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DUP’s Tracy Kelly hands over chain of office to new Belfast mayor Róis-Máire Donnelly from Sinn Féin.

DUP’s Tracy Kelly hands over chain of office to new Belfast mayor Róis-Máire Donnelly from Sinn Féin.

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After 73 years, the Casement Park grandstand has gone. The site is almost clear now, for the next phase.

After 73 years, the Casement Park grandstand has gone. The site is almost clear now, for the next phase.

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Trade union leader Mick Lynch, in Belfast, is asked about a united Ireland ...

Trade union leader Mick Lynch, in Belfast, is asked about a united Ireland ...

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Everyone is "absolutely scundered" says Naomi Long MLA

Everyone is "absolutely scundered" says Naomi Long MLA

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10 wallets (with £10 inside) were dropped in Belfast, as part of a social experiment by BBC Home Editor Mark Easton. How many did he get back ❓❓

10 wallets (with £10 inside) were dropped in Belfast, as part of a social experiment by BBC Home Editor Mark Easton. How many did he get back ❓❓

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🔹“It’s like being in England” 🔹”It feels like being in an airport.” 🔹 “Belfast now looks like a proper city.” Some reax from passengers at Grand Central. 📍

🔹“It’s like being in England” 🔹”It feels like being in an airport.” 🔹 “Belfast now looks like a proper city.” Some reax from passengers at Grand Central. 📍

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Orangeman Tom Elliott MLA on report that Queen Elizabeth II called parade season "that silly marching business".

Orangeman Tom Elliott MLA on report that Queen Elizabeth II called parade season "that silly marching business".

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DUP: "Are you saying we're racist?" SF: "You're anti-Irish.”

DUP: "Are you saying we're racist?" SF: "You're anti-Irish.”

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Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar spells it out Ireland's Future - Todhchaí na hÉireann in Belfast - he wants next Irish Govt to push harder for a united Ireland.

Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar spells it out Ireland's Future - Todhchaí na hÉireann in Belfast - he wants next Irish Govt to push harder for a united Ireland.

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Cyclists beware 📍 Back of Belfast City Hall.

Cyclists beware 📍 Back of Belfast City Hall.

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10.30pm Portrush 🥁

10.30pm Portrush 🥁

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"I love Andytown" says Jamal who switched his business from south to west Belfast.

"I love Andytown" says Jamal who switched his business from south to west Belfast.

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Horrible to see the awful state of Larne Leisure Centre today ... normally a hub of sporting/community activity, valued by swimmers, runners & many others for many years.

Horrible to see the awful state of Larne Leisure Centre today ... normally a hub of sporting/community activity, valued by swimmers, runners & many others for many years.

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Back in Belfast ... 91-year-old George Mitchell & his wife Heather today Queen's University Belfast 🎓 to deliver a speech entitled 'Passing the Torch'. He has encouraged young people to stay here, if they can.

Back in Belfast ... 91-year-old George Mitchell & his wife Heather today Queen's University Belfast 🎓 to deliver a speech entitled 'Passing the Torch'. He has encouraged young people to stay here, if they can.

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An issue in the Gerry Adams v BBC case was the reputation of the 76-year-old former Sinn Féin president. After winning the case - and €100,000 - he was asked about his reputation.

An issue in the Gerry Adams v BBC case was the reputation of the 76-year-old former Sinn Féin president. After winning the case - and €100,000 - he was asked about his reputation.

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Happy 90th birthday to the Lisnagarvey Transmitter which extended BBC radio beyond Belfast on 20th March 1936. 🎙️ A landmark moment in our history, says BBC NI director Adam Smyth 📌

Happy 90th birthday to the Lisnagarvey Transmitter which extended BBC radio beyond Belfast on 20th March 1936. 🎙️ A landmark moment in our history, says BBC NI director Adam Smyth 📌

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Responding to latest developments in legal action over Belfast City Council's decision-making process, Jamie Bryson claims the case will not just help unionists. "This is about - does minority protections work in local government or not?"

Responding to latest developments in legal action over Belfast City Council's decision-making process, Jamie Bryson claims the case will not just help unionists. "This is about - does minority protections work in local government or not?"

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Should more of Belfast city centre be a car-free zone❓🚘❌ Not just for the Fleadh. Councillor Dónal Lyons thinks so. 📢

Should more of Belfast city centre be a car-free zone❓🚘❌ Not just for the Fleadh. Councillor Dónal Lyons thinks so. 📢

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There she is … still off the Bangor coast at 10.30am.

There she is … still off the Bangor coast at 10.30am.

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The green blazers at Holywood GC enjoyed that 7 iron …

The green blazers at Holywood GC enjoyed that 7 iron …

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Emotional scenes as one of the FTD Brothers, Jordan Adams, completes the Belfast Marathon ... (8th of 33 marathons in 33 days) .... with his wife Agnes. #FTDBrothers

Emotional scenes as one of the FTD Brothers, Jordan Adams, completes the Belfast Marathon ... (8th of 33 marathons in 33 days) .... with his wife Agnes. #FTDBrothers

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The 22-year-old who uses an old Ulsterbus to pick up Chinese takeaways.

The 22-year-old who uses an old Ulsterbus to pick up Chinese takeaways.

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First TV interview with the incoming new Mayor of Belfast Róis-Máire Donnelly from Sinn Féin. 📺 She speaks about her love of the Irish language.

First TV interview with the incoming new Mayor of Belfast Róis-Máire Donnelly from Sinn Féin. 📺 She speaks about her love of the Irish language.

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Two different musical traditions playing in harmony in Belfast .... Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann playing together with the Belfast Bands Forum during the royal visit. 🥁🎻🎶

Two different musical traditions playing in harmony in Belfast .... Ards Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann playing together with the Belfast Bands Forum during the royal visit. 🥁🎻🎶

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King Charles, a seagull, a cinema & the seaside town of Newcastle.

King Charles, a seagull, a cinema & the seaside town of Newcastle.

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In 30 years of watching Jeffrey Donaldson, rarely have I seen him being quite so impassioned, emotional and unscripted.

In 30 years of watching Jeffrey Donaldson, rarely have I seen him being quite so impassioned, emotional and unscripted.

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⚽️Do you want your child to support Man Utd❓

⚽️Do you want your child to support Man Utd❓

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Jim McDowell RIP

Jim McDowell RIP

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Marathon runners look after each other.👋 It happens more often than you think. That's the message from Bangor's Aaron Beggs. 🎙️

Marathon runners look after each other.👋 It happens more often than you think. That's the message from Bangor's Aaron Beggs. 🎙️

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What about Irish passport holders (from NI) living in places like Dubai? If necessary, can the UK help to evacuate them? DFM Emma Little-Pengelly BL was asked by Enda McClafferty 📌

What about Irish passport holders (from NI) living in places like Dubai? If necessary, can the UK help to evacuate them? DFM Emma Little-Pengelly BL was asked by Enda McClafferty 📌

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End of an era at Casement Park as the top of the old grandstand (built in 1953) is removed. Drone 🎥from Heron Bros

End of an era at Casement Park as the top of the old grandstand (built in 1953) is removed. Drone 🎥from Heron Bros

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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has mistakenly said NI "voted to leave" in the Brexit referendum. Interview with Jayne McCormack 🎙️

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has mistakenly said NI "voted to leave" in the Brexit referendum. Interview with Jayne McCormack 🎙️

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Lily & Michelle - a Protestant and Catholic - have become good friends, in spite of a 'peace wall' between their houses. Brought together by The International Fund for Ireland (IFI) in west Belfast.

Lily & Michelle - a Protestant and Catholic - have become good friends, in spite of a 'peace wall' between their houses. Brought together by The International Fund for Ireland (IFI) in west Belfast.

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First train has left Grand Central Station. 📍

First train has left Grand Central Station. 📍

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How good are the new trains arriving on Belfast-Dublin line in 2030❓ Here's Ralf Warwel from Swiss manufacturer Stadler. 🚅

How good are the new trains arriving on Belfast-Dublin line in 2030❓ Here's Ralf Warwel from Swiss manufacturer Stadler. 🚅

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Former loyalist politician David Adams throws a verbal "wet blanket" on Ireland's Future - Todhchaí na hÉireann event from the stage.

Former loyalist politician David Adams throws a verbal "wet blanket" on Ireland's Future - Todhchaí na hÉireann event from the stage.

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Casement Park during the 'Troubles' in 1972 from BBC TV archives.

Casement Park during the 'Troubles' in 1972 from BBC TV archives.

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Outside the Belfast City Hall, on Donegall Place, as the Palestinian flag was officially flown at 12.06am.

Outside the Belfast City Hall, on Donegall Place, as the Palestinian flag was officially flown at 12.06am.

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14,500 fans at Windsor Park for Glentoran FC v Cliftonville FC . When it comes to Sunday football, fans are voting with their feet.

14,500 fans at Windsor Park for Glentoran FC v Cliftonville FC . When it comes to Sunday football, fans are voting with their feet.

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Coleraine chairman Henry Ross has defended his club's bid for £10m of the £36.2m NI Football Fund.📌 And it's not the only club seeking big money.⚽️

Coleraine chairman Henry Ross has defended his club's bid for £10m of the £36.2m NI Football Fund.📌 And it's not the only club seeking big money.⚽️

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