Belfast news

• Shielding grandfather tells of plan to take tentative but scary first step out

  31-05-2020 23:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A  grandfather who has not left his home for more than two months for fear of catching coronavirus said that while the thought of going out is “absolutely terrifying” he will take his first tentative steps beyond his garden as guidance to people shielding is eased.
  
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• What can I do when lockdown rules change?

  31-05-2020 22:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  On Monday, some coronavirus lockdown rules will change in England as the country tries to return to normal.
  
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• Brendan Rodgers plans Leicester training in empty stadium ahead of restart

  31-05-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Brendan Rodgers will hold Leicester training sessions at the King Power Stadium to get his players used to playing in an empty ground.
  
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• Residents told to close windows after Belfast blaze - BBC News

  31-05-2020 22:12
  
  Residents told to close windows after Belfast blaze  BBC News
  
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• Belfast: Residents told to close windows after 'significant' blaze - BBC News

  31-05-2020 22:12
  
  Belfast: Residents told to close windows after 'significant' blaze  BBC News
  
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• Hot weather will continue as lockdown restrictions are eased

  31-05-2020 21:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The weekend’s sunny weather, which saw crowds of people flock to beaches and beauty spots across England ahead of lockdown restrictions being eased on Monday, will continue into the beginning of next week, forecasters said.
  
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• Championship season set to resume on weekend of June 20

  31-05-2020 21:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Sky Bet Championship is set for a June 20 resumption after the English Football League agreed on a provisional return date.
  
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• Genuine NHS Track and Trace calls will be very obvious – Government medic

  31-05-2020 20:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Members of the public involved with the NHS Track and Trace scheme should not fall victim to bogus calls, the Health Department has said.
  
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• Jadon Sancho reveals George Floyd protest on way to first ever hat-trick

  31-05-2020 19:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jadon Sancho revealed a ‘Justice for George Floyd’ t-shirt on the way to his first ever hat-trick as Borussia Dortmund ran amok at Paderborn.
  
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• Thousands march across London protesting against George Floyd death

  31-05-2020 19:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people have marched across London to protest against the death of a black man restrained by police in America.
  
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• Belfast residents told to close windows as firefighters tackle large gorse fire in Harbour Estate

  31-05-2020 19:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Around 40 firefighters are tackling a large gorse fire at a nature reserve in Belfast Harbour Estate.
  
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• Belfast residents told to close windows as firefighters tackle large gorse fire in Duncrue area

  31-05-2020 19:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Around 24 firefighters are tackling a large gorse fire in the Duncrue area in north Belfast.
  
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• Royal Mint launches first coin series with augmented reality technology

  31-05-2020 19:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A range of 50p coins celebrating Britain’s contribution to the discovery of dinosaurs mark a new milestone for the Royal Mint, as they feature augmented reality technology.
  
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• On the front line: Family fighting Covid together in Surrey hospital

  31-05-2020 19:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Debbie Cottrell, her two sons and her daughter-in-law all work at the same hospital in Surrey.
  
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• Shielded could get more tailored advice on coronavirus risk, says Government

  31-05-2020 19:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  People who have been shielding for weeks to protect themselves from coronavirus will hopefully get more tailored advice in the future, a Cabinet minister and senior medic have said.
  
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• In Pictures: Sunseekers make a splash as lockdown restrictions begin to ease

  31-05-2020 18:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Crowds flocked back to Durdle Door and other beauty spots on Sunday as lockdown restrictions continue to ease.
  
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• Rhian Brewster calls for change and justice in powerful anti-racism message

  31-05-2020 18:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster has highlighted the urgent need for change and justice in a powerful anti-racism message.
  
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• Second Government medic says lockdown rules are clear and apply to all

  31-05-2020 18:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two of the Government’s chief medical officers have said that lockdown rules are clear and apply to everyone in the wake of the Dominic Cummings row.
  
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• Public urged to be sensible, as lockdown restrictions relaxed in England

  31-05-2020 18:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Government health expert has told people to limit themselves to what is “sensible” rather than “possible”, ahead of lockdown restrictions being eased in England.
  
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• Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken set foot on the space station

  31-05-2020 18:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nasa astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have set foot on the International Space Station (ISS), more than two hours after docking with the orbiting laboratory.
  
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• Lord Of The Rings cast re-enact favourite scenes during Zoom reunion

  31-05-2020 18:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sir Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler and Andy Serkis re-enacted key scenes from the Lord Of The Rings films as the cast reunited over Zoom.
  
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• Robert Jenrick hopeful places of worship will open in ‘the coming weeks’

  31-05-2020 18:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Places of worship in England will probably open for private prayer before opening up for small weddings and services, the Communities Secretary said.
  
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• Professor says travel restrictions should not be lifted too soon

  31-05-2020 17:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An expert in infectious diseases has warned about the risk of lifting travel restrictions too soon.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp delighted to be back training as Liverpool prepare for restart

  31-05-2020 17:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says having the whole group back together is a “massive, massive lift” as the Reds prepare to wrap up a first league title in 30 years.
  
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• PSNI release image of man wanted over missed Belfast court appearance - Belfast Telegraph

  31-05-2020 17:23
  PSNI release image of man wanted over missed Belfast court appearance  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• PSNI release image of man wanted over missed Belfast court appearance

  31-05-2020 17:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are asking for the public's help in tracing a man who failed to appear in court.
  
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• Police patrol Belfast’s Botanic Gardens

  31-05-2020 17:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have increased patrols to focus on crowds gathering in breach of coronavirus regulations in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Marcus Thuram takes a knee after scoring in Bundesliga clash

  31-05-2020 17:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Marcus Thuram took a knee in tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement after scoring for Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga.
  
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• Daily 200,000 coronavirus testing capacity target hit a day early, says Hancock

  31-05-2020 17:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The target to build coronavirus testing capacity to 200,000 tests per day in the UK has been reached a day early, said Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
  
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• Coronavirus: Catholic parishioners blessed with holy water on Belfast doorsteps

  31-05-2020 16:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dozens of Catholic parishioners in West Belfast have been blessed with holy water at their doorsteps during lockdown.
  
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• Catholic parishioners blessed with holy water on Belfast doorsteps

  31-05-2020 16:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dozens of Catholic parishioners in West Belfast have been blessed with holy water at their doorsteps during lockdown.
  
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• Notre Dame forecourt opens to public a year after blaze damaged cathedral

  31-05-2020 16:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Notre Dame Cathedral’s forecourt has opened to the public for the first time since the devastating fire of April 15 last year.
  
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• Man hospitalised after being found injured by police in Belfast city centre - Belfast Telegraph

  31-05-2020 16:13
  
  Man hospitalised after being found injured by police in Belfast city centre  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Man hospitalised after being found injured by police in Belfast city centre

  31-05-2020 16:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 20-year-old man was hospitalised after being found injured by police in Belfast on Saturday night.
  
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• Chrissy Teigen pledges 200,000 US dollars to bail out protesters

  31-05-2020 16:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chrissy Teigen has donated 200,000 US dollars (£162,000) to bail out protesters across the United States following unrest over the death of George Floyd.
  
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• Two people rescued after aircraft crashes into water in Southampton

  31-05-2020 15:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two people have been rescued after an aircraft crashed into the water in Southampton.
  
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• Pictured: Firefighters tackle blaze on White Mountain

  31-05-2020 15:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Firefighters tackled a gorse fire on Saturday night at the White Mountain on the outskirts of Belfast, as one resident claimed parties had taken place in the area prior to the incident.
  
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• Lagan College rules out using transfer tests for 2021 intake - Belfast Live

  31-05-2020 15:33
  
  Lagan College rules out using transfer tests for 2021 intake  Belfast Live
  
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• Belfast post-primary school opts out of academic selection due to pandemic - Belfast Telegraph

  31-05-2020 15:31
  
  Belfast post-primary school opts out of academic selection due to pandemic  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Belfast post-primary school opts out of academic selection due to pandemic

  31-05-2020 15:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast post-primary school has become the latest to opt out of academic selection due to the pandemic.
  
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• Nasa astronauts arrive at space station after 19-hour journey

  31-05-2020 15:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nasa astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have reached the International Space Station (ISS), nearly 19 hours after lift-off.
  
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• Vicky Pattison: Boyfriend Ercan Ramadan taught me to love again

  31-05-2020 15:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Vicky Pattison has said her boyfriend Ercan Ramadan “taught me to love again.”
  
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• Botanic Gardens: Man, 31, charged after alleged assault

  31-05-2020 14:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 31-year-old man is charged after a man in his 20s is found injured in Belfast's Botanic Gardens.
  
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• Stay away pleas ignored as beach-goers and cliff jumpers return to Durdle Door

  31-05-2020 14:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Scores of people have defied attempts to close the beach at Durdle Door in Dorset after three people were seriously injured jumping off cliffs into the sea there on Saturday.
  
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• Hundreds join London protest against George Floyd death

  31-05-2020 14:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of people have gathered in Trafalgar Square to protest against the death of a black man restrained by police in America.
  
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• Powerful tribute video showcases "giant spirit" of Northern Ireland during lockdown - Belfast Live

  31-05-2020 14:22
  
  Powerful tribute video showcases "giant spirit" of Northern Ireland during lockdown  Belfast Live
  
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• Emily Ratajkowski joins Los Angeles protests following the death of George Floyd

  31-05-2020 14:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Emily Ratajkowski, Halsey and Anna Kendrick have joined the protests in Los Angeles following the death of George Floyd.
  
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• Latest violent protests over George Floyd death leave cities charred across US

  31-05-2020 14:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Another night of unrest has left charred and shattered landscapes in dozens of US cities, as years of festering frustrations over the mistreatment of African Americans at the hands of police boiled over in expressions of rage met with tear gas and rubber bullets.
  
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• Man dies after boat sinks off Lancashire coast

  31-05-2020 13:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has died and two others have been rescued after a boat sank.
  
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• Lady Gaga joins Beyonce and Billie Eilish in voicing anger at George Floyd death

  31-05-2020 13:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lady Gaga has slammed President Donald Trump as a “racist” and a “fool” as she expressed her outrage over the death of George Floyd.
  
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