Belfast news

• Sir Keir Starmer: MPs 'casual' about no-deal Brexit for NI

  23-09-2019 23:55 via bbc.co.uk
  Sir Keir Starmer says that some politicians "don't appreciate the politics and history of Ireland".
  
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• Holy Cross: Weapon found in Belfast school grounds

  23-09-2019 23:14 via bbc.co.uk
  Police link the weapon to dissident republicans and say it was designed to kill or injure officers.
  
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• Fears children may be seriously hurt as violence continues at Belfast interface

  23-09-2019 23:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Sinn Fein MLA has said that there are fears children could be "seriously hurt or worse" as violence continued at a north Belfast interface on Monday night.
  
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• Women dies suddenly in south Belfast

  23-09-2019 22:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have confirmed the sudden death of a woman in south Belfast.
  
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• Second student dies in Belfast's Holyland area in a week

  23-09-2019 22:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A female student has died suddenly in the Holyland area of Belfast, the second death of a student in the city in a week.
  
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• Dissident republican weapon 'intended to kill police' found at Belfast school

  23-09-2019 22:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A weapon believed to belong to dissident republicans has been found at a primary school in north Belfast.
  
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• Thomas Cook: More than 100 NI staff lose jobs

  23-09-2019 21:46 via bbc.co.uk
  About 6,000 NI holidaymakers are among 150,000 people who need to be brought home.
  
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• Johnson fails to get ‘New York breakthrough’ on Brexit

  23-09-2019 21:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson failed to achieve a “New York breakthrough” on Brexit in a meeting with European Council president Donald Tusk.
  
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• Police confirm 'sudden death' of female in South Belfast - Belfast Live

  23-09-2019 21:08
  Police confirm 'sudden death' of female in South Belfast  Belfast LiveWe will use your email address only for the purpose of sending you newsletters. Please see ourPrivacy Noticefor details of your data protection rights. Thank you ...
  
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• Gregory Campbell challenges Sinn Fein MP Hazzard to condemn Brighton Bombing

  23-09-2019 20:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP MP Gregory Campbell has challenged Sinn Fein's Chris Hazzard to condemn the IRA bombing of the Grand Brighton Hotel.
  
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• Co Armagh family raise nearly £10k for air ambulance in memory of dad

  23-09-2019 19:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Armagh family has raised almost £10,000 for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland in memory of their late father.
  
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• Natasha Carruthers death: Jury returns a guilty verdict

  23-09-2019 19:08 via bbc.co.uk
  A man has been convicted of causing the death of mother-of-one, Natasha Carruthers, from Fermanagh.
  
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• Former BBC political correspondent Martina Purdy has left the convent - Belfast Newsletter

  23-09-2019 18:56
  Former BBC political correspondent Martina Purdy has left the convent  Belfast NewsletterMartina Purdy, BBC News NI's former political correspondent has left the convent.
  
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• Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly leave Belfast Convent

  23-09-2019 18:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Former BBC correspondent Martina Purdy and former lawyer Elaine Kelly leave their Belfast Convent
  
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• Belfast Live Half Marathon 2019 photos with runners and spectators - Belfast Live

  23-09-2019 18:31
  Belfast Live Half Marathon 2019 photos with runners and spectators  Belfast LiveThousands took part in the event on Sunday, September 22.
  
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• Derry bandsman requires hospital treatment after 'sectarian attack'

  23-09-2019 18:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A DUP MLA has said that a young band member required hospital treatment after suffering a "sectarian attack" in Londonderry on Saturday.
  
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• Corbyn’s Brexit stance backed at Labour conference

  23-09-2019 18:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Corbyn survived a Labour revolt over Brexit as the party’s conference backed his policy of remaining neutral until after a general election.
  
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• Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly leave Belfast Convent - BBC News

  23-09-2019 18:00
  Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly leave Belfast Convent  BBC NewsTwo women who gave up high-profile careers to join a Belfast convent left their congregation on Monday afternoon. Martina Purdy, BBC News NI's former ...
  
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• Thomas Cook: Essential tips for holidaymakers as travel giant collapses

  23-09-2019 17:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Thomas Cook, the original package holiday company, has collapsed.
  
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• Holy Cross Boys' Primary School evacuated due to security alert

  23-09-2019 17:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A primary school in north Belfast has been evacuated after a suspicious object was found nearby.
  
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• 'Revolutionary' new class of cancer drugs approved

  23-09-2019 17:40 via bbc.co.uk
  The drugs can attack a range of cancers, rather than those in just one part of the body.
  
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• Nathan Phair guilty of causing death of crash victim Natasha Carruthers

  23-09-2019 17:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nathan Phair has been found guilty of causing the death of Natasha Carruthers by dangerous driving.
  
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• Stephen Clements addresses Sean Coyle controversy as he kicks off new BBC Radio Ulster show

  23-09-2019 17:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Radio presenter Stephen Clements was back on the airwaves as he kicked off his first show on BBC Radio Ulster on Monday.
  
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• Irish Government rejects claims it has ‘misled’ public over border checks

  23-09-2019 16:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ireland’s European minister has denied that the Government has misled the public over border infrastructure, after the European Commission president said that Brussels will insist on border checks if there is a no-deal Brexit.
  
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• Catholic priest generated money for IRA

  23-09-2019 16:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Catholic priest maintained a network of Europe-wide contacts used to generate arms and money for the IRA, a documentary revealed.
  
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• Man who stole Belfast churchgoer's handbag avoids jail

  23-09-2019 16:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who stole a church worshipper's handbag and ransacked a kebab shop has avoided prison.
  
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• Brother of Columba McVeigh ‘prepared to meet the IRA’ to get answers

  23-09-2019 16:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The brother of a teenager killed and secretly buried by the IRA over 40 years ago says he is prepared to meet the terror group to get answers.
  
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• Belfast road rage accused 'dug his nails into motorist's face', court hears

  23-09-2019 16:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man allegedly dug his nails into another motorist's face during one of two episodes of suspected road rage, the High Court in Belfast has heard.
  
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• Anne O'Neill: Son is sentenced to life for her murder

  23-09-2019 16:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Anne O'Neill died after being found with head injuries in her parents' south Belfast garden.
  
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• Former Bishop of Derry Seamus Hegarty laid to rest

  23-09-2019 15:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mourners have gathered for the funeral of the former Bishop of Derry, Seamus Hegarty.
  
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• Daylight hijacking of van at gunpoint in Belfast - BBC News

  23-09-2019 15:31
  Daylight hijacking of van at gunpoint in Belfast  BBC NewsPolice are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact detectives.
  
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• Daylight hijacking of van at gunpoint in Belfast

  23-09-2019 15:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact detectives.
  
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• Omagh Hospital: Chemical leak sparked evacuation

  23-09-2019 15:29 via bbc.co.uk
  The Western Trust say the incident is now over and the hospital is fully operational.
  
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• Van hijacked at gunpoint in Belfast

  23-09-2019 14:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man had his van hijacked at gunpoint in Belfast on Monday morning, police have said.
  
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• 5 reasons why Belfast is better than Dublin - Ireland Before You Die

  23-09-2019 14:12
  5 reasons why Belfast is better than Dublin  Ireland Before You DieDublin or Belfast? While both cities on the Emerald Isle are worth visiting, here are five reasons why Belfast is better than Dublin.
  
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• Belfast doctor O'Neill who admitted murdering his mum gets life sentence - Belfast Telegraph

  23-09-2019 13:52
  Belfast doctor O'Neill who admitted murdering his mum gets life sentence  Belfast TelegraphA doctor from south Belfast has been handed a life sentence after he admitted murdering his 51-year old mother. Ad. Declan Kevin O'Neill appeared at Belfast ...
  
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• Belfast doctor O'Neill who admitted murdering his mum gets life sentence

  23-09-2019 13:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A doctor from south Belfast has been handed a life sentence after he admitted murdering his 51-year old mother.
  
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• Sion Mills residents return home following 'worst flooding' in years

  23-09-2019 13:38 via bbc.co.uk
  The Fire Service says 60 firefighters tackled flooding in Sion Mills and Lisnaskea on Sunday.
  
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• Omagh Hospital partially evacuated due to 'chemical leak'

  23-09-2019 13:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland hospital has been partially evacuated following a "small chemical leak".
  
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• Supreme Court to rule on Tuesday on suspension of Parliament challenges

  23-09-2019 13:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to find out the ruling of the UK’s highest court over the legality of his advice to the Queen to suspend Parliament for five weeks.
  
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• Krypton: Belfast-filmed Superman prequel cancelled - BBC News

  23-09-2019 13:23
  Krypton: Belfast-filmed Superman prequel cancelled  BBC NewsAmerican TV series Krypton was dropped after two seasons due to falling ratings.
  
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• Krypton: Belfast-filmed Superman prequel cancelled

  23-09-2019 13:23 via bbc.co.uk
  American TV series Krypton was dropped after two seasons due to falling ratings.
  
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• 10 things happening this week in Northern Ireland -from Belfast Restaurant Week to dog shows - Belfast Telegraph

  23-09-2019 13:21
  10 things happening this week in Northern Ireland -from Belfast Restaurant Week to dog shows  Belfast TelegraphHere's our pick of the most exciting things taking place this week across Northern Ireland (September 23-29). Ad. 1. Belfast Restaurant Week. Belfast, September ...
  
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• 10 things happening this week in Northern Ireland -from Belfast Restaurant Week to dog shows

  23-09-2019 13:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Here's our pick of the most exciting things taking place this week across Northern Ireland (September 23-29).
  
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• 34,000 in Northern Ireland may face benefits cut due to bedroom tax

  23-09-2019 13:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  34,000 households could be affected by the addition of the bedroom tax despite claims there is enough money to continue to subsidise it.
  
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• Belfast travellers affected by Thomas Cook collapse - RTE.ie

  23-09-2019 13:17
  Belfast travellers affected by Thomas Cook collapse  RTE.ieAround 6000 people who flew with Thomas Cook from Belfast International Airport have been left stranded as a result of the company's collapse.
  
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• Northern Ireland woman to be sentenced over preventing burial of corpse

  23-09-2019 13:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman who admitted preventing the lawful burial of her partner will be sentenced next month, a judge has ordered.
  
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• Columba McVeigh: Search ends for disappeared teenager

  23-09-2019 12:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Mr McVeigh, from Donaghmore in County Tyrone, is one of 16 murder victims known as the Disappeared.
  
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• All Northern Ireland paper £5 and £10 banknotes to be withdrawn from circulation next week

  23-09-2019 12:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There is just one week until all Northern Ireland paper £5 and £10 banknotes are withdrawn from circulation.
  
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• Steve Martin & Martin Short for Dublin & Belfast shows Culture - RTE.ie

  23-09-2019 12:54
  Steve Martin & Martin Short for Dublin & Belfast shows Culture  RTE.ieA pair of comedy legends are coming to Dublin and Belfast next March - Steve Martin and Martin Short will make their Irish live debut when their The Funniest ...
  
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