Belfast news

• VE Day: Northern Ireland marks 75th anniversary

  08-05-2020 23:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The majority of commemorative events took place online due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Second World War veterans join Trump at VE Day ceremony

  08-05-2020 23:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Seven Second World War veterans have joined President Donald Trump for a commemoration in Washington to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the conflict in Europe.
  
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• U-turns and confusion over issues hardly inspires confidence from the public

  08-05-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The split in the British cabinet over lifting lockdown is an open secret.
  
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• Demand for public inquiry into care home system as Covid-19 raises 'long-standing failings'

  08-05-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Health officials failed to implement lessons from a devastating care home scandal that could have saved lives during the coronavirus pandemic, it has been claimed.
  
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• Daffodil Project nears 100,000 mark - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  08-05-2020 22:42
  
  Daffodil Project nears 100,000 mark - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican Journal
  
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• Falkirk chairman criticises ‘farcical’ decision to abandon league restructure

  08-05-2020 22:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The decision to abandon a mooted restructure of Scottish football has been described as “farcical” and “an injustice” by Falkirk chairman Gary Deans.
  
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• Coronavirus in care homes: Michelle O'Neill calls for 'universal testing'

  08-05-2020 22:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Michelle O'Neill says a regular programme of testing is required, as figures reveal 232 care home deaths.
  
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• What advice did Sage give and when?

  08-05-2020 22:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Documents from several meetings of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) have been published after calls for transparency over the group’s decisions.
  
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• Gwyneth Paltrow jokes Elon Musk beat her to ‘most controversial baby name’

  08-05-2020 22:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gwyneth Paltrow has joked that Elon Musk and Grimes have “beat” her in choosing the “most controversial baby name”.
  
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• Sunday Life and Sunday World Journalists warned of UDA threats

  08-05-2020 22:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sunday Life and Sunday World owner says loyalist paramilitaries have threatened its journalists.
  
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• Union wants face masks to be compulsory on public transport but minister says evidence for effectiveness is not conclusive

  08-05-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A trade union has said plans to encourage passengers to wear face coverings on public transport in Northern Ireland do not go far enough.
  
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• Muted but respectful celebrations mark VE Day milestone

  08-05-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It was an ironic way to celebrate 75 years of freedom.
  
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• Pence’s press secretary tests positive for coronavirus

  08-05-2020 21:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary has tested positive for the coronavirus.
  
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• Joanna Lumley, Tom Jones and Shane Richie join BBC’s VE Day coverage

  08-05-2020 21:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sir Tom Jones, Joanna Lumley, Shane Richie and Anton du Beke have joined the BBC’s tribute to those who lived through the Second World War.
  
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• Second World War veteran, 102, tells PM: We did it for the world

  08-05-2020 21:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 102-year-old Second World War veteran told the Prime Minister “we did it for the world” following the two-minute silence held to mark VE Day.
  
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• Garden centres allowed to reopen in England next week

  08-05-2020 21:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Garden centres in England will be permitted to reopen next week as part of first-step measures to gradually ease the coronavirus-related lockdown.
  
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• Our Sporting Lives and Times: Roads may be silent, but unforgettable memories of North West 200 will always come roaring back

  08-05-2020 21:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The north coast roads are eerily quiet this weekend, and rightly so amid the necessary pandemic regulations.
  
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• VE Day message is never give up, Queen tells nation

  08-05-2020 21:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Queen has said the message of VE Day is “never give up, never despair” in a poignant national address 75 years on from the end of the war in Europe.
  
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• Queen’s message will resonate with nation in lockdown – royal expert

  08-05-2020 21:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Queen’s message to the nation as part of the VE Day anniversary celebrations will resonate with the public amid the coronavirus pandemic, a royal expert has said.
  
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• Wedding singer Kerry records version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow as special thank you to NHS staff

  08-05-2020 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An out of work wedding singer has recorded her version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow in tribute to NHS staff and key workers.
  
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• East Timor confirms expat who lived in Dungannon is south east Asian nation's first victim of the pandemic

  08-05-2020 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Relatives of an East Timorese woman living in Dungannon have paid tribute after she died from coronavirus.
  
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• Coronavirus: Barbers slam hairdressers who are still operating during lockdown

  08-05-2020 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Three Northern Ireland barbers have hit out at those still operating on the black market during the lockdown.
  
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• And my expert opinion is... just who or what can you believe about anything anymore?

  08-05-2020 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  According to experts this week, the UK is now facing a recession the likes of which has not been seen since the days of the South Sea Bubble.
  
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• Saturday could be hottest day of the year with scorching 26C temperatures

  08-05-2020 20:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Britain could have its hottest day of the year on Saturday, with temperatures predicted to hit 26C (78.8F).
  
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• Loyalists issue threats against Sunday Life and Sunday World journalists

  08-05-2020 20:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Loyalist terrorists in Northern Ireland have issued threats against journalists working for the Sunday Life and Sunday World newspapers.
  
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• VE Day in Belfast: Rare footage shows crowds lining Royal Avenue

  08-05-2020 19:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A film that has never previously been broadcast shows crowds gathered at City Hall and Royal Avenue.
  
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• Visitors to nursing homes not to blame for spread of virus, says Holohan

  08-05-2020 19:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  People who visited nursing homes should not feel they are to blame for spreading coronavirus, Ireland’s chief medical officer has said.
  
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• Venezuela seeks arrest of three US residents over role in failed attack

  08-05-2020 19:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Venezuela’s chief prosecutor has ordered the arrest of a former US soldier and two opposition figures living in the US for their alleged role in a botched operation aimed at removing Nicolas Maduro from power.
  
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• Thousands watch Katherine Jenkins’ Royal Albert Hall VE Day performance

  08-05-2020 19:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Thousands have watched an online performance of Katherine Jenkins singing in front of an empty Royal Albert Hall as she marked the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
  
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• Journalists at two Belfast newspapers threatened by loyalists

  08-05-2020 19:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Loyalist terrorists in Northern Ireland have issued threats against journalists working for two Belfast-based newspapers, the owners have said.
  
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• Scottish league restructure abandoned after Premiership talks

  08-05-2020 19:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Plans to restructure the league system in Scotland have broken down following a meeting of Scottish Premiership clubs.
  
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• France and Germany hold low-key VE Day events due to coronavirus

  08-05-2020 19:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Europe has marked the 75th anniversary of the surrender of Nazi Germany to Allied forces in low-key fashion because of coronavirus lockdown restrictions across the continent.
  
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• How the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service is saving lives amid the coronavirus pandemic

  08-05-2020 19:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  As Northern Ireland continues to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, every sector, from health to business, has had to adapt accordingly - and the Northern Ireland Blood Tranfusion Service (NIBTS) is no different.
  
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• Coronavirus: Predicted grades replace Irish Leaving Cert exam

  08-05-2020 19:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A plan to reschedule the Leaving Cert is abandoned in favour of predicted grades during pandemic.
  
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• McDonalds drive-thru ‘made for social distancing’, says Environment Secretary

  08-05-2020 19:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Environment Secretary has said drive-thru restaurants such as McDonald’s are “made for social distancing” ahead of an anticipated relaxation of the lockdown rules.
  
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• No ‘dramatic overnight change’ to coronavirus lockdown measures, says minister

  08-05-2020 19:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ministers have looked to downplay differences emerging between UK nations on lockdown measures and warned there would be no “dramatic overnight change” to the restrictions in England.
  
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• Trumpeters and buglers unite across the country to play The Last Post

  08-05-2020 18:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Trumpeters and buglers up and down the country played The Last Post to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
  
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• Government misses coronavirus testing target for sixth day in a row

  08-05-2020 18:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Government has defended missing its key 100,000 target for coronavirus tests for the sixth day in a row, highlighting “daily fluctuations” in availability.
  
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• Italy’s coronavirus death toll rises above 30,000

  08-05-2020 18:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Italy has become the first European Union country to record more than 30,000 coronavirus deaths.
  
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• Archive: Jack Charlton's footballing philosophy

  08-05-2020 18:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jack Charlton explains his football philosophy in a BBC Sport interview during his reign as Republic of Ireland boss from 1986 to 1995.
  
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• How to see Starlink satellites over Northern Ireland tonight - Belfast Live

  08-05-2020 18:16
  
  How to see Starlink satellites over Northern Ireland tonight  Belfast Live
  
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• Father charged with murdering his two children

  08-05-2020 17:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A father has been charged with murdering his two young children who had their throats cut at the family home.
  
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• Brexit trade talks timeline ‘virtually impossible’, says Coveney

  08-05-2020 17:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Deputy Irish Premier Simon Coveney has said the Covid-19 pandemic has made the timeline for a UK-EU trade deal “virtually impossible”.
  
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• Gemma Collins says she is ‘absolutely heartbroken’ by her rescue cat’s death

  08-05-2020 17:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gemma Collins said she has been left “absolutely heartbroken” by the death of her cat, who she rescued 22 years ago.
  
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• PSNI investigate attacks on Londonderry home

  08-05-2020 17:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An investigation is under way after three attacks on a house in the Creggan area of the city in four days.
  
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• Gogglebox star June Bernicoff dies aged 82

  08-05-2020 17:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gogglebox star June Bernicoff has died at the age of 82, Channel 4 has announced.
  
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• VE Day: 101-year-old Bob Lingwood remembers celebrations

  08-05-2020 17:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bob Lingwood had blonde hair, brown skin and a moustache after serving in Palestine for three years.
  
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• Northern Ireland residents find novel ways to mark VE Day

  08-05-2020 17:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Communities across Northern Ireland have found novel ways to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day through social distancing street parties and virtual celebrations.
  
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• Coronavirus: Fermanagh VE celebrations to look very different

  08-05-2020 17:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  While there will be no crowds on the streets, people are still being encouraged to commemorate VE Day.
  
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• Tyson Fury’s coach Andy Lee backs him to beat Anthony Joshua

  08-05-2020 17:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tyson Fury is mentally stronger than Anthony Joshua and would overcome his British rival in similarly commanding fashion to how he defeated Deontay Wilder, according to the WBC heavyweight champion’s coach Andy Lee.
  
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