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• Northern Ireland health crisis: Further apart than ever, it's hard to see how deal can be brokered

  02-12-2019 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  As the gulf between NHS staff and their employers widened on Monday, the chief executives of the health trusts issued a statement warning of "significant risk to patient safety".
  
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• Accuser ‘horrified and ashamed’ after alleged sex with Andrew

  02-12-2019 23:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Duke of York’s accuser Virginia Giuffre has told BBC Panorama she felt “horrified and ashamed” after allegedly having sex with Andrew when she was a teenager.
  
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• John Laverty: Brendan Rodgers knows timing everything as Leicester manager's stock soars again

  02-12-2019 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  So there you have it. He was asked about Arsenal, and gave a definitive response. "I'm very happy in my professional life," said Brendan. "Leicester is a great place to live and work and we have created a real unity here at the club."
  
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• John Laverty: Brendan knows that timing is everything as stock soars again

  02-12-2019 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  So there you have it. He was asked about Arsenal, and gave a definitive response. "I'm very happy in my professional life," said Brendan. "Leicester is a great place to live and work and we have created a real unity here at the club."
  
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• It's the Christmas craze currently sweeping Northern Ireland, but is Elf on the Shelf harmless festive fun... or an added pressure for stressed-out parents?

  02-12-2019 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A small army of elves has descended on homes all over Northern Ireland this week as the cheeky little chap takes his place at the centre of the Christmas countdown. Elf on the Shelf has taken the world by storm with 11 million families "adopting" an elf from the North Pole during the month of December.
  
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• Elf on the Shelf: Festive fun or a Christmas craze gone too far?

  02-12-2019 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A small army of elves has descended on homes all over Northern Ireland this week as the cheeky little chap takes his place at the centre of the Christmas countdown. Elf on the Shelf has taken the world by storm with 11 million families "adopting" an elf from the North Pole during the month of December.
  
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• Malachi O'Doherty: The interwoven cultural strands tying Britain to Ireland cannot, and will not, be undone by Brexit

  02-12-2019 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  How did I come to feel more European than British? I had never considered the question before, because circumstances never presented me with a choice. That I am British to some degree is unquestionable. I said this to a discussion group on the Shankill Road last week. One of the group asked me if this was something I would be happy to declare in front of other people of my own background.
  
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• Constituency profile: Ian Paisley certain to weather the storm in North Antrim's staunch DUP country

  02-12-2019 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The North Antrim constituency is undoubtedly Paisley country, through and through.
  
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• We don't need to be in Parliament in order to fight Brexit: Sinn Fein

  02-12-2019 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein has insisted it can continue to fight Brexit from outside Westminster, despite recognising that "the stakes are very, very high".
  
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• Man (33) arrested over allegations of ill-treatment at Muckamore Abbey

  02-12-2019 19:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Detectives investigating allegations of abuse of patients at Muckamore Abbey Hospital have arrested a 33-year-old man in the Antrim Area.
  
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• Baby and toddler escape injury in 'cowardly' Tyrone arson attack

  02-12-2019 18:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A baby and a toddler escaped injury after a "cowardly" arson attack in Co Tyrone.
  
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• Christine Connor trial: Hoax 999 calls made by defendant before explosions, expert claims

  02-12-2019 18:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An expert in speech analysis has said there is “very strong support” that audio recordings she examined bore the voice of a woman accused of trying to kill police officers.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Saintfield Road closed both directions after crash

  02-12-2019 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Couple appear in court over Tandragee blast bomb find

  02-12-2019 17:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A couple appeared in court on Monday accused of having a viable explosive device.
  
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• Northern Ireland what's on guide: From Ulster Rugby to Love Actually, 10 things to do December 2 - 8

  02-12-2019 15:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Here's our top pick of things taking place this week across Northern Ireland (December 2-8).
  
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• Northern Ireland what's on guide: From Ulster Rugby to Love Actually, 10 things on December 2 - 8

  02-12-2019 15:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Here's our top pick of things taking place this week across Northern Ireland (December 2-8).
  
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• Austin MacPhee bookies' favourite to be next Northern Ireland boss

  02-12-2019 15:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Austin MacPhee has emerged as the bookies favourite to replace Michael O'Neill as Northern Ireland manager.
  
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• Howls of laughter greet Kilkeel Christmas tree 'disaster'

  02-12-2019 14:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There was widespread disappointment in Kilkeel at the weekend when the "showpiece" Christmas tree failed to live up to the great expectations at the end of a Dickens-themed family fun day.
  
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• Who is Jamel Herring? The heart-wrenching story of ex-US Marine's journey to world title as he prepares to face Carl Frampton in Belfast

  02-12-2019 14:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A look at Jamel Herring's boxing record does little to shine a light into either the boxer or the man.
  
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• Man in critical condition with life threatening injuries after being attacked in Derry home

  02-12-2019 14:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 28-year-old man is in critical condition in hospital after being attacked by a group of men in a Londonderry house.
  
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• Man critical with life threatening injuries after Derry home attack

  02-12-2019 14:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 28-year-old man is in critical condition in hospital after being attacked by a group of men in a Londonderry house.
  
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• Did DUP have wrong army in campaign photo?

  02-12-2019 14:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A UUP MLA has questioned which army the DUP is supporting after a piece of their promotional material was shared online.
  
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• Did DUP have the wrong army in campaign photo?

  02-12-2019 14:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A UUP MLA has questioned which army the DUP is supporting after a piece of their promotion material was shared online.
  
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• ‘Lame donkey’ Brexit must be reconsidered, Alliance leader Naomi Long says

  02-12-2019 13:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Brexit must be reconsidered after voters were promised a “unicorn” and are now being offered a “lame donkey”, the Alliance Party leader has said.
  
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• Northern Ireland health crisis: War of words erupts over Belfast trust's cancer diagnosis cancellations

  02-12-2019 13:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A war of words has erupted between health chiefs and striking workers.
  
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• Santa Street amazes at Belfast Odyssey's W5 science and discovery centre

  02-12-2019 12:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The sights, sounds and smells of Christmas has come to Belfast's Odyssey complex.
  
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• IRA maze escapee Kevin Artt will have bid to quash conviction heard next year

  02-12-2019 12:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A convicted murderer who fled to the United States after taking part in a mass IRA prison escape will have a legal bid to clear his name heard next year, it was confirmed today.
  
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• Top Belfast estate agent 'tried to meet boy for sex'

  02-12-2019 12:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former partner in one of Northern Ireland’s most prestigious estate agencies has been charged with trying to pay a boy for sex, Sunday Life can reveal.
  
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• A beautiful person inside and out: Robert Walkingshaw tributes after Belfast death

  02-12-2019 12:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Social media has been flooded with tributes to Belfast man Robert James Walkingshaw who died at the weekend.
  
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• Dissident republican group played key role in Jim Donegan murder

  02-12-2019 11:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dissident gang Oglaigh na hEireann played a key role in the horrific school gates murder of cocaine baron Jim 'JD' Donegan.
  
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• Dopey ex-Newry goalie faked his own kidnapping and got just £150 from sister

  02-12-2019 11:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  THIS is the ex-goalie who made a ham-fisted attempt to swindle £10,000 from his family by claiming he had been kidnapped.
  
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• Baby Hunter McGleenan family thank public for support ahead of funeral

  02-12-2019 10:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of murdered baby Hunter McGleenan have thanked the public for their support as they prepare for his funeral on Monday.
  
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• Tragic Larne teenager Gracie Gordon who died in river fall was loyal, sensitive and thoughtful, mourners told

  02-12-2019 09:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  School friends and rescue workers formed a guard of honour yesterday at the funeral of a "fiercely loyal, thoughtful and sensitive" Larne teenager.
  
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• Reprieve for some patients as thousands hit by strikes in Northern Ireland

  02-12-2019 08:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Belfast Health Trust has revealed details of a limited number of outpatient appointments that will continue as normal this week, despite strike action.
  
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• Premature baby parents Mark and Gail Wilson ready to give others a helping hand

  02-12-2019 08:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Tyrone couple have praised the care given to them at Craigavon Area Hospital after the premature birth of their son.
  
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• Man bailed as police probe death in east Belfast

  02-12-2019 07:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man arrested following the death of a man in east Belfast on Saturday morning has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
  
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• Devastated children of missing Helena McElhennon say they want her back for Christmas

  02-12-2019 07:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The heartbroken children of missing Draperstown woman Helena McElhennon have said they hope their mum will come home for Christmas.
  
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• Family's heartache as Newry schoolgirl Abbie Nummy (14) dies in farm accident

  02-12-2019 00:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A teenage girl has been killed in a tragic accident on a farm outside Newry.
  
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• Anguish as Northern Ireland schoolgirl Abbie Nummy (14) killed in farm accident

  02-12-2019 00:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A teenage girl has been killed in a tragic accident on a farm outside Newry.
  
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