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Nathan Hanna

Belfast Live evening headlines as man assaulted and shot, transfer test date changed and weather warning in place

Here are your evening headlines from some of the biggest stories on Belfast Live on Wednesday September 2.

PSNI investigating after man assaulted and shot in Co Antrim garden

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A man has been taken to hospital after he was reportedly assaulted and shot in both legs at a property in Co Antrim. Read more here.

NI transfer tests set to be put back to January, court told

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Post-primary transfer tests in Northern Ireland are set to be put back to January next year, the High Court heard today.

The further postponements were agreed following extensive discussions involving Education Minister Peter Weir, a judge was told. Read more here.

Weather warning

The Met Office has today issued a yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland.

Heavy rain is due to sweep in on Wednesday afternoon from 12pm until midnight. Read more here.

Co Down 'miracle' child excited to start P1 after challenging start to life

Children across Northern Ireland are now officially marking their a long-awaited return to school.

But for some of our little ones, September will be mark the milestone moment they make their way through the school gates for the very first time. Read more here.

Shane Duffy to Celtic as Republic of Ireland defender targets 10 in a row

Beaming Shane Duffy has admitted he didn't need a reason to join boyhood heroes Celtic but the lure of 10 In A Row made a move impossible to resist.

The towering defender has agreed a one-year loan deal from Premier League club Brighton despite serious interest from other clubs in England's elite. Read more here.

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