is staying put

  18-09-2019 08:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pub giant Wetherspoon's has snapped up the former Cafe Vaudeville venue in Belfast in a £3.25m deal - but will allow the present occupant to continue to trade.
  
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