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• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sees work ahead after Man United make unwelcome history

  16-08-2020 23:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer highlighted the need to improve after wastefulness and lax defending helped end Manchester United’s Europa League dreams in a third semi-final defeat of the season.
  
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• Distillery Street: Man charged over Belfast disorder - BBC News

  16-08-2020 23:45
  
  Distillery Street: Man charged over Belfast disorder  BBC News
  
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• Distillery Street: Man charged over Belfast disorder

  16-08-2020 23:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 25-year-old is charged in connection with an incident in which 29 police officers were hurt.
  
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• Coronavirus: Parties back assembly recall over exam results

  16-08-2020 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An SDLP motion has been signed by assembly members from five other parties, as well as independents.
  
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• Broadcaster James Whale reveals cancer diagnosis

  16-08-2020 23:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Radio DJ James Whale has said he has been diagnosed with cancer, 20 years after having a kidney removed due to a tumour.
  
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• Mum in desperate plea for bone marrow donor to save son - Belfast Live

  16-08-2020 22:55
  
  Mum in desperate plea for bone marrow donor to save son  Belfast Live
  
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• Coronavirus: 'Reckless scenes' at Dublin venue criticised

  16-08-2020 22:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Footage shows a man at the venue standing on a bar pouring drinks into the mouths of people below.
  
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• Man arrested after sudden death of woman in Belfast - BBC News

  16-08-2020 22:09
  
  Man arrested after sudden death of woman in Belfast  BBC News
  
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• More semi-final misery for Manchester United as Sevilla win Europa League clash

  16-08-2020 22:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester United’s Europa League dreams went up in smoke as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men lost a third semi-final of the season despite dominating large parts of a tense clash with Sevilla.
  
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• Man arrested after sudden death of woman in Belfast

  16-08-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man in his sixties has been arrested after the sudden death of a woman at a house on Windermere Road in Belfast on Sunday evening.
  
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• Alexa cannot understand people from Belfast and Dublin – so here’s translations of some of their top phr - The Irish Sun

  16-08-2020 21:59
  
  Alexa cannot understand people from Belfast and Dublin – so here’s translations of some of their top phr  The Irish Sun
  
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• Call for more volunteers after 100,000 register for future vaccine trials

  16-08-2020 21:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Government is calling on more members of the public to register for future clinical trials into Covid-19 vaccines after an initial 100,000 volunteers signed up.
  
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• Twilight delight for Sam Horsfield after claiming second win in three weeks

  16-08-2020 21:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England’s Sam Horsfield overcame a two-hour weather delay and the fast-fading light to claim his second European Tour title in the space of three weeks at the Celtic Classic.
  
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• Man arrested after sudden death of woman reported in Belfast

  16-08-2020 21:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested after police received a report of the sudden death of a woman in south Belfast.
  
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• Stormont Assembly set to be recalled over Northern Ireland A-Level exams debacle

  16-08-2020 21:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Stormont Assembly is set to be recalled from summer recess to discuss the A-level results controversy, after Sinn Fein and Alliance backed the move.
  
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• Sinn Fein backs Stormont recall petition over Northern Ireland A-Level exams debacle

  16-08-2020 21:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein MLA John O’Dowd has confirmed that the party will support a petition to recall the Assembly to address the difficulties around exam grading.
  
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• Three lions which made up London’s first zoo appear on commemorative coin

  16-08-2020 21:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A coin featuring three lions which made up London’s first zoo more than 800 years ago has been launched by the Royal Mint.
  
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• Oxford University accepts hundreds of students despite downgraded results

  16-08-2020 21:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Oxford University says it has accepted more than 300 students who missed their grades due to Ofqual’s marking algorithm.
  
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• Nesbitt to lay 'wonderful, inspirational' dad to rest

  16-08-2020 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The father of Northern Ireland film and TV star James Nesbitt will be laid to rest on Monday morning after prayers at the family home in Castlerock.
  
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• Simon Francis and Andrew Surman leave Bournemouth

  16-08-2020 20:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Experienced duo Simon Francis and Andrew Surman have left relegated Bournemouth after being told they would not be offered new contracts.
  
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• Sinn Fein machine jumps on Coalition 'train wreck'

  16-08-2020 20:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  This time last year Sinn Fein was still licking its wounds from a dismal local and European election campaign and trying to figure it out where it all went wrong.
  
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• Motorcyclist sets 109mph handlebar wheelie record

  16-08-2020 20:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A motorcyclist from County Durham has performed the fastest ever handlebar wheelie, by travelling at 109.2mph – and says he can go faster.
  
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• Police pick up penguin spotted ‘plodding’ up village street

  16-08-2020 20:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A penguin was returned home by police who spotted it “plodding” up a village street in the early hours.
  
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• Stormont Assembly set to be recalled over A-levels controversy

  16-08-2020 20:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Stormont Assembly is set to be recalled from summer recess to discuss the A-level results controversy, after Sinn Fein and Alliance backed the move.
  
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• Ofqual’s algorithm ‘unfairly favours niche subjects such as Latin’

  16-08-2020 20:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ofqual’s standardisation marking system resulted in “rampant” inflation of grades for niche subjects such as Latin and classics, a charity has said, while state schools and colleges were unfairly hit by downgraded results.
  
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• Stay polite, keep it clean and don't fall for trolls: Sinn Fein advice to online activists

  16-08-2020 19:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein activists have been repeatedly warned not to send offensive or harassing material to people online in guidelines issued by party headquarters.
  
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• Coronavirus: Republic of Ireland Covid cases 'deeply concerning'

  16-08-2020 19:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two hundred new cases were reported on Saturday - the highest number in a single day since early May.
  
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• Health experts to meet to review surging coronavirus cases in Ireland

  16-08-2020 19:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Health experts in Ireland are to consider renewed coronavirus restrictions amid surging case numbers.
  
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• Inter boss Antonio Conte ready for Shakhtar showdown in Europa League semi-final

  16-08-2020 19:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte was warned his players that Shakhtar Donetsk pose the biggest threat yet to their hopes of Europa League glory.
  
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• Elizabeth Debicki to play Princess Diana in final two series of The Crown

  16-08-2020 19:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Elizabeth Debicki will play Diana, Princess of Wales, in the final two series of The Crown, it has been announced.
  
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• Riki Wessels impresses against his former county

  16-08-2020 19:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Riki Wessels’ 88 in 78 balls gave Worcestershire the upper hand against his former county Northamptonshire before rain intervened late on at Wantage Road.
  
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• Iceland urgently recall chicken products over salmonella fears - Belfast Live

  16-08-2020 19:11
  
  Iceland urgently recall chicken products over salmonella fears  Belfast Live
  
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• Telephone calls ring between Israel and UAE after diplomatic deal

  16-08-2020 18:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Telephone calls began ringing on Sunday between the United Arab Emirates and Israel, marking the first concrete step of a US-brokered diplomatic deal between the nations.
  
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• South Belfast cricket club vandalism condemned by chairman - Belfast Live

  16-08-2020 18:36
  
  South Belfast cricket club vandalism condemned by chairman  Belfast Live
  
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• Man (25) charged after Portrush stabbing incident

  16-08-2020 18:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 25-year-old man has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent after a stabbing incident near the West Strand Beach area of Portrush on Saturday.
  
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• Jonathan Trott expecting England batsmen to step up on day five against Pakistan

  16-08-2020 18:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England’s second Test against Pakistan is heading towards a grimly inevitable draw but Jonathan Trott still expects a relatively inexperienced batting line-up to show their hunger on day five.
  
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• At least four people dead in Cincinnati shootings

  16-08-2020 18:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  At least 18 people were shot and at least four killed as gunfire erupted in several places around Cincinnati overnight, authorities said on Sunday.
  
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• Anti-social behaviour in North Belfast condemned as fire service attend to area - Belfast Live

  16-08-2020 18:03
  
  Anti-social behaviour in North Belfast condemned as fire service attend to area  Belfast Live
  
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• Bodies found in search for brothers missing at sea

  16-08-2020 18:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two bodies have been found in the search for two brothers who went missing at sea off the Fylde coast in Lancashire.
  
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• Dublin canal: Woman pushed into water after 'racial abuse'

  16-08-2020 17:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A video was shared on social media showing boys pushing the woman into the water in Dublin.
  
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• Hundreds of A-level students protest over results downgrades

  16-08-2020 17:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of A-level students headed to Westminster for further protests against the recent downgrading of exam results.
  
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• South Korea records highest daily jump in coronavirus cases in five months

  16-08-2020 17:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  South Korea has reported 279 new coronavirus cases in the highest daily jump since early March, as fears grow about a massive outbreak in the greater capital region.
  
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• I wouldn't be where I am today without the support of my parents, admits Superbike winner Irwin

  16-08-2020 17:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  British Superbike sensation Andrew Irwin credits his hard-working parents for making it possible to achieve his potential in motorcycle racing.
  
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• IFA stay tight-lipped over Institute and PSNI appeals as start of new season gets ever closer

  16-08-2020 16:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Irish FA are unable to say when a verdict will be delivered on the Institute/PSNI appeal that was lodged seven weeks ago.
  
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• Pc Andrew Harper’s stepsister speaks of her loss for the first time

  16-08-2020 16:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The stepsister of Pc Andrew Harper has spoken for the first time publicly about the death of her brother.
  
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• European Tour aces sang Galgorm Castle's praises before Irish Open announcement

  16-08-2020 16:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Player power had a big role in helping Galgorm Castle convince the European Tour they would be capable of hosting the Irish Open next month.
  
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• Larne lining up shock approach for ex-Glens ace Van Overbeek after winger's Northern Ireland u-turn

  16-08-2020 16:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Elvio van Overbeek could make a return to the Irish League with Larne just days after leaving Glentoran.
  
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• Israel PM declares end of ‘land for peace’ after deal with United Arab Emirates

  16-08-2020 16:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said a deal to establish full diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates proves his country does not need to retreat from occupied land sought by the Palestinians to achieve peace and normalisation with Arab states.
  
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• Gardener ‘sets speed record’ by travelling at 44mph behind a wheelbarrow

  16-08-2020 16:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man from Oxfordshire says he has set a speed record by travelling at 44.6mph behind a wheelbarrow.
  
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• Kevin De Bruyne claims Man City are close to solving Champions League puzzle

  16-08-2020 16:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Kevin De Bruyne believes Manchester City are close to cracking the Champions League despite another premature exit.
  
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