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• Kate Winslet admits regret at working with Woody Allen and Roman Polanski

  10-09-2020 23:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Kate Winslet has admitted she regrets working with Woody Allen and Roman Polanski, describing Hollywood’s regard for the directors as “disgraceful”.
  
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• You can't pop next door for a cuppa in Belfast or Ballymena ... but can meet a neighbour in the pub - Belfast Telegraph

  10-09-2020 23:30
  
  You can't pop next door for a cuppa in Belfast or Ballymena ... but can meet a neighbour in the pub  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• You can't pop next door for a cuppa... but can meet neighbour in pub

  10-09-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Even before Arlene Foster and Michelle O'Neill had finished their live-streamed Stormont press conference to announce new coronavirus restrictions, social media was humming with questions about what the new restrictions meant.
  
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• Michelle O'Neill pledges to rebuild trust as Executive unveils Covid-19 crackdown

  10-09-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Michelle O'Neill pledged to rebuild trust with the public as the Executive unveiled a crackdown on different households mixing indoors.
  
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• All may not be rosy, but unity has never been needed more

  10-09-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  On the Belfast Telegraph's website on Thursday morning I wrote; 'I detect a touch of choreography in the O'Neill/McDonald/Foster statements in the past few hours (and) it sounds to me like a door is being nudged open.'
  
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• All may not be rosy at Stormont, but unity has never been needed more

  10-09-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  On the Belfast Telegraph's website on Thursday morning I wrote; 'I detect a touch of choreography in the O'Neill/McDonald/Foster statements in the past few hours (and) it sounds to me like a door is being nudged open.'
  
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• Suspect on ‘wrong side of the road for 20 seconds’ before fatal Harry Dunn crash

  10-09-2020 23:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lawyers acting on behalf of Harry Dunn’s alleged killer Anne Sacoolas have said she drove on the “wrong side of the road for 20 seconds” before the fatal crash.
  
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• Stormont Executive risks backlash as new rules ban separate households meeting indoors while pubs allowed to open

  10-09-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Households in Belfast City Council - along with parts of Co Antrim and Lisburn - will not be allowed to mix indoors under the new coronavirus restrictions.
  
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• Executive risks backlash as new rules ban separate households meeting indoors while pubs allowed to open

  10-09-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Households in Belfast City Council - along with parts of Co Antrim and Lisburn - will not be allowed to mix indoors under the new coronavirus restrictions.
  
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• Belfast police find party-goers hiding in bathroom - RTE.ie

  10-09-2020 22:59
  
  Belfast police find party-goers hiding in bathroom  RTE.ie
  
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• Waterfall Arts continues Belfast Chalk Walk tradition - PenBayPilot.com

  10-09-2020 22:55
  
  Waterfall Arts continues Belfast Chalk Walk tradition  PenBayPilot.com
  
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• Coronavirus Q&A: What has changed in NI?

  10-09-2020 22:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The lockdown has been eased in many areas, but some things remain the same. Here's the latest guidance.
  
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• Kanye West denied place on presidential ballot in US state of Ohio

  10-09-2020 22:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rapper Kanye West will remain off the US state of Ohio’s presidential ballot after a decision by the state’s high court.
  
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• Ralph Hasenhuttl frustrated by second Scotland injury for Stuart Armstrong

  10-09-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Frustrated Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has suggested Scotland must take better care of Stuart Armstrong after the player returned injured from international duty for a second time.
  
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• Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal promotion recognises work during challenging period

  10-09-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mikel Arteta has been promoted from head coach to manager of Arsenal in recognition of his work in “probably the toughest nine-month period” in the history of the club, according to chief executive Vinai Venkatesham.
  
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• Arsenal chief dismisses agent-driven recruitment rumours as ‘crazy strategy’

  10-09-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arsenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham insists the club are not signing players based on who is their agent – claiming it would be a “crazy strategy”.
  
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• Neve Campbell to return as Sidney Prescott in new Scream film

  10-09-2020 22:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Neve Campbell will return to the role of Sidney Prescott in the new Scream film.
  
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• Coronavirus: Parts of NI placed under new restrictions

  10-09-2020 22:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Restrictions to curb Covid-19 affect Belfast, Ballymena and parts of Glenavy, Lisburn and Crumlin.
  
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• Stateswomanlike Arlene Foster the highlight in underwhelming return to podiums

  10-09-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  After 73 days of no joint media appearances, the return of Arlene and Michelle to the Stormont stage was distinctly underwhelming.
  
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• Jerry Thompson: 'We need to keep his legacy going'

  10-09-2020 21:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jerry Thompson was a dad and top footballer, who took his own life before last Christmas.
  
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• Shake-up sees Mikel Arteta promoted from head coach to manager at Arsenal

  10-09-2020 21:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mikel Arteta has been promoted from head coach to manager of Arsenal.
  
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• Police probe video of boy apparently driving lorry on motorway

  10-09-2020 21:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating a video that appears to show a child driving a lorry on a motorway.
  
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• Extinction Rebellion protests end with arrest over Churchill statue graffiti

  10-09-2020 21:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ten days of Extinction Rebellion demonstrations in London ended with naked protests and an arrest over graffiti daubed on a statue of Sir Winston Churchill.
  
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• Baboon and raccoon snaps among Comedy Wildlife Photography Award finalists

  10-09-2020 21:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A faceplanting elephant, a smiley fish and a raccoon in difficulty are among the animals featured in the final of this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.
  
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• BBC NI bids to lighten the dark evenings as Autumn schedule focuses on feelgood shows

  10-09-2020 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  BBC Northern Ireland is hoping to lift people's spirits and offer audiences some welcome escapism and fun this autumn.
  
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• New Covid-19 restrictions for ‘hotspots’ of Belfast and parts of Co Antrim - The Irish Times

  10-09-2020 20:51
  
  New Covid-19 restrictions for ‘hotspots’ of Belfast and parts of Co Antrim  The Irish TimesWatch: Localised restrictions imposed in Belfast and Ballymena | ITV News  ITV NewsLIVE UPDATES: Coronavirus NI - Entire Belfast City Council area and Ballymena issued with strict lockdown measures | Man dies in hospital after testing positive for COVID-19 | 78 new infections identified in last 24 hours  Belfast NewsletterCoronavirus Northern Ireland updates: Local
  
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• Warning to Belfast students to ensure they have correct TV Licence - Belfast Live

  10-09-2020 20:50
  
  Warning to Belfast students to ensure they have correct TV Licence  Belfast Live
  
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• Russian group blamed for hacking Democrats in 2016 ‘attempting new intrusions’

  10-09-2020 20:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The same Russian military intelligence outfit that hacked the Democrats in 2016 has attempted similar intrusions into the computer systems of more than 200 organisations including political parties and consultants, Microsoft has said.
  
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• Jason Watkins thanks support team who helped after daughter’s sepsis death

  10-09-2020 20:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An emotional Jason Watkins thanked the counsellors and medical staff who helped him and his wife following the death of their young daughter.
  
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• Mayor of Portland bans police from using tear gas after three months of riots

  10-09-2020 19:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The mayor of Portland has banned police in the US state of Oregon’s largest city to stop using tear gas for crowd control during the frequently violent protests that have plagued the city for more than three months since the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
  
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• Quarantine exemption changes: Is your holiday hit?

  10-09-2020 19:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK Government has announced the latest changes to its quarantine exemption list of countries.
  
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• Localised restrictions for Belfast and Ballymena as wet pubs get opening date

  10-09-2020 19:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Localised coronavirus restrictions are to be introduced in Belfast and Ballymena, Northern Ireland’s leaders have announced.
  
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• Northern Ireland striker David Parkhouse joins Hartlepool United on loan - Belfast Live

  10-09-2020 19:32
  
  Northern Ireland striker David Parkhouse joins Hartlepool United on loan  Belfast Live
  
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• Defender Nathan Byrne becomes latest player to leave Wigan after joining Derby

  10-09-2020 19:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Defender Nathan Byrne has joined the Wigan exodus and completed a switch to Derby for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• Twitter says it will label or remove misleading election posts

  10-09-2020 19:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Twitter has said that starting next week it will label or remove misleading claims that try to undermine public confidence in elections.
  
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• Little Mix and Diversity stars unite for black mental health campaign

  10-09-2020 19:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Diversity dancer Ashley Banjo and other black celebrities have teamed up for a video about mental health awareness on World Suicide Prevention Day.
  
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• Frustrated Tottenham defender Danny Rose set to bloom again at Genoa

  10-09-2020 19:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Danny Rose is close to ending his Tottenham nightmare with a surprise move to Genoa.
  
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• Dutch defender Jan Paul Van Hecke joins Brighton

  10-09-2020 18:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Brighton have completed the signing of defender Jan Paul Van Hecke from NAC Breda.
  
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• Camilla visits HMS Astute to mark 10th anniversary of submarine’s commissioning

  10-09-2020 18:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Duchess of Cornwall has paid a visit to HMS Astute at a Scottish naval base to mark the 10th anniversary of the submarine’s commissioning.
  
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• Liam Johnston sets pace at Portugal Masters with brilliant 61

  10-09-2020 18:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Scotland’s Liam Johnston revealed he was blissfully unaware of his opportunity to card only the second 59 in European Tour history after setting a blistering pace at the Portugal Masters.
  
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• Belfast council warned against "waste tourism" - Belfast Live

  10-09-2020 18:41
  
  Belfast council warned against "waste tourism"  Belfast Live
  
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• Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill resume post-Executive Covid briefings

  10-09-2020 18:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arlene Foster and Michelle O’Neill have shared a post-Executive meeting platform for the first time in more than two months.
  
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• Britain’s relationship with EU in crisis as ministers reject Brussels demand

  10-09-2020 18:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Britain’s relationship with the EU has been plunged into crisis after ministers rejected a demand by Brussels to drop plans to override key elements of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.
  
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• Ulster Bank to lay off 53 staff in Northern Ireland

  10-09-2020 18:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster Bank is to lay off 266 staff across the island as the pandemic pushes more transactions online and lenders seek to cut costs in an era of ultra-low interest rates.
  
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• Back to the future: The rise and fall of the man behind Belfast’s ill-fated DeLorean dream

  10-09-2020 17:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Con man, visionary, charlatan, megalomaniac, fraudster, charmer, embezzler, innovator, born-again Christian, criminal... genius. All these words have been used, rightly, to describe John Zachary DeLorean.
  
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• UK Internal Market Bill leaves devolution defenceless, minister claims

  10-09-2020 17:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK Internal Market Bill is incompatible with devolution and will “trash the UK’s already tarnished international standing”, Scotland’s Constitution Secretary has said.
  
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• Portugal and Hungary among countries removed from quarantine exemption list

  10-09-2020 17:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Portugal, Hungary, French Polynesia and Reunion have been removed from the quarantine exemption list, the Transport Secretary said.
  
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• Michy Batshuayi joins Crystal Palace on loan after signing new deal at Chelsea

  10-09-2020 17:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chelsea forward Michy Batshuayi has joined Crystal Palace on a season-long loan after signing a new deal with his parent club.
  
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• Michael D Higgins – show solidarity in pandemic fight

  10-09-2020 17:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Irish President Michael D Higgins has urged people to show solidarity in response to the pandemic.
  
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• World Suicide Prevention Day: Belfast boxer Padraig McCrory shares important mental health message - Belfast Live

  10-09-2020 17:39
  
  World Suicide Prevention Day: Belfast boxer Padraig McCrory shares important mental health message  Belfast Live
  
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