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• Graham Potter proud of ‘amazing’ players as Brighton share points with Wolves

  02-01-2021 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Graham Potter hailed the “amazing” response of his players after beleaguered Brighton fought back from two goals down to claim a thrilling 3-3 draw with Wolves.
  
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• European dream beckons again as late double gives Larne two-goal advantage in Conference League play-off

  20-08-2026 20:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Lincoln Red Imps 0 Larne 2
  
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• As it happened: Late double has Larne in control after victory at Lincoln Red Imps in Conference League play-off first leg

  20-08-2026 20:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Lincoln Red Imps 0 Larne 2
  
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• Travel review: Somerset meets the Mediterranean at Unity Beach resort

  20-08-2026 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Holiday park packed with things to keep the family entertained
  
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• Meet Merchant Hotel’s food and drink chief who’s helped make Prosecco a NI staple: ‘We don’t do Champagne’

  20-08-2026 19:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Italian Marco Marro says his home country doesn’t entertain the French fizz that’s now been eclipsed by its rival in the UK too
  
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• ‘Problems will not be solved overnight’: New Health Minister Robbie Butler says huge challenges lie ahead

  20-08-2026 17:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Butler told ‘genuine transformation’ is needed after appointment confirmed
  
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• New Stormont Health Minister told ‘genuine transformation’ needed after appointment confirmed

  20-08-2026 17:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Robbie Butler’s appointment comes less than 48 hours after Mike Nesbitt’s resignation
  
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• ‘I think I gave them a bit of a fright’: Former senior NI civil servant opens up on not getting top Stormont job

  20-08-2026 16:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Baroness Gray was speaking to Ed Balls on the Political Currency podcast
  
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• Sinn Féin bid to quell row over Saoradh mural to IRA man Brendan ‘The Dark’ Hughes backfires

  20-08-2026 16:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  War of words over Twinbrook mural continues after dissident group publishes private messages
  
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• DUP minister says nationalists and Alliance are ‘salivating’ over unionist chaos

  20-08-2026 16:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  But Education Minister backs DUP to produce a strong showing in 2027 Assembly election
  
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• ‘He has my full confidence’: UUP leader Jon Burrows confirms Robbie Butler will be new Stormont Health Minister

  20-08-2026 16:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Political parties have reacted to the Lagan Valley MLA’s appointment, after Mike Nesbitt’s resignation
  
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• ‘I think I gave them a bit of a fright’: Former senior NI civil servant Sue Gray opens up on not getting top Stormont job

  20-08-2026 15:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Baroness Gray was speaking to Ed Balls on the Political Currency podcast
  
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• We don’t need to reinvent the wheel in Northern Ireland… but we need to fix the bottlenecks

  20-08-2026 15:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Angela McGowan, CBI director, takes a look at this year’s Top 100 list – which shows solid performance from our leading firms – and examines what roadblocks are in the way and what can be done to expand our economy
  
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• Paul Givan: Nationalists and Alliance are ‘salivating’ over unionist chaos

  20-08-2026 15:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  But Education Minister backs DUP to produce a strong showing in 2027 Assembly election
  
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• Northern Ireland ‘cannot afford another lost decade of leadership’

  20-08-2026 15:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Richard Ramsey, Professor of Practice in Economics at Queen’s University, says Northern Ireland has endured one lost decade of devolution after another
  
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• ‘Northern Ireland Ireland is the centre of excellence for our system and software development’

  20-08-2026 15:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Sensata comes in at the number 48 spot on this year’s Ulster Business Top 100, in association with Ryan
  
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• Partner-led and future-focused: McCartan Turkington Breen building on local strength

  20-08-2026 15:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  McCartan Turkington Breen Solicitors has continued to evolve alongside the changing needs of business. Partner Aleric Turtle, whose expertise in corporate law, commercial property and banking explains how the firm has grown its commercial offering, embraced new technology and is preparing for the next phase of expansion
  
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• Energy resilience is not just an option… it’s a strategic business decision

  20-08-2026 15:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Noel Brady, is chair of battery storage and UPS systems firm Continu, as well as being the founder of his own firm Nb 1. He looks at the work Continu is undertaking and how it can play its part in helping firms protect power and reduce energy costs
  
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• Dog’s teeth found wrapped around the bars of its cage, as the animal tried to free itself: Council under fire after dogs starve to death in Co Armagh home

  20-08-2026 15:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  A 47-year-old man has been charged and is due to appear in court next month
  
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• The ‘Middle’ matters… but who’s carrying the weight?

  20-08-2026 14:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Simon Hamilton, Confluence Consulting on behalf of HM Chartered Accountants
  
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• Belfast Harbour: growth on the horizon

  20-08-2026 14:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Dr Theresa Donaldson, chair of Belfast Harbour Commissioners, says its ambitious 2050 Masterplan sets out a clear, long-term vision that is reflective of its enduring commitment to building a better future for Northern Ireland
  
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• McColgan’s recipe for a successful future

  20-08-2026 14:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Third generation business McColgan’s Quality Foods is growing across the UK, Ireland and beyond thanks to ambition and talent
  
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• Building expertise: BDO’s growing specialist tax offering in Northern Ireland

  20-08-2026 14:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  As partner and head of tax at BDO Northern Ireland, Lorraine Nelson has overseen significant growth in the firm’s tax division. From expanding specialist teams to embracing new technology and advising businesses through increasingly complex tax challenges, she is helping shape a modern advisory practice focused on long-term client value
  
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• Dr Caoimhe Archibald: Top 100 businesses powering the economy across the north

  20-08-2026 14:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald says the breadth and strength of firms making this year’s Top 100 Northern Ireland Companies, in association with Ryan, highlights the resilience of our business community here, while challenges remain
  
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• Far-right couple quit anti-Islam group after domestic bust-up posted online

  20-08-2026 14:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Shocking domestic row as Dan Grundle and Gemma McMaster close down race hate organisation they founded
  
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• ‘Sign Language Act would have changed my life’: What NI’s new law means to deaf community

  20-08-2026 13:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Bill was introduced by Communities Minister Lyons and secured cross-party support
  
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• Two abandoned dogs starve to death in Co Armagh home: Northern Ireland council under fire for ignoring pleas

  20-08-2026 12:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  A 47-year-old man has been charged and is due to appear in court next month
  
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• The Divorce Diaries: ‘As the kids were getting older, it kind of struck me, I wouldn’t want them in this kind of relationship’

  20-08-2026 11:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  In our Divorce Diaries series, we speak to people in Ireland about their experience of marriage and divorce. This week, a woman in her late 50s with two adult children tells her story
  
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• Suspected driver of BMW in M9 killer crash was under investigation for involvement in violent feud

  20-08-2026 11:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Teenager Jeremy O’Brien was ‘person of interest’ in incident in Co Tipperary town
  
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• From blockbuster blunders to retail website chaos: F*ckup Nights aims to ‘de-stigmatise failure’ of career catastrophes in Belfast

  20-08-2026 10:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Software firm owner Chris Shannon on the Black Box event, hosted by David Meade, where speakers openly share their biggest professional mishaps and the lessons learnt
  
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