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Russell Keers

@KeersRussell

I'm a senior reporter with @nirelandworld. Interested in politics, history, travel and sport. If you have a story, contact me on [email protected]

 Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Joined November 2018
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Just a quick message to thank everyone who has let me tell their stories over the past 9.5 years. It's been a privilege to write for some of Northern Ireland's most respected titles. I've met some amazing people and had some brilliant opportunities. 1/2
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2/2 The curtain comes down on my journalism career tomorrow ahead of starting a post with the Landlord Registration Scheme NI next month. Please continue to support the local media industry. Thanks again for supporting me. Take care, Russell
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Information sought about 'unique' match worn Northern Ireland shirt from World Cup qualifier northernirelandworld.com/new… #GAWA #Belfast
Supporters attempting to identify player who wore 'unique' Northern Ireland shirt

Supporters attempting to identify player who wore 'unique' Northern Ireland shirt

Football fans across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to rack their brains in a bid to work out who wore a “unique” shirt during a World Cup qualifier away to Finland in 1984.

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Derry City have signed former Newcastle United, Millwall and Birmingham City star Shane Ferguson! derryjournal.com/sport/footb… @derrycityfc @SimonCollins82 @kevymac77
"I am delighted to be back home and I just can't wait for the season to get going."

"I am delighted to be back home and I just can't wait for the season to get going."

Tiernan Lynch's rebuilding job at Derry City is gathering pace with the capture of Northern Ireland international Shane Ferguson who says he "can't wait" to get started at Brandywell.

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Gillian Anderson spotted in Belfast during filming for new Channel 4 drama northernirelandworld.com/new… @Channel4 @NIScreen #Belfast #Finaghy
Gillian Anderson calls into Belfast businesses during filming for Trespasses

Gillian Anderson calls into Belfast businesses during filming for Trespasses

Emmy-winning actress Gillian Anderson OBE has been seen in the Upper Lisburn Road area of south Belfast as filming takes place for the recently commissioned Channel 4 four-part series, Trespasses.

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A lovely gesture from @conorbradley03 @BelfastTrust northernirelandworld.com/new…
Liverpool star Conor Bradley visits Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children

Liverpool star Conor Bradley visits Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children

Hours after helping Northern Ireland secure promotion to League B in the UEFA Nations League, Conor Bradley was engaging with young fans at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children.

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@LFC #Liverpool #Belfast
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Newtownabbey school 'excited' to see BBC Radio 1's Dean McCullough enter the jungle @IC_Glengormley @thedeanlife @imacelebrity #Newtownabbey northernirelandworld.com/new…
Dean McCullough: 'I genuinely feel like the luckiest boy in the world' ahead of I'm A Celebrity

Dean McCullough: 'I genuinely feel like the luckiest boy in the world' ahead of I'm A Celebrity

Staff and students at Integrated College Glengormley will be cheering Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough on as he takes part in the latest series of ‘I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!’

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Police launch appeal to trace mother and sons missing from Belfast #Belfast #Dublin #Dundalk northernirelandworld.com/new…
Police launch appeal on social media in bid to trace mother and sons missing from Belfast

Police launch appeal on social media in bid to trace mother and sons missing from Belfast

Police officers are appealing for information in relation to a family who have gone missing from accommodation in south Belfast.

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Multi-agency operation stood down after 'extensive search' off east Antrim coast #Larne #Coastguard #RNLI northernirelandworld.com/new…

RNLI and Coastguard operation stood down off east Antrim coast after nothing found

A multi-agency emergency operation, which had been launched on Monday (November 4) following a report of an upturned catamaran off the coast of Larne, has been stood down after nothing was located.

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Multi-agency operation ongoing following report of upturned catamaran off coast of Larne #Larne #RNLI #Coastguard northernirelandworld.com/new…
RNLI, Coastguard and P&O ferries taking part in rescue operation off Larne coast

RNLI, Coastguard and P&O ferries taking part in rescue operation off Larne coast

A multi-agency emergency operation is ongoing after a report of an upturned catamaran off the coast of Larne.

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Community rallying round Co Antrim girl who needs life-saving surgery @ThePortlandHosp #Carrickfergus #Newtownabbey northernirelandworld.com/new…
Thousands raised to fund private treatment for Carrick girl with complex needs

Thousands raised to fund private treatment for Carrick girl with complex needs

The relatives of a nine-year-old east Antrim girl with complex needs are “overwhelmed” with the support they have received over recent days after an online fundraising effort was launched in a bid to...

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Irish FA chief ‘confident’ Northern Ireland will play UEFA Nations League fixture against Belarus in Belfast newsletter.co.uk/sport/footb…
'We are now confident that the game can take place at the National Football Stadium at Windsor...

'We are now confident that the game can take place at the National Football Stadium at Windsor...

Irish FA chief executive Patrick Nelson has said he is “confident” Northern Ireland’s Nations League match against Belarus will be played in Belfast next month.

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Urgent appeal launched by PSNI to locate missing teenager, Ellie Bryan #Greenisland #Carrickfergus #Newtownabbey northernirelandworld.com/new…
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£320,000 road improvement scheme to commence in Newtownabbey northernirelandworld.com/new… #Newtownabbey
Diversions to be in place during £320,000 Mallusk Road resurfacing scheme

Diversions to be in place during £320,000 Mallusk Road resurfacing scheme

Road closures are to operate during a £320,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on B95 Mallusk Road Newtownabbey.

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Pensioners 'caught off guard' and ‘fearful’ following changes to Winter Fuel Payments northernirelandworld.com/bus… #Larne #Carrickfergus #Newtownabbey @CAPuk @NPCUK @TrussellUK
Charities supporting vulnerable residents following cuts to Winter Fuel Payments

Charities supporting vulnerable residents following cuts to Winter Fuel Payments

Agencies supporting elderly residents across east Antrim have voiced concerns following the British government’s decision to cut the eligibility for the winter fuel allowance.

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Emergency services dealing with 'major incident' after Co Down collision involving a bus #Newtownards northernirelandworld.com/new…
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Incredible effort guys! Thank you so much for the amazing support! 👏💙
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Thanks for all the support. We completed the Belfast City Half Marathon in 2 hours 12 minutes. We've raised just under £2.8k for @AlderHeyCharity The JustGiving page will be open until the end of the month. Thanks to everyone who has donated justgiving.com/page/jude-kee…
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That's the 'Out of Office' on until Tuesday. On the countdown now to the Belfast City Half Marathon on Sunday. Thanks to everyone who has donated so far. Your support has been immense. Thank you justgiving.com/page/jude-kee… @marathonbcm @AlderHeyCharity #Belfast
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