Local and National

February 2020

£1.2m plan to turn Northern Ireland windmill into tourist asset

Northern Ireland's only original working windmill has been granted a £1.2m regeneration.

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January 2020

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Kate moved by Holocaust survivors in photo project

The Duchess of Cambridge has taken photographs of Holocaust survivors which will form part of an exhibition marking 75 years since the end of the atrocity.

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Father Gary Donegan: Police 'handcuffed by judicial system' in efforts to tackle Northern Ireland drugs problem

Father Gary Donegan called for reform of the judicial system, which he said is "handcuffing police" in their efforts to tackle the drugs problem.

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'Former Isis' member Lisa Smith seen out in public following bail

An Irishwoman accused of being a former member of Islamic State has been out in public in the Republic for the first time since being released on bail from Limerick Prison.

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December 2019

Northern Ireland roads claim 54th victim of year after woman dies on M1

A community has been left in shock after a woman was killed in a crash on the M1.

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Belfast woman Jacqueline Kavanagh spending Christmas battling seas around Australia

A Northern Ireland woman is spending Christmas at sea as she takes part in a global sailing race.

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North-South relations need recalibrated: Archbishop

Archbishop Eamon Martin has said that although a referendum on a united Ireland could be divisive at this stage, he "can't believe" that political leaders don't see an opportunity to do something very new to "recalibrate relationships on this island".

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Former nurse linked to nuisance PSNI calls set to stand trial for arson

A former nurse linked to over 170 emergency police calls in two years has been sent for trial on charges of arson threatening the life of her son at her own home.

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Queen's honour for Superbike racing hero Rea

Northern Ireland's five-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea was awarded an honorary degree by Queen's University Belfast yesterday.

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From turkeys to bubbly... how to do Christmas on a £99 budget

The average UK household spends around £500 on Christmas Day - but it is possible to purchase all you need to celebrate December 25 for a lot less.

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Dating website for love cheats has been used by 23,000 in Northern Ireland

Marital infidelity appears to be rife throughout Northern Ireland, with nearly 40 unfaithful spouses here signing up every week to a dating site for love cheats.

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PSNI murder bid accused 'wasn't told proper rights'

A man accused of attempting to murder a PSNI officer was not told that exercising his right to silence in the Irish Republic left him liable to prosecution in Northern Ireland, a court has heard.

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Pensioner is questioned over assault on man (64) who later died in hospital

A pensioner in the Republic allegedly assaulted a man who later died after accusing the deceased of being involved in a relationship with his ex-wife.

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November 2019

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Belfast Telegraph Pet Expo: Dog owners sing praises of their pooches

A doting show dog owner who battles anxiety says she is being led on a journey of self-discovery by her pup, who has already been crowned a junior champion.

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Armagh man charged with selling bears, lions and a shark

A man from Co Armagh has been charged with selling more than 20 exotic predators - including a great white shark.

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Alban Maginness: Why maximising the Remain vote and giving DUP a bloody nose are clear priorities for this election

Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour leader, has said that this election is about health, education and the environment. He is very wrong. In this election there is only one issue and that is Brexit. Be in no doubt, this is the most critical election in our lifetime, for its result will redefine our political and economic future.

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October 2019

'I had no hand or gain in abduction'

Former billionaire Sean Quinn has denied he had anything to do with the abduction and torture of Quinn Industrial Holdings director Kevin Lunney.

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Maghaberry prisoners produce Braille books to assist blind schoolgirl Eryn

Prisoners from Maghaberry have produced 100 books in Braille to help a blind schoolgirl with her classroom studies.

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September 2019

Antrim woman who thought heart attack was indigestion warns others

A Co Antrim woman who mistook a heart attack for indigestion has urged women to be more aware of the symptoms of heart disease.

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Grief of mum as daughter who was in care of recall scandal medic Dr Watt dies at age 30

The heartbroken mother of a patient of controversial neurologist Dr Michael Watt was last night desperately trying to get home from holiday after her daughter passed away.

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Ex-nurse who stole from disabled OAP has son who headed luxury car racket

A heartless thief who stole from her disabled 87-year-old neighbour is the mother of a prolific conman who headed up a luxury car racket.

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We know what happened in Kincora boys' home and we want the files open, insists victim

A man who was abused at a notorious boys' home in east Belfast has said the victims have every right to see secret files on Kincora rather than endure "the hell of not knowing" what's in them.

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Health chiefs play down Muckamore staffing concerns

Health officials have insisted contingency plans are in place after serious concerns were raised about staffing levels at Muckamore Abbey Hospital.

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Dundonald people are hailed for help in funding treatment for brave Marcus

The family of a boy with an "ultra rare" brain condition have praised the Dundonald community for helping them raise funds for his treatment.

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Father of Irish doctor killed in plane crash to appeal dropping of manslaughter charge

The father of an Irish doctor who died in a plane disaster has said he is "disappointed" at a decision not to proceed with manslaughter charges against Air France and airline manufacturer Airbus.

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August 2019

Ulster University boffins join hunt for life on Mars

Ulster University will be at the forefront of searching for signs of life on Mars after being awarded funding to take part in an upcoming European Space Agency project.

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Alarm bells ringing over Brexit, business sector tells minister

The Institute of Directors Northern Ireland (IoD NI) has warned of "grave concerns" over the possibility of a no-deal Brexit.

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Jail for drug-dealing duo secretly recorded plotting to torch a pub

Two men who were caught discussing drug deals and plans to torch a pub via covert recordings were sent to jail yesterday.

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Shock over bladed weapons cache from child's bedroom

A Belfast community worker has spoken of his shock after a parent handed him a cache of deadly weapons found in their child's bedroom.

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George Best will be there in spirit on charity walk, says sister

The sister of the late George Best, who suffers from Parkinson's, has said the footballing great will be "there in spirit" as she takes on a charity walking challenge on the north coast.