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• East Belfast: Police attacked as they respond to disturbance - BBC News

  29-08-2020 23:42
  
  East Belfast: Police attacked as they respond to disturbance  BBC News
  
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• Staying away from school risks children’s life chances, warns Williamson

  29-08-2020 23:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Education Secretary has warned that parents who do not send their children back to school risk putting a “huge dent in their future life chances”, ahead of pupils returning to classrooms this week.
  
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• Error count was too high but Ulster are starting to trend in right direction, believes head coach McFarland

  29-08-2020 23:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster head coach Dan McFarland bemoaned his side's error count against Leinster on Saturday night but did feel his side looked more like themselves in the defeat.
  
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• Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Full breakdown shows 136 new Belfast cases in last week - Belfast Live

  29-08-2020 22:56
  
  Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Full breakdown shows 136 new Belfast cases in last week  Belfast Live
  
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• Gareth Southgate impressed by Jadon Sancho’s maturity at an uncertain time

  29-08-2020 22:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England manager Gareth Southgate has been impressed by the mature way Jadon Sancho is handling speculation about his future.
  
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• Man in his 70s arrested as hundreds attend anti-lockdown protest in London

  29-08-2020 22:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have arrested a man in his 70s for breaking newly-introduced coronavirus laws, as hundreds of anti-lockdown protesters descended on Trafalgar Square in central London.
  
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• Ryan Giggs aims to strike the right balance as the action resumes

  29-08-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wales boss Ryan Giggs admits club and international managers will upset each other during a congested season like no other.
  
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• Missing 70-year-old Seamus O'Kane sparks police appeal - Belfast Live

  29-08-2020 22:25
  
  Missing 70-year-old Seamus O'Kane sparks police appeal  Belfast Live
  
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• Missing 70-year-old Seamus O'Kane located 'safe and well' - Belfast Live

  29-08-2020 22:25
  
  Missing 70-year-old Seamus O'Kane located 'safe and well'  Belfast Live
  
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• Far-right extremists try to enter German parliament

  29-08-2020 21:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Far-right extremists tried to storm the German parliament building following a protest against the country’s pandemic restrictions, but were intercepted by police and forcibly removed.
  
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• Robin Koch looks forward to working with Marcelo Bielsa after joining Leeds

  29-08-2020 21:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leeds’ new signing Robin Koch is convinced he will become a better player under Marcelo Bielsa in the Premier League.
  
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• Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang makes sure Community Shield stays safe

  29-08-2020 21:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang took no chances as he transported the Community Shield back to the Emirates Stadium.
  
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• Manchester United keeping tabs on Ajax’s Donny van de Beek

  29-08-2020 21:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester United are monitoring the situation surrounding Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek, the PA news agency understands.
  
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• Hundreds gather for Kenosha march against police brutality

  29-08-2020 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A crowd of hundreds have gathered in Kenosha, Wisconsin, for a march and rally against police violence, nearly a week after an officer shot Jacob Blake, leaving the 29-year-old paralysed.
  
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• Leeds sign Spain forward Rodrigo and Germany defender Robin Koch

  29-08-2020 20:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leeds have completed the double signing of forward Rodrigo from Valencia and Freiburg defender Robin Koch.
  
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• Trump surveys Hurricane Laura damage in post-convention trip

  29-08-2020 20:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  President Donald Trump got a firsthand look at the damage from Hurricane Laura on a post-Republican National Convention trip.
  
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• Three arrested in Brighton following day of nationwide environment protests

  29-08-2020 20:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Three women have been arrested in Brighton following a day of environmental protests across the UK, organised by campaign group Extinction Rebellion.
  
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• Conor Coady and Ainsley Maitland-Niles receive England call-ups

  29-08-2020 20:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wolves captain Conor Coady and Arsenal’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles have been handed their first senior England call-ups.
  
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• Barack Obama remembers ‘blessed’ actor Chadwick Boseman following death aged 43

  29-08-2020 20:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former US president Barack Obama is among those to have paid tribute to “blessed” actor Chadwick Boseman, who has died aged 43 after a battle with cancer.
  
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• South Belfast school notifies parents of positive Coronavirus case - Belfast Live

  29-08-2020 19:55
  
  South Belfast school notifies parents of positive Coronavirus case  Belfast Live
  
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• New deal for ‘big player’ Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ‘close’, says Mikel Arteta

  29-08-2020 19:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes the club are “close” to finalising a new deal for captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who fired them to a penalty shoot-out win over Liverpool in the Community Shield at Wembley.
  
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• Mikel Arteta optimistic matchwinner Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stays with Arsenal

  29-08-2020 19:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mikel Arteta was delighted to get “another trophy under the belt” and remains confident that star turn Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will sign a new deal after wrapping up Arsenal’s Community Shield victory against Liverpool.
  
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• Mikel Arteta optimistic match-winner Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stays with Arsenal

  29-08-2020 19:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mikel Arteta was delighted to get “another trophy under the belt” and remains confident that star turn Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will sign a new deal after wrapping up Arsenal’s Community Shield victory against Liverpool.
  
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• Ulster v Leinster LIVE: Carter handed captain's armband as province aim for form going into semi-final

  29-08-2020 19:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster complete their 2019/20 regular Guinness PRO14 season when they take on Leinster at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday night (kick-off 7.35pm).
  
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• McFarland left with more questions ahead of semi clash as Ulster fall to unbeaten Leinster in Dublin

  29-08-2020 19:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster will head to Edinburgh for next week's Guinness PRO14 semi-final off the back of two interprovincial defeats after falling to Leinster 28-10 at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday night.
  
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• Coronavirus: Cases continue to rise in Northern Ireland

  29-08-2020 19:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Department of Health figures show no further coronavirus-related deaths in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shines as Arsenal win another trophy at Wembley

  29-08-2020 18:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang fired Arsenal to their second Wembley triumph of the month as Mikel Arteta’s side overcame Liverpool on penalties to lift the Community Shield.
  
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• Motorcyclist dies after collision with car

  29-08-2020 18:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 50-year-old motorcyclist has died after he collided with a car in Co Kerry.
  
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• Heather Knight shines on opening day of Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy action

  29-08-2020 18:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England captain Heather Knight’s unbeaten 91 inspired the Western Storm to a six-wicket victory over the South East Stars as the one-off 50-over Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy got under way on Saturday.
  
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• Zuckerberg says Facebook made error by not removing militia post

  29-08-2020 18:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Facebook made a mistake in not removing a militia group’s page earlier this week that called for armed civilians to enter Kenosha, Wisconsin, amid violent protests after police shot Jacob Blake, CEO Mark Zuckerberg says.
  
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• Fans are back to see Brighton earn a late draw with Chelsea

  29-08-2020 18:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Brighton welcomed fans back at the Amex Stadium for Saturday’s friendly against Chelsea, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
  
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• Tom Helm holds his nerve to earn a tie for Middlesex against Kent

  29-08-2020 18:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An extraordinary final over from Tom Helm enabled Middlesex to salvage a tie against Kent as the sides were unable to be separated after a high-scoring Vitality Blast encounter at Lord’s.
  
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• Blue singer Lee Ryan banned from driving after caught speeding twice

  29-08-2020 18:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Blue star Lee Ryan has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding twice within three months.
  
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• Graham Thorpe keen not to put too much pressure on Tom Banton

  29-08-2020 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Graham Thorpe is encouraged by Tom Banton’s progress with England but the stand-in coach believes comparisons with Kevin Pietersen place an unnecessary burden on the Somerset youngster’s shoulders.
  
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• Burning Man documentary director hopes film will be tribute to festival founder

  29-08-2020 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The director of a new documentary about Burning Man festival hopes the film will serve as a tribute to co-founder Larry Harvey, following his death at the age of 70.
  
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• 13th arrest made in hunt for father who took sons from foster home

  29-08-2020 17:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 31-year-old man has been arrested in east London in connection with the abduction of three young children by their father.
  
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• Martin Kaymer on the charge at UK Championship

  29-08-2020 17:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Martin Kaymer was the big mover as he shot a third-round 66 to drag himself to within two shots of leader Justin Walters at the ISPS Handa UK Championship.
  
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• Ruthless Sale go second with thumping win over Bristol

  29-08-2020 17:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Luke James scored two tries as Sale leapfrogged Gallagher Premiership play-off rivals Bristol with an impressive 40–7 win at the AJ Bell Stadium.
  
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• Italian Coastguard helps dozens of people rescued by Banksy-funded ship

  29-08-2020 17:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Italian Coastguard has helped dozens of people stranded on a Banksy-funded refugee rescue boat in the Mediterranean.
  
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• In Pictures: Extinction Rebellion protesters target airport expansion

  29-08-2020 17:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Groups of protesters have taken to the streets across the country as part of a weekend of activism for environmental campaign group Extinction Rebellion.
  
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• Jon Guthrie on target as Livingston edge out Ross County

  29-08-2020 17:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Livingston moved off the bottom of the Premiership table with a narrow 1-0 victory over 10-man Ross County.
  
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• Covid prohibition notices served on two more NI licenced premises - Belfast Live

  29-08-2020 17:01
  
  Covid prohibition notices served on two more NI licenced premises  Belfast Live
  
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• Co Down householders "chased" and "assaulted" in spate of overnight burglaries - Belfast Live

  29-08-2020 16:49
  
  Co Down householders "chased" and "assaulted" in spate of overnight burglaries  Belfast Live
  
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• Remember My Noah message appears on Black Mountain in memory of tragic teenager

  29-08-2020 16:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Remember My Noah written in huge white letters has been placed on Black Mountain overlooking Belfast today in memory of tragic teenager Noah Donohoe.
  
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• Noah Donohoe message appears in huge letters on Black Mountain - Belfast Live

  29-08-2020 16:17
  
  Noah Donohoe message appears in huge letters on Black Mountain  Belfast Live
  
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• Hospital bed sheets artwork unveiled as tribute to coronavirus victims

  29-08-2020 16:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An artist has unveiled an NHS-inspired installation made from hospital bed sheets as a memorial to those who have died in the Covid-19 pandemic.
  
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• Emma Hayes says Chelsea Women were not the only winners at Wembley

  29-08-2020 16:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chelsea manager Emma Hayes believes the women’s Community Shield was a “great way to start the season” after her side overcame Manchester City in an entertaining Wembley clash.
  
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• German police break up demonstration against Covid-19 restrictions

  29-08-2020 16:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police ordered a protest by people opposed to Germany’s pandemic restrictions to disband after participants refused to observe social distancing rules.
  
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• Police believe violent burglaries in Ballyhalbert and Portavogie may be linked

  29-08-2020 15:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police believe a number of violent burglaries carried out in Ballyhalbert and Portavogie may be linked.
  
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• Windsurfer rescued after telescope user spotted him in difficulty

  29-08-2020 15:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A windsurfer has been rescued miles from land after someone spotted him in difficulty while looking through a telescope from their home.
  
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