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• I'm focused on Northern Ireland, not divisive calls for unity poll

  11-02-2020 23:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The outcome of the Republic of Ireland elections is a matter for the people of that jurisdiction. When a new government is formed, we will work constructively on matters of mutual concern to ensure Northern Ireland keeps moving forward with more jobs and better schools and hospitals.
  
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• Angry residents in Belfast's Holyland demand action after 3600 complaints about students in four years - Belfast Telegraph

  11-02-2020 23:55
  
  Angry residents in Belfast's Holyland demand action after 3600 complaints about students in four years  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Angry Holyland residents demand action after 3,600 complaints about students

  11-02-2020 23:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nearly 3,600 complaints about student behaviour were made to our two universities in a four-year period.
  
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• Clamour for border poll can't be ignored

  11-02-2020 23:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The political landscape of Ireland changed for ever as the elections in the south signalled a revolution at the ballot box. 
  
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• Next Dublin Government must begin planning for Irish unity, says Michelle O'Neill

  11-02-2020 23:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein vice-president Michelle O'Neill has said that the next Irish Government must begin to actively plan for Irish unity.
  
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• Justin Bieber gives explicit insight into marriage to Hailey Baldwin

  11-02-2020 23:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Justin Bieber offered an explicit insight into his marriage to Hailey Baldwin during an intimate concert in London.
  
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• Three men quizzed by police investigating Lyra McKee murder released

  11-02-2020 23:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 29-year-old maan arrested by police investigating the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Northern Ireland last year has been released without charge.
  
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• Irish winner of EuroMillions draw

  11-02-2020 23:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A ticket bought in Ireland has won the EuroMillions draw.
  
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• IN PICS: Former faces return to SSE Arena as Belfast Giants celebrate Mark Garside's testimonial game

  11-02-2020 23:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  It was a fantastic night for all at the SSE Arena as Belfast Giants past and present united to celebrate Mark Garside's service to the club.
  
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• Northern Ireland GP reveals children as young as nine being referred to mental health services

  11-02-2020 23:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland GP has revealed he is referring children as young as nine to mental health services.
  
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• Belfast now ranks as 'one of the most romantic cities in the UK' - Belfast Live

  11-02-2020 23:08
  
  Belfast now ranks as 'one of the most romantic cities in the UK'  Belfast Live
  
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• Struggling Northern Ireland trusts pay private firms £125m to plug health service gaps

  11-02-2020 23:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  More than £125m has been paid to private healthcare operators to tackle shortfalls in Northern Ireland's health service.
  
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• Wilder says “nervous energy” is behind Fury’s changes ahead of rematch

  11-02-2020 23:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder feels “nervous energy” is behind Tyson Fury’s decision to switch trainers and pile on the pounds ahead of their showdown in Las Vegas
  
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• Staff member at Worthing Hospital is one of the eight UK coronavirus cases

  11-02-2020 23:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A healthcare worker at Worthing Hospital is among the eight confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK.
  
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• Mark McCall thankful Saracens were not kicked out of the Champions Cup

  11-02-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Saracens head coach Mark McCall is thankful an independent disciplinary committee have not ended the club’s efforts to defend their Heineken Champions Cup title this season.
  
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• Cathedral Quarter live venue gets Belfast City Council approval - Belfast Live

  11-02-2020 23:00
  
  Cathedral Quarter live venue gets Belfast City Council approval  Belfast Live
  
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• NI weather: Rain, wind and snow hits Northern Ireland - as it happened - Belfast Live

  11-02-2020 22:58
  
  NI weather: Rain, wind and snow hits Northern Ireland - as it happened  Belfast Live
  
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• Why it is cynical to single out Tyrone

  11-02-2020 22:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Although there are many lines often quoted from Father Ted, one from 'Rock a Hula Ted' in the second series stands apart.
  
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• Invest NI's new chief executive is excited about what future holds

  11-02-2020 22:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The new chief executive of Invest NI has been getting to grips with the role he took over from Alastair Hamilton last year.
  
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• Dad of Ryan Busa killed by family dog to sue PSNI over arrest

  11-02-2020 22:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The father of a 10-year-old Co Antrim boy who was mauled to death by the family dog says he is suing the PSNI for his "damaging" arrest in connection to the tragedy.
  
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• Rachel Dean's Big Ask: Cool FM presenter Paulo Ross on balancing career with caring for Mum

  11-02-2020 22:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  In this week's interview Rachel Dean talks to Cool FM presenter Paulo Ross (29), who lives in south Belfast.
  
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• There'll be no hiding place when Sinn Fein's economic policies in the Republic turn to dust

  11-02-2020 21:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein, understandably, had a good election in the Republic of Ireland, but now they'll have to stand by commitments made in the Irish general election campaign, bearing in mind that they never expected to get close to getting into government when they wrote their manifesto.
  
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• Hockney masterpiece sells for £23.1 million

  11-02-2020 21:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  David Hockney’s The Splash has sold for more than £23 million at auction.
  
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• All the key features on Samsung’s new S20 phone range

  11-02-2020 21:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Samsung has announced its new line-up of flagship smartphones, which come with a brand new camera system designed to appeal to social media users.
  
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• Why Sinn Fein in government in Republic would hinder and not help cause of a united Ireland

  11-02-2020 21:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The southern general election, in which Sinn Fein became the lead party, is profoundly disturbing and will seriously impact upon politics here. The vote for Sinn Fein in the Republic was essentially a massive protest vote, particularly by younger voters, not just against the outgoing Fine Gael-dominated government of Leo Varadkar that had been in power essentially since 2011, but also Fianna Fail, hitherto the main Opposition party.
  
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• Belfast takeaway to open sit-in pizzeria that will deliver 15 jobs - Belfast Telegraph

  11-02-2020 21:01
  
  Belfast takeaway to open sit-in pizzeria that will deliver 15 jobs  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Belfast takeaway to open sit-in pizzeria that will deliver 15 jobs

  11-02-2020 21:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A new Italian restaurant will create up to 15 jobs when it opens in south Belfast next month.
  
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• John Asuncion taps into Belfast roots, personal struggles for inaugural book - PenBayPilot.com

  11-02-2020 21:00
  
  John Asuncion taps into Belfast roots, personal struggles for inaugural book  PenBayPilot.com
  
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• Boris Johnson says UK should be ‘confident and calm’ over coronavirus outbreak

  11-02-2020 20:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson said the UK should be “confident and calm” over the threat of coronavirus following a rise in the number of cases in the country.
  
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• Belfast student jailed after admitting dealing Class A drugs to friends - Belfast Live

  11-02-2020 20:40
  
  Belfast student jailed after admitting dealing Class A drugs to friends  Belfast Live
  
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• Samsung unveils new Galaxy S20 range and Z Flip foldable phone

  11-02-2020 20:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Samsung has unveiled a new foldable smartphone alongside its latest flagship devices, which include new high-powered cameras and wider support for 5G.
  
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• Young Belfast chef wins Claridge's experience after cooking competition - Belfast Telegraph

  11-02-2020 20:30
  
  Young Belfast chef wins Claridge's experience after cooking competition  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Young Belfast chef wins Claridge's experience after cooking competition

  11-02-2020 20:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A young Belfast chef has reached the final of a cooking competition which pitted challengers from across the UK against each other.
  
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• ‘Very ancient trolley dolly’ Camilla tours hospital wards

  11-02-2020 20:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Duchess of Cornwall joked she was a “very ancient trolley dolly” after joining West End star Elaine Paige at an event encouraging more people to support the Royal Voluntary Service.
  
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• Woods approached to join breakaway Premier Golf League

  11-02-2020 20:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tiger Woods has been approached by the organisers of a proposed Premier Golf League, but admits he is still trying to “figure it all out”.
  
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• Same-sex marriage: Couple make history as first in NI

  11-02-2020 20:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Robyn Peoples and Sharni Edwards tie the knot in County Antrim following a landmark law change.
  
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• Same-sex marriage: 'I can finally say she is my wife'

  11-02-2020 20:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A couple tie the knot in the first same-sex marriage to take place in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Jonathan Cairns: Man released over Ballykelly murder

  11-02-2020 19:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 18-year-old was attacked in the County Londonderry village in 1999 after a night out.
  
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• Belfast moves heaven and earth for sake of carbon-intensive corporation - PenBayPilot.com

  11-02-2020 19:45
  
  Belfast moves heaven and earth for sake of carbon-intensive corporation  PenBayPilot.com
  
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• Couple ‘living the dream’ after tying the knot in NI’s first same-sex marriage

  11-02-2020 19:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A couple who tied the knot in Northern Ireland’s first same sex marriage said they are living the dream.
  
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• Irish election: ‘Ludicrous’ SF comparison between NI and Communist Iron Curtain - Belfast Newsletter

  11-02-2020 19:34
  
  Irish election: ‘Ludicrous’ SF comparison between NI and Communist Iron Curtain  Belfast Newsletter
  
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• UK Government fuelling Scottish independence case, suggests SNP MP

  11-02-2020 19:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK Government has been fuelling Scottish independence by failing to engage with public opinion, it has been suggested.
  
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• Fishermen fear they will not survive to see ‘Brexit bonus’ due to catch app

  11-02-2020 19:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Traditional fishermen fear a new tracking app could sink their way of life before the UK fleet can enjoy its much-heralded “Brexit bonus”.
  
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• Macaulay Culkin on Michael Jackson: I’d have no reason to hold anything back

  11-02-2020 19:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Macaulay Culkin has said he never saw Michael Jackson abuse anyone and denied the singer behaved inappropriate with him.
  
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• Aflac to Open Global Cybersecurity Center in Belfast - Infosecurity Magazine

  11-02-2020 19:01
  Aflac to Open Global Cybersecurity Center in Belfast  Infosecurity Magazine
  
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• Keaton Jennings’ skill against spin key to call-up for Sri Lanka tour

  11-02-2020 19:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England national selector Ed Smith admitted Keaton Jennings’ recall for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka next month was down to the Lancashire opener’s proficiency on the subcontinent.
  
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• Germaine Greer questions whether Meghan has been faking love for Harry

  11-02-2020 18:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Outspoken writer Germaine Greer has predicted the future for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex outside of royal life could be “disastrous” as she appeared to question Meghan’s love for Harry.
  
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• UK set to take control of its fishing waters post-Brexit under new laws

  11-02-2020 18:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK is set to become an independent coastal state post-Brexit under proposed new laws put before the Lords.
  
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• Community Shield set for move away from Wembley in 2021

  11-02-2020 18:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Community Shield is set to move away from Wembley in 2021 because of the Women’s European Championship.
  
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• Sinn Fein to meet with left-wing parties to hammer out coalition details

  11-02-2020 18:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein’s negotiation team is to meet with a number of the smaller parties on Wednesday to hammer out details in an attempt to form a government.
  
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