Belfast news

• Vape ban gets Derry and Strabane council committee approval

  06-11-2019 23:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Derry City and Strabane District Council is set to ban e-cigarette use on council-owned property.
  
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• Londonderry set for 360 new homes

  06-11-2019 23:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new housing development in Drumahoe is given the green light by the council.
  
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• PSNI probes series of linked burglaries in East Belfast - Belfast Live

  06-11-2019 23:43
  
  PSNI probes series of linked burglaries in East Belfast  Belfast Live
  
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• Woman (58) died after driver went through a red light, inquest told

  06-11-2019 23:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A forensic scientist investigating a fatal road collision in Omagh has told a Coroner's Court he believed the driver of the car that struck a pedestrian on a crossing had driven through a red light.
  
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• Daughter's plea over Lisburn man missing in Galway for a month

  06-11-2019 23:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The daughter of a missing Co Antrim man has issued an emotional plea to help find her vulnerable father, who disappeared in Galway four weeks ago.
  
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• Sylvia Hermon to stand down as MP for North Down

  06-11-2019 23:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  She has decided not to stand in the general election, after 18 years as the MP for North Down.
  
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• Lisburn man Kevin McGrath's disappearance brings daughter home from Mexico - Belfast Live

  06-11-2019 22:49
  
  Lisburn man Kevin McGrath's disappearance brings daughter home from Mexico  Belfast Live
  
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• How faith helped former globe-trotting executive Eileen Miller recover following stroke at 49

  06-11-2019 22:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Eileen Miller was at the pinnacle of her career. As head of international trade here she met with prime ministers, presidents and princes around the world, and her signature on a form carried great authority, allowing a company to send its products across unconquered borders to new markets.
  
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• Belfast takeaway incident leads to two arrests - Belfast Live

  06-11-2019 22:01
  
  Belfast takeaway incident leads to two arrests  Belfast Live
  
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• Just like it used to be... how gutted Primark will look after restoration

  06-11-2019 21:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The restoration of Belfast's Primark Bank Buildings has been recommended for approval by Belfast City Council planners.
  
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• Just like it used to be... how gutted Primark will look after Belfast restoration

  06-11-2019 21:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The restoration of Belfast's Primark Bank Buildings has been recommended for approval by Belfast City Council planners.
  
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• 'We owe her an enormous debt of gratitude': Aiken pays tribute to Lady Sylvia Hermon

  06-11-2019 21:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Incoming Ulster Unionist leader Steve Aiken has said Northern Ireland owes a debt of gratitude to Lady Sylvia Hermon after she announced she would not contest the General Election.
  
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• Troll who threatened to kill New Zealand PM weeps as he avoids jail

  06-11-2019 21:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Armagh social media "monster" who made online death threats to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and London mayor Sadiq Khan has been sentenced to 100 hours community service.
  
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• Nelson McCausland: Do not be fooled by the platitudes about Remain... SF/SDLP ‘pact’ is a pan-nationalist election carve-up

  06-11-2019 21:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There’s nothing dull about the current general election campaign, on both sides of the water. The Conservative Party have got off to a bumpy start with some incautious comments from leading members and the resignation of a Cabinet minister.
  
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• Tom Watson steps down as deputy Labour leader and MP

  06-11-2019 21:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tom Watson is stepping down as an MP and Labour deputy leader, the party has announced.
  
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• Alliance member a 'victim of crime' following online allegations, party says

  06-11-2019 20:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An Alliance Party member is being treated as a "victim of crime" by police, after "serious allegations" were made against them online.
  
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• Woman arrested by police investigating murder of Paul Smyth in Lisburn

  06-11-2019 19:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 33-year-old woman has been arrested by police investigating the murder of 50-year-old Paul Smyth in Lisburn.
  
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• North Belfast woman's desperate plea for her brother to be admitted into hospital care - Belfast Live

  06-11-2019 19:48
  
  North Belfast woman's desperate plea for her brother to be admitted into hospital care  Belfast Live
  
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• Sylvia Hermon won't stand in North Down - Belfast Live

  06-11-2019 19:28
  
  Sylvia Hermon won't stand in North Down  Belfast Live
  
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• General Election: Lady Sylvia Hermon stands down as MP for North Down

  06-11-2019 19:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Independent unionist MP Lady Sylvia Hermon has announced she will not contest the General Election on December 12.
  
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• General Election: Lady Sylvia Hermon announces she will not contest North Down

  06-11-2019 19:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Independent unionist MP Lady Sylvia Hermon has announced she will not contest the General Election on December 12.
  
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• Northern Ireland nightclub's 'passed out student' promotion 'encouraged illegal, excessive or irresponsible drinking,' panel finds

  06-11-2019 18:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A complaints panel which handles the responsible promotion of alcohol has found against a Northern Ireland nightclub for advertising an A-Level results party with an image of a young man passed out drunk.
  
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• Northern Ireland drunk driver caught again week after driving ban

  06-11-2019 17:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A drunk driver in Northern Ireland has been caught four times over the limit - less than a week after he was banned from driving for the same offence.
  
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• Election 2019, Your Questions Answered: Who can stand for election?

  06-11-2019 17:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How do I know that my postal vote has been received and not altered, and more of your questions answered.
  
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• Belfast Christmas market opening times revealed - Belfast Newsletter

  06-11-2019 16:41
  
  Belfast Christmas market opening times revealed  Belfast Newsletter
  
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• Jewelery and cash stolen in Belfast burglary spree - Belfast Telegraph

  06-11-2019 16:10
  
  Jewelery and cash stolen in Belfast burglary spree  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• On run burglary accused planned to 'get a bottle of whiskey, disappear and impregnate wife', court hears

  06-11-2019 15:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who allegedly announced plans to "get a bottle of whiskey, disappear and impregnate his wife" while on burglary charges has absconded, the High Court has heard.
  
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• Contractor appointed for new £208m Belfast Transport Hub

  06-11-2019 15:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Work on a new £208m Belfast Transport Hub is set to begin after Northern Ireland construction firm Graham was selected as the contractor.
  
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• Review into severity of GCSE and A-level language exams in Northern Ireland

  06-11-2019 14:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The severity of the grading in GCSE and A-level language test is to be examined by the Northern Ireland exam board CCEA.
  
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• Lyra McKee partner 're-traumatised' over BBC report on murder

  06-11-2019 14:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The partner of murdered journalist Lyra McKee said she was "re-traumatised" by newly aired footage from the night of the fatal shooting.
  
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• Ireland proposes levy on disposable cups

  06-11-2019 14:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New levies are aimed at encouraging more sustainable behaviour, according to a minister.
  
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• PSNI pays out over £1m in public compensation claims

  06-11-2019 14:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The PSNI has paid out over £1million in compensation to the public over the past three years, it has been revealed.
  
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• Belfast Transport Hub to create 400 jobs says Translink - BBC News

  06-11-2019 13:29
  
  Belfast Transport Hub to create 400 jobs says Translink  BBC News
  
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• Flood of support for departing BBC presenters - but you'll soon forget us, says Noel Thompson

  06-11-2019 13:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Good morning Ulster presenters Noel Thompson and Karen Patterson were flooded with messages of support from listeners during their first show since the announcement that they will leave their roles in 2020.
  
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• Concern for missing Belfast man Ken Gibson

  06-11-2019 13:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police and the family of missing Belfast man Ken Gibson are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.
  
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• Lewis returns to Northern Ireland squad for Euro 2020 qualifiers

  06-11-2019 13:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Norwich City full-back Jamal Lewis is back in Michael O’Neill’s Northern Ireland squad for the forthcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Netherlands and Germany.
  
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• City of Derry Airport facing closure over £6m funding blackhole

  06-11-2019 13:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  City of Derry Airport could close within two years if annual funding of £6million is not found to sustain it, it has been warned.
  
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• Primark Bank Buildings Belfast restoration works recommended for approval - Belfast Telegraph

  06-11-2019 12:59
  
  Primark Bank Buildings Belfast restoration works recommended for approval  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• City of Derry Airport needs almost £6m to keep it open

  06-11-2019 11:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Councillors hear almost £6m is required to ensure the airport can operate beyond 31 March 2021.
  
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• DUP's David Simpson not standing in General Election saying he's 'truly sorry' for affair

  06-11-2019 11:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The DUP's David Simpson has announced he will not contest the upcoming General Election to retain his Westminster seat.
  
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• Peacemaker and 'champion of the people' Fr Des Wilson dies aged 94

  06-11-2019 11:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to influential west Belfast priest Fr Des Wilson who has died at the age of 94.
  
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• Belfast boy, 14, fights for his life in London ICU after brain injury treatment - Irish Mirror

  06-11-2019 10:42
  
  Belfast boy, 14, fights for his life in London ICU after brain injury treatment  Irish Mirror
  
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• Belfast free Chest Heart & Stroke health check available - here's how we got on - Belfast Live

  06-11-2019 09:35
  
  Belfast free Chest Heart & Stroke health check available - here's how we got on  Belfast Live
  
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• Presbyterians in Dublin hold protest over sacking of gay elder

  06-11-2019 09:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Presbyterians in Dublin protested outside a church meeting last night over a decision to sack an elder for being in a same-sex marriage.
  
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• Frustrated Northern Ireland A&E chief warns 100 patients: I've only eight doctors to deal with backlog

  06-11-2019 09:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The doctor in charge of the emergency department (ED) at Antrim Area Hospital has hit out at the conditions being endured by patients and staff.
  
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• Ana Kriégel murder: What next for Irish youth justice?

  06-11-2019 07:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In an unprecedented case, how does a system serve justice while upholding a legal obligation to protect young people?
  
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• South Belfast's leafy streets shaping up to be key battleground in bitter election - Belfast Telegraph

  06-11-2019 07:00
  
  South Belfast's leafy streets shaping up to be key battleground in bitter election  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• South Belfast's leafy streets shaping up to be key battleground in bitter election

  06-11-2019 07:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It boasts some of the most affluent avenues of any constituency in Northern Ireland - but just days into the Westminster election campaign as the gloves came off in South Belfast yesterday it was clear that the battle was already descending into a bare-knuckle street fight over Brexit.
  
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• South Belfast's leafy streets are shaping up to be key battleground in bitter election

  06-11-2019 07:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It boasts some of the most affluent avenues of any constituency in Northern Ireland - but just days into the Westminster election campaign as the gloves came off in South Belfast yesterday it was clear that the battle was already descending into a bare-knuckle street fight over Brexit.
  
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• General Election: SDLP and DUP trade insults in Sean Kelly row

  06-11-2019 07:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The SDLP has challenged the DUP on its history of meetings with loyalist paramilitaries after Sir Jeffrey Donaldson asked if the Shankill bomber would be canvassing with Colum Eastwood's party.
  
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