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• Police probe over 100 sex crimes at Northern Ireland's hospitals in three years

  15-01-2020 23:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have investigated more than 100 reported sex crimes at Northern Ireland hospitals in the last three years.
  
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• Police probe 128 sex crimes at Northern Ireland's hospitals in three years

  15-01-2020 23:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have investigated more than 100 reported sex crimes at Northern Ireland hospitals in the last three years.
  
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• Belfast dog Harlso uses head to raise £40,000 for fire-ravaged wildlife in Oz

  15-01-2020 23:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast dog that became an internet star has helped to raise more than £40,000 for animals affected by the Australian bushfires.
  
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• Gardai confirm human remains found in Dublin are those of missing Louth teenager Keane Mulready-Woods

  15-01-2020 22:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gardai have confirmed that human remains discovered in Dublin earlier this week are those of missing Louth teenager Keane Mulready-Woods (17).
  
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• Murdered McCartney's family give Deirdre Hargey meeting offer guarded welcome

  15-01-2020 22:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of IRA murder victim Robert McCartney have cautiously welcomed the decision of Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey to meet them.
  
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• Co Down man Chris Hanlon on why he gave up finance career for detection dog training

  15-01-2020 22:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  If you watched the recent BBC series Mountain Vets, you've already met one of Chris Hanlon's dogs - Tilly the cocker spaniel, who was giving birth by C-section at Downe Veterinary Clinic to a litter of 11 adorable pups. Since filming the series those pups have grown up, completed their training at Brookvale Boarding Kennels and departed for new roles as detection dogs.
  
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• Nelson McCausland: Stormont deal an opportunity for unionists to champion their culture - they can't squander it

  15-01-2020 21:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The New Decade, New Approach document runs to 62 pages and the accompanying legislation runs to 51 pages. It took me several hours to read both documents through and then read them again in order to get an overall sense of what had been agreed.
  
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• Graham Spencer and Chris Hudson: Could loyalists and republicans bond over climate change?

  15-01-2020 21:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Whatever the future holds for the revived Stormont Executive, it is clear that the power-splitting game that the DUP and Sinn Fein have played is starting to come apart and that the scaremongering both have relied upon in recent years is losing its persuasive appeal.
  
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• It'll take a miracle for us to continue, insist owners of Compass Counselling

  15-01-2020 21:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A west Belfast community counselling service which has been providing vital support for people suffering from mental health issues said it will take a miracle to keep its doors open.
  
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• Planners back next phase of £500m Belfast Tribeca development

  15-01-2020 21:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The latest phase of the controversial £500m Belfast Tribeca redevelopment has been recommended for approval at a meeting of Belfast City Council's planning committee.
  
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• Stormont to get extra £1bn in funding from Westminster

  15-01-2020 19:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Government has said they will provide an extra £1 billion in funding to the new Stormont Executive.
  
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• Stormont to get £2bn in funding from Westminster

  15-01-2020 19:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Government has said they will provide an extra £1 billion in funding to the new Stormont Executive.
  
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• Finance minister Murphy describes Stormont funding package as 'woefully inadequate'

  15-01-2020 19:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Finance Minister Conor Murphy has said a proposed extra £1 billion in funding from Westminster for the Stormont Executive is "woefully inadequate".
  
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• Security alert in Derry ends after suspicious object examined

  15-01-2020 19:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A security alert has ended and residents have been allowed to return to their homes on Bann Drive in Londonderry after a suspicious object was examined.
  
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• Homes evacuated in Derry after suspicious object discovery

  15-01-2020 19:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A number of homes have been evacuated in Londonderry following the discovery of a suspicious object.
  
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• Motorists advised to avoid Antrim Road after five-car crash

  15-01-2020 19:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Motorists have been advised to avoid the Antrim Road in Belfast following a five-car crash.
  
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• Motorists advised to avoid Antrim Road after crash

  15-01-2020 19:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Motorists have been advised to avoid the Antrim Road in Belfast following a crash.
  
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• Man arrested after body found in Lurgan

  15-01-2020 18:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested after the body of a 67-year-old man was found at a house in Lurgan.
  
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• Eight Ulster players get call-ups as Andy Farrell names first Ireland squad for Six Nations

  15-01-2020 17:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Andy Farrell has named eight Ulstermen in his first Ireland squad after confirming his panel for the upcoming Six Nations Championship.
  
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• Woman accused of cleaning up blood after Derry neighbour stabbed

  15-01-2020 17:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman allegedly cleaned up the blood after her "vulnerable" neighbour was stabbed on New Year's Eve in Londonderry, the High Court was told on Wednesday.
  
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• Watch: Demolition work begins at Queen's students union

  15-01-2020 16:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Demolition work began on Queen's University's former student union building on Wednesday.
  
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• Man stabbed sister's ex-partner outside Belfast McDonald's, court told

  15-01-2020 16:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 24-year-old man allegedly stabbed his sister's ex-partner outside a fast-food restaurant in south Belfast, the High Court heard today.
  
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• Sinn Fein slams Boris Johnson over pledge to end 'unfair prosecutions' of British soldiers

  15-01-2020 15:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein has slammed Prime Minister Boris Johnson after he promised to legislate to prevent "unfair prosecutions" of former soldiers who served in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Drunk sea captain who nearly crashed ship into Belfast harbour fined £500

  15-01-2020 15:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A sea captain found drunk in charge of his ship as it came in to dock in Belfast has been fined £500.
  
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• Finance Minister Murphy casts doubt over DUP confidence and supply cash payout

  15-01-2020 15:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Finance Minister Conor Murphy has raised doubts money secured in the DUP confidence and supply deal with the Conservative party may not be fully paid out.
  
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• UDA murder victim Glen Quinn had a big heart and adored family, funeral is told

  15-01-2020 15:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of mourners packed into Joymount Presbyterian Church in Carrickfergus on Wednesday for the funeral of UDA murder victim Glenn Quinn.
  
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• Packed funeral sends defiant message to UDA as hundreds join cortege for Glenn Quinn

  15-01-2020 15:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of mourners packed into Joymount Presbyterian Church in Carrickfergus on Wednesday for the funeral of UDA murder victim Glenn Quinn.
  
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• Boost for Ulster GAA as Casement Park receives site visit by Government ministers

  15-01-2020 15:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The redevelopment of Casement Park in Belfast has taken a firm step forward today with a site visit by two of the relevant Government Ministers.
  
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• Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey agrees to meet family of Robert McCartney

  15-01-2020 13:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has agreed to meet with the family of IRA murder victim Robert McCartney.
  
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• Sinn Fein's Gerry Adams breaks foot blaming press officer

  15-01-2020 13:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams has broken his foot.
  
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• Bold action needed to tackle child obesity in Northern Ireland, says Cancer Research UK

  15-01-2020 12:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bold action is required from the Stormont Executive to tackle child obesity in Northern Ireland after new figures revealed 27% of children here are either overweight or obese.
  
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• Man dies following Armagh crash between car and lorry

  15-01-2020 12:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has died following a two vehicle crash in Armagh on Wednesday morning.
  
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• Airport security check time could be cut following Queen’s research

  15-01-2020 12:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Airport security queues could be slashed following research carried out by Queen’s University.
  
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• Body of missing Derry woman Helena McElhennon recovered

  15-01-2020 11:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The body of missing Co Londonderry woman Helena McElhennon was recovered on Tuesday evening.
  
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• Investigation after protesters invade Antrim pig farm

  15-01-2020 10:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An investigation has been launched after a protest by environmental activists at a pig farm in Co Antrim.
  
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• Gardai in Dublin recover human remains in burnt out car believed to be linked to missing teen (17)

  15-01-2020 10:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gardai have this morning recovered human remains in a burnt out car in Dublin.
  
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• Masked man in knife robbery at Newtownards off-license

  15-01-2020 09:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A masked man used a knife in a robbery at a Newtownards off-license on Tuesday evening.
  
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• Watch: Could Derry Girls be coming to a silver screen near you?

  15-01-2020 08:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Derry Girls’ writer Lisa McGee has confirmed she is in “discussions” about a movie for the hit Channel 4 comedy.
  
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• Northern Ireland traffic alerts: Serious crash at Milford in Co Armagh

  15-01-2020 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Tyrone chef who stole to feed cocaine and gambling habits told pay up or face jail

  15-01-2020 07:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A chef who admitted stealing £13,000 from his two business partners in order to pay for his cocaine and gambling addictions was yesterday given until June 24 to repay the money.
  
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• Judge considers verdict in Christine Connor police murder bid trial

  15-01-2020 07:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Judgment was reserved yesterday in the trial of a Belfast woman accused of possessing explosives and attempting to murder police.
  
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• Remembering theatre giant Sam McCready, who died almost a year ago… and how he faced his final days

  15-01-2020 07:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The widow of the acclaimed Belfast-born actor, director, writer and artist Sam McCready has talked movingly of how her husband of almost 57 years was "an object lesson in how to die". Sam died at the age of 82 in his adopted home of Baltimore in America in February last year and Joan McCready recalled: "There never was a happier man. He accepted it and he said his goodbyes."
  
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• Breast cancer mum Laura Aulton urges public to back charity's Woolly Walk

  15-01-2020 07:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A mum diagnosed with breast cancer is calling on the public to join the Cancer Fund for Children's annual Winter Woolly Walk.
  
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• Barnier rubbishes Boris Johnson's claim that there won't be a border in Irish Sea

  15-01-2020 07:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There will be a border in the Irish Sea under the Brexit deal negotiated by Boris Johnson, the EU's chief negotiator has said.
  
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• Rail buffs still steamed up over Comber to Newcastle line's closure 70 years ago

  15-01-2020 07:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Railway enthusiasts have called for a once vital transport link to be re-established on the 70th anniversary of its closure.
  
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• Divine providence saved me from falling tree during storm: ex-MLA

  15-01-2020 07:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former unionist politician has revealed how he had a narrow escape during Storm Brendan after a tree crashed down as he was driving.
  
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• Justice Minister Naomi Long: I can't promise extra funding or better wages for struggling police

  15-01-2020 00:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The new Justice Minister has admitted she cannot guarantee the PSNI more funding, even though she is well aware of the challenges it is facing.
  
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• I can't promise extra funding or better wages for struggling police force, admits Naomi Long

  15-01-2020 00:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The new Justice Minister has admitted she cannot guarantee the PSNI more funding, even though she is well aware of the challenges it is facing.
  
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