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• Northern Ireland health crisis: Nursing chief asks 'how many lives must be lost before action taken?'

  03-12-2019 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  One of the most senior nurses in Northern Ireland has asked how many lives must be lost before action is taken to ensure patient safety.
  
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• Watch: Wife of Sky News reporter Blevins beats fear of flying with 4,500 mile trip to surprise daughter in US

  03-12-2019 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A mother has defied her fear of flying to make an emotional 4,500 mile trip to surprise her daughter.
  
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• Aideen Kennedy: 'My brother and sister died of cancer within six months of each other... my children remind me of them all the time'

  03-12-2019 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Q. Tell us about your childhood.
  
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• Brian Walker: Why this talk of united Ireland is dangerous

  03-12-2019 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The last couple of years have seen revived interest in the idea of Irish unity. Sinn Fein has called for a border poll, while other southern politicians and commentators have expressed support for a united Ireland.
  
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• Alban Maginness: Voters must consider if DUP and SF should be punished for the crises in public services

  03-12-2019 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  As we come up to almost three years since the Assembly was scuttled by Sinn Fein in January 2017, perhaps they should carefully reflect on the immense political damage that disastrous decision has caused to our public services and to the political process at large.
  
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• Actor James Nesbitt backs Labour Party candidate in Twitter video

  03-12-2019 21:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A prospective Labour Party candidate constituency has received a high profile endorsement from actor James Nesbitt.
  
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• Constituency profile: Naomi Long confident she can push Gavin Robinson all the way in red hot race for East Belfast

  03-12-2019 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Naomi Long could be forgiven for having mixed feelings as the December 12 election approaches.
  
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• Two people charged over alleged fraud at Irish Football Association

  03-12-2019 20:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two people have been charged by police investigating alleged fraud at the Irish Football Association.
  
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• Two Ballymena men arrested over human trafficking and controlling prostitution

  03-12-2019 18:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating human trafficking and controlling prostitution following searches in Ballymena and Belfast.
  
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• Funeral of Robert Walkingshaw to take place next week

  03-12-2019 18:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The funeral of Robert Walkingshaw will take place in Belfast next Tuesday.
  
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• Condemnation after theft of election posters while another was defaced

  03-12-2019 18:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There has been condemnation following the theft and defacing of various candidates’ election posters.
  
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• Sinn Fein defend single mention of health in election manifesto as strike crisis looms

  03-12-2019 18:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein has defended only mentioning health once in its General Election manifesto.
  
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• Lyra McKee family 'lost for words' as mural unveiled in Orlando

  03-12-2019 18:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of murdered Northern Ireland journalist Lyra McKee said they are "lost for words" after a mural celebrating her life was unveiled in Orlando, Florida.
  
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• Christine Connor trial: Defendant's DNA found on mobile phone and Tesco bag near scene of pipe bomb attack

  03-12-2019 17:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DNA from a north Belfast woman was present on a mobile phone and a Tesco bag found close to the scene of a pipe bomb attack on police, a court heard.
  
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• Ex-school bus driver sexually assaulted former teen passenger, court hears

  03-12-2019 17:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An ex-school bus driver sexually assaulted one of his former schoolboy passengers years after they'd parted company and tried to get him to send indecent pictures and messages, a court has heard.
  
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• Relief for family as Belfast man Joe Quirey shows improvement after New York heart attack

  03-12-2019 16:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of a Belfast man who had to be put into a coma after suffering a heart attack in New York have spoken of their relief that his condition is improving.
  
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• Poll: Who is Ulster's best number two of the last decade?

  03-12-2019 16:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  As we continue to look for Ulster's best XV of the 2010s, it's now time to have your say on the province's greatest hooker of the decade.
  
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• Belfast dealer fined for selling car with doctored mileage

  03-12-2019 15:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast car dealer has been fined for selling a car with doctored mileage.
  
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• Four remanded in custody charged with abduction and torture of Kevin Lunney

  03-12-2019 15:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Four men charged with the kidnap and torture of businessman Kevin Lunney have been remanded in custody.
  
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• Former Presbyterian moderator should lose role, says elder ousted over sexuality

  03-12-2019 15:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Presbyterian elder who was dismissed for being gay has called on a former church moderator to lose his role as a deputy lieutenant for Belfast.
  
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• BBC's Stephen Watson 'delighted' after successful kidney transplant

  03-12-2019 15:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Television presenter Stephen Watson has said he's delighted to have been "given another chance" following a successful kidney transplant.
  
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• Abbie Nummy funeral hears of 'happy-go-lucky' girl who brightened everyone's day

  03-12-2019 15:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A teenager who died after an accident on a farm was a “happy-go-lucky girl” who “brightened everyone’s day”, mourners at her funeral have heard.
  
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• Alliance 'disappointed' as councillors vote against amendment on 'orange and green' Brexit

  03-12-2019 14:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Alliance has expressed disappointment a bid to declare Brexit as not an "orange or green" issue and reflect its impact on all in Northern Ireland was rejected by Belfast councillors.
  
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• Alliance's McAllister in bid for councillor maternity leave after missed meeting report

  03-12-2019 14:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Lord Mayor Nuala McAllister is to bring a motion before Belfast City Council to allow representatives maternity leave.
  
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• Live at Botanic Gardens: Sinead O'Connor and The National top bill

  03-12-2019 14:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Irish singer-songwriter Sinead O'Connor will play a huge outdoor gig at Belfast's newest festival, Live at Botanic Gardens, when it returns to the city next summer.
  
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• League Cup semi-finals LIVE: Updates as Linfield face Coleraine and Crusaders take on Institute

  03-12-2019 13:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Bet McLean League Cup semi-finals take place in Belfast this evening and we'll keep you up to date right here.
  
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• In pictures: Coleraine smash Linfield at Windsor Park to reach League Cup final

  03-12-2019 13:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Coleraine just love playing Linfield. It’s three games against the Blues this season and three wins for Oran Kearney’s side and a place in the Bet McLean League Cup final to boot.
  
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• Invest in infrastructure before 'fantasy' bridge to Scotland – Steve Aiken

  03-12-2019 13:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The leader of the Ulster Unionist Party has called for significant investment in existing infrastructure before a “fantasy” bridge to Scotland.
  
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• Ulster Rugby podcast: The rise of Robert Baloucoune and selection dilemmas for Harlequins tie

  03-12-2019 13:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Ulster Rugby Round-Up is back in traditional format in time for the second European window of the season.
  
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• Sinn Fein's O'Dowd condemns Lurgan war memorial attack

  03-12-2019 13:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Armagh war memorial has been attacked by vandals and had Sinn Fein election posters dumped on it.
  
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• Election posters dumped on Lurgan war memorial attacked by vandals

  03-12-2019 13:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Armagh war memorial has been attacked by vandals and had Sinn Fein election posters dumped on it.
  
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• Death threat graffiti against prison officers appears in Derry

  03-12-2019 13:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Graffiti issuing threats against prison officers has appeared on a community centre in Londonderry.
  
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• As Northern Ireland health strike threatens children assessments and patient meals, Julian Smyth refuses to intervene

  03-12-2019 12:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Patients' meals and the assessment of at-risk children could be hit by industrial action across the Northern Ireland health service, it has emerged.
  
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• As Northern Ireland health strike threatens children assessments and patient meals, Julian Smith refuses to intervene

  03-12-2019 12:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Patients' meals and the assessment of at-risk children could be hit by industrial action across the Northern Ireland health service, it has emerged.
  
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• Read all about it... NI man's book on newspaper life a real page-turner

  03-12-2019 12:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast businessman who worked for three of the biggest 20th century press barons has penned a personal account of his career in the UK newspaper industry.
  
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• Northern Ireland pupils above global average in reading

  03-12-2019 11:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fifteen-year-olds in Northern Ireland have performed much better than the global average in reading, but only slightly above average in maths and science.
  
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• Sinn Fein manifesto taking people for granted, claims Donaldson

  03-12-2019 09:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said the lack of any reference to health policy in the Sinn Fein manifesto demonstrates the party is not serious about delivering for people in Northern Ireland.
  
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• School run Northern Ireland mum was three times over the limit when she crashed car

  03-12-2019 08:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A mother more than three times the drink drive limit crashed whilst running late on the morning 'school run' despite her young children pleading with her to slow down, Coleraine Magistrates' Court heard yesterday.
  
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• Newry schoolgirl Abbie Nummy a kind and caring pupil, says principal

  03-12-2019 08:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A school principal has paid a moving tribute to a young pupil who died after an accident on a farm.
  
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• £14m worth of artworks owned by Northern Ireland councils hidden from public

  03-12-2019 07:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Councils in Northern Ireland own valuable artworks worth more than £14m - yet many items are held in storage, it has emerged.
  
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• Belfast artist John Lavery recognised with plaque

  03-12-2019 07:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The renowned Belfast-born painter Sir John Lavery is to be recognised with a blue plaque in his home city.
  
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• Christmas policing crackdown on street level drug dealers in Northern Ireland

  03-12-2019 07:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The PSNI has launched its annual Christmas crackdown - Operation Season's Greetings.
  
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• Queen set to host Donald Trump at reception for Nato leaders

  03-12-2019 03:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Queen is preparing to host US President Donald Trump at a Buckingham Palace reception for Nato leaders.
  
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• Health strike: War of words as unions and bosses blame each other for patient chaos

  03-12-2019 01:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A war of words has erupted between health bosses and unions as each side blames the other for the chaos being experienced by patients across Northern Ireland.
  
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