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• Pep Guardiola would prefer Manchester City to face Marcus Rashford in derby

  07-03-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola claims he is disappointed Manchester City will not face Marcus Rashford in Sunday’s derby.
  
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• Meghan’s International Women’s Day message to men: ‘value women in your lives’

  07-03-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Duchess of Sussex made a surprise visit to a school to deliver an International Women’s Day message to men to “value the women in your lives”.
  
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• Chancellor ready to take ‘targeted’ measures to get business through coronavirus

  07-03-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Chancellor has said he is ready to take “targeted” measures to help businesses get through the coronavirus outbreak as he prepares to deliver his first Budget amid the crisis.
  
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• Hancock: Government to do everything in its power to delay coronavirus spread

  07-03-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Health Secretary has insisted the Government will do “everything in its power” to delay and mitigate the coronavirus threat as the number of infected people in the UK topped 200.
  
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• Aisling Bea, Daisy Cooper and Barbara Broccoli to offer tips to female creatives

  07-03-2020 22:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Aisling Bea, Daisy Cooper and Barbara Broccoli are among the figures in the entertainment industry who will offer tips and guidance to aspiring female creatives.
  
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• Clashes as migrants try to cross Turkey-Greece border

  07-03-2020 22:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A group of migrants have tried to bring down a fence in a bid to break through into Greece, while others hurled rocks at Greek police during ugly scenes at the border with Turkey.
  
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• Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend concert to honour Royal Marines

  07-03-2020 22:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex received a standing ovation at the Royal Albert Hall as they attended one of their final public engagements before they step back as senior royals.
  
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• Alun Wyn Jones calls on World Rugby to act over Joe Marler’s testicles grab

  07-03-2020 22:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says he hopes World Rugby review a first-half incident that saw his testicles grabbed by England prop Joe Marler during a feisty Guinness Six Nations clash at Twickenham.
  
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• Alun Wyn Jones calls on World Rugby to act over Joe Marler’s testicle grab

  07-03-2020 22:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says he hopes World Rugby review a first-half incident that saw his testicles grabbed by England prop Joe Marler during a feisty Guinness Six Nations clash at Twickenham.
  
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• Boris Johnson ‘to be investigated’ by Parliament watchdog over Caribbean holiday

  07-03-2020 22:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson is to be investigated by Parliament’s sleaze watchdog over his £15,000 winter break to the Caribbean, according to reports.
  
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• Tottenham boss Mourinho demands more from Tanguy Ndombele

  07-03-2020 22:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho delivered a withering critique of Tottenham’s record signing Tanguy Ndombele after a dire first-half showing from his side in the 1-1 draw at Burnley.
  
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• Quique Setien hails Barcelona’s mental strength after win over Real Sociedad

  07-03-2020 22:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Barcelona coach Quique Setien felt his side deserved credit for coming through “a tremendously complicated game” with a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad following a late penalty given on VAR review.
  
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• It is absolute rubbish – Eddie Jones furious with referee over Manu Tuilagi red

  07-03-2020 22:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Eddie Jones raged against referee Ben O’Keeffe after Manu Tuilagi was sent off for a dangerous tackle in England’s 33-30 Guinness Six Nations victory over Wales.
  
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• American Film Institute postpones Julie Andrews gala evening amid virus fears

  07-03-2020 21:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The American Film Institute is postponing its 48th annual AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute honouring Julie Andrews in an apparent response to the new coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan reveal terror at singing on screen

  07-03-2020 21:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan have spoken about the fear they felt for singing on camera in their new film Military Wives.
  
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• Orlando Bloom shares sweet photo of ‘blooming’ pregnant fiance Katy Perry

  07-03-2020 21:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Orlando Bloom has shared a new photo of his pregnant fiancee Katy Perry.
  
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• Michael & Jowita triumph in The Greatest Dancer final

  07-03-2020 21:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Latin and ballroom duo Michael and Jovita have been named winners of The Greatest Dancer.
  
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• Standing ovation for duke and duchess at one of the final events before ‘Megxit’

  07-03-2020 21:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex received a standing ovation at the Royal Albert Hall as they attended one of their final public engagements before they step back as senior royals.
  
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• Lionel Messi penalty edges Barcelona to victory over Real Sociedad

  07-03-2020 20:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi’s late penalty edged Barcelona to a 1-0 victory at home to Real Sociedad to ease the pressure on manager Quique Setien.
  
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• Lionel Messi nets late winner for Barca

  07-03-2020 20:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi’s late penalty given after a VAR review saw Barcelona edge out Real Sociedad 1-0 at the Nou Camp to move back to the top of LaLiga.
  
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• Three more cases of coronavirus confirmed in Northern Ireland

  07-03-2020 20:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Three more conoravirus cases have been diagnosed in Northern Ireland, taking the total number of cases in the province to seven.
  
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• Dele Alli rescues a point for Tottenham at Burnley

  07-03-2020 20:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dele Alli’s second-half penalty helped Tottenham avoid a third successive Premier League defeat in a hard-fought 1-1 draw against a determined Burnley at Turf Moor.
  
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• Antonio Conte tells Inter to adapt ahead of behind closed doors game with Juve

  07-03-2020 20:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte has urged his side to adapt to the “difficult period” when they take on Juventus behind closed doors on Sunday.
  
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• Cruise ships seek safe harbour as anti-virus controls widen

  07-03-2020 20:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Cruise ships are looking for safe harbour on four continents amid fears they are spreading the new coronavirus that has infected more than 100,000 people and tightened its grip on day-to-day life around the world.
  
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• RAF fighter jets see off Russian military aircraft in Scotland

  07-03-2020 20:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Six RAF fighter jets were scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft on Saturday after they tried to enter British airspace, the Ministry of Defence has said.
  
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• Suspected firearm and ammunition linked to dissident republicans seized in Strabane

  07-03-2020 20:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have found a suspected firearm and a quantity of ammunition in Strabane as part of an investigation into violent dissident republican activity.
  
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• Manu Tuilagi red card overshadows England’s Six Nations win over Wales

  07-03-2020 20:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England temporarily signed off a Guinness Six Nations abbreviated by coronavirus by winning the Triple Crown in a 33-30 victory over Wales that was marred by a red card shown to Manu Tuilagi.
  
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• I feel healthy and am not too concerned over coronavirus risk – Roy Hodgson

  07-03-2020 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Roy Hodgson insisted he has never felt healthier and is not fearful over the threat of coronavirus after Crystal Palace celebrated his new one-year contract with victory over Watford to virtually guarantee Premier League survival.
  
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• Major injury blow for Wales as Joe Allen ruptures Achilles

  07-03-2020 19:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wales international Joe Allen looks set to miss Euro 2020 after being ruled out for the rest of the season with a ruptured Achilles.
  
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• Steve Bruce believes ‘natural footballer’ Allan Saint-Maximin has bright future

  07-03-2020 19:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Steve Bruce is certain Allan Saint-Maximin has a “bright future” after his late strike secured a 1-0 win for Newcastle over 10-man Southampton at St Mary’s.
  
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• Chris Wilder tips Dean Henderson for England debut after late saves deny Norwich

  07-03-2020 19:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder watched Dean Henderson excel against Norwich then proclaimed he expects the goalkeeper to make his England debut later this month.
  
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• Kyle Lafferty has 'arrived' at Sunderland as boss praises two-goal haul on full debut

  07-03-2020 19:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Kyle Lafferty marked his full Sunderland debut with a brace and, unsurprisingly, was lauded by his manager after the 2-2 draw with Gillingham on Saturday.
  
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• Irish League talking points: Is the Premiership now a two-horse race as Glentoran lose while Linfield and Coleraine win again?

  07-03-2020 19:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  And then there were two?
  
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• Arsenal boss Arteta hails Lacazette’s winning impact

  07-03-2020 19:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mikel Arteta praised the determination of Alexandre Lacazette to come off the bench and earn Arsenal a hard-fought victory over West Ham.
  
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• New case of coronavirus identified in east of Ireland

  07-03-2020 19:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A new case of coronavirus has been identified in Ireland, bringing the total number of people diagnosed to 19.
  
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• Tommy Bowe announces arrival of son with adorable photo - Belfast Live

  07-03-2020 19:17
  
  Tommy Bowe announces arrival of son with adorable photo  Belfast Live
  
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• Graham Potter says Brighton deserved their point at Wolves

  07-03-2020 18:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boss Graham Potter insisted Brighton must be humble enough to accept their point at Wolves.
  
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• Portstewart crash sees one person taken to hospital by Air Ambulance - Belfast Live

  07-03-2020 18:48
  
  Portstewart crash sees one person taken to hospital by Air Ambulance  Belfast Live
  
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• DUP councillor resigns claiming he has ‘lost all confidence’ in party

  07-03-2020 18:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A DUP councillor has resigned saying he has lost “all confidence” in the party while claiming there was a “blatant attempt” to cause him harm.
  
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• Belfast councillor resigns from DUP citing 'blatant attempt to cause him harm' - Belfast Telegraph

  07-03-2020 18:21
  
  Belfast councillor resigns from DUP citing 'blatant attempt to cause him harm'  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Belfast councillor resigns from DUP citing 'blatant attempt to cause him harm'

  07-03-2020 18:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast councillor has resigned from the DUP, saying he has "lost all confidence" in the integrity of the party.
  
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• Liverpool back on track after Bournemouth scare at Anfield

  07-03-2020 18:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liverpool returned to winning ways after coming from behind to beat struggling Bournemouth 2-1.
  
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• Palace and Watford continue feud with Jordan Ayew’s strike settling matters

  07-03-2020 18:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace brought Watford back down to earth with a 1-0 win at Selhurst Park a week after the Hornets had stunned Premier League leaders Liverpool.
  
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• Leigh Griffiths hits hat-trick as five-star Celtic banish Buddies

  07-03-2020 18:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Leigh Griffiths hat-trick helped Celtic to a thumping 5-0 win over St Mirren at Parkhead and confirmed his return to form ahead of Scotland’s crunch Euro 2020 semi-final play-off.
  
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• Wolves’ top-four hopes hit by goalless draw with Brighton

  07-03-2020 18:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wolves’ top-four hopes suffered a damaging blow after they were held to a dull 0-0 draw by Brighton.
  
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• Biden and Sanders take aim at each other as top two emerge in Democrats contest

  07-03-2020 18:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The two top contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination have sharpened their attacks against each other.
  
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• Billy Sharp’s strike and Dean Henderson’s heroics maintain Blades’ European push

  07-03-2020 18:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sheffield United maintained their push for European football with a 1-0 home win against bottom club Norwich.
  
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• Allan Saint-Maximin ends Newcastle’s goal drought as Southampton beaten

  07-03-2020 18:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy pulled off a number of stunning saves but was not able to rescue a point for his side as they were beaten 1-0 by Newcastle.
  
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• West Ham rue missed chances as Alexandre Lacazette makes them pay

  07-03-2020 18:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Alexandre Lacazette came off the bench to earn Arsenal a win over a West Ham side who spurned several chances to leave the Emirates Stadium with three vital points.
  
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• Thug who attacked teen with samurai sword jailed for nine years

  07-03-2020 17:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who attacked a teenager with a samurai sword has been jailed for nine years.
  
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