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• PRO14 final player ratings: Ringrose and Doris lead the way for Leinster but how did the Ulster team fare?

  12-09-2020 23:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster couldn't upset the odds against Leinster in the PRO14 final but how did the players perform?
  
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• Lionel Messi to remain Barcelona captain despite turbulent summer

  12-09-2020 23:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi will remain as Barcelona captain despite his turbulent pre-season.
  
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• Dan McFarland 'proud' of Ulster squad as captain Ian Henderson lays down knockout challenge to beaten PRO14 finalists

  12-09-2020 23:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bitter disappointment made way for pride as head coach Dan McFarland reflected on his side's 27-5 defeat to Leinster in the PRO14 final.
  
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• Sue Barker leaving A Question Of Sport after 23 years in major shake-up

  12-09-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sue Barker is leaving A Question Of Sport after 23 years as part of a major shake-up at the programme.
  
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• Steve Bruce delighted with Newcastle debutants in deserved win at West Ham

  12-09-2020 23:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Steve Bruce’s new Newcastle recruits were an instant hit after Callum Wilson and Jeff Hendrick combined to sink West Ham 2-0.
  
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• Belfast street reopens after suspicious object declared a hoax - Belfast Live

  12-09-2020 23:25
  
  Belfast street reopens after suspicious object declared a hoax  Belfast Live
  
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• Ulster dared to dream but ultimately this is Leinster and the PRO14 is their plaything

  12-09-2020 23:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  So there you have it. Another big game with Leinster and normal service followed with another trophy staying south.
  
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• Sam Thompson shares first post since reported split from Zara McDermott

  12-09-2020 23:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sam Thompson has thanked his friend Pete Wicks for his emotional support, following reports of his split from Zara McDermott.
  
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• Arcadia Group in U-turn to pay full salaries for staff facing redundancy

  12-09-2020 22:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Retail tycoon Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia fashion group has performed a U-turn and agreed to pay full salaries for head office staff facing redundancy.
  
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• Starmer: Labour to back PM’s Brexit plan if he addresses ‘substantial concerns’

  12-09-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sir Keir Starmer has committed Labour to back Boris Johnson’s new Brexit legislation if the Prime Minister addresses “substantial cross-party concerns”.
  
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• Plan for judges to be given power to impose whole life sentences on 18-year-olds

  12-09-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Judges would be able to impose life sentences with no prospect of release on 18-year-olds in exceptionally serious cases under Government plans.
  
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• New Wolves signing Fabio Silva excites boss Nuno Espirito Santo

  12-09-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo believes record buy Fabio Silva is unique after fighting off European rivals to land him.
  
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• Frank Lampard: It is important for a manager to sell the club to players

  12-09-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Frank Lampard has revealed the importance of crunching the phones when it comes to sealing the biggest transfer deals.
  
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• McFly dedicate Britain’s Got Talent performance to NHS workers

  12-09-2020 22:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  McFly have dedicated their performance on Britain’s Got Talent to NHS staff working on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Callum Wilson haunts West Ham again to earn Newcastle victory on debut

  12-09-2020 22:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Callum Wilson scored a debut goal to keep up his hot streak against West Ham and help fire Newcastle to a 2-0 win.
  
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• Dance duo win place in Britain’s Got Talent final with fiery routine

  12-09-2020 21:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dancers Aaron and Jasmine have secured a spot in the Britain’s Got Talent final, as the show returned for its second semi-final week.
  
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• Traditional pieces sung during Last Night of the Proms following controversy

  12-09-2020 21:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The traditional songs Rule, Britannia! and Land Of Hope And Glory have been sung during the Last Night of the Proms, after weeks of controversy over the event.
  
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• Blair and Major warn Johnson's Brexit bill 'puts Good Friday Agreement at risk'

  12-09-2020 21:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former prime ministers Sir John Major and Tony Blair have united to condemn Boris Johnson's Brexit legislation, saying it could have a devastating effect on the peace process, trade negotiations and the UK's integrity.
  
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• Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone tests positive for Covid-19

  12-09-2020 21:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has tested positive for coronavirus, the Spanish club have announced.
  
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• Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa takes cold comfort from battling defeat

  12-09-2020 20:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa was not prepared to accept the plaudits for the performance his side put in on their long-awaited return to the Premier League after a 4-3 defeat to Liverpool.
  
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• No 10 staff member calls Dunn spokesman ‘bad guy’ after cover-up allegation

  12-09-2020 20:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Downing Street staff member labelled the spokesman for Harry Dunn’s family a “bad guy” after he voiced concerns of a potential cover-up over the teenager’s death.
  
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• PRO14 final: Ulster fall to defeat despite early lead as Leinster secure third successive title at Aviva Stadium

  12-09-2020 20:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster have been beaten 27-5 in the Guinness PRO14 final as Leinster secured their third successive title.
  
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• PRO14 final: Ulster beaten as memories of recent heartaches live to see another day while Leinster underline utter dominance at Aviva Stadium

  12-09-2020 20:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The closer you get to the mountain, the taller it looks.
  
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• PRO14 final LIVE: Updates as Ulster face Leinster at Aviva Stadium with Iain Henderson returning as captain

  12-09-2020 20:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster are in their first final since 2013 as they take on Leinster at Dublin's Aviva Stadium in the Guinness PRO14 decider.
  
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• PRO14 final LIVE: Updates as Leinster hit back after James Hume gave Ulster an early lead at Aviva Stadium

  12-09-2020 20:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster are in their first final since 2013 as they take on Leinster at Dublin's Aviva Stadium in the Guinness PRO14 decider.
  
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• PRO14 final LIVE: Updates as Leinster add to half-time lead over Ulster at Aviva Stadium

  12-09-2020 20:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster are in their first final since 2013 as they take on Leinster at Dublin's Aviva Stadium in the Guinness PRO14 decider.
  
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• PRO14 final LIVE: Updates as James Hume gives Ulster an early try against Leinster at Aviva Stadium

  12-09-2020 20:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster are in their first final since 2013 as they take on Leinster at Dublin's Aviva Stadium in the Guinness PRO14 decider.
  
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• Teenager faces £10,000 fine for having 50 guests at house party

  12-09-2020 20:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A teenager faces a £10,000 fine for hosting a house party with dozens of guests, just days before the “rule of six” coronavirus restriction comes into force.
  
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• Conor Washington and Josh Magennis hailed by bosses after goals help clubs to winning starts in League One

  12-09-2020 20:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland strikers Conor Washington and Josh Magennis have been hailed by their managers after their goal-scoring exploits ensured bright starts to the League One season for their clubs.
  
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• Rooftop alphorns power virus-safe concert in Germany

  12-09-2020 19:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Musicians with alphorns have taken to the roofs in the German city of Dresden to perform a concert featuring distant harmonies at a time when cultural events have been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Typhoon jets intercept two Russian aircraft off Scottish Coast

  12-09-2020 19:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  UK fighter jets have intercepted two Russian aircraft off the Scottish Coast, defence chiefs have said.
  
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• Mohamed Salah nets hat-trick as Liverpool edge out Leeds in Anfield thriller

  12-09-2020 19:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mohamed Salah’s hat-trick helped Liverpool claim a thrilling 4-3 victory over newly-promoted Leeds, as the Premier League champions were given an early indication of just how difficult the defence of their title will be.
  
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• Coronavirus: Gardaí get power to close pubs breaching Covid-19 rules

  12-09-2020 19:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Irish police will be able to close restaurants and pubs in Ireland not adhering to Covid-19 regulations.
  
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• Chloe Zhao’s Nomadland wins top prize at Venice Film Festival

  12-09-2020 19:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chloe Zhao’s Nomadland, a recession-era road trip drama starring Frances McDormand, won the Golden Lion for best film at the Venice Film Festival, held against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing’s Blackpool special axed due to Covid-19 restrictions

  12-09-2020 19:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing’s Blackpool special will not take place this year, the BBC has said.
  
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• George Coetzee in line for second title in as many weeks at Portugal Masters

  12-09-2020 19:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  George Coetzee put himself in contention to win for the second week in a row after his eagle-birdie finish handed him a one-shot lead ahead of the final round of the Portugal Masters.
  
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• Dani Ceballos and Eddie Nketiah bury the hatchet after warm-up clash

  12-09-2020 19:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arsenal midfielder Dani Ceballos insists he has no problem with team-mate Eddie Nketiah after they clashed ahead of Saturday’s 3-0 win at Fulham.
  
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• Conor McGregor reportedly arrested for ‘alleged indecent exposure’ in Corsica bar

  12-09-2020 18:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has reportedly been arrested for ‘alleged indecent exposure’ in a bar in the French region of Corsica, according to reports in the French media.
  
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• Top Gear teases Paddy McGuinness’ Lamborghini crash in series trailer

  12-09-2020 18:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fans get their first glimpse of Paddy McGuinness’ high-speed crash in the trailer for the new series of Top Gear.
  
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• Guernsey church projects Pride colours in show of LGBTQ+ support

  12-09-2020 18:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A church in Guernsey has shown its support for the LGBTQ+ movement by projecting the colours of the Pride rainbow onto its tower.
  
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• Roy Hodgson hopeful of hanging on to match-winner Wilfried Zaha

  12-09-2020 18:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Roy Hodgson is hopeful Crystal Palace will keep hold of Wilfried Zaha after he earned an opening-day Premier League victory against Southampton.
  
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• Charlottesville removes Confederate statue near rally site

  12-09-2020 18:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A crowd cheered as workers in Charlottesville removed a Confederate statue near the site of a violent white nationalist rally three years ago.
  
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• Alfredo Morelos carried off during Rangers’ 4-0 win over Dundee United

  12-09-2020 17:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rangers tightened their grip on top spot in the Scottish Premiership but their 4-0 win over Dundee United at Ibrox came at a painful price.
  
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• Delray Rawlins inspires Sussex to emphatic victory over Kent

  12-09-2020 17:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  A blistering unbeaten 62 by burgeoning Sussex star Delray Rawlins helped the Sharks canter to an eight-wicket Vitality Blast victory over previously unbeaten South Group leaders Kent in Canterbury.
  
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• Wilfried Zaha makes impact as Crystal Palace beat Southampton

  12-09-2020 17:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wilfried Zaha put speculation about his future behind him to fire Crystal Palace to an opening-day victory over Southampton.
  
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• Sir Mo Farah secures Antrim half marathon victory

  12-09-2020 17:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah sees off a high-quality field to win the Antrim Coast Half Marathon.
  
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• Debutant Duffy on target as Celtic hit five in front of socially-distanced crowd

  12-09-2020 17:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Shane Duffy delivered a delightful debut goal as Celtic routed Ross County 5-0 in the Scottish Premiership clash at the Global Energy Stadium.
  
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• UK coronavirus cases rise above 3,000 for second day in a row

  12-09-2020 17:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  More than 3,000 coronavirus cases have been recorded in the UK for the second day in a row as a top scientist warned that the country is “on the edge of losing control” of Covid-19.
  
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• Brexit: PM has 'wakened up to threat posed to union' - Paisley

  12-09-2020 16:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ian Paisley says the EU is using NI as a "pawn" but an Alliance MP says the protocol is "necessary".
  
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• East Belfast GAA suspend activity after Covid-19 case

  12-09-2020 16:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  East Belfast GAA suspend all further activity after a club member tests positive for Covid-19.
  
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