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• John Laverty: Duncan Ferguson will make sure his players are afraid of no one... except him

  09-12-2019 23:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It was the worst decision since curiosity got the better of Pandora. Two hoods were sitting together in early January 2001, wondering how to pay for Christmas excesses. A light bulb went on above their heads (it was closing time, after all).
  
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• Glentoran are on the rise once again but owner demanding even more: Mick McDermott

  09-12-2019 23:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Glentoran manager Mick McDermott says owner Ali Pour is happy with the progress being made at the club but is demanding even more and wants The Oval outfit to become bigger and better.
  
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• ‘His words touched our lives’ ... family and friends gather to remember Belfast poet Ciaran Carson

  09-12-2019 23:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The life of Ciaran Carson has been celebrated at what was described as a civic reception for a quintessential Belfast poet at the city’s Lyric Theatre two months on from his death. 
  
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• Delivering on and off the pitch... Northern Ireland football star Jonny Evans and wife celebrate arrival of son

  09-12-2019 23:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It has been a week of double celebration for Northern Ireland football star Jonny Evans.
  
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• Malachi O'Doherty: Labour and the Conservatives so distrust each other they could be mistaken for Northern Ireland politicians...

  09-12-2019 23:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It has long been a key difference between Northern Irish and British politics. Majoritarian government worked in Britain and did not work here for a very simple reason. That is that both big parties over there were stuck with each other.
  
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• Dr Amanda Cahill-Ripley: Breaking the silence on human rights within the Protestant/unionist/loyalist community

  09-12-2019 23:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  On Wednesday, I will be taking part in an important discussion on a much-under-explored topic: the knowledge, attitudes and opinions of the Protestant/unionist/loyalist (PUL) community towards human rights. The event is part of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Festival, which takes place annually across Belfast.
  
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• General Election: Former SDLP MLA Danny O'Connor and controversial cleric Pat Buckley insist they'll vote for unionists

  09-12-2019 22:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former SDLP MLA has encouraged North Belfast voters to back Nigel Dodds in Thursday's key election battle against Sinn Fein's John Finucane.
  
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• Northern Ireland student's calendar of inspirational quotes pays tribute to late teacher

  09-12-2019 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The head boy at a Co Tyrone school is selling special calendars for charity in memory of a popular English teacher who died from cancer.
  
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• Hand sanitiser in demand as Northern Ireland clerics fear the spread of winter viruses

  09-12-2019 22:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Congregations across Northern Ireland are expected to stock up on hand sanitiser and suspend the use of peace signs and physical greetings at services as a precaution against the spread of viruses over the winter months.
  
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• Constituency profile: A tough tussle looms in South Antrim as three parties believe they can win it

  09-12-2019 21:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It is a cold, grey, miserable Thursday morning in Randalstown. John Blair has just pulled in to the John Street car park. It is not quite 10.30am. He is early. His Alliance Party election team, complete with leader Naomi Long, hasn't arrived yet.
  
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• Seaneen McErlane: 'Mum never got over losing dad in such a traumatic and tragic way... but I hope he’d be proud of me with the work I’ve done in the community'

  09-12-2019 21:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast woman who lost her father in the Troubles when she was just two-years-old says that her painful start in life set her on a path to helping people.
  
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• My son promised to turn his life around on night of fatal overdose, says father of Matthew McKee

  09-12-2019 20:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast father has spoken of the heartbreaking final text sent from his son on the night he died of a drug overdose.
  
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• 100,000 watch parties clash on UTV election debate

  09-12-2019 18:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Almost 100,000 watched UTV's election debate on Sunday night, the broadcaster has confirmed.
  
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• Christine Connor trial: Laptop contained internet searches for 'how to make a bomb in your kitchen'

  09-12-2019 18:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Internet searches on a laptop found in the mattress of a woman arrested on suspicion of terrorist offences included 'how to make a bomb in your kitchen' and 'where to buy fireworks in Belfast', a court heard.
  
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• How can Liverpool stop Erling Haaland? Glenavon's Andrew Doyle relives a rare European shut-out against Salzburg hot-shot

  09-12-2019 17:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  If the world's best defender is looking any advice on how to stop Salzburg on Tuesday night, he could do worse than getting on the phone to Mourneview Park.
  
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• Alleged IRA bomber John Downey denied bail for second time

  09-12-2019 17:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 67-year-old man charged with murdering two British soldiers in 1972 has been refused bail once again.
  
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• Eleventh hour plea for soldiers who fired shots at Ballymurphy to come forward

  09-12-2019 17:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An 11th hour plea has been made for soldiers who fired shots at Ballymurphy to come forward, an inquest has heard.
  
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• Northern Ireland civil service launches recruitment drive for 300 workers

  09-12-2019 17:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Northern Ireland Civil Service has launched a recruitment drive for 300 administrative workers.
  
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• 'Clear' during Brexit talks that border checks would be needed, says Simon Coveney

  09-12-2019 16:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Tanaiste Simon Coveney has said it was "clear" during Brexit negotiations there would be checks on the Irish border, despite claims to the contrary from the Prime Minister.
  
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• Templepatrick man Jamie McConnell in court over Antrim Tesco ATM raid

  09-12-2019 15:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has appeared in court in connection with the theft of a double ATM from a Tesco store close to Antrim Police Station.
  
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• Soldier mounts legal challenge to teen Daniel Hegarty 1972 murder prosecution

  09-12-2019 15:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former soldier is mounting a legal challenge to being prosecuted for the murder of a teenage boy in Londonderry 47 years ago.
  
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• Watch: How can you face down opponents if you can't face me? BBC's Nolan 'empty chairs' DUP in manifesto interview

  09-12-2019 13:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The BBC's Stephen Nolan challenged the DUP asking how it could face down its political opponents and the Prime Minister on Brexit if it was not prepared to sit down for an interview with him.
  
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• Trade union leader calls for 'urgent' meeting with Julian Smith on health and welfare issues in Northern Ireland

  09-12-2019 13:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The leader of the trade union movement in Ireland has written to the Secretary of State to request a meeting to discuss health service issues..
  
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• 'We can't do things a normal couple do' - Emma de Souza plans to raise issue of appeal funding with Tanaiste Coveney

  09-12-2019 12:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland woman has said she will be raising the issue of funding with Tanaiste Simon Coveney to appeal a ruling which stated she is British and not Irish.
  
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• Man escapes injury in Coalisland shooting attack

  09-12-2019 11:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man escaped injury but was left badly shaken after a shot was fired at the front window of his house in Coalisland.
  
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• DUP accuses Boris Johnson of breaking his word on union commitment

  09-12-2019 11:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson has been accused of breaking his word over his commitment to protect the union between Great Britain and Northern Ireland by the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party.
  
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• Domestic abuse incidents hit record high with festive period busiest time for police

  09-12-2019 11:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police dealt with hundreds of reports of domestic abuse over the festive period last year as it was revealed incidents have hit their highest level since records began.
  
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• Midwife mum-of-two Deirdre McShane dies off Ballycastle coast in swimming tragedy

  09-12-2019 11:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The woman who died while swimming off the Ballycastle coast has been named locally.
  
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• Friends of Deirdre McShane gather on Ballycastle beach following tragic death

  09-12-2019 11:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Friends of swimmer Deirdre McShane gathered on Ballycastle beach following her tragic death on Monday morning.
  
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• Family and friends of Deirdre McShane gather on Ballycastle beach following tragic death

  09-12-2019 11:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Family and friends of swimmer Deirdre McShane gathered on Ballycastle beach following her tragic death on Monday morning.
  
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• Emergency services attend Ballycastle beach serious incident amid reports swimmers in difficulty

  09-12-2019 11:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Emergency services are at the scene of a serious incident at Ballycastle beach amid reports a group of swimmers got into difficulty on Monday morning.
  
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• Death of Ballycastle swimmer 'an absolute tragedy', says Ian Paisley

  09-12-2019 11:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman has died and another is in hospital after a group of swimmers got into difficulty off Ballycastle beach, Co Antrim, on Monday morning.
  
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• Ballycastle tragedy: Woman dies and another taken to hospital after swimmers get into difficulty

  09-12-2019 11:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman has died and another is in hospital after a group of swimmers got into difficulty off Ballycastle beach, Co Antrim, on Monday morning.
  
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• Ballycastle tragedy: Woman dies and another fights for life after swimmers get into difficulty

  09-12-2019 11:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman has died and another is in hospital after a group of swimmers got into difficulty off Ballycastle beach, Co Antrim, on Monday morning.
  
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• Watch: Londonderry singer Meadbh McGinley's charity single for Children's Hospice

  09-12-2019 10:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Londonderry singer has written a Christmas song she hopes will be a huge hit for the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice.
  
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• Man accused of baby Hunter McGleenon murder beat up in prison

  09-12-2019 10:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man charged with murdering a baby in Co Armagh has been beaten up in Maghaberry Prison.
  
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• Northern Ireland care worker dragged frail women (94) with dementia across bed

  09-12-2019 10:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  This is the cold-hearted thug who assaulted a 94-year-old woman he was meant to be caring for in a nursing home.
  
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• Belfast Vital 2020: Liam Gallagher first act announced

  09-12-2019 10:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher is the first act to be announced in the Belfast Vital line up.
  
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• Sale of fake designer goods funding INLA

  09-12-2019 10:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Irish National Liberation Army (INLA) are using the sale of fake designer goods to fund the paramilitary group according to the Gardai and PSNI.
  
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• Five dead as volcano erupts in New Zealand

  09-12-2019 09:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Five people have been killed and many more are missing after a volcanic island in New Zealand erupted in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface.
  
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• 3,000 attend Derry 'Lundy Day' parade

  09-12-2019 08:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Around 3,000 people attended the annual Shutting of the Gates commemoration in Londonderry, the biggest event in the Apprentice Boys' calendar.
  
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• Baby Hunter murder accused in protective custody after jail beating

  09-12-2019 07:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man charged with murdering a baby in Co Armagh has been beaten up in Maghaberry Prison.
  
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• Tariff-free EU trade could mean DUP will back Boris Johnson

  09-12-2019 07:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Unionist concerns about Boris Johnson's Brexit deal would be "eliminated" if a tariff-free trade deal with the EU is reached, a senior DUP figure has said.
  
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• Narrow escape in storm after tree blown down on top of car in Tyrone

  09-12-2019 07:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A driver and their passengers had a lucky escape after a tree fell on their car during stormy weather in Co Tyrone.
  
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• Nadine Coyle turns her attention to reviving music career after starring in the jungle

  09-12-2019 07:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  She may not have been crowned Queen of the Jungle but Nadine Coyle is planning to relaunch her pop star career.
  
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• Jonathan Rea misses out on RTE Sportsperson of Year shortlist

  09-12-2019 07:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Five-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea has missed out on landing the RTE Sportsperson of the Year award.
  
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• Constituency profile: DUP's Campbell to romp home in East Londonderry again despite Brexit realities

  09-12-2019 07:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The result in the East Londonderry constituency could be described as somewhat of a foregone conclusion when you look at Gregory Campbell's performance in the 2017 election.
  
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• Carrick UDA cannabis factory inside derelict pub busted by police

  09-12-2019 01:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A convicted drug dealer has been linked to a massive cannabis factory discovered by cops inside a disused pub.
  
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• Lewis Capaldi celebrated Grammy nomination with boozy Belfast blowout

  09-12-2019 01:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lewis Capaldi celebrated his Grammy nomination with a boozy party at the Bullitt Hotel in Belfast thanks to his local pal JC Stewart.
  
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• Health crisis: Fresh disruption feared as NHS industrial action grows across Northern Ireland

  09-12-2019 01:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Industrial action by nurses and other health staff, which has led to the cancellation of thousands of operations and procedures, is set to escalate this week.
  
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