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• Malfunctioning diesel vehicle blamed for California wildfire

  03-08-2020 23:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A wildfire in mountains east of Los Angeles that has forced thousands of people from their homes was sparked by a malfunctioning diesel vehicle, fire officials said.
  
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• Newcastle shop staff test positive for Covid-19

  03-08-2020 23:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Four workers at a Supervalu in the County Down resort contracted the virus, the BBC understands.
  
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• To his very core, John believed in the dignity of every human being

  03-08-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  When news of John Hume's death was confirmed on Monday morning, tributes began to flood in from current and former leaders of all shades of political opinion here and from around the world.
  
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• John Hume: 'He refused to believe the future had to be like the past'

  03-08-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former US President Bill Clinton has led tributes from around the world to John Hume, saying his work to forge peace in Northern Ireland will be his lasting legacy.
  
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• League of Ireland: Derry City beat St Patrick's Athletic 2-0 to move up table

  03-08-2020 22:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Derry City beat St Patrick's Athletic 2-0 at Richmond Park to move above their opponents into fifth place in the Premier Division table.
  
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• Co Down shop closed for a day after staff test positive for coronavirus

  03-08-2020 22:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A shop in Co Down closed after members of staff tested positive for coronavirus.
  
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• My neighbour John Hume changed a great deal by never changing himself

  03-08-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  John came from along the street where I lived, so I knew of him from an early age as a neighbour. He was a couple of years older than me.
  
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• Michelle O'Neill: John Hume worked tirelessly for the community and his beloved Derry

  03-08-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill has hailed the late John Hume as "a huge figure in Irish politics for many years" who was "known the world over for his peacemaking efforts".
  
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• John Hume: Arlene Foster hails 'giant of Irish nationalism who worked to promote democratic politics'

  03-08-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  First Minister Arlene Foster has described former SDLP leader John Hume as "a giant in Irish nationalism".
  
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• Motorist given parking fine after taking drive-through coronavirus test

  03-08-2020 22:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A “flabbergasted” motorist says he was handed a parking fine after taking a drive-through coronavirus test at a car park in north London.
  
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• 94-year-old woman dies following Co Cork road crash

  03-08-2020 22:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 94-year-old woman has died following a road crash in Co Cork.
  
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• Warren Gatland confirms talks with Stuart Lancaster as Lions preparations go on

  03-08-2020 22:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Warren Gatland has spoken to former England boss Stuart Lancaster as he considers his coaching staff for next summer’s British and Irish Lions tour.
  
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• Lee Mack details Not Going Out safety rules as filming takes place amid pandemic

  03-08-2020 21:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Comedian Lee Mack has detailed some of the safety measures in place during filming for the latest series of sitcom Not Going Out.
  
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• Friends of Newry murder victim Patrycja Wyrebek raise cash to fly parents from Poland

  03-08-2020 21:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 20-year-old woman in her home in Co Down on Sunday.
  
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• Dame Vera Lynn’s daughter thanks British public for ‘tremendous support’

  03-08-2020 21:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dame Vera Lynn’s daughter has thanked the British public for its “tremendous support” since the beloved singer’s death at the age of 103.
  
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• Prosecutor seeks Trump tax returns ‘due to extensive criminal conduct’

  03-08-2020 21:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Manhattan prosecutor trying to get President Donald Trump’s tax returns has told a judge he was justified in demanding them due to public reports of “extensive and protracted criminal conduct at the Trump Organisation”.
  
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• Let's Eat Out to Help Out Our Belfast's City Centre Hospitality Businesses - LoveBelfast - Love Belfast

  03-08-2020 21:00
  
  Let's Eat Out to Help Out Our Belfast's City Centre Hospitality Businesses - LoveBelfast  Love Belfast
  
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• Let’s Eat Out to Help Out Our Belfast’s City Centre Hospitality Businesses - Love Belfast

  03-08-2020 21:00
  
  Let’s Eat Out to Help Out Our Belfast’s City Centre Hospitality Businesses  Love Belfast
  
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• John Hume: Statesman, hero and gentleman... people from the city he loved pay their own tribute

  03-08-2020 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  In the city he loved so much, among the people who loved him so much, the sense of sadness and loss was profound.
  
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• Marcus Rashford and Adwoa Aboah to feature on British Vogue’s September issue

  03-08-2020 20:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England footballer Marcus Rashford and model Adwoa Aboah will feature on the cover of British Vogue’s activist-themed September issue.
  
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• Tributes paid to Omagh quad bike accident victim David Ballantine (35)

  03-08-2020 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to an Omagh man who died as a result of a quad bike accident on Sunday.
  
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• Rock band Midnight Oil returns with first new music in 18 years

  03-08-2020 19:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Australian rock band Midnight Oil are returning with new music for the first time in 18 years.
  
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• Sussex record the first Bob Willis Trophy victory with 94-run win over Hampshire

  03-08-2020 19:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sussex became the first side to register a win in the Bob Willis Trophy as they wrapped up a 94-run victory over Hampshire at Hove.
  
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• New Genoa bridge inaugurated despite boycott by victims’ families

  03-08-2020 19:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Italy’s president has inaugurated a replacement bridge in Genoa despite the event being boycotted by families of 43 people killed when part of the original structure collapsed.
  
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• Jamie Laing congratulates Strictly on Bafta win

  03-08-2020 19:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jamie Laing has congratulated Strictly Come Dancing on its Bafta TV Awards win.
  
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• Books of condolence open for John Hume in Derry and Belfast - The Irish News

  03-08-2020 19:02
  
  Books of condolence open for John Hume in Derry and Belfast  The Irish News
  
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• Public urged to support not blame in the ongoing fight against coronavirus

  03-08-2020 18:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The public have been urged to support and not blame others in the ongoing fight against coronavirus.
  
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• Mass testing and health passports urged to reopen football grounds and theatres

  03-08-2020 18:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mass testing the public for Covid-19 could lead to the rest of society being able to reopen – including sports grounds and theatres, one expert has said.
  
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• Normal People star Paul Mescal to appear in Rolling Stones music video

  03-08-2020 18:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Normal People star Paul Mescal will appear in a music video for the Rolling Stones, the band has confirmed.
  
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• Patrycja Wyrebek named as Newry murder victim

  03-08-2020 18:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested following the death of 20-year-old Patrycja Wyrebek at her home on Sunday.
  
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• Burglar trio who targeted homes of rich and famous had penchant for handbags

  03-08-2020 18:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Designer handbags were a favourite target for a team of burglars who stole more than £500,000 worth of luxury goods from homes of the rich and famous.
  
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• Church and civic leaders pay tribute to John Hume

  03-08-2020 18:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leaders of the main churches and civic society have paid tribute to the late former SDLP leader John Hume.
  
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• John Hume hailed as Ireland’s Martin Luther King

  03-08-2020 18:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former SDLP leader John Hume has been hailed as Ireland’s Martin Luther King after his death at the age of 83.
  
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• "Nobody deserves this chance more than Josh": Gary Hamilton praises Daniels as he nets Shrewsbury move

  03-08-2020 18:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Glenavon manager Gary Hamilton has heaped praise onto winger Joshua Daniels after his move to League One side Shrewsbury Town was confirmed.
  
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• The dream has been Premier League from day one – Brentford boss Thomas Frank

  03-08-2020 18:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Thomas Frank says it was the “dream from day one” to secure promotion to the Premier League, with just one game separating Brentford from reaching the top flight for the first time in over 70 years.
  
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• Fyre Festival merchandise to be auctioned for fraud victims

  03-08-2020 18:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Official Fyre Festival merchandise is being auctioned off to raise money for the victims of the organiser of the ill-fated venture.
  
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• Murder probe launched following death of Patrycja Wyrebek in Newry

  03-08-2020 18:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a 20-year-old woman in Newry.
  
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• Chris Woakes wants to be England’s under the radar matchwinner

  03-08-2020 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chris Woakes doubts he will emulate James Anderson and Stuart Broad in reaching 500 Test wickets and is unfazed about occasionally flying under the radar when compared with his more illustrious England team-mates.
  
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• Northern Ireland not to be included in new UK car emission rules

  03-08-2020 17:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland will not be included in the UK's green car emission restrictions to be introduced next year, it has emerged.
  
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• Spain’s former king leaving country amid financial scandal

  03-08-2020 17:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former king Juan Carlos has said he is leaving Spain to live in another country amid a financial scandal.
  
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• Nikki Bella says she ‘can’t believe’ she gave birth hours before sister Brie

  03-08-2020 17:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nikki Bella has said she “can’t believe” she and sister Brie gave birth to their baby boys less than 24 hours apart.
  
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• Kevin O’Brien feels Ireland have a lot to prove against ‘biggest enemy’ England

  03-08-2020 17:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Kevin O’Brien is aware Ireland must improve their top-order batting if they are to claim a consolation victory over their “biggest enemy” England in the final one-day international at the Ageas Bowl.
  
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• My friend John Hume had a very simple view - you have to talk to your enemy

  03-08-2020 17:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  My friend John Hume had a very simple view: You have to talk to your enemy.
  
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• TikTok ‘evaluating’ headquarters decision following reports of London move

  03-08-2020 17:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  TikTok’s parent company has confirmed it is considering the location of its headquarters after reports claimed it was weighing up moving its offices to London.
  
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• Willian favours Arsenal move if he decides to leave Chelsea

  03-08-2020 17:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arsenal are favourites to sign Willian should the Brazil winger opt to leave Chelsea in the coming weeks.
  
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• Former boxing world champion Ryan Burnett teams up with Boost to offer grant to assist sports clubs

  03-08-2020 17:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former boxing world champion Ryan Burnett has teamed up with Boost Sport to provide £5,000 of funding for sports clubs in Northern Ireland.
  
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• 5 talking points ahead of Champions League resumption

  03-08-2020 17:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Champions League returns later this week to complete the last-16 second leg ties before the whole competition heads to Lisbon for the final rounds.
  
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• Men held after ex-England footballer Kieron Dyer ‘racially abused at golf club’

  03-08-2020 17:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men have been arrested after former England footballer Kieron Dyer was allegedly racially abused at a golf club.
  
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• London stocks push higher despite second wave fears

  03-08-2020 17:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The London markets surged higher as a string of positive economic figures helped traders to overcome fears over a possible second wave of coronavirus.
  
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• Travel restrictions could be used to curb coronavirus spread – No 10

  03-08-2020 17:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Powers to ban movement in and out of coronavirus hotspots could be used to curb the spread of Covid-19, Downing Street said.
  
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