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Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 17th May 2019''Day three of the Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank at Balmoral Park outside Lisburn. Cattle showing at the show. ''Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

Sun and showers on Day 3 of the Balmoral Show

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PACEMAKER BELFAST 16/05/2019:'Day two of the Balmoral Show at Balmoral Park outside Lisburn. Getting the cattle ready before the day begins at the show. 'Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press

Day two of the Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank at Balmoral Park outside Lisburn

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Charity praises service users

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Council shows its civic pride

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Help from the Barbour family

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Police to meet with council after anti-social teens congregate in Crumlin

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Former deputy leader of the Alliance Party, Seamus Close, passed away earlier this week after a short illness. Mr Close, 71, served as a Lagan Valley MLA from 1998 until 2007.'He held several positions in Alliance, including serving as chair between 1981 and 1982 and as deputy leader from 1991 until 2001. He was often a key member of Alliance delegations in talks processes. Archive pic: Pacemaker

Seamus Close: ‘His greatest attribute was his ability to bring people together’ says Alex Kane

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There were fears the proposed peace centre at the former Maze Prison site would become a 'shrine to terrorism'

UUP: Plans for peace centre at former Maze Prison site have been scrapped

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Two vehicle crash closes busy NI road

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Drivers warned of ‘risk of icy conditions’

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The incident happened on the A1 on Wednesday.

A1 road traffic collision is now cleared

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TripAdviser has revealed the best airlines in Europe for a range of categories as part of its annual Travellers' Choice Awards

These are the best airlines in Europe, according to TripAdvisor

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Motorway bus lanes: New sections due to open tomorrow

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Police say the tree is being destroyed by anti-social teens.

Police to meet with council after anti-social teens congregate in Crumlin

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A1 closed following collision

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The incident occurred on Sunday evening.

'Dangerously' driven car crashes into vehicle waiting at N.I. junction - P.S.N.I. rammed during dramatic pursuit

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NI Weather: Incredible images show how Storm Gareth battered the North Coast covering the beaches in foam

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Danny McKinley from Sheans Horse Farm exercises his horse on the "Dark Hedges" as snow melts across Northern Ireland

NI temperatures hit low of minus six today

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Warning of poor driving conditions: ''Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

Weather: warning for drivers over icy road conditions

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Motorists have been warned of icy conditions.

Temperatures set to plummet tonight

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Flooding on the Hillhall Road near Lisburn on Wednesday after Northern Ireland seen heavy rain overnight. ''Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

‘Crikey!’ Forecaster reveals extent of NI downpour – with more on way

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UUP: Plans for peace centre at former Maze Prison site have been scrapped

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Sinn Fein condemns burning of election poster

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Theresa May's future as Prime Minister is under question following the Brexit process shuddering to a halt (Photo: Getty Images)

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Theresa May's future is very much in the balance as Brexit shudders to a halt (Photo: Getty Images)

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Learn something new at the library

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Caring students spread some Easter egg joy

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Erasums students question what will happen after Brexit

What is the future for Erasmus students after Brexit?

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At Laurelhill Community College's open night it was selfie time in the Drama Department with some of the Ronnettes from recent production, 'Little Shop of Horrors'.

IN PICTURES: Laurelhill Community College opens its doors for prospective students

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Grace Robinson from St Joseph's enjoys some lino printing in the art dept at the St Patrick's Academy open day

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Could you be the star of The Voice 2020?

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Pictured at the 'Sharing Experience, Shaping the Future' Regeneration Conference in Lisburn is the Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Councillor Uel Mackin; Retail Futurist and keynote speaker Howard Saunders and Chairman of the Development Committee, Alderman William Leathem.

Future hopes for the high street discussed

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Patrick Leggett, Group Sales Director and Lauren Kelly, Customer Success Manager at Xperience Group

Fifty years in business and still growing

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Marking Northern Ireland's growing reputation as a food, golf and Game of Thrones destination are (l-r) John McGrillen, Chief Executive of Tourism NI, Pia-Marlen Veit, Service Reisen Frankfurt and Siobhan McManamy, Director of Markets, Tourism Ireland. Pic William Cherry

Tour operators from around the world arrive in NI

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Firefighters saddle up for mental health week

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Dr Michael McBride, Chief Medical Officer for Northern Ireland.

Chief Medical Officer says no change is not an option

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Pictured with Councillor Jonathan Craig are members of Glenmore Fitness and Social Club. The group meet every Tuesday at Glenmore Activity Centre for fitness and fun!

Older generation urged to get active

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Lagan Valley Hospital, Lisburn,

Parking charges introduced at hospital

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Inspirational Anahilt family gear up for the Walled City Marathon

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Day two of the Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank at Balmoral Park outside Lisburn

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Charity praises service users

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Help from the Barbour family

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How many of these outdoor games do you remember?

The 10 best outdoor games kids today have probably never heard of

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Former deputy leader of the Alliance Party, Seamus Close, passed away earlier this week after a short illness. Mr Close, 71, served as a Lagan Valley MLA from 1998 until 2007.'He held several positions in Alliance, including serving as chair between 1981 and 1982 and as deputy leader from 1991 until 2001. He was often a key member of Alliance delegations in talks processes. Archive pic: Pacemaker

Seamus Close: ‘His greatest attribute was his ability to bring people together’ says Alex Kane

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