Belfast news

• Eileen Flynn: Irish Traveller makes history by becoming a senator

  29-06-2020 23:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Senator Eileen Flynn says she has worked all her life to "break barriers and challenge inequality".
  
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• Roy Hodgson: We will play Leicester anywhere

  29-06-2020 23:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Roy Hodgson says Crystal Palace are happy to face Leicester at a neutral venue, if the King Power club are unable to host this weekend’s Premier League fixture due to a spike in coronavirus cases.
  
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• Parades body 'has no powers' to stop Twelfth marches

  29-06-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Attorney General has told the Parades Commission that it has no legal powers to prevent bands from marching on The Twelfth.
  
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• New sewing, needle crafts store opens in Belfast - PenBayPilot.com

  29-06-2020 23:30
  
  New sewing, needle crafts store opens in Belfast  PenBayPilot.com
  
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• What measures are being imposed in the Leicester lockdown?

  29-06-2020 23:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A regional flare-up of coronavirus cases means Leicester will not emerge from parts of lockdown as swiftly as the rest of England.
  
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• We did not murder Glenn, insists UDA as it calls on anyone with information to go to PSNI without fear

  29-06-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  UDA chiefs have moved to distance the terror group from the murder of Carrickfergus man Glenn Quinn after an impassioned plea from his sister for his killers to be handed over.
  
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• O’Neill to meet PSNI chief after Belfast gangland murder of Warren Crossan

  29-06-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill has said she plans to speak to the PSNI's Chief Constable to discuss organised crime following the murder of Warren Crossan.
  
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• Michelle O’Neill to meet PSNI chief after Belfast gangland murder of Warren Crossan - Belfast Telegraph

  29-06-2020 23:00
  
  Michelle O’Neill to meet PSNI chief after Belfast gangland murder of Warren Crossan  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• 'I wish I had seen Noah when he left his bike outside my front door'

  29-06-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The woman who found tragic schoolboy Noah Donohoe's bicycle has spoken of her heartache at not immediately recognising the significance of it.
  
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• Northampton boss Keith Curle ‘proud’ after securing first promotion as a manager

  29-06-2020 22:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Keith Curle admits he is “proud” to have filled a void on his CV after guiding Northampton to promotion with a crushing 4-0 victory over 10-man Exeter in the Sky Bet League Two play-off final.
  
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• Anne Hathaway reveals why Christopher Nolan does not allow chairs on set

  29-06-2020 22:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Anne Hathaway has revealed British director Christopher Nolan does not allow chairs on the sets of his films.
  
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• Noah Donohoe book of condolences opened by Lord Mayor of Belfast - Belfast Live

  29-06-2020 22:42
  
  Noah Donohoe book of condolences opened by Lord Mayor of Belfast  Belfast Live
  
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• Solskjaer sees room for improvement in his strikers

  29-06-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood can still be “so much better”, with the Manchester United manager open to further strengthening his attack.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp does not believe he needs to make major signings to stay on top

  29-06-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he cannot spend “millions and millions” on squad reinforcements for his newly-crowed Premier League champions but does not believe he will need to.
  
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• Judy Murray reveals Andy and Jamie’s reaction to her MasterChef role

  29-06-2020 22:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Judy Murray has revealed her tennis player sons Andy and Jamie rolled their eyes when she told them she was taking part in Celebrity MasterChef.
  
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• Ben Mee marks landmark Burnley appearance with winner against Crystal Palace

  29-06-2020 22:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ben Mee marked his 300th league appearance for Burnley with the winner at Crystal Palace to continue to lead from the front for the Clarets.
  
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• Questions about Noah's death might be answered in time... but none will ease pain

  29-06-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Superintendent Muir Clark, a detective with over 30 years' experience, described it as one of the most unusual missing persons cases he had ever come across.
  
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• Special Criminal Court law passed by Seanad

  29-06-2020 21:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Legislation enabling the operation of the Special Criminal Court has been passed by the Seanad on Monday evening.
  
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• Coronavirus: 'Worrying trend' of rising cases in Ireland

  29-06-2020 21:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ireland's chief medical officer urges people "not to go ahead" with bookings to travel abroad.
  
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• Northampton promoted to League One after thumping play-off final win over Exeter

  29-06-2020 21:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northampton celebrated promotion to Sky Bet League One after inflicting further play-off final heartache on Exeter with a crushing 4-0 victory at an empty Wembley.
  
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• Lockdown restrictions on Leicester after spike in coronavirus cases

  29-06-2020 21:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Non-essential shops in Leicester will close from Tuesday and schools will shut to most pupils from Thursday as part of restrictions imposed after a rise in coronavirus cases, Health Secretary Matt Hancock told MPs.
  
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• Lockdown extended for Leicester after spike in Covid-19 cases

  29-06-2020 21:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A local lockdown has been imposed on Leicester by Health Secretary Matt Hancock after a spike in coronavirus cases in the city.
  
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• Downed: the Larne tree that grew from seeds brought by the Spanish Armada

  29-06-2020 21:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A tree, which could well have roots dating back to the time of the Spanish Armada, has finally fallen in a Co Antrim graveyard.
  
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• Up to 54 redundancies planned in Belfast airport security, says union - Belfast Telegraph

  29-06-2020 21:28
  
  Up to 54 redundancies planned in Belfast airport security, says union  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Up to 54 redundancies planned in Belfast airport security, says union

  29-06-2020 21:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast International Airport's security staff provider has announced plans for more than 50 redundancies, Unite the Union has said.
  
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• Redundancies planned in airport security firm Wilson James, says union

  29-06-2020 21:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast International Airport's security staff provider has announced plans for more than 50 redundancies, Unite the Union has said.
  
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• MTV VMAs to take place in New York despite coronavirus pandemic

  29-06-2020 21:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The MTV Video Music Awards will take place in New York despite the coronavirus pandemic, organisers have confirmed.
  
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• HIV drug ineffective at treating Covid-19, major study suggests

  29-06-2020 21:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An antiviral drug used to treat HIV and earmarked as a potential Covid-19 treatment is ineffective at treating the disease, a major study has indicated.
  
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• ‘It won’t make any difference’ – Leicester businesses react to lockdown extension

  29-06-2020 21:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Government’s extension of Leicester’s lockdown has been criticised by businesses – saying the measures “won’t make a difference”.
  
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• Reddit and Twitch clamp down on Trump-backing forums over hate speech

  29-06-2020 21:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Reddit, an online comment forum that is one of the internet’s most popular websites, has banned a forum that supported Donald Trump, as part of a crackdown on hate speech.
  
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• Johnny Depp awaits decision on whether libel trial against The Sun will go ahead

  29-06-2020 20:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Johnny Depp is awaiting a decision on whether his high-profile libel claim against The Sun over allegations he was violent towards ex-wife Amber Heard will go ahead next week.
  
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• On-street dining application process to be streamlined for pubs and restaurants

  29-06-2020 20:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A streamlined application process will enable pubs and restaurants to get permission for on-street dining in around 10 days.
  
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• Private funeral to be held for schoolboy Noah Donohoe

  29-06-2020 20:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A private funeral will be held for tragic schoolboy Noah Donohoe on Wednesday, his family has announced.
  
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• Londoners forced to remove excrement off front doors after park parties, says MP

  29-06-2020 20:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  London residents have been forced to scrub human excrement off their front doors, MPs heard.
  
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• Courtney Lawes poised to stick with Saints

  29-06-2020 20:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England star Courtney Lawes is expected to snub interest from France’s latest cash-rich club and commit his long-term future to Northampton Saints.
  
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• Colin Kaepernick and Ava DuVernay team up for Netflix series

  29-06-2020 19:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Colin Kaepernick and Ava DuVernay have teamed up for a Netflix series exploring the former NFL star’s teenage years.
  
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• Latest round of Premier League testing for Covid-19 provides one positive test

  29-06-2020 19:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Premier League has returned one positive test for Covid-19 for a second week running following the resumption of play.
  
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• First phase of Co Antrim housing scheme sells out - Belfast Newsletter

  29-06-2020 19:58
  
  First phase of Co Antrim housing scheme sells out  Belfast Newsletter
  
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• Juve midfielder Miralem Pjanic signs for Barca after Arthur Melo goes other way

  29-06-2020 19:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Barcelona have signed midfielder Miralem Pjanic from Juventus in a deal worth 65million euros (£59.39m) just hours after confirming Arthur Melo had moved in the opposite direction.
  
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• Game Loft receives AmeriCorps grant - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  29-06-2020 19:22
  
  Game Loft receives AmeriCorps grant - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican Journal
  
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• Cirque du Soleil files for creditor protection in Canada

  29-06-2020 19:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Cirque du Soleil has filed for creditor protection in Canada while it develops a plan to restart its business amid the pandemic.
  
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• Greece extends UK flight ban due to high coronavirus records - Belfast Live

  29-06-2020 19:12
  
  Greece extends UK flight ban due to high coronavirus records  Belfast Live
  
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• Pints pulled again in Ireland’s pubs

  29-06-2020 19:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pints have been pulled again in pubs across Ireland as the country took another stride out of lockdown.
  
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• Executive seeking 'legal advice' on making face masks compulsory on public transport

  29-06-2020 18:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Executive is poised to issue a final decision on whether the wearing of face masks on public transport should be compulsory later this week after legal advice is made available this Thursday.
  
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• Candice Carty-Williams named first black woman to win top book prize

  29-06-2020 18:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Candice Carty-Williams has become the first black woman to win the book of the year prize at the British Book Awards.
  
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• Post-lockdown economic package must deliver quickly – Taoiseach

  29-06-2020 18:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jobs retention initiatives and improving businesses’ access to credit will be key focuses of a post-lockdown stimulus package, the Taoiseach has said.
  
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• Northern Ireland charity shops accepting donations right now - Belfast Live

  29-06-2020 18:28
  
  Northern Ireland charity shops accepting donations right now  Belfast Live
  
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• Saying contact tracing is difficult is a ‘lame excuse’, says WHO boss

  29-06-2020 18:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Any country claiming that contact tracing is difficult during the coronavirus pandemic is using “a lame excuse”, according to the head of the World Health Organisation.
  
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• Ireland’s chief medical officer warns of ‘worrying’ trend as Covid-19 cases rise

  29-06-2020 18:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The number of reported new cases of Covid-19 in Ireland has begun to increase in a “worrying” trend, the chief medical officer warned, which could halt plans for further easing of restrictions.
  
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• Covid-19 cases on the increase in Ireland

  29-06-2020 18:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The number of reported cases of Covid-19 in Ireland has begun to increase, the chief medical officer warned.
  
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