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• Miley Cyrus and boyfriend Cody Simpson deliver food to health staff

  04-04-2020 23:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Miley Cyrus and her boyfriend Cody Simpson have delivered food to healthcare workers amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
  
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• Marianne Faithfull being treated for coronavirus in hospital

  04-04-2020 23:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Marianne Faithfull is being treated for coronavirus in hospital.
  
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• Donald Trump warns US poised for ‘a lot of death’ in coming week

  04-04-2020 23:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The US is heading into what could be its “toughest” week as coronavirus cases swell nationwide, Donald Trump has said.
  
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• Belfast phone mast hit by arson after claims over 5G link to coronavirus - The Irish Times

  04-04-2020 23:19
  
  Belfast phone mast hit by arson after claims over 5G link to coronavirus  The Irish Times
  
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• Scotland’s chief medical officer pictured visiting second home

  04-04-2020 23:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Scotland’s chief medical officer (CMO) has been photographed visiting her family’s second home in Fife during the coronavirus pandemic, despite herself issuing advice to stay at home.
  
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• Man suspected of mutilating Drogheda teen gunned down in broad daylight in Ardoyne revenge attack

  04-04-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A notorious Dublin hitman has been gunned down in north Belfast after crossing the border to collect a £200,000 drug debt.
  
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• NI company steps up to help Belfast NHS worker who had bike stolen - Belfast Live

  04-04-2020 22:49
  
  NI company steps up to help Belfast NHS worker who had bike stolen  Belfast Live
  
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• Eurovision fans re-watch 2009 contest for lockdown entertainment

  04-04-2020 22:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fans of the Eurovision Song Contest have turned to the 2009 edition of the competition as a source of lockdown entertainment.
  
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• Republic of Ireland: McCarthy 'hugely disappointed' but 'fully understands decision'

  04-04-2020 22:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mick McCarthy says he "fully understands" the decision to bring forward Stephen Kenny's appointment as manager.
  
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• When will the UK lockdown end and what needs to happen before then?

  04-04-2020 22:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK is preparing to enter its third week in lockdown, with people instructed to stay at home to curb the spread of coronavirus.
  
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• Dad builds lockdown bowling machine using golf trolley for cricket-mad son

  04-04-2020 22:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man in Kent has built a bowling machine for his son using parts from his shed during the coronavirus lockdown.
  
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• Sir Keir Starmer to work with ministers on coronavirus and rectify ‘mistakes’

  04-04-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Newly-elected Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has accused the Government of making “serious mistakes” in its response to the coronavirus crisis.
  
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• Queen to acknowledge nation’s ‘pain’ in address about coronavirus crisis

  04-04-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Queen will use her address to the nation to recognise the pain felt by many families living through this “time of disruption” caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• Actress and author Patricia Bosworth dies aged 86

  04-04-2020 21:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Patricia Bosworth, an actress who once starred alongside Audrey Hepburn and later wrote biographies of stars including Marlon Brando and Montgomery Clift, has died aged 86 after contracting coronavirus.
  
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• Russell reveals contact with Townsend and hopes for Scotland return

  04-04-2020 21:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Finn Russell is targeting a return to the Scotland fold and insists that the Six Nations fallout with head coach Gregor Townsend was “blown out of proportion”.
  
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• Two Pentonville Prison staff members die with Covid-19 symptoms

  04-04-2020 21:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two staff members at north London’s Pentonville Prison have died after suffering Covid-19 symptoms, the Prison Officers’ Association (POA) said.
  
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• Ant and Dec deliver Saturday Night Takeaway series finale from their sofas

  04-04-2020 20:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ant and Dec hosted the series finale of Saturday Night Takeaway from their sofas after being forced to abandon plans to broadcast the programme from Florida.
  
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• PFA says players’ 30 per cent wage cut will cost government over £200million

  04-04-2020 20:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Professional Footballers’ Association has warned that Premier League players taking a 30 per cent salary cut would amount to the government losing out on in excess of £200million in tax revenues.
  
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• Pentonville Prison staff member dies after suffering Covid-19 symptoms

  04-04-2020 20:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A staff member at north London’s Pentonville Prison has died after suffering Covid-19 symptoms, the Prison Officers’ Association (POA) said.
  
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• Lord Armstrong of Ilminster dies aged 93

  04-04-2020 20:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  One of the most senior civil servants under three prime ministers between the 1970s and 1980s has died at the age of 93.
  
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• Colleagues pay tribute to NHS staff who have died during Covid-19 crisis

  04-04-2020 19:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tributes have flooded in for the nine NHS staff known to have died after contracting Covid-19.
  
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• Coronavirus: James McClean buys PPE equipment for Derry GP - Belfast Live

  04-04-2020 19:32
  
  Coronavirus: James McClean buys PPE equipment for Derry GP  Belfast Live
  
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• Birmingham Nightingale hospital work ‘accelerated’ as Midlands death toll rises

  04-04-2020 19:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Midlands recorded a higher coronavirus death toll than London on Friday, as ministers said preparations for the new Nightingale hospital for the region will be “accelerated”.
  
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• Sunday Life: Tell us about heroes of NI keeping us safe during coronavirus pandemic

  04-04-2020 19:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Across Northern Ireland thousands of people are making a real difference to all our lives during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• British nationals trapped on cruise ship return to UK

  04-04-2020 19:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Holidaymakers who were on board a cruise liner stranded at sea due to a fatal Covid-19 outbreak have expressed anger at how the ship was treated, as they finally returned to the UK.
  
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• PFA says Premier League stars want to help but stresses implications of pay cuts

  04-04-2020 19:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Professional Footballers’ Association says Premier League players want to make “significant financial contributions” but warned a 30 per cent pay cut would have far-reaching implications.
  
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• Victoria Beckham praises ‘inspiring’ group of NHS workers after video call

  04-04-2020 19:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Victoria Beckham has said she feels “humbled” after speaking to front-line NHS workers helping to respond to the Covid-19 epidemic.
  
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• Divis gang in late night ram-raid robbery at Belfast clothing store

  04-04-2020 18:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A ram-raid robbery at a high-end Belfast clothes store was carried out by a crime gang from the Divis area of west Belfast.
  
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• Rare action sees Istiklol come from behind to retain Super Cup in Tajikistan

  04-04-2020 18:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tajikistan started a new season on Saturday despite the global coronavirus pandemic as Istiklol Dushanbe retained the Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Khujand.
  
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• Invest NI criticised for 'bias' over number of Belfast trips

  04-04-2020 18:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland’s biggest jobs promoter has been attacked for organising almost 300 investment visits to Belfast last year — and none in other areas of the province.
  
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• Hospital declares critical incident after oxygen equipment ‘technical issue’

  04-04-2020 18:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A hospital declared a critical incident and told people not to attend after a technical issue with oxygen equipment.
  
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• Knifeman kills two in attack on passers-by in France

  04-04-2020 18:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man wielding a knife attacked residents of a French town while they ventured out to shop amid a coronavirus lockdown, killing two people and wounding eight others, authorities have said.
  
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• Pictured: Moment cops prepare to Taser man armed with pitchfork

  04-04-2020 18:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  This is the moment cops prepared to Taser a male who armed himself with a pitchfork during a tense stand-off in Lurgan.
  
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• ‘Lower compliance’ to lockdown among young, warns Michael Gove

  04-04-2020 18:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Young people may not be taking social distancing measures seriously despite strict instructions to stay at home to curb the spread of coronavirus, a minister has warned.
  
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• Ventilators are being made and brought in for the NHS, Michael Gove says

  04-04-2020 18:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of new ventilators are being made in the UK every day and more are being sourced from abroad to try and tackle the Covid-19 crisis, Michael Gove has said.
  
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• Mick McCarthy's time as Republic of Ireland manager comes to an end as Stephen Kenny takes over

  04-04-2020 17:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mick McCarthy's time as Republic of Ireland manager is over after the FAI hierarchy decided to honour the terms of the succession plan that sees Stephen Kenny take charge on August 1.
  
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• Invest NI criticised for 'bias' over number of Belfast trips - Belfast Telegraph

  04-04-2020 17:49
  
  Invest NI criticised for 'bias' over number of Belfast trips  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Carrie Symonds ‘on the mend’ after suffering Covid-19 symptoms

  04-04-2020 17:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson’s pregnant fiancee Carrie Symonds has said she is “on the mend” after suffering coronavirus symptoms.
  
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• Carragher and Collymore blast Liverpool for furloughing non-playing staff

  04-04-2020 17:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former players Jamie Carragher and Stan Collymore turned on Liverpool after the Premier League leaders became the fifth top-flight club to announce they have furloughed some non-playing staff during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Ventilators a key weapon in fight against coronavirus

  04-04-2020 17:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ventilators can be key to the treatment of patients suffering with coronavirus.
  
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• New Covid-19 cases ‘stabilised’ but do not be complacent, health chief warns

  04-04-2020 17:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  New cases of coronavirus appear to have stabilised but it is not the time to “take our foot off the pedal”, a healthcare chief has said, as ministers pleaded with the public to obey social distancing rules despite the warm weather.
  
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• Liverpool the latest Premier League club to furlough non-playing staff members

  04-04-2020 16:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liverpool have placed some non-playing staff on furlough as the Premier League remains suspended due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• A Man Has Been Shot Dead In Belfast. - Kfm Radio

  04-04-2020 16:52
  
  A Man Has Been Shot Dead In Belfast.  Kfm Radio
  
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• Kenny takes over from McCarthy as Republic of Ireland manager

  04-04-2020 16:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stephen Kenny has replaced Mick McCarthy as Republic of Ireland manager with immediate effect, following UEFA’s announcement that the Euro 2020 qualifying play-offs would again be delayed by the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Pet fostering takes off in US as coronavirus keeps people at home

  04-04-2020 16:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Animal shelters across the US said they have placed record numbers of dogs, cats and other animals as people suddenly find themselves stuck at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Glasgow Airport turns car park into coronavirus testing facility for NHS staff

  04-04-2020 16:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Glasgow Airport is transforming one of its car parks into a “large-scale testing area” in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Police attend security alert at Sinn Fein MLA Pat Sheehan's Belfast office

  04-04-2020 16:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police were called to a security alert at Sinn Fein MLA Pat Sheehan's office in Belfast on Friday night.
  
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• Coronavirus: Health worker testing starts in NI as eight more deaths recorded

  04-04-2020 16:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Coronavirus testing for health workers has started in Belfast just days before the expected surge of cases.
  
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• Coronavirus: Health worker testing starts in NI as eight more deaths of patients recorded

  04-04-2020 16:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Coronavirus testing for health workers started in Belfast on Saturday just days before the expected surge of cases.
  
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• Ram raiders target Belfast city centre clothes shop - BBC News

  04-04-2020 16:03
  
  Ram raiders target Belfast city centre clothes shop  BBC News
  
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