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• Titanic's sister ship Britannic to be open to recreational divers

  04-02-2020 22:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The wreck of the sister ship of the Titanic will be open to divers after the relaxation of rules that were designed to prevent looting in European waters.
  
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• London shouldn’t give Stormont any more money — extra cash has been perversely making things worse

  17-10-2026 08:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The Executive is an emperor with no clothes: It’s strutting around buck naked and far too many people who know this are silent
  
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• Education Authority chief says typo prevented email from landing after finally admitting department requested £30k for football team

  17-10-2026 08:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  MLA accuses Education Minister of trying to ‘invent a mechanism’ to hand money to Richhill AFC
  
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• ‘It’s a sad day’: Fresh blow for local comedy as radio show A Perforated Ulster is axed

  17-10-2026 08:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Co-writer Tim McGarry, who has also lost Give My Head Peace and The Blame Game, says BBC has ‘basically cut everything we’ve ever done’
  
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• ‘What’s the point keeping all these hidden gems behind closed doors?’: Mansion house opening never-before-seen cabinets and secret doors

  17-10-2026 08:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Open Cabinets Month runs at Castle Ward until November 1
  
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• Jeffrey Donaldson to be questioned behind bars by Met Police over Westminster sex assault claim

  17-10-2026 08:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Former DUP leader accused of sexually assaulting a woman in his House of Commons office in 2016
  
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• This week in years gone by: A broadcast ban, bombings and an escape from Nazi Germany

  17-10-2026 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Actors dub over politicians’ words, one of the most devastating atrocities of the Troubles takes place, and Albert Einstein makes a new home in America
  
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• Take five: ‘In 1991, I was living in Australia and had to explain to lots of puzzled Australians that the average Dublin family didn’t keep ponies in their flats’

  17-10-2026 08:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Author Jillian Godsil relays her favourite things
  
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• ‘I think there’s still a taboo in general about reaching out for help’... How a mental health champion is trying to change the attitude in Northern Ireland football

  17-10-2026 07:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  In our new series on the community champions and local heroes of Northern Ireland sport, Lewis Bennett chats to Ballyhalbert man Kenny Greenhill
  
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• Why I started my international career with Northern Ireland... even though I didn’t (and don’t) consider it to be a real country

  17-10-2026 06:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  In 2009, Derry City were expelled from the League of Ireland just as James McClean was starting to establish himself in the team. In his extract from his new book, The Walls, the winger recalls leaving Derry to go on international duty with Northern Ireland, though he hankered all the time for a call-up from the Republic of Ireland
  
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• My bust-up with Roy Keane over a pre-match photo with boxer Michael Conlan

  17-10-2026 06:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  As Martin O’Neill’s assistant manager with the Republic of Ireland, the Corkman had the respect of the players. But, in his new book The Walls, the former Premier League star says the Manchester United legend didn’t do enough with that respect
  
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• Ammi Burke: Solicitor's legal showdown with her former employer

  17-10-2026 02:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The Burkes are back, but this time it’s not Enoch grabbing the headlines, it’s his sister Ammi.In 2019, Ammi Burke was dismissed from her role at one of Ireland’s most prestigious law firms, Arthur Cox, after just over three years with the company.Seven years, multiple legal battles and countless court appearances later, Ms Burke wants her job back. She and her former employer are facing off at the Workplace Relations Commission.So, what exactly happened between the two sides?&
  
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• Saying ‘AI’ do: The new play that sees man joined in matrimony with phone

  17-10-2026 02:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Co-writer Zoe Seaton uses Belfast International Arts theatre event to explore how technology reshapes love, loneliness, and human relationships
  
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• Gavin Whyte returns but Derry are unable to reverse their poor record at Drogheda

  16-10-2026 22:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Drogheda United 2 Derry City 0
  
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• Joel Cooper inspires Coleraine to incredible comeback against champions Larne at Inver Park

  16-10-2026 22:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Larne 2 Coleraine 3
  
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• MLA announces she will not stand in 2027 Stormont election due to health issue

  16-10-2026 20:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Belfast Lord Mayor could be a potential candidate
  
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• David Lavery's previous conduct considered before Law Society decided paedo cousin reference didn’t warrant dismissal

  16-10-2026 20:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Members expected to consider motions of no confidence in Mr Lavery and society’s leadership
  
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• Police investigating after six unnotified processions take place in last week

  16-10-2026 20:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The PSNI said it is ‘monitoring the situation’
  
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• Modern Morals: My girlfriend has lost a lot of weight and I think it’s wonderful, but she’s wearing clothes that are way too revealing

  16-10-2026 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Sometimes I find it embarrassing. How can I start this conversation with her?
  
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• Belfast personal trainer and expectant dad: ‘I wouldn’t be here without loved ones who dragged me out’

  16-10-2026 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Personal trainer who battled mental health issues is now helping others to reach out
  
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• Irish language broadcasting cuts ‘devastating’ as BBC NI department to lose 60pc of staff

  16-10-2026 19:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Corporation says expenditure on Irish and output totals unchanged
  
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• Rory McIlroy off to a flyer as he chases down leaders in weather-delayed India Championship

  16-10-2026 19:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Masters champion four back in New Delhi as news emerges of another LIV Golf defection
  
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• Co Down engineer jailed after continuing to work under health and safety ban

  16-10-2026 18:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Guilty pleas were entered to four offences
  
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• Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly announces she will not run for next Assembly election

  16-10-2026 18:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Decision due to health reasons
  
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• Losses grow at Dermot Desmond-owned firm behind Titanic Quarter development

  16-10-2026 17:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Company said it can continue as going concern due to support of bank and shareholders
  
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• Lions’ Hyron Andrews found dead on eve of Champions Cup opener against La Rochelle

  16-10-2026 16:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Tragedy happens 10 years to the day of Anthony Foley’s sudden passing in Paris
  
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• Sinn Féin MLA found to have breached Assembly code of conduct, but no sanction imposed

  16-10-2026 16:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Case relates to conflict of interest over incident involving damage to portrait of DUP mayor
  
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• NI actor: ‘If I was named James Bond, it wouldn’t match the thrill Mum got when she heard I was in Corrie’

  16-10-2026 15:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Forty years after his mother dragged a reluctant seven-year-old to his first audition in Portadown, the Armagh actor is pulling pints as the Rovers Return’s new landlord. From Shameless to Bohemian Rhapsody, he tells how a childhood part he didn’t want led to the biggest role of his career
  
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• Co Tyrone man ‘high-ranking’ member of online network glorifying child sexual abuse and terrorism, court told

  16-10-2026 15:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Arrest follows FBI investigation
  
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• Sinn Féin’s Carál Ní Chuilín found to have breached Assembly code of conduct, but no sanction

  16-10-2026 14:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Case relates to conflict of interest over incident involving damage to portrait of DUP mayor
  
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