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• Liam Payne says One Direction are in talks to celebrate 10th anniversary

  09-04-2020 23:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liam Payne has revealed One Direction have discussed ways of celebrating the band’s 10-year anniversary.
  
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• Euro countries agree ‘unprecedented’ support package

  09-04-2020 23:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Governments from the 19 countries that use the euro have agreed a package of measures that could provide more than £442 billion for companies, workers and health systems to cushion the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• Two injured in separate stabbing incidents

  09-04-2020 23:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two people have been injured in separate stabbing incidents in Meath and Kerry.
  
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• Coronavirus: Woman with Covid-19 'didn't want to die alone'

  09-04-2020 22:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The daughter of a woman who died on Tuesday appeals to people to stay at home over Easter.
  
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• Harland and Wolff shipyard sounds loudest siren in Belfast for NHS staff - The Irish News

  09-04-2020 22:50
  
  Harland and Wolff shipyard sounds loudest siren in Belfast for NHS staff  The Irish News
  
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• HSE official questions Martin’s claim that 51,000 face testing wait

  09-04-2020 22:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A senior HSE official has questioned a claim from the Fianna Fail leader that 51,000 people are awaiting swab testing for coronavirus.
  
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• Clap for Carers: Harland and Wolff horn sounds out for first time in two decades to show support for NHS staff

  09-04-2020 21:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The shipyard which built the Titanic sounded its horn on Thursday night in solidarity with the legion of NHS workers battling to save lives as the coronavirus crisis intensifies.
  
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• In Pictures: Nation comes together to applaud NHS staff and key workers

  09-04-2020 21:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Britons have turned out for a third consecutive Thursday night for a nationwide round of applause in recognition of key workers during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  
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• 10 residents, 3 staffers test positive for COVID-19 at Belfast retirement community - Bangor Daily News

  09-04-2020 21:34
  
  10 residents, 3 staffers test positive for COVID-19 at Belfast retirement community  Bangor Daily News
  
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• Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick defends delivering medicine to elderly parents

  09-04-2020 21:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Housing Secretary has defended visiting his elderly parents during the coronavirus lockdown, saying he was delivering items including medicines.
  
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• Piper praises ‘forgotten heroes’ in NHS staff tribute outside hospital

  09-04-2020 21:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A bagpiper has praised the “forgotten heroes” in the latest tribute to NHS staff across the country.
  
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• Police and firefighters join in ‘Clap for Carers’ weekly round of applause

  09-04-2020 21:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The hospital where the Prime Minister is being treated for Covid-19 was illuminated with blue flashing lights as dozens of police and firefighters joined the weekly round of national applause for NHS workers.
  
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• Politicians express relief as Boris Johnson leaves intensive care

  09-04-2020 21:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Politicians from across the political spectrum have expressed their relief at the news that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has left intensive care at St Thomas’ Hospital.
  
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• Quiz writer James Graham heads slate of new BBC programmes

  09-04-2020 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The BBC has commissioned a series of short plays recorded using video conference technology by playwrights including Quiz creator James Graham.
  
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• IMF head warns of worst economic downturn since Great Depression

  09-04-2020 20:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The coronavirus pandemic will push the global economy into the deepest recession since the Great Depression, with the world’s poorest countries suffering the most, the head of the International Monetary Fund has said.
  
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• Police release footage as officers face coughing and spitting during arrests

  09-04-2020 20:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Three men have been jailed for coughing, spitting or threatening to infect people – including police officers – with coronavirus.
  
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• Ireland facing prolonged social distancing to suppress Covid-19, says adviser

  09-04-2020 20:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ireland is facing a prolonged period of very strong social distancing measures if coronavirus is to be suppressed, a Government adviser has warned.
  
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• Scaffold release reworked version of Thank U Very Much in aid of NHS

  09-04-2020 20:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Scaffold have reformed to release a reworked version of their 1967 hit Thank U Very Much, in aid of the NHS.
  
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• How to get essentials if you are self-isolating

  09-04-2020 20:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Coronavirus: How to get deliveries if you are isolating
  
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• PFA chief Gordon Taylor insists players will do all they can to save clubs

  09-04-2020 20:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Union boss Gordon Taylor accepts clubs in England face an uncertain future as a result of the coronavirus but insists players will do everything they can to keep them in business.
  
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• Fianna Fail and Fine Gael set to agree government framework document

  09-04-2020 20:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin said his party and Fine Gael should be in a position to agree a document that outlines the government’s key plans.
  
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• Pope hails priests and health workers as ‘saints next door’

  09-04-2020 19:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pope Francis on Holy Thursday hailed priests and medical staff who tend to the needs of Covid-19 patients as “the saints next door.”
  
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• Sporting bodies urge people to stick to ‘game plan’ and stay at home

  09-04-2020 19:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The three main sporting bodies in Northern Ireland have issued a joint call for people to stay at home over Easter.
  
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• How do the coronavirus lockdown rules differ across the UK?

  09-04-2020 19:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Politicians and police chiefs have urged the public to abide by coronavirus lockdown rules as the Easter bank holiday weekend approaches with the promise of good weather.
  
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• Boris Johnson out of intensive care – Downing Street

  09-04-2020 19:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson has been moved out of the intensive care unit where he has been undergoing treatment for coronavirus, Downing Street has said.
  
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• Doctor Who stars launch video appeal to support ICU workers

  09-04-2020 19:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Doctor Who stars Christopher Eccleston and Jodie Whittaker have joined forces to issue an appeal for donations to support intensive care workers.
  
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• We have got this covered, says Dominic Raab as PM leaves intensive care

  09-04-2020 19:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dominic Raab has not spoken to Boris Johnson since taking over his responsibilities, insisting the Prime Minister should focus on his recovery.
  
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• Coronavirus Northern Ireland full breakdown as positive patients reach 1,477 - Belfast Live

  09-04-2020 19:18
  
  Coronavirus Northern Ireland full breakdown as positive patients reach 1,477  Belfast Live
  
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• Council sees upsurge in fly-tipping since Covid-19 lockdown

  09-04-2020 18:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A council has reported an upsurge in fly-tipping since the Covid-19 lockdown, with dumped waste blocking a country lane in the latest incident.
  
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• Oxford English Dictionary expands to reflect ‘extraordinary’ pandemic

  09-04-2020 18:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Covid-19, self-isolate and elbow bump feature in a “significant update” to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) prompted by the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Belfast woman speaks out after her mother passes away - Belfast Live

  09-04-2020 18:47
  
  Belfast woman speaks out after her mother passes away  Belfast Live
  
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• Aer Lingus set to pick up dropped British Airways Belfast to Heathrow route

  09-04-2020 18:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  British Airways are to drop their flights from Belfast City Airport to Heathrow in a move which will see the route picked up by Aer Lingus from next week.
  
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• Hospitals chief ‘nervous’ people will flout Covid-19 lockdown over Easter

  09-04-2020 18:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A leading hospital chief is “nervous” people will put pressure on the health system by flouting the Covid-19 lockdown over Easter.
  
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• Police checking shopping baskets not appropriate, says Home Secretary

  09-04-2020 18:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Home Secretary has said police checking supermarket trolleys is “not appropriate” after a chief constable threatened to implement the measure to police the coronavirus regulations.
  
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• Coronavirus: Police to display 'different approach and attitude' over Easter weekend

  09-04-2020 18:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Chief Constable has warned that the PSNI will issue fines from Friday onwards if members of the public are found breaching travel restrictions during the coronavirus crisis.
  
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• Coronavirus: Chief Constable warns of fines if travel restrictions breached

  09-04-2020 18:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Chief Constable has warned that the PSNI will issue fines from Friday onwards if members of the public are found breaching travel restrictions during the coronavirus crisis.
  
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• Coronavirus lockdown: Ministers urge people to stay home for Easter

  09-04-2020 18:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Government has urged people to stay home over Easter as police warned they were ready to take action against those who flouted the coronavirus lockdown rules.
  
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• Vocal Labour MP Jess Phillips promoted to Sir Keir Starmer’s top team

  09-04-2020 18:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Prominent backbencher Jess Phillips has been promoted to new Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s top team.
  
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• Scotland suspension extended until at least June 10

  09-04-2020 18:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The suspension of all football in Scotland has been extended until at least June 10 following a meeting of the Scottish Football Association board.
  
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• How will the EFL finish the season in 56 days? The key questions answered

  09-04-2020 18:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  English Football League clubs have been told the season can be completed in 56 days when it is safe to resume after the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Schools looking after only one child of a key worker ‘may be saving a life’

  09-04-2020 18:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Schools that are remaining open to only look after one child of a key worker might be saving a life by doing so, the education minister said.
  
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• Coronation Street star Simon Gregson recovering after ‘awful’ coronavirus

  09-04-2020 18:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has said he has been suffering with the “bloody awful” coronavirus.
  
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• Raab fails to confirm whether NHS staff will receive pay rise

  09-04-2020 18:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dominic Raab has acknowledged that those working on the front lines to tackle coronavirus will be formally recognised.
  
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• Intra-squad friendlies on the cards to help England players get back up to speed

  09-04-2020 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Internal ‘England versus England’ warm-up matches are being considered to help the country’s top players get back up to speed in the event of an end to cricket’s current lockdown.
  
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• No mass Easter getaway but some still head to tourist resorts

  09-04-2020 17:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There was no mass Easter getaway on Thursday but some people did travel to tourist hotspots in contravention of lockdown rules.
  
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• Uplifting news: Generous traffic wardens and Shakespeare on the street

  09-04-2020 17:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Traffic wardens delivered food boxes and residents performed Shakespeare for their neighbours, in Thursday’s uplifting news.
  
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• Northern Ireland police stepping up holiday spot patrols this Easter

  09-04-2020 17:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are stepping up holiday spot patrols as they urged people to stay at home during an Easter like no other.
  
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• Knitter creates bollard covers of doctor and nurse in tribute to NHS

  09-04-2020 17:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A knitter has created woollen bollard covers of a doctor and nurse in tribute to the NHS.
  
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• Police appeal for on-the-run prisoner Maurice Kane

  09-04-2020 17:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have issued an appeal for the public's help in tracking down an on-the-run prisoner.
  
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• Football Association agrees to cancel non-league, women’s and grassroots season

  09-04-2020 17:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Football Association Council has ratified the decision to effectively cancel the 2019/20 season for sections of the non-league, women’s and grassroots game.
  
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