Belfast news

• Northern Ireland health service 'at point of collapse' as waiting lists hit record high

  28-11-2019 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland's health service is at critical level, with some of the most seriously ill patients waiting years for life-changing treatment, it has been warned.
  
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• Northern Ireland health crisis: Cancer cases at 82,000 and rising fast, says charity

  28-11-2019 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There are around 82,000 people living with cancer in Northern Ireland - an increase of 8,000 in just two years.
  
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• Man charged with terror offences after mortar bomb find

  28-11-2019 22:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man is to appear in court on Friday charged with terrorism offences connected to a New IRA plot to attack police.
  
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• Spotted: Santa scooting about a Moira wonderland

  28-11-2019 22:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
  
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• General Election: Finucane v Dodds box office gold as rivals will leave nothing to chance

  28-11-2019 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jamie Bryson will be claiming that it's one of his more colourful conspiracy theories come true.
  
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• BBC's Wendy Austin gets wave of support after angry troll farewell letter

  28-11-2019 20:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fans and colleagues rushed to offer their support for popular BBC broadcaster Wendy Austin after she was targeted by a vicious anonymous troll.
  
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• Duke of York’s accuser claims ‘there’s only one of us telling the truth’

  28-11-2019 20:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman who claims she was forced into sex with the Duke of York has told the BBC “only one of them is telling the truth” about the alleged incident.
  
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• Claim broken Northern Ireland street lights 'removed rather than fixed'

  28-11-2019 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Broken street lights are being removed rather than fixed on certain roads, it has been claimed.
  
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• RTE Sports Award: Jonathan Rea among six Northern Ireland sports stars nominated

  28-11-2019 19:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Five times consecutive World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea has been announced as one of the nominees for the RTE Sports Awards 2019 Sportsperson of the Year following his snub from the BBC equivalent.
  
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• Malcolm McKeown murder: Two arrested over petrol station killing

  28-11-2019 17:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Malcolm McKeown in Waringstown.
  
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• Christine Connor trial hears evidence from expert on pipe bomb fatalities

  28-11-2019 17:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The former State Pathologist for Northern Ireland gave evidence at a trial in Belfast on Thursday regarding his expertise on fatalities associated with pipe bombs.
  
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• Ian Ogle murder accused Glenn Rainey's bid to move address rejected

  28-11-2019 17:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man allegedly under UDA threat since being charged with murdering community worker Ian Ogle failed in a High Court bid to move to new accommodation.
  
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• Hillsborough police chief Duckenfield cleared over deaths of 95 Liverpool fans

  28-11-2019 16:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield has been cleared of the gross negligence manslaughter of 95 Liverpool fans who died at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final.
  
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• Sinn Fein 'voter' criticises party for election broadcast in Irish when majority won't understand it

  28-11-2019 16:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein has defended its decision to deliver a party election broadcast entirely in Irish.
  
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• Man shot on Bloody Sunday by soldier awarded £350k

  28-11-2019 15:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man shot in the chest by a British soldier as he tried to run to safety on Bloody Sunday is to receive £350,000 compensation.
  
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• Northern Ireland's Ethan Galbraith named on Manchester United bench for Europa League trip to Astana

  28-11-2019 15:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland international Ethan Galbraith is in line for a potential senior Manchester United debut after being named as a substitute for the side's Europa League clash in Astana (kick-off 3.50pm GMT).
  
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• Baby Hunter McGleenan death probe officers granted extra 36 hours to question man

  28-11-2019 15:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Detectives investigating the sudden death of a baby in Co Armagh have been granted an additional 36 hours to question a 31-year-old man.
  
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• Arlene Foster warns consent principle ‘breached’ with Brexit deal

  28-11-2019 15:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The principle of requiring unionist consent to constitutional change affecting Northern Ireland has been breached for the first time over Brexit, Arlene Foster has said.
  
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• Belfast Holyland residents 'at wits end' as universities probe scores of anti-social behaviour cases

  28-11-2019 14:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Queen's University is investigating 100 cases of anti-social behaviour in the Holyland area of Belfast since the beginning of term.
  
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• Gary Rhodes’ cause of death revealed

  28-11-2019 14:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  TV chef Gary Rhodes died from bleeding between the skull and the brain, a statement from his family has revealed.
  
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• Snow Patrol announce rescheduled dates for cancelled Belfast gigs

  28-11-2019 14:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Snow Patrol said have rescheduled this week's shows in Belfast that were previously cancelled due to illness.
  
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• Call to declare 'healthcare emergency' after sharp rise in Northern Ireland hospital appointment waiting times

  28-11-2019 13:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The number of people waiting longer than a year for a first hospital appointment has risen by more than 3,000 in just three months, it can be revealed.
  
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• Man shot in 'reckless' paramilitary-style attack in Derry

  28-11-2019 13:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been shot in a "reckless" paramilitary-style shooting in Londonderry.
  
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• Belfast's Salt Bistro closes its doors after seven years

  28-11-2019 13:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Salt Bistro closed its doors in St Anne's Square last week after seven years in business.
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of murdering Northern Ireland pensioner Eugene Carr

  28-11-2019 13:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrest by detectives investigating the murder of Co Armagh pensioner Eugene Carr.
  
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• Bangor gambler who swindled tenants out of £50k took drugs to Australia

  28-11-2019 12:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  This is the north Down gambling addict and £50,000 property deposits swindler who smuggled drugs into Australia for local paramilitary loan sharks.
  
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• Northern Ireland drop two places in FIFA World Rankings to swap places with Republic of Ireland

  28-11-2019 10:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland have dropped two places in the latest FIFA World Rankings, swapping places with the Republic of Ireland.
  
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• Northern Ireland man attacked Dale Farm van of wife's lover with hammer

  28-11-2019 10:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who drove more than 30 miles to attack his wife's lover's Dale Farm work van with a hammer has narrowly escaped going to jail.
  
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• Funding crisis so bad Northern Ireland teachers 'bringing toilet roll to school'

  28-11-2019 07:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Financial pressures facing Northern Ireland's schools are so great that teachers in Londonderry are bringing their own toilet roll to work, according to SDLP leader Colum Eastwood.
  
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• Belfast man William Hutchinson to face trial accused of murdering grandmother

  28-11-2019 07:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man from Belfast accused of murdering a grandmother has been ordered to stand trial at Crown Court.
  
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• Worldwide support for Ailsa Lodge Care Home's Christmas cards appeal

  28-11-2019 07:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An appeal on social media for the public to send Christmas cards to the residents of a care home has received overwhelming support.
  
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• Belfast couple married just after Second World War celebrating 70 years together

  28-11-2019 07:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A devoted Belfast couple have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in style with a telegram from the Queen.
  
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• Members of Unison begin strike action at Northern Ireland hospitals

  28-11-2019 07:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Members of the Unison union will today commence action over unsafe staffing levels and the lack of pay parity with NHS workers in Great Britain.
  
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• Christine Connor trial: Hoax 999 call made to lure PSNI into pipe bomb attack, court is told

  28-11-2019 07:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A hoax 999 call made by a woman claiming she had been attacked by her boyfriend was yesterday played at the trial of a north Belfast woman.
  
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• Meet the Northern Ireland heroes making life easier for people with dementia

  28-11-2019 03:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Barney Thompson (66), who lives in Toomebridge, won Trailblazer of the Year in this week's awards. He was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia when he was 64 years old. The former policeman, who is married to Catherine and has two daughters, Sophie and Aimee, says that dementia hasn't stopped him living life - just slowed him down.
  
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• Look inside: Quaint period home with original features on Belfast's Malone Road

  28-11-2019 03:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  This quaint period home is such a fine example of the charming Arts & Craft style that it merited a special mention in a book by architectural heritage expert Dr Paul Larmour.
  
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• Belfast Fashion Spy: 'If I could have anyone’s wardrobe it would be Paloma Faith's'

  28-11-2019 03:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rachel Dean checks out the style in Victoria Square, Belfast.
  
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