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• ‘It was like Belfast in the 70s’: NI man describes moment ‘unprecedented’ power outage shut down Spain - Belfast Telegraph

  28-04-2025 23:51
  ‘It was like Belfast in the 70s’: NI man describes moment ‘unprecedented’ power outage shut down Spain  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Fears for 2,000 staff as historic Belfast aviation factory as Airbus signs deal with Boeing - This is Money

  28-04-2025 23:15
  Fears for 2,000 staff as historic Belfast aviation factory as Airbus signs deal with Boeing  This is Money
  
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• Unions bid to secure 2,000 jobs at Spirit’s Belfast plant - The Irish Times

  28-04-2025 20:48
  Unions bid to secure 2,000 jobs at Spirit’s Belfast plant  The Irish Times
  
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• UK government condemns 'unacceptable' Kneecap comments

  28-04-2025 20:02 via bbc.com
  Video emerged of a 2023 gig appearing to show a band member saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory."
  
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• Brunch World Belfast launching new daytime party experience in heart of city centre - Belfast Live

  28-04-2025 20:00
  Brunch World Belfast launching new daytime party experience in heart of city centre  Belfast Live
  
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• Church leaders appeal for calm over Derry attacks

  28-04-2025 19:16 via bbc.com
  Police believe an assault, an organised fight in Irish street and an attack on a mural are linked.
  
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• Belfast council approves extended Sunday opening hours pilot scheme - Belfast Live

  28-04-2025 18:26
  Belfast council approves extended Sunday opening hours pilot scheme  Belfast Live
  
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• Scrambler rider suffers ‘serious injuries’ in east Belfast - MSN

  28-04-2025 18:09
  Scrambler rider suffers ‘serious injuries’ in east Belfast  MSN
  
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• Zero hours contracts to be restricted in NI under new plans

  28-04-2025 18:06 via bbc.com
  Caoimhe Archibald said the new legislation would put an end to "exploitative" zero hours contracts.
  
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• Driving ban for Ireland and Lions coach Easterby

  28-04-2025 18:04 via bbc.com
  The Ireland interim boss is given a six month ban after being caught speeding on a dual carriageway.
  
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• Fontaines D.C. and Kneecap's huge Belfast gig sells out in 35 minutes – as the DUP call for it to be banned - NME

  28-04-2025 18:02
  Fontaines D.C. and Kneecap's huge Belfast gig sells out in 35 minutes – as the DUP call for it to be banned  NME
  
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• Most trainee doctors at Magee taking up jobs in NI

  28-04-2025 17:37 via bbc.com
  More than 80% of medical students in Londonderry are set to work in NI when they graduate.
  
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• Botanic Avenue: Delivery driver attacked before moped stolen in south Belfast - Belfast Telegraph

  28-04-2025 17:30
  Botanic Avenue: Delivery driver attacked before moped stolen in south Belfast  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• 'Proud day' for family as trailblazing golfer honoured

  28-04-2025 17:27 via bbc.com
  May Hezlet, from Aghadowey, won her first golf competition at the age of 11.
  
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• Busiest year to date: New Northern Ireland tourism partnership will support visitor growth and experience to drive economic growth - Belfast News Letter

  28-04-2025 17:16
  Busiest year to date: New Northern Ireland tourism partnership will support visitor growth and experience to drive economic growth  Belfast News Letter
  
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• Airbus finalises deal for Spirit plants in Belfast and Prestwick - The Times

  28-04-2025 17:15
  Airbus finalises deal for Spirit plants in Belfast and Prestwick  The Times
  
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• Job loss fears as Airbus confirms deal for Spirit operations in Belfast - The Guardian

  28-04-2025 17:13
  Job loss fears as Airbus confirms deal for Spirit operations in Belfast  The Guardian
  
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• New daytime country music hoedown coming to towns across NI - Belfast Live

  28-04-2025 17:02
  New daytime country music hoedown coming to towns across NI  Belfast Live
  
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• Late Night Art 2025 - Golden Thread Gallery

  28-04-2025 16:59 via youtube.com
  
  
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• MLAs clash over Supreme Court gender ruling

  28-04-2025 16:40 via bbc.com
  Northern Ireland's Equality Commission aims to publish new formal guidance.
  
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• Fears for 2,000 UK jobs as Airbus and Boeing carve up Belfast factory - The Telegraph

  28-04-2025 16:11
  Fears for 2,000 UK jobs as Airbus and Boeing carve up Belfast factory  The Telegraph
  
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• Belfast financial firm named ‘top in world’ as it confirms £1.4m investment and expansion - The Irish News

  28-04-2025 16:01
  Belfast financial firm named ‘top in world’ as it confirms £1.4m investment and expansion  The Irish News
  
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• Sunday trading pilot scheme chance to revitalise Belfast city centre, says Nelson, welcoming scheme's passing - allianceparty.org

  28-04-2025 15:44
  Sunday trading pilot scheme chance to revitalise Belfast city centre, says Nelson, welcoming scheme's passing  allianceparty.org
  
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• Belfast Unveils Ambitious Tourism Vision as Belfast International Airport and Visit Belfast Forge New Strategic Partnership to Boost Visitor Experience and Global Appeal - Travel And Tour World

  28-04-2025 15:41
  Belfast Unveils Ambitious Tourism Vision as Belfast International Airport and Visit Belfast Forge New Strategic Partnership to Boost Visitor Experience and Global Appeal  Travel And Tour World
  
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• Northern Ireland logistics firm moves to new location with historic past as team expands - Belfast News Letter

  28-04-2025 15:02
  Northern Ireland logistics firm moves to new location with historic past as team expands  Belfast News Letter
  
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• Woman jailed over racist attack loses appeal

  28-04-2025 14:45 via bbc.com
  Charlene Coyle had been sentenced to five months in jail following the attack in March of last year.
  
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• Flying High - Belfast City Airport celebrates newest fire service graduates - Love Ballymena

  28-04-2025 14:32
  Flying High - Belfast City Airport celebrates newest fire service graduates  Love Ballymena
  
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• Man who died after collapsing on Errigal named

  28-04-2025 14:31 via bbc.com
  Carl Henderson, from Moira, County Down, died after going into cardiac arrest on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Daughter of murdered MP calls for Kneecap apology

  28-04-2025 14:16 via bbc.com
  Video emerged of a 2023 gig appearing to show a band member saying: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory."
  
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• More adults with learning disabilities to take part in Belfast Marathon after inspiration from charity ambassadors - The Irish News

  28-04-2025 13:52
  More adults with learning disabilities to take part in Belfast Marathon after inspiration from charity ambassadors  The Irish News
  
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• Airbus Nears Acquisition of Spirit Plant in Belfast - Travel Radar

  28-04-2025 13:29
  Airbus Nears Acquisition of Spirit Plant in Belfast  Travel Radar
  
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• UK union aims to pressure government over Spirit Belfast break-up - FlightGlobal

  28-04-2025 13:14
  UK union aims to pressure government over Spirit Belfast break-up  FlightGlobal
  
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• Scrambler rider suffers ‘serious injuries’ in east Belfast - The Irish News

  28-04-2025 13:07
  Scrambler rider suffers ‘serious injuries’ in east Belfast  The Irish News
  
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• Winner for multi-site Belfast regen partnership - Partnerships Bulletin

  28-04-2025 12:59
  Winner for multi-site Belfast regen partnership  Partnerships Bulletin
  
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• Belfast aerospace jobs concern after Airbus deal - Insider Media Ltd

  28-04-2025 12:34
  Belfast aerospace jobs concern after Airbus deal  Insider Media Ltd
  
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• Titanic Hotel Belfast In Ireland Sets New Benchmark With China Ready Accreditation, Catering To The Growing Chinese Tourism Market In Europe - Travel And Tour World

  28-04-2025 12:32
  Titanic Hotel Belfast In Ireland Sets New Benchmark With China Ready Accreditation, Catering To The Growing Chinese Tourism Market In Europe  Travel And Tour World
  
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• Spirit AeroSystems: Airbus confirms deal for operations in Belfast - BBC

  28-04-2025 12:01
  Spirit AeroSystems: Airbus confirms deal for operations in Belfast  BBC
  
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• Airbus confirms deal for Spirit operations in Belfast

  28-04-2025 12:01 via bbc.com
  The deal was first announced in July last year as part of a wider break up of the Spirit business.
  
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• 'Zero-tolerance' for scramblers in residential areas - PSNI

  28-04-2025 11:25 via bbc.com
  It comes after a man was taken to hospital after the electric scrambler bike he was riding was involved in a crash with a car in east Belfast.
  
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• Airbus deal with supplier Spirit raises fears for 2,500 jobs in Belfast - Financial Times

  28-04-2025 10:13
  Airbus deal with supplier Spirit raises fears for 2,500 jobs in Belfast  Financial Times
  
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• Scrambler bike rider suffered ‘serious injuries’ after east Belfast crash as police issue warning - Belfast Telegraph

  28-04-2025 10:01
  Scrambler bike rider suffered ‘serious injuries’ after east Belfast crash as police issue warning  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Ex-Irish police officer to lead Disappeared investigation

  28-04-2025 09:38 via bbc.com
  Mr Henry's appointment marks the first time someone from An Garda Síochána has taken the role.
  
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• Airbus confirms ‘definitive’ agreement to acquire part of Belfast Spirit AeroSystems - Belfast Telegraph

  28-04-2025 09:14
  Airbus confirms ‘definitive’ agreement to acquire part of Belfast Spirit AeroSystems  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Airbus confirms deal for Spirit operations in Belfast - Business Post

  28-04-2025 08:57
  Airbus confirms deal for Spirit operations in Belfast  Business Post
  
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• Airbus-Spirit deal leaves question mark for Belfast plant - RTE.ie

  28-04-2025 08:24
  Airbus-Spirit deal leaves question mark for Belfast plant  RTE.ie
  
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• Man who cared for his dying grandfather in Belfast home now facing eviction - Belfast Telegraph

  28-04-2025 07:42
  Man who cared for his dying grandfather in Belfast home now facing eviction  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Belfast City Council says Kneecap gig on its land is ‘a matter for promoter’ amid terror probe - Belfast Telegraph

  28-04-2025 07:30
  Belfast City Council says Kneecap gig on its land is ‘a matter for promoter’ amid terror probe  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• ‘There are more Gaelic place names in east Belfast than anywhere else’: Former PUP leader on embracing the history of the east - MSN

  28-04-2025 07:29
  ‘There are more Gaelic place names in east Belfast than anywhere else’: Former PUP leader on embracing the history of the east  MSN
  
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