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The Public Prosecution Service is considering appealing the sentences given to two men who planted a bomb at a hotel targeting a PSNI recruitment event.

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Culture Night Belfast 2017 has kicked off in the city centre despite the weather refusing to recognise the celebratory spirit.

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Northern Ireland

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Northern Ireland

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Northern Ireland

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