Belfast news

• Stephen Clements: The homegrown hero and devoted family man who helped shake up local radio

  07-01-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A final message on social media is haunting thousands of fans of Stephen Clements.
  
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• Stephen Clements: Homegrown hero and devoted family man who helped shake up Northern Ireland radio

  07-01-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A final message on social media is haunting thousands of fans of Stephen Clements.
  
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• Orange Order chief Mervyn Gibson: Repackaged Irish language act unacceptable

  07-01-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  One of Northern Ireland's most senior Orangemen has warned that "hybrid language legislation containing the same powers as a standalone Irish language act" would be unacceptable to his organisation's members.
  
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• Declan Bogue: Why Ulster deserves big time hurling

  07-01-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An hour after Sunday's epic All-Ireland Club hurling semi-final victory over Slaughtneil in Newry, Ballyhale manager Henry Shefflin was still posing for selfies and signing hurls and Kilkenny jerseys proferred from all angles outside the dressing rooms.
  
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• Belfast teen Cillian Draine (11) had a huge appetite for life, mourners told

  07-01-2020 22:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An 11-year-old boy who died suddenly "brought joy to everyone he met", a priest said.
  
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• Stormont set for rally over Northern Ireland mental health provision

  07-01-2020 22:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  More than 2,000 people have shown interest in joining a grassroots protest at Stormont over mental health provision in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Stephen Clements' final show was full of trademark frolics, fun, chat and tunes

  07-01-2020 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stephen Clements was characteristically upbeat when he greeted listeners of his BBC Radio Ulster morning show in what was to be his last programme.
  
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• Brian M Walker: Unionists should be more self-confident... Irish will never replace English in Northern Ireland

  07-01-2020 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  We are now in the final countdown in efforts to re-establish our power-sharing Executive. One issue still to be resolved is the question of the Irish language. Failure to deal satisfactorily with this issue could lead to the collapse of these efforts - with dire consequences.
  
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• 'It's been a long time coming': How Conor McMenamin went from Big Two reject to Cliftonville star via four managerial changes

  07-01-2020 20:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  From Big Two reject to the Irish League's in-form forward via a spell as Warrenpoint Town's makeshift left-back; it's been quite a career trajectory for Conor McMenamin.
  
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• Peace-builder bishop James Mehaffey laid the foundations of trust during darkest days of the Troubles

  07-01-2020 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Rt Reverend James Mehaffey, the former Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, has died aged 88 after a long illness.
  
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• Alban Maginness: Why Soleimani assassination had more to do with Trump's impeachment than with Iran

  07-01-2020 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The decision by President Trump to approve the extra-judicial killing of Iranian military chief Qassem Soleimani can either be seen as a successful counter-terrorist surgical strike against a fanatical enemy or, alternatively, as a reckless and unlawful step that risks the outbreak of yet another terrible war in the Middle East.
  
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• Governments poised to make public draft deal to restore Stormont

  07-01-2020 19:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK and Irish governments are poised to make public a proposed deal to restore Stormont powersharing as they urge the region's politicians to sign up.
  
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• Health workers’ union rules out postponing strike action

  07-01-2020 18:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A trade union representing health workers has indicated they have no plans to postpone strike action later this week.
  
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• PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne 'sorry' over Christmas Day tweet

  07-01-2020 18:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne has apologised for an "offensive" Christmas Day tweet in which he posed with heavily armed officers in Crossmaglen, Co Armagh.
  
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• He was knitted into fabric of Radio Ulster: BBC presenters stunned over Stephen Clements' death

  07-01-2020 17:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stephen Clements' death sent shockwaves through BBC Northern Ireland with Radio Ulster presenters talking of the sadness that enveloped Broadcasting House following the announcement of the 47-year-old's passing.
  
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• Options for bridge linking Scotland and Northern Ireland considered, peers told

  07-01-2020 17:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Transport officials have been asked to look at various options for a bridge linking Scotland to Northern Ireland, it has been confirmed in the Lords.
  
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• Heartbreaking scenes at funeral of 'cheeky wee money' Eoin Hamill (13)

  07-01-2020 15:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A schoolboy who died in a road accident in west Belfast was a "cheeky monkey" who would melt hearts, mourners heard on Tuesday.
  
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• Heartbreaking scenes at funeral of 'cheeky wee money' Eoin Hamill

  07-01-2020 15:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A schoolboy who died in a road accident in west Belfast was a "cheeky monkey" who would melt hearts, mourners heard on Tuesday.
  
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• Eoin Hamill funeral told of 'cheeky wee monkey' whose smile melted hearts

  07-01-2020 15:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of mourners packed Holy Trinity Church on Tuesday morning to pay their respects to "cheeky monkey” Eoin Hamill, who would melt hearts.
  
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• Arrest after pupil injured in 'knife incident' at Larne school

  07-01-2020 14:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A child has been taken to hospital after what's been described as a "knife incident" at Larne Grammar School.
  
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• Alliance councillor Nicholl brings seven week old baby to Belfast council meeting

  07-01-2020 14:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Alliance councillor Kate Nicholl brought seven-week-old Cian to her first full Belfast City Council meeting since welcoming her son.
  
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• Shock as BBC's Stephen Clements dies aged 47

  07-01-2020 14:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  BBC presenter Stephen Clements has died suddenly, the broadcaster has announced.
  
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• My inspiration, my hero, my brother. I am broken: Stephen Clements' brother pays tribute following shock death

  07-01-2020 14:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The brother of BBC presenter Stephen Clements paid tribute to the presenter, who he described as his "inspiration" and "hero", saying he has been left broken over his sudden death.
  
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• BBC's Stephen Clements dies aged 47

  07-01-2020 14:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  BBC presenter Stephen Clements has died suddenly, the broadcaster has announced.
  
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• Kyle Lafferty reveals ideal move as free agent insists he still has 'plenty to offer'

  07-01-2020 12:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Kyle Lafferty has broken his silence on his future by issuing a come-and-get-me plea to former club Hearts.
  
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• Belfast CastleCourt retailers may see rates cut in official revaluation

  07-01-2020 12:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Retailers in CastleCourt Shopping Centre may see their rates cut after a massive official revaluation.
  
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• Councillor Sinead McLaughlin selected to replace Colum Eastwood as Foyle MLA

  07-01-2020 12:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Councillor Sinead McLaughlin has been selected to replace party leader Colum Eastwood as the new SDLP MLA for Foyle.
  
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• Watch: Behind the scenes of Queen's University's Irish Cup shock win over Linfield

  07-01-2020 11:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Championship side Queen's University sent shockwaves through the Irish Cup on Saturday afternoon when they ousted Linfield from the competition.
  
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• Orange Order opposed to 'further weaponisation of Irish language,' says Mervyn Gibson

  07-01-2020 11:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The "further weaponisation" of the Irish language through a standalone act or other legislation would be unacceptable to the Orange Order, Grand Secretary Mervyn Gibson has said.
  
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• Carrick murder victim Glen Quinn had 'no known enemies,' say police

  07-01-2020 10:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have said Carrick murder victim Glen Quinn had "no known enemies".
  
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• Tributes to former bishop of Derry and Raphoe Dr James Mehaffey after his death aged 88

  07-01-2020 09:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to the former Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Dr James Mehaffey following his death.
  
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• Teenager convicted in Cyprus over gang rape claim can return home

  07-01-2020 08:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A British teenager found guilty of lying about being gang-raped in Cyprus can return home after she was handed a four-month suspended jail sentence.
  
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• Sadness as Belfast's Craftworld closes after 34 years

  07-01-2020 08:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Craftworld - one of Belfast city centre's best-known retailers for decades - has announced it will be closing.
  
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• Sister of Belfast football coach Gary Laverty sends a message of hope to others deep in despair

  07-01-2020 08:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The grieving sister of an east Belfast football coach who died suddenly has urged those in distress to remember that "you are always loved by someone, even if your head's telling you different".
  
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• Northern Ireland judge tells politicians to fix mental health 'shambles' as he condemns lack of resources

  07-01-2020 08:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Crown Court judge has told Northern Ireland's politicians to "get off their backsides" to tackle what he described as the shambles within the health system.
  
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• Health chief urges unions to talk in bid to head off strike

  07-01-2020 08:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Health officials have offered fresh talks with trade unions on staffing proposals in a last-ditch bid to avert strike action planned for this week.
  
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• Health trust silent on funds for Owen Mor Care Centre

  07-01-2020 07:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Health bosses have refused to say how much taxpayers' money they have handed to the owners of scandal-hit Owen Mor Care Centre, it can be revealed.
  
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• Belfast family pays tribute to 'beautiful baby Sophie Hamilton'

  07-01-2020 07:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of a young north Belfast woman who died suddenly on Friday have paid tribute to their "beautiful baby sister" ahead of her funeral.
  
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• £400m for Northern Ireland in first Budget after Brexit

  07-01-2020 07:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The first post-Brexit Budget on March 11 will see the Government add £400m to Stormont's coffers, the Chancellor has said.
  
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• Headstones safety move at Northern Ireland council's cemeteries

  07-01-2020 07:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Headstones in Mid Ulster District Council's cemeteries will be laid flat if deemed unsafe during inspections.
  
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• Brave Northern Ireland mum breaking the taboo about rare female cancer that left her unable to have another baby

  07-01-2020 03:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Londonderry mother who battled a rare form of cancer that robbed her of the chance to have a much-longed-for third baby has rung in the new year cancer-free.
  
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• Ulster Independent Clinic ordered to tackle litany of failings by watchdog

  07-01-2020 00:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  One of Northern Ireland’s biggest private hospitals is at the centre of enforcement action by regulators.
  
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