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• Nuala McKeever: Losing my partner Mike was so much more than just sadness, it was completely beyond it

  12-11-2019 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  In this week's interview Rachel Dean talks to comedian and actress Nuala McKeever (55) from Belfast.
  
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• Nuala McKeever: Losing Mike was so much more than just sadness, it was completely beyond it... I have come back to life a lot during the past year, but it's still very hard to talk about

  12-11-2019 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  In this week's interview Rachel Dean talks to comedian and actress Nuala McKeever (55) from Belfast.
  
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• Northern Ireland music agent Paul Charles managed his first group at 15 and went on to work with Van Morrison, Robert Plant and Ray Davies... before forging a successful career as a crime novelist

  12-11-2019 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Paul Charles managed his first group when he was just a 15-year-old living in Magherafelt and used the number of his local telephone box for his business cards. He didn't know it then, but it would lead to a glittering career as a music agent looking after the likes of Van Morrison, The Undertones and Ray Davies from The Kinks among others.
  
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• How Northern Ireland music agent Paul Charles managed his first group at 15 and went on to work with Van Morrison... before forging a successful career as a crime novelist

  12-11-2019 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Paul Charles managed his first group when he was just a 15-year-old living in Magherafelt and used the number of his local telephone box for his business cards. He didn't know it then, but it would lead to a glittering career as a music agent looking after the likes of Van Morrison, The Undertones and Ray Davies from The Kinks among others.
  
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• Northern Ireland slang captured in brilliant video - Belfast Live

  12-11-2019 22:55
  
  Northern Ireland slang captured in brilliant video  Belfast Live
  
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• Lady Boys of Bangkok engagement surprise by Belfast man leaves partner speechless - Belfast Live

  12-11-2019 22:23
  
  Lady Boys of Bangkok engagement surprise by Belfast man leaves partner speechless  Belfast Live
  
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• Alex Kane: Is full proportional representation the answer to our increasingly polarised political landscape?

  12-11-2019 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  North Down has a reputation as a quirky, slightly eccentric constituency when it comes to electing MPs. And yet every one of its MPs since 1921 has either been a member or former member of the UUP.
  
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• Police raid six properties after van containing £180k cocaine stopped - Belfast Live

  12-11-2019 21:48
  
  Police raid six properties after van containing £180k cocaine stopped  Belfast Live
  
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• Police find £180k of cocaine after stopping van in Antrim

  12-11-2019 21:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police discovered £180k of suspected cocaine after stopping a van in Co Antrim on Friday, November 8.
  
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• Leo Varadkar: Kevin Lunney abduction ‘reminiscent’ of paramilitary attacks

  12-11-2019 20:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The abduction of Co Fermanagh businessman Kevin Lunney has been described by Leo Varadkar as “reminiscent” of paramilitary attacks.
  
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• UUP candidate vows to stand firm in South Belfast - RTE.ie

  12-11-2019 20:34
  
  UUP candidate vows to stand firm in South Belfast  RTE.ie
  
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• Santa Claus to arrive in Belfast this Saturday for Christmas parade - Belfast Telegraph

  12-11-2019 20:22
  
  Santa Claus to arrive in Belfast this Saturday for Christmas parade  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Santa Claus to arrive in Belfast this Saturday for Christmas parade

  12-11-2019 20:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Santa Claus is coming to Belfast for the Christmas parade, with thousands of families due to line the streets to see him fly in.
  
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• Nurses recall horror of serving on front line in Troubles as class of 1979 reunites

  12-11-2019 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Of all the days she spent as a young trainee nurse in Belfast during the Troubles, one sticks out more than any other for Tricia Douglas.
  
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• UUP leader Steve Aiken to challenge DUP's Sammy Wilson in East Antrim

  12-11-2019 19:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  UUP leader Steve Aiken will challenge DUP incumbent Sammy Wilson for the East Antrim seat at the upcoming General Election.
  
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• Belfast traffic and travel updates LIVE - Belfast Live

  12-11-2019 19:09
  
  Belfast traffic and travel updates LIVE  Belfast Live
  
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• Councillors give Primark go-ahead for redevelopment of Bank Buildings

  12-11-2019 18:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Primark's restoration bid for its historic Bank Buildings site has won approval from Belfast City Council's planning committee.
  
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• Dutch striker Depay a doubt for Belfast clash - Euronews

  12-11-2019 18:36
  Dutch striker Depay a doubt for Belfast clash  Euronews
  
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• Constituency report: South Belfast | UTV - ITV News

  12-11-2019 18:25
  
  Constituency report: South Belfast | UTV  ITV News
  
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• Sectarian chanting during Linfield's Dundalk clash condemned

  12-11-2019 17:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sectarian chanting by fans during Linfield's Unite the Union Champions Cup tie against Dundalk has been condemned.
  
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• Youghal amateur snooker player Ross Bulman pulls off stunning win in Belfast - Echo Live

  12-11-2019 17:47
  
  Youghal amateur snooker player Ross Bulman pulls off stunning win in Belfast  Echo Live
  
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• Hundreds of cystic fibrosis patients could receive new drugs after deal signed

  12-11-2019 17:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The first of almost 300 cystic fibrosis patients in Northern Ireland could receive new drugs within weeks, the Department of Health has said.
  
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• Crowds brave cold for Belfast's Veterans Day parade, ceremony - PenBayPilot.com

  12-11-2019 17:30
  
  Crowds brave cold for Belfast's Veterans Day parade, ceremony  PenBayPilot.com
  
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• Meeting between Julian Smith and Pat Finucane's widow 'put on hold'

  12-11-2019 17:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Secretary of State's plans to meet the widow of solicitor Pat Finucane to discuss calls for a public inquiry into his murder have been put on hold due to the General Election, the High Court has heard.
  
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• OPINION: Belfast, Ireland: April 15, 1941 | Local-Perspectives | Opinion - The Guardian

  12-11-2019 16:32
  
  OPINION: Belfast, Ireland: April 15, 1941 | Local-Perspectives | Opinion  The Guardian
  
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• UUP candidate vows to face down calls to step aside in South Belfast

  12-11-2019 16:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An Ulster Unionist standing in the marginal South Belfast constituency has vowed to face down calls for him to step aside.
  
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• UUP candidate vows to face down calls to step aside

  12-11-2019 16:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An Ulster Unionist standing in the marginal South Belfast constituency has vowed to face down calls for him to step aside.
  
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• Stormont officials confirm RHI to cost £240m as concern raised over unspent millions

  12-11-2019 16:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stormont officials have confirmed they expect the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme to cost around £240million - around £400m under its initial budget.
  
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• Syrian refugees: Highest proportion resettled in Northern Ireland

  12-11-2019 15:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  By 17 October this year, 1,637 Syrian refugees had arrived in Northern Ireland
  
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• Northern Ireland resettles highest proportion of Syrian refugees

  12-11-2019 15:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  By 17 October this year, 1,637 Syrian refugees had arrived in Northern Ireland
  
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• Marshall Wharf property in Belfast hits the auction block - Mainebiz

  12-11-2019 15:52
  Marshall Wharf property in Belfast hits the auction block  Mainebiz
  
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• Alleged IRA bomber John Downey in bid to have murder case thrown out

  12-11-2019 15:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 67-year-old man charged with murdering two British soldiers in 1972 is set to mount a legal bid to get the case thrown out, a court has heard.
  
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• Dr Watt recall: Patients deliver letter demanding openness and transparency from officials

  12-11-2019 15:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Patients of the doctor at the centre of Northern Ireland's biggest ever recall have delivered a letter calling for more openness and transparency from the Department of Health over the matter.
  
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• Muckamore Abbey hit by 40 resignations and retirements

  12-11-2019 15:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There are doubts about the future of Muckamore Abbey Hospital after it emerged around 40 nursing staff have resigned or retired since January.
  
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• Manchester police appeal for help to trace next of kin of Belfast man Brian Anton Mag Uidhir - Irish Mirror

  12-11-2019 15:40
  
  Manchester police appeal for help to trace next of kin of Belfast man Brian Anton Mag Uidhir  Irish Mirror
  
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• 535 black and white TVs still in use in Northern Ireland

  12-11-2019 15:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  More than 500 black and white televisions remain in use in Northern Ireland half a century after the introduction of colour TV.
  
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• Belfast interface residents 'strongly in favour' of peace wall removal - Belfast Live

  12-11-2019 15:33
  
  Belfast interface residents 'strongly in favour' of peace wall removal  Belfast Live
  
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• Strong winds and rain affect Northern Ireland

  12-11-2019 15:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Heavy rain and strong winds affected travel in parts of Northern Ireland on Tuesday morning.
  
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• Man 'beat his son unconscious after finding him selling drugs outside Belfast bar' - Irish Mirror

  12-11-2019 15:21
  
  Man 'beat his son unconscious after finding him selling drugs outside Belfast bar'  Irish Mirror
  
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• Mary Lou McDonald: Spade work must be done before poll on Irish unity and unionist voices key

  12-11-2019 15:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A poll on Irish unity should only be called after the “spade work” to decide the shape of the proposed state is complete, Sinn Fein’s president has said.
  
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• Brexit border poll would be a 'very foolish and destabilising' process, claims Naomi Long

  12-11-2019 14:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Alliance leader Naomi Long has warned against a border poll in the current Brexit climate, saying it would be a "very foolish and destabilising process".
  
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• Man jailed over sex act outside house in south Belfast - The Irish Times

  12-11-2019 14:48
  
  Man jailed over sex act outside house in south Belfast  The Irish Times
  
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• Northern Ireland teen in court on rape, blackmail and harassment charges

  12-11-2019 14:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 17-year-old Northern Ireland boy skilled in computer technology allegedly raped one girl and shared sexual photos he incited others to take after befriending them online, the High Court heard.
  
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• Northern Ireland fans get early look at new home kit - Belfast Live

  12-11-2019 14:20
  
  Northern Ireland fans get early look at new home kit  Belfast Live
  
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• Northern Ireland unveil new home kit to be debuted against the Netherlands

  12-11-2019 13:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland have unveiled their new home kit, which will be worn by the team for the first time against the Netherlands on Saturday.
  
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• Northern Ireland unveil new home kit ahead of Netherlands game

  12-11-2019 13:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland have unveiled their new home kit, which will be worn by the team against the Netherlands on Saturday.
  
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• Man robbed at knifepoint at Belfast train station - Belfast Telegraph

  12-11-2019 12:56
  
  Man robbed at knifepoint at Belfast train station  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Man robbed at knifepoint at Belfast train station

  12-11-2019 12:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man was robbed at knifepoint during a "terrifying" robbery in Belfast on Monday night, police have said.
  
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• Serious flooding closes roads across Northern Ireland

  12-11-2019 12:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Serious flooding has closed roads in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Northern Ireland unemployment rate at lowest level on record

  12-11-2019 11:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland's unemployment rate is at its lowest ever level of 2.5%, though redundancies are up on the year before, according to a report.
  
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