Belfast news

• Belfast VFW needs your help getting a new building or area veterans and the community could suffer - WABI

  24-02-2021 23:57
  
  Belfast VFW needs your help getting a new building or area veterans and the community could suffer  WABI
  
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• Family wins appeal for Irish headstone inscription

  24-02-2021 23:24
  
  Keane family says they're delighted to be able to put an Irish message on their mother's gravestone.
  
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• Royal Television Society award for NI cameraman

  24-02-2021 23:11
  
  BBC cameraman David McIlveen is named Camera Operator of the Year for his "mastery of composition".
  
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• Lionel Messi scores twice as Barcelona cut gap to leaders Atletico Madrid

  24-02-2021 23:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi’s double in the 3-0 victory over Elche took the Argentina international clear at the top of LaLiga’s goalscoring charts as Barcelona moved to within five points of leaders Atletico Madrid.
  
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• Manchester City put one foot in Champions League quarter-finals

  24-02-2021 23:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bernardo Silva and Gabriel Jesus struck as Manchester City put one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals with a comfortable 2-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.
  
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• Nearly 800,000 home-owners ‘vulnerable to repossession’

  24-02-2021 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nearly 800,000 households across the UK could be at risk of losing their home if they suffer a loss of income, according to analysis by a think-tank.
  
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• Matt Proudfoot shuts down Sir Ian Botham’s claims England are an unhappy camp

  24-02-2021 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England have hit back at Sir Ian Botham’s claim that Eddie Jones’ Guinness Six Nations champions “don’t look a happy camp”.
  
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• Irish Sea munitions dump 10 times bigger than MOD originally thought

  24-02-2021 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Ministry of Defence initially thought the munitions dump in the Irish Sea that has dogged plans for a transport link between Northern Ireland and Scotland was 10 times smaller than it really is.
  
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• 'Horrifying' waits for a hospital specialist revealed

  24-02-2021 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The extent of Northern Ireland's waiting list shame can be revealed on Wednesday with a growing number of patients facing harrowing waits of up to six years for a first hospital appointment.
  
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• Courtney Lawes hopes to add Dan Biggar to his list of big hits

  24-02-2021 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Courtney Lawes will target Dan Biggar with a trademark big hit when England and Wales clash on Saturday, but he expects his Northampton team-mate to ride out even the fiercest challenges.
  
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• Bobby Storey: Storey cremation report 'to cost around £50k'

  24-02-2021 22:54
  
  An investigation examined Belfast City Council's handling of the republican's cremation.
  
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• ‘Successful’ appendicitis surgery for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

  24-02-2021 22:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman underwent a “successful surgery” for appendicitis, the royal court said, and he left the hospital soon after the operation.
  
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• Johnny Depp’s US defamation trial against Amber Heard delayed until 2022

  24-02-2021 22:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Johnny Depp’s 50 million dollar (£35 million) US defamation trial against Amber Heard has been delayed until next year, court records show.
  
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• Brexit: NI leaders at odds on Irish sea border meeting

  24-02-2021 22:44
  
  Arlene Foster says the EU was 'tone-deaf' but Michelle O'Neill says the meeting was "constructive".
  
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• Line Of Duty creator Jed Mercurio: Drama should address the coronavirus pandemic

  24-02-2021 22:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Line Of Duty creator Jed Mercurio has said drama “should address” the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• NI tourism boss hopes for GB visitor surge as economy plan unveiled

  24-02-2021 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland tourism boss has said vaccinated visitors from Great Britain should ensure a good summer season as the Department for the Economy launched a £290m recovery action plan.
  
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• Anti-vaccine sentiment in UK and US is really quite concerning – Anthony Fauci

  24-02-2021 22:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Anti-vaccine sentiment in the UK and the US is a “self-amplifying problem that just keeps getting bigger and bigger”, according to US presidential medical adviser Anthony Fauci.
  
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• Belfast council ponders new legislation against graphic abortion images - Belfast Telegraph

  24-02-2021 22:00
  
  Belfast council ponders new legislation against graphic abortion images  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Belfast council ponders new legislation against graphic abortion images

  24-02-2021 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast City Council is drafting bye-laws which could prevent anti-abortion groups displaying graphic images in parts of the city centre.
  
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• Imran Khan invites Sri Lanka’s Buddhists to visit Pakistan

  24-02-2021 21:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Visiting Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has proclaimed his Muslim-majority nation a choice destination for religious tourism by Sri Lankans, most of whom are Buddhists.
  
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• TD accuses PSNI of ‘failure of action’ over Belfast teen’s death - The Irish Times

  24-02-2021 21:43
  
  TD accuses PSNI of ‘failure of action’ over Belfast teen’s death  The Irish Times
  
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• Title of upcoming Spider-Man film revealed

  24-02-2021 21:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The upcoming Spider-Man film has been given the title No Way Home.
  
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• Jesy Nelson says she ‘mentally bullied’ herself to try to please others

  24-02-2021 21:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jesy Nelson said she has previously “mentally bullied” herself in an effort to please others.
  
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• UK Government urged to ‘act unilaterally’ over Northern Ireland Protocol

  24-02-2021 21:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK Government has been urged to “act unilaterally” over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
  
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• NI Protocol: DUP says guide dog owners 'disadvantaged'

  24-02-2021 21:26
  
  Guide dog owners are being disadvantaged by travel restrictions under the NI Protocol say the DUP.
  
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• Tyrrell Hatton reveals he knew nothing of one of Ryder Cup’s most famous moments

  24-02-2021 21:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tyrrell Hatton has revealed he was completely unaware of one of the most famous moments in Ryder Cup history ahead of the first World Golf Championship event of the year.
  
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• Decision delayed on reinterment of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre victims

  24-02-2021 21:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A US committee overseeing the search for mass graves related to the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre has delayed until next month a decision on how to reinter the remains of possible victims found last year.
  
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• Belfast Harbour strikes digitisation deal with IBM and SRO Solutions - Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide

  24-02-2021 21:00
  Belfast Harbour strikes digitisation deal with IBM and SRO Solutions  Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
  
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• Travel time cut for residents with new I-95 interchange in Richmond Hill - Savannah Morning News

  24-02-2021 20:58
  Travel time cut for residents with new I-95 interchange in Richmond Hill  Savannah Morning News
  
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• Having Dele Alli back to his best is amazing – Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho

  24-02-2021 20:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho says it is “amazing” to have Dele Alli back to his best after he scored a brilliant overhead free-kick and set up two goals in Tottenham’s 4-0 Europa League win over Wolfsberger.
  
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• New I-95 interchange to increase economic development in Richmond Hill - Savannah Morning News

  24-02-2021 20:43
  New I-95 interchange to increase economic development in Richmond Hill  Savannah Morning News
  
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• Angelino claims Pep Guardiola ‘killed’ his confidence at Manchester City

  24-02-2021 20:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Manchester City defender Angelino has claimed manager Pep Guardiola “killed” his confidence during his time at the Etihad Stadium.
  
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• City deal: 'This is a big day for Derry'

  24-02-2021 20:30
  
  Brandon Lewis approves the business case for the Derry City and Strabane District city deal.
  
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• Gavin Williamson says ‘no algorithms’ will be used to determine students’ grades

  24-02-2021 20:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said there would be “no algorithms whatsoever” used in determining grades for students this summer.
  
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• Arlene Foster brands joint committee meeting on NI Protocol ‘disappointing’

  24-02-2021 20:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland’s First Minister has described a meeting of the UK and EU Joint Committee as “hugely disappointing”.
  
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• Cat gives live pigeon to man called Pidgeon during committee hearing

  24-02-2021 20:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man called Pidgeon refused to get in a flap when his cat presented him with a bird of the same name as he gave evidence to politicians.
  
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• Children urged not to hug grandparents until vaccine rollout impact is known

  24-02-2021 20:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Children should not hug grandparents until the Government is “absolutely sure” about the impact of the coronavirus vaccine rollout, a top medic has warned.
  
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• Ministers launch new ‘stay at home’ drive as Covid rates continue to fall

  24-02-2021 20:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Government has launched a new “stay at home” drive despite falling coronavirus rates, the success of the vaccine rollout and the announcement of a road map out of lockdown.
  
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• Protocol checks in NI ‘could be overwhelmed when supermarket exemption ends’

  24-02-2021 20:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Irish Sea checking process in Northern Ireland could be overwhelmed by added bureaucracy when a grace period covering supermarket goods lapses, a Stormont minister has warned.
  
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• Covid-19: Robin Swann says caution not recklessness needed with Covid easing

  24-02-2021 20:04
  
  Health Minister Robin Swann says "durable foundations" are needed before NI can exit lockdown.
  
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• Rory McIlroy keen to continue track record of bouncing back from missed cuts

  24-02-2021 20:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy hopes to continue his excellent recent record of bouncing back from missed cuts to complete a full set of World Golf Championship titles.
  
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• Craigall Rocks: Conservationists' plea to quarry firm

  24-02-2021 20:01
  
  Craigall Rocks is beside Bradley's Quarry which is operated by one of NI's largest quarry firms.
  
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• Dele Alli makes his point with stunning goal and two assists in Tottenham rout

  24-02-2021 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dele Alli proved he has his mojo back as he scored a stunning overhead kick and provided two assists to send Tottenham through to the Europa League last 16 in a 4-0 second-leg win over Wolfsberger.
  
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• Troubles pension costs 'were not fully understood' says civil servant

  24-02-2021 19:57
  
  A civil servant says the legislation for pensions was made public without a 'full awareness' of costs.
  
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• First transgender male competitor on Drag Race US opens up about transitioning

  24-02-2021 19:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The first transgender male contestant to appear on RuPaul’s Drag Race has recalled the moment they “woke up” and decided to transition.
  
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• Tiger Woods’ health is priority right now, not his return to golf – Rory McIlroy

  24-02-2021 19:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy believes thoughts of Tiger Woods resuming his career following his horrifying car accident should not be “even on the map at this point”.
  
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• Coronavirus: 'Landmark' 500k Covid vaccine doses delivered

  24-02-2021 19:38
  
  Carers' vaccine appointments are revised by DoH as it confirms one third of NI adults are vaccinated.
  
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• West Belfast footballer who almost died during game inspires charity effort - Belfast Live

  24-02-2021 19:32
  
  West Belfast footballer who almost died during game inspires charity effort  Belfast Live
  
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• RECAP: West Belfast bomb alert declared hoax - Belfast Live

  24-02-2021 19:29
  
  RECAP: West Belfast bomb alert declared hoax  Belfast Live
  
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• Lord Advocate denies involvement in Crown Office’s Salmond intervention

  24-02-2021 19:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Lord Advocate said he was not involved in the decision to ask parliament to redact Alex Salmond’s evidence but failed to answer questions about why so much was censored.
  
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