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• Ireland celebrate a win ‘we’ll remember forever’

  04-08-2020 23:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie savoured a momentous victory over England as “one we’ll remember forever” after overcoming the world champions in a nail-biting conclusion at the Ageas Bowl.
  
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• Scott Parker believes due diligence was the difference as Fulham won promotion

  04-08-2020 23:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Scott Parker was delighted Fulham’s due diligence on Brentford paid off to earn them a 2-1 victory after extra-time of the Sky Bet Championship play-off final and promotion to the Premier League.
  
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• Candles lit across Derry in memory of John Hume - Belfast Live

  04-08-2020 23:39
  
  Candles lit across Derry in memory of John Hume  Belfast Live
  
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• Nasa astronauts tell of first splashdown return in 45 years in SpaceX spacecraft

  04-08-2020 23:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nasa astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley have said they believe SpaceX’s carrier, the Crew Dragon, is “ready to go” on further missions following the first splashdown return in 45 years.
  
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• A huge amount of sadness in the Derry air, but also palpable pride for city's favourite son

  04-08-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The town that John Hume loved so well, in song and in his heart, showed the feeling was mutual yesterday as people in his native Derry hailed their colossus of change amid calls for the city's peace bridge to be renamed in his honour.
  
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• 'We now have a Belfast show' - Matchroom and Sky Sports to return to Belfast? - Irish Boxing - Irish Boxing News

  04-08-2020 23:28
  
  'We now have a Belfast show' - Matchroom and Sky Sports to return to Belfast? - Irish Boxing  Irish Boxing News
  
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• Joe Bryan happy to prove doubters wrong as Fulham bounce back to Premier League

  04-08-2020 23:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fulham goal hero Joe Bryan insisted the Cottagers proved the doubters wrong after he fired them back to the Premier League on Tuesday night.
  
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• Protect the peace John Hume built, Derry priest urges community

  04-08-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A commitment to peace in Northern Ireland must be John Hume's lasting legacy, the priest who will celebrate his Requiem Mass on Wednesday has said.
  
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• Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Eight new positive cases in past 24 hours - Belfast Live

  04-08-2020 22:58
  
  Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Eight new positive cases in past 24 hours  Belfast Live
  
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• 'A special man'... tributes paid to TV presenter Brian Black after he dies in car plunge tragedy at harbour

  04-08-2020 22:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Co Down village of Strangford was left reeling on Tuesday night following the tragic death of former UTV environmental journalist Brian Black.
  
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• Londonderry: Spate of hijackings 'violation of grief'

  04-08-2020 22:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two vans and a bus were hijacked in the city on the eve of the funeral of veteran politician John Hume.
  
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• Joe Bryan’s extra-time brace sends Fulham back to the Premier League

  04-08-2020 22:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Left-back Joe Bryan was the unlikely Fulham hero in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final as his extra-time brace earned a 2-1 victory over Brentford at Wembley and an instant Premier League return.
  
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• Coronavirus: DUP's Sammy Wilson defends stance on wearing of face coverings

  04-08-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP MP Sammy Wilson has insisted there is not significant proof that face masks protect people from Covid-19.
  
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• Arrests after two-day operation tackling 'New IRA' in Co Tyrone - Belfast Live

  04-08-2020 22:28
  
  Arrests after two-day operation tackling 'New IRA' in Co Tyrone  Belfast Live
  
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• What Fulham need to add to their squad after returning to the Premier League

  04-08-2020 22:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fulham are back in the Premier League having defeated London rivals Brentford 2-1 in the Championship play-off final at Wembley.
  
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• The key men who led Fulham straight back into the Premier League

  04-08-2020 22:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Scott Parker has led Fulham back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.
  
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• Mulan to be made available on Disney+

  04-08-2020 22:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Live-action remake Mulan will be made available on Disney+, the entertainment giant has said.
  
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• Vet who saved hero police dog's life sets up specialist animal hospital in Co Down

  04-08-2020 22:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A vet who featured on Britain's Got Talent after saving the life of a police dog in England has just performed open-heart surgery on a puppy after opening Northern Ireland's only specialist referral animal hospital.
  
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• Ireland score 329 for a second time to beat England in close Southampton finish

  04-08-2020 22:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Paul Stirling and Andrew Balbirnie starred as 329 once again proved to be the magic number for Ireland, who claimed only a second win over England in their history after overcoming the world champions in a final over thriller.
  
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• Neil Young sues Trump campaign over use of famous tunes

  04-08-2020 22:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Neil Young has sued President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign for copyright infringement, saying he does not want his music used as a theme song for a “divisive un-American campaign of ignorance and hate”.
  
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• Kimberley Walsh reveals she almost landed Coronation Street role

  04-08-2020 22:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Girls Aloud singer Kimberley Walsh has revealed she almost landed the part of Maria Connor in Coronation Street.
  
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• Strabane: Two arrests and searches in New IRA investigation

  04-08-2020 22:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Detectives investigating an improvised mortar device also searched land in the Strabane area.
  
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• John Hume's funeral cortege returns home to Derry ahead of final farewell

  04-08-2020 21:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  John Hume's family have been strengthened by the countless tributes paid to him as thousands of people heeded their request to not to line the route Mr Hume's funeral cortege made its way to St Eugene's Cathedral in Londonderry.
  
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• Coronavirus: Republic of Ireland's pubs to stay closed

  04-08-2020 21:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Irish government has decided not to move to Phase 4 of its Covid-19 recovery plan, due on 10 August.
  
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• Derry vehicle hijackers condemned

  04-08-2020 21:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Several vehicles were hijacked in Londonderry on the day John Hume’s remains were returned to his native city.
  
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• Meda M. Rapoza - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  04-08-2020 21:25
  
  Meda M. Rapoza - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican Journal
  
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• Open Garden Day Offers In-town Belfast Garden, Live Music — - Freepress Online

  04-08-2020 21:08
  
  Open Garden Day Offers In-town Belfast Garden, Live Music —  Freepress Online
  
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• At least 60 dead and hundreds injured in massive blast in Beirut

  04-08-2020 21:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A massive explosion has rocked Beirut, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings across the Lebanese capital and sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky.
  
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• At least 50 dead and hundreds injured in massive blast in Beirut

  04-08-2020 21:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A massive explosion has rocked Beirut, flattening much of the port, damaging buildings across the Lebanese capital and sending a giant mushroom cloud into the sky.
  
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• John Hume’s body makes final journey home

  04-08-2020 21:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former SDLP leader and Nobel laureate John Hume has made his final journey home to his native Londonderry.
  
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• Jadon Sancho signing still some way off as United baulk at Dortmund valuation

  04-08-2020 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund remain far apart in their valuation of Jadon Sancho as discussions over a summer switch continue.
  
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• Patient tests positive for Covid-19 at mental health hospital - Belfast Live

  04-08-2020 20:42
  
  Patient tests positive for Covid-19 at mental health hospital  Belfast Live
  
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• New signing Ferran Torres hopes he can help Manchester City win trophies

  04-08-2020 20:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ferran Torres hopes he can play a part in Manchester City’s future success after joining a club he believes are “one of the most attacking in the world”.
  
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• Brooks Koepka believes US PGA Championship venue plays to his strengths

  04-08-2020 20:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Brooks Koepka believes the “big-boy” venue plays into his hands as he seeks a historic third straight victory in the US PGA Championship at Harding Park.
  
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• Two arrests following PSNI operation targeting New IRA in Strabane

  04-08-2020 20:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men have been arrested as part of a PSNI operation targeting the New IRA in Strabane.
  
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• Love Island’s Dr Alex George pays emotional tribute to his brother

  04-08-2020 20:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Love Island star Dr Alex George has paid tribute to his little brother, a day after laying him to rest.
  
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• What restrictions does the Queen face under lockdown at Balmoral?

  04-08-2020 20:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Queen’s visit to Balmoral Castle this summer is likely to be different from normal due to the coronavirus restrictions in place.
  
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• Balmoral: The Queen’s summer retreat

  04-08-2020 20:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Each year without fail, the Queen retreats to Balmoral in Aberdeenshire during the summer months – and 2020 is no different despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Queen and Philip arrive in Scotland for annual summer stay at Balmoral

  04-08-2020 20:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have arrived in Scotland for their summer break at Balmoral, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.
  
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• Plans to reopen pubs next week abandoned

  04-08-2020 20:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Plans to reopen pubs across Ireland next week have been put on hold for the second time after the Government said it will not give the go-ahead to move to the next phase.
  
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• PM confirms British nationals are among those caught up in Beirut blast

  04-08-2020 20:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister has confirmed that British nationals are among those caught up in the aftermath of a huge blast in the Lebanese capital Beirut.
  
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• Sean Penn confirms he married partner Leila George in ‘Covid wedding’

  04-08-2020 19:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hollywood actor Sean Penn has confirmed he married partner Leila George, revealing they tied the knot during a “Covid wedding”.
  
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• Brian Black: Ex-UTV presenter dies after harbour incident

  04-08-2020 19:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brian Black, who was in his 70s, was pulled from a submerged car at Strangford.
  
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• A comparison between Stuart Broad and Mohammad Abbas as England face Pakistan

  04-08-2020 19:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England will have some difficult choices to make when deciding on their bowling line-up for this week’s first Test against Pakistan at Old Trafford.
  
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• Comparing Alexis Sanchez’s career at Arsenal and Manchester United

  04-08-2020 19:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Alexis Sanchez looks to be moving closer to signing a permanent deal with Inter Milan, ending his unhappy spell with Manchester United.
  
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• Tiger Woods confident he can win 16th major title at US PGA Championship

  04-08-2020 19:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tiger Woods is confident he can win a 16th major title in the US PGA Championship, despite heading into the event with just four competitive rounds under his belt since mid-February.
  
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• The Remote: The return of Umbrella Academy, a Belfast thriller, and a pinch of time travel - TheJournal.ie

  04-08-2020 19:30
  
  The Remote: The return of Umbrella Academy, a Belfast thriller, and a pinch of time travel  TheJournal.ie
  
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• Glentoran striker Paul O'Neill on radar of cross-channel clubs - Belfast Live

  04-08-2020 19:30
  
  Glentoran striker Paul O'Neill on radar of cross-channel clubs  Belfast Live
  
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• Dentists’ association targeted in ‘sophisticated’ cyber attack

  04-08-2020 19:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dentists have been the victims of a cyber hack, a trade body has confirmed.
  
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• Props and costumes from Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. going under the hammer

  04-08-2020 19:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Props and costumes from Marvel’s acclaimed TV series Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. are going under the hammer.
  
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