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• Zabaleta believes European ban can motivate Manchester City

  22-02-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pablo Zabaleta expects Manchester City’s European ban to spur on his old team when they face Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League this week.
  
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• Moyes defends West Ham’s tactics against Manchester City

  22-02-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  David Moyes has launched a staunch defence of his tactics at Manchester City as West Ham prepare for another backs-to-the-wall encounter.
  
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• Arteta insists Arsenal still need time to adjust to his style

  22-02-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mikel Arteta has praised his Arsenal squad for responding to his new philosophy – but insists he still needs time to get the Gunners playing his way.
  
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• Morales stunner ends Real Madrid’s long unbeaten league run at Levante

  22-02-2020 23:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Levante captain Jose Luis Morales’ stunning finish saw Real Madrid lose 1-0 at Ciutat de Valencia as Eden Hazard limped off during the second half.
  
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• Messi ends four-game goal drought – with four

  22-02-2020 23:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi ended his recent goal drought in style as he scored four during Barcelona’s emphatic 5-0 win over Eibar.
  
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• UK to reveal EU negotiating demands

  22-02-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK is preparing to detail its demands for a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU.
  
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• England head coach Jones predicts ‘titanic clash’ against Ireland

  22-02-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Eddie Jones predicts England’s Guinness Six Nations title showdown with Ireland will be a classic as a host of players are vying to prove they are Europe’s top dogs.
  
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• UK plan to replace Trident nuclear warheads is revealed by US officials

  22-02-2020 22:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Government has committed to a multibillion-pound replacement of Trident with nuclear warheads based on US technology, Pentagon officials have revealed.
  
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• Pivac unhappy over big decisions which cost Wales in defeat to France

  22-02-2020 22:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wayne Pivac felt the big refereeing decisions went against Wales as France claimed a first Six Nations win in Cardiff for 10 years to stay on course for Grand Slam glory.
  
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• Amir Khan welcomes third child with wife Faryal Makhdoom

  22-02-2020 22:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boxer Amir Khan and his wife Faryal Makhdoom have welcomed their third child – a son called Muhammad Zaviyar Khan.
  
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• Guardiola grateful for tough workout ahead of meeting with Real Madrid

  22-02-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola was grateful for a tough workout after his Manchester City side edged out Leicester 1-0 in their dress rehearsal for Wednesday’s Champions League last-16 clash against Real Madrid.
  
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• Ant and Dec make Saturday Night Takeaway return following hiatus

  22-02-2020 21:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly’s Saturday Night Takeaway has returned to TV screens after a two-year break.
  
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• And and Dec make Saturday Night Takeaway return following hiatus

  22-02-2020 21:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly’s Saturday Night Takeaway has returned to TV screens after a two-year break.
  
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• Barcelona boss hails Messi as ‘best in world’ after thrashing Eibar

  22-02-2020 20:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Barcelona boss Quique Setien described Lionel Messi as “the best in the world” after the Argentinian striker contributed four goals to his side’s 5-0 defeat of Eibar.
  
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• Iran’s hard-liners take early lead in election

  22-02-2020 20:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Iranian state TV has announced the first partial results from the country’s parliamentary elections, indicating a strong showing by hard-liners in the capital Tehran.
  
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• Jesus saves City with late goal after Aguero misses penalty

  22-02-2020 20:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gabriel Jesus spared the blushes of Sergio Aguero as he came off the bench to give Manchester City a 1-0 victory over third-placed Leicester.
  
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• Jesus spares Aguero’s blushes as Manchester City edge victory at Leicester

  22-02-2020 20:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sergio Aguero missed a penalty before replacement Gabriel Jesus spared his blushes as Manchester City edged past Premier League top-three rivals Leicester 1-0 at the King Power Stadium.
  
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• Speedo Mick finishes 1,000-mile walk in his swimming trunks at Land’s End

  22-02-2020 20:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who vowed to walk the length of the UK in a pair of speedos has reached the finish line at Land’s End.
  
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• Doctors and grandparents join hundreds at Extinction Rebellion rally

  22-02-2020 20:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Grandparents and doctors were among hundreds of Extinction Rebellion campaigners who marched in London on Saturday to launch their new climate strategy.
  
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• A look at Manchester City’s penalty record after Aguero fails at Leicester

  22-02-2020 20:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester City’s miserable form from the penalty spot continued as Sergio Aguero had one saved by Kasper Schmeichel in the Premier League win at Leicester.
  
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• France remain on course for Six Nations Grand Slam after beating Wales in Cardiff

  22-02-2020 20:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  France gave Shaun Edwards a Cardiff return to remember as Les Bleus stayed on course for a Guinness Six Nations Grand Slam by beating Wales 27-23.
  
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• Northern Ireland delivery man stole £1,000 of Viagra pills

  22-02-2020 20:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  A former delivery driver may be jailed for stealing £1,000 of Viagra and a £1,200 iPhone.
  
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• Stuart Hogg believes Scotland will kick on after victory in Rome

  22-02-2020 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stuart Hogg believes Scotland are back on track after finally picking up his first win as skipper.
  
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• UVF social media troll account targets Ogle murder witnesses

  22-02-2020 19:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A UVF social media troll account has made veiled threats against SIX witnesses in the Ian Ogle murder case.
  
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• Hodgson thinks Palace were boosted by winter break

  22-02-2020 19:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson felt the Premier League mid-season break helped them to a much-needed 1-0 win over Newcastle, their first victory of 2020.
  
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• Coronavirus cruise ship passengers arrive in Merseyside for quarantine

  22-02-2020 19:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Evacuees from a coronavirus-stricken cruise ship have signalled they are OK as they arrived in Merseyside to be quarantined.
  
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• Belfast couple confess to washing clothes just once a month in BBC programme - Belfast Telegraph

  22-02-2020 19:35
  
  Belfast couple confess to washing clothes just once a month in BBC programme  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Belfast couple confess to washing clothes just once a month in BBC programme

  22-02-2020 19:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast couple appearing on a new BBC programme about stinky homes wash their clothes only ONCE a month.
  
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• Chris Wilder happy with Sheffield United’s draw against Brighton

  22-02-2020 19:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder played down any feelings of disappointment after his team dropped points in their pursuit of a top-four place in the Premier League.
  
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• Howe admits Bournemouth fell apart after VAR decision

  22-02-2020 19:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Eddie Howe admitted Bournemouth “fell apart a little bit mentally” after being denied an equaliser and simultaneously having a penalty awarded against them by VAR in their 3-0 loss to Burnley.
  
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• Belfast pub owner Willie Jack snaps up £29k bottle of whiskey

  22-02-2020 19:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  One of the most expensive bottles of Irish whiskey ever produced is coming to Belfast.
  
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• Northern Ireland's hospitality industry raise a glass to the best pubs, restaurants and hotels

  22-02-2020 19:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of members of Northern Ireland's hospitality industry put their worries over soaring rates bills and new immigration restrictions on hold for one night to celebrate the naming of the province's top 100 pubs, restaurants and hotels.
  
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• Joanna Cherry to challenge Angus Robertson for SNP Holyrood nomination

  22-02-2020 19:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two SNP big guns are to go head-to-head in Ruth Davidson’s Holyrood seat as Joanna Cherry QC announced she will take on Angus Robertson for the party’s nomination.
  
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• No respite for flood-hit areas as fresh bands of heavy rain forecast

  22-02-2020 19:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A fresh band of heavy rain is expected to sweep over Britain as flooded communities from South Wales to northern England continue to recover from a fortnight of downpours.
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson throws open doors to his farm shop

  22-02-2020 19:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson swapped Porches for potatoes on Saturday as he threw open the doors to his farm shop for the first time.
  
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• Aston Villa boss Smith embarrassed after Southampton defeat

  22-02-2020 19:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Angry Dean Smith told his under-performing Aston Villa players they have played themselves out of next week’s League Cup final after the 2-0 defeat at Southampton.
  
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• William shares farming tales as he attends Six Nations clash in Cardiff

  22-02-2020 19:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Duke of Cambridge revealed his family has spent the week lambing as he visited Wales for a Six Nations match.
  
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• Irish League talking points: Are north Belfast title hopes over as Coleraine move into chief chasing spot?

  22-02-2020 18:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It could be a telling weekend in the Danske Bank Premiership as Linfield now enjoy a seven point lead at the top.
  
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• Messi is four-some as Barcelona blow Eibar away

  22-02-2020 18:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Four goals from Lionel Messi sent Barcelona to the top of LaLiga as they eased to a 5-0 victory over Eibar at the Nou Camp.
  
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• Belfast Telegraph Run Forest Run Castlewellan 5K & 10K - Video, pictures and results

  22-02-2020 18:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The latest Belfast Telegraph Run Forest Run race has taken place in Castlewellan, Co Down.
  
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• Group of people force way into Belfast property and threaten man - Belfast Live

  22-02-2020 18:30
  
  Group of people force way into Belfast property and threaten man  Belfast Live
  
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• Bath too hot for Harlequins

  22-02-2020 18:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ruaridh McConnochie scored two tries for Bath as they saw off Harlequins 19-12 to claim their third Gallagher Premiership win in a row.
  
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• VAR in the spotlight again as Bournemouth go down at Burnley

  22-02-2020 18:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth had two goals disallowed by VAR as Burnley won 3-0 at Turf Moor to keep their hopes of a European spot alive.
  
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• Southampton pile pressure on Aston Villa

  22-02-2020 18:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa’s relegation fears deepened after Shane Long and Stuart Armstrong fired Southampton to a 2-0 victory at St Mary’s.
  
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• VAR “not good enough” after Lo Celso controversy, says Lampard

  22-02-2020 18:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Referee chiefs have admitted the Video Assistant Referee should have sent off Tottenham’s Giovani Lo Celso during his side’s defeat to Chelsea.
  
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• Blades’ hopes of European qualification frustrated by Brighton

  22-02-2020 18:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sheffield United had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Brighton on their return to Premier League action as hopes of European football next season were dealt a minor reality check at Bramall Lane on Saturday.
  
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• Motherwell hang on for draw at Hamilton despite Christopher Long dismissal

  22-02-2020 18:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ten-man Motherwell held out in a goalless Lanarkshire derby at Hamilton after having striker Christopher Long sent off in the first half.
  
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• Van Aanholt hands Crystal Palace first win of the year

  22-02-2020 18:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Patrick Van Aanholt’s exquisite free kick on the stroke of half time handed Crystal Palace a first victory of 2020 with a 1-0 win over Newcastle.
  
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