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• Northern Ireland Brexit arrangements agreed on, it is reported - Belfast Live

  08-12-2020 23:05 via belfastlive.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland Brexit arrangements agreed on, it is reported  Belfast Live
  
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• Second MLA pay rise in a year is ‘embarrassing’ and ‘damages trust in politics’, says Alliance deputy leader

  17-09-2026 19:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  MLAs will receive a 3pc rise at the start of the next mandate in May 2027
  
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• ‘People save for months when they know we’re coming’: World’s largest floating book fair docking in Belfast next month

  17-09-2026 19:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Logos Hope sailing into Northern Ireland as part of UK tour
  
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• Gang of 10 including father and son from Coleraine sentenced over drugs related offences

  17-09-2026 18:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Convictions follow 11 year investigation into organised crime in the North West
  
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• The Divorce Diaries: ‘There’s a powerful release when you finally make the decision – the road ahead is awful, but still better than the turmoil before’

  17-09-2026 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  In our Divorce Diaries series, we speak to people about their experience of marriage and divorce. This week, a woman in her early 50s with two children tells the story of a marriage ending from her perspective
  
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• Animal welfare charity received 576 reports of cruelty over hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland last year

  17-09-2026 16:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  USPCA backing new law to ban practice, however opponents of Bill tell MLAs it’s needed to help manage wildlife
  
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• Civil Service salaries on rise — with head Jayne Brady enjoying biggest hike of 8.4pc

  17-09-2026 15:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Figures also show female and Catholic staff still subject to pay gap
  
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• Man arrested after Irish politician assaulted in Dublin traffic attack

  17-09-2026 14:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Politicians condemn ‘attack on democracy’ and send best wishes to Kerry TD
  
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• Psychological tricks to help you spend less and save more

  17-09-2026 14:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  From the ‘72-hour rule’ to literally freezing your credit card
  
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• ‘Don’t tell anyone’: Inquiry hears how PE teacher kissed vulnerable teenager on cheek and lips in school

  17-09-2026 13:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Hearing on what sanction will be imposed to be held at future date
  
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• ‘Consider what victims are left with’: Stormont ministers launch independent review of trial of facts

  17-09-2026 11:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Eleanor Donaldson faced trial of facts on mental health grounds
  
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• I’d go through the tough days a million times over to savour experiences like Irish Open joy at Doonbeg, hails jubilant Shane Lowry

  17-09-2026 11:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Irish Open date confirmed for July next year as Offaly star eyes up BMW PGA Championship bid
  
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• Province preview — Ulster: Making the top eight a must for Richie Murphy’s men as they look well set up to compete

  17-09-2026 10:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  With Joe Schmidt’s help, they must develop ruthless streak and perform more consistently
  
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• One-man show about loyalist bomber turned peacemaker gets its debut

  17-09-2026 10:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Murderer-turned-writer Bobby ‘Beano’ Niblock honoured as play hits the stage
  
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• Lurgan woman who’s Britain’s top life coach: ‘I’m not saying life is always easy, but things will fall into place when it’s the right move’

  17-09-2026 08:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  In our Meaning of Life series, Fiona Harrold talks about her fear of missing out, her brave step to leave London, and other lessons she has learned during her career
  
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• UUP selects Richard Smart as Strangford candidate for Assembly election

  17-09-2026 07:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Councillor with 12 years’ experience hoping to replace Mike Nesbitt at Stormont
  
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• Knott’s Bakery looks to the future with Forestside opening and Lazy Claire collaboration

  17-09-2026 07:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The new Forestside outlet is the latest move in an ambitious expansion programme for the bakery, which has continued to invest despite the impact of a major fire earlier this year
  
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• 244 physical and verbal assaults on traffic wardens in 10 months since new firm awarded Stormont contract

  17-09-2026 07:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Officials from company give briefing to Assembly’sInfrastructure Committee
  
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• ‘Why target the Belfast Telegraph?’: Question still haunts journalist 50 years on

  17-09-2026 07:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  50 years on, the question that still haunts veteran journalist
  
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• The DUP facing a battle to rebuild after decade of disaster

  17-09-2026 07:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Gavin Robinson to address last party conference before election
  
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• First and Deputy First Minister come together to urge men to become allies in battle against misogyny: ‘It is too many men’

  16-09-2026 22:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  First and Deputy First Minister urge men to become allies instead of enemies
  
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• Man (29) charged with several drugs related offences after Craigavon vehicle search

  16-09-2026 22:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The search was conducted in the Drumbeg area of Craigavon
  
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• Delivery driver targeted in ‘frightening’ armed robbery in west Belfast

  16-09-2026 20:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  No arrests have been made as police urge public to assist with enquiries
  
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• Blue Lights series four release date announced

  16-09-2026 20:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The BAFTA and RTS award-winning drama will return to screens at the end of September
  
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• Policing ‘has changed fundamentally since 1997’: PSNI statement after Robert Hamill inquiry findings released

  16-09-2026 19:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Mr Hamill was killed in April 1997 when he was beaten by loyalists in Portadown, Co Armagh
  
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• ‘Devastating for many schools’: Stormont warning over move to scrap thousands of minor works applications

  16-09-2026 19:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Committee chair brands decision to ditch minor works list ‘a really, really significant intervention’
  
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• Sectarian Belfast killer wins legal battle over religious pamphlet linked to racial hatred claim

  16-09-2026 17:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Convicted sectarian killer Glen Kane walks free from court
  
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• Minister urges ‘dangerous’ murderer to hand himself in as manhunt continues

  16-09-2026 17:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Gary Anderson went on run after getting compassionate leave for father’s funeral
  
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• Belfast man wins legal battle over religious pamphlet linked to racial hatred claim

  16-09-2026 17:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Convicted sectarian killer Glen Kane walks free from court
  
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• Belfast man who tried to groom ‘teen’ online jailed

  16-09-2026 16:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Man attempted to groom and meet who he believed was a 14-year-old boy
  
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