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• Chrissy Teigen accidentally reveals sex of her and John Legend’s third child

  17-09-2020 23:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pregnant Chrissy Teigen appeared to accidentally reveal she and husband John Legend are expecting a boy.
  
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• Fisher to be ordained Sunday after several months' postponement - Waldo VillageSoup - Republican Journal

  17-09-2020 23:48
  
  Fisher to be ordained Sunday after several months' postponement - Waldo VillageSoup  Republican Journal
  
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• Almost 10% of Northern Ireland children were kept at home as pupils returned to schools

  17-09-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Department of Education has revealed that almost one in 10 pupils did not attend school during the first full week of term earlier this month.
  
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• AJ and Curtis Pritchard have dance duet beamed into the sky

  17-09-2020 23:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  AJ and Curtis Pritchard have appeared as a hologram video of themselves dancing together, which was beamed into the London sky.
  
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• Heroic Trevor Carson thwarts Coleraine to save Motherwell after penalty scare in the Europa League

  17-09-2020 23:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland goalkeeper Trevor Carson proved Motherwell's hero as the Scottish side survived an almighty scare, squeaking past Coleraine on penalties in the Europa League.
  
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• Fournier named codes and planning director - By Kendra Caruso - Republican Journal

  17-09-2020 23:02
  
  Fournier named codes and planning director - By Kendra Caruso  Republican Journal
  
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• Tribute: Spitfire flies over Northern Ireland hospitals to thank NHS staff

  17-09-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Spitfire took to the skies over Northern Ireland bearing a special message thanking NHS workers for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Trainer 'claimed Carl Frampton was finished' before fight

  17-09-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Carl Frampton's ex-trainer Shane McGuigan allegedly told a boxing associate that he was "finished" and had only one fight left in him, the High Court was told yesterday.
  
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• Ian Ogle family speaks out as two more face murder prosecution - Belfast Live

  17-09-2020 23:00
  
  Ian Ogle family speaks out as two more face murder prosecution  Belfast Live
  
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• Trump downplays legacy of slavery in appeal to white voters

  17-09-2020 22:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  President Donald Trump has intensified efforts to appeal to his core base of white voters by downplaying the historical legacy of slavery in the United States and blasting efforts to address systemic racism as divisive.
  
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• Alireza Jahanbakhsh stakes claim with starring role for Brighton

  17-09-2020 22:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Graham Potter says Alireza Jahanbakhsh is knocking on the door of Brighton’s Premier League starting XI following a standout display in the 4-0 Carabao Cup thrashing of Portsmouth.
  
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• Linfield knocked out of Europa League in shock victory for Floriana at Windsor Park

  17-09-2020 22:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Linfield have been knocked out of the Europa League by Maltese champions Floriana.
  
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• Jose Mourinho could face former club Chelsea in Carabao Cup fourth round

  17-09-2020 22:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho could come face to face with his former club Chelsea after the draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup was made on Thursday.
  
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• Whether he's right or wrong, Trump's rival Joe Biden knows the Irish-American vote will be crucial

  17-09-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Joe Biden is nowhere near as politically divisive as Donald Trump but he has caused a wave of controversy with his comments on Downing Street's proposed Brexit legislation. Weighing into the row over the Internal Market Bill, the Democratic presidential nominee said there would be no future trade deal between the US and UK if the Good Friday Agreement wasn't respected.
  
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• Gigi Hadid shares picture of her baby bump as she prepares to give birth

  17-09-2020 22:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gigi Hadid has shared a picture of her baby bump on social media as she prepares to give birth.
  
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• Nuno keeps counsel on reason for Diogo Jota omission as Wolves crash out of cup

  17-09-2020 22:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo refused to clear up why Diogo Jota was left out after his side crashed out of the Carabao Cup.
  
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• European Commission president ‘convinced’ UK-EU trade deal can still be done

  17-09-2020 22:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The European Commission chief has said she is “convinced” a trade deal remains possible with the UK but called Boris Johnson’s attempt to override the Brexit treaty an “unpleasant surprise”.
  
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• Reopening of alcohol-only pubs hailed as a 'vital lifeline' but fears some venues will remain shut due to regulations

  17-09-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The reopening of Northern Ireland's pubs which only serve alcohol has been hailed as a "vital lifeline" for many businesses - but there are fears new regulations will mean some venues will be forced to remain shut.
  
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• Glentoran Football Club backers tight-lipped over signing of Jay Donnelly

  17-09-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sponsors of Glentoran Football Club remained silent yesterday following a fan backlash over the signing of striker Jay Donnelly.
  
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• Co Antrim church Green Pastures goes on the market for £6m

  17-09-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Green Pastures Church building - where controversial ex-Wrightbus owner Jeff Wright is pastor - is up for sale, along with premises of the bus builder, the Belfast Telegraph can reveal.
  
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• Yorkshire suffer another Lancashire defeat despite impressive Joe Root display

  17-09-2020 21:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Joe Root’s superb all-round display was not enough to prevent another Roses Vitality Blast defeat for Yorkshire as Lancashire qualified for the quarter-finals with a thrilling seven-run win at Emirates Old Trafford.
  
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• Brighton ease past Portsmouth in Carabao Cup

  17-09-2020 21:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Alireza Jahanbakhsh scored one and made another as a fully-changed Brighton side eased into the Carabao Cup third round by thumping Portsmouth 4-0.
  
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• Kickboxer completes marathon pulling a plane

  17-09-2020 21:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A kickboxing champion has completed a marathon while pulling a 1.25-tonne aeroplane to raise cash for children with an incurable illness.
  
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• Ryan Hedges scores from corner as Aberdeen make Europa League progress

  17-09-2020 21:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ryan Hedges scored direct from a corner as Aberdeen beat Viking 2-0  in their Europa League qualifier at the Viking Stadion.
  
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• RAF fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft near UK airspace

  17-09-2020 21:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  RAF fighter jets have intercepted Russian military aircraft in the North Sea near UK airspace, the air force said.
  
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• Ian Ogle death: PPS says two more to face murder prosecution - Belfast Live

  17-09-2020 21:29
  
  Ian Ogle death: PPS says two more to face murder prosecution  Belfast Live
  
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• Cheer star Jerry Harris arrested on child porn charges

  17-09-2020 21:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jerry Harris, the star of the Netflix documentary series Cheer, has been arrested on charges concerning the production of child pornography.
  
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• Police release footage of man they believe could assist with Belfast robbery enquiries - Belfast Live

  17-09-2020 21:12
  
  Police release footage of man they believe could assist with Belfast robbery enquiries  Belfast Live
  
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• US judge blocks Postal Service changes that slowed mail ahead of election

  17-09-2020 21:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A US judge has blocked controversial Postal Service changes that have slowed mail nationwide, calling them “a politically motivated attack on the efficiency of the Postal Service” before the November election.
  
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• Stoke send Wolves crashing out of Carabao Cup with late winner

  17-09-2020 21:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stoke dumped Wolves out of the Carabao Cup after Jacob Brown showed up £35million man Fabio Silva.
  
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• Jack Robinson deserved red for Johann Berg Gudmundsson tackle, says Sean Dyche

  17-09-2020 21:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sean Dyche believes Jack Robinson should have been dismissed for his challenge on Johann Berg Gudmundsson in an incident that overshadowed Burnley’s victory over Sheffield United in the Carabao Cup.
  
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• Detectives investigating robbery at Belfast shop release footage of man they believe could assist with investigation - Belfast Telegraph

  17-09-2020 20:58
  
  Detectives investigating robbery at Belfast shop release footage of man they believe could assist with investigation  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Detectives investigating robbery at Belfast shop release footage of man they believe could assist with investigation

  17-09-2020 20:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Detectives investigating the report of a robbery at a shop at High Street in Belfast on Wednesday, February 26 have released footage of a man they believe could assist them with their enquiries.
  
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• Cork's 'Belfast or Blind' bus saves sight of 2000 people in three years - EchoLive.ie

  17-09-2020 20:50
  
  Cork's 'Belfast or Blind' bus saves sight of 2000 people in three years  EchoLive.ie
  
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• Ruth Jones: Door is closed but not locked for return of Gavin And Stacey

  17-09-2020 20:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ruth Jones has said the door is “closed but not locked” for the return of Gavin And Stacey.
  
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• Jay Donnelly to Glentoran fallout continues after club signs striker - Belfast Live

  17-09-2020 20:23
  
  Jay Donnelly to Glentoran fallout continues after club signs striker  Belfast Live
  
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• Jose Mourinho faith in Tanguy Ndombele restored after rescue act in Bulgaria

  17-09-2020 20:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho had doubts over Tanguy Ndombele’s attitude but says he has full belief in him now after the Frenchman rescued Spurs from an embarrassing night in the Europa League.
  
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• Northern Ireland youngsters sign loan deals with Gosport Borough - Belfast Live

  17-09-2020 20:12
  
  Northern Ireland youngsters sign loan deals with Gosport Borough  Belfast Live
  
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• Jose Mourinho refuses to comment as Gareth Bale nears Tottenham return

  17-09-2020 20:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho again refused to talk about Gareth Bale’s imminent return to Tottenham.
  
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• Rory McIlroy hails 'under control' game after promising opening round at US Open while Graeme McDowell rues back nine bogey run

  17-09-2020 19:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy is hopeful he has reined his game in just in time to challenge for the US Open after a promising opening round shot him right into contention at Winged Foot.
  
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• A little more relaxation brings a little more action for Rory McIlroy at US Open

  17-09-2020 19:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two days after stressing the need for a fast start, Rory McIlroy got just what he wanted in the first round of the 120th US Open at a relatively benign Winged Foot.
  
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• Johann Berg Gudmundsson injury mars Burnley shoot-out victory

  17-09-2020 19:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nick Pope was the shoot-out hero as Burnley progressed into the Carabao Cup third round – although a 5-4 victory over Sheffield United on penalties following a 1-1 draw was soured by an injury to Johann Berg Gudmundsson.
  
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• Which countries have been removed from the safe travel list?

  17-09-2020 19:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK Government has announced the latest changes to its quarantine exemption list of countries.
  
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• Pubs in Northern Ireland serving only drinks finally get opening date - Belfast Live

  17-09-2020 19:26
  
  Pubs in Northern Ireland serving only drinks finally get opening date  Belfast Live
  
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• Free flu shots available at drive-thru clinics - Waldo VillageSoup - Republican Journal

  17-09-2020 19:26
  
  Free flu shots available at drive-thru clinics - Waldo VillageSoup  Republican Journal
  
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• Hauliers say Brexit meeting with Michael Gove ‘fell far short of expectations’

  17-09-2020 19:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ministers have been on the receiving end of angry responses from the haulage sector for the second day running, after being accused of holding a “washout” meeting on Brexit preparedness.
  
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• Harry Kane and Tanguy Ndombele bail out Tottenham against Lokomotiv Plovdiv

  17-09-2020 19:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tottenham survived a Europa League scare as they needed two goals in the final 10 minutes to beat Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2-1 in the second qualifying round.
  
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• Jeffrey Donaldson: Joe Biden’s rhetoric on Northern Ireland is increasingly ridiculous - Belfast Newsletter

  17-09-2020 18:56
  
  Jeffrey Donaldson: Joe Biden’s rhetoric on Northern Ireland is increasingly ridiculous  Belfast Newsletter
  
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• Covid-19 app users can have full confidence over data privacy – health minister

  17-09-2020 18:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Users of the soon-to-be launched official NHS Covid-19 app can have “full confidence” over the protection of their private data, a health minister has said.
  
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• Granddad accused of kissing his young granddaughter in an 'inappropriate and sexual manner' up to 30 times

  17-09-2020 18:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 63-year old man accused of kissing his young granddaughter in an "inappropriate and sexual manner" up to 30 times went on trial in Belfast on Thursday.
  
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