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• Out of tune: I would love to defend Van Morrison but he has hit a bum note this time

  18-09-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sir Van Morrison holds a special place in Northern Irish hearts. A songwriter of genius, allied to the sensibility of a poet, he is a cultural icon up there with Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen.
  
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• Liverpool agree a deal for Wolves’ Diogo Jota

  18-09-2020 23:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liverpool have pulled off a second transfer coup in the space of two days after agreeing a deal to sign Diogo Jota from Wolves.
  
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• Minister voices hopes of Covid-free care homes by September 2021

  18-09-2020 23:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A minister has said it would be “wonderful” to achieve Covid-free care homes by September 2021.
  
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• Coronavirus: Robin Swann threatens intense lockdowns as nine patients die at two Northern Ireland hospitals

  18-09-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Concerns are growing after three patients at Daisy Hill Hospital and a further two patients in Craigavon Area Hospital died after testing positive for Covid-19.
  
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• Kanye West vows to help Taylor Swift gain control of her master recordings

  18-09-2020 22:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Kanye West has promised to help Taylor Swift acquire control of her master recordings, as he continues to speak out against what he descries as unfair deals for artists in the music industry.
  
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• Reece Topley impresses as Surrey edge closer to home tie in Blast quarter-finals

  18-09-2020 22:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Reece Topley shone on his return to Hampshire as Surrey inched closer to a home quarter-final in the Vitality Blast while Kent are through to the knockout stages after ending Essex’s hopes of retaining their crown.
  
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• Johnson needs to fulfil promise to fix social care – Labour

  18-09-2020 22:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Labour is calling on Boris Johnson to make good on his promise to “fix” the crisis in adult social care in England.
  
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• Timo Werner pledges to live up to new nickname Turbo Timo at Chelsea

  18-09-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Timo Werner has pledged to live up to his new nickname at Chelsea.
  
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• Pep Guardiola says Sergio Aguero could be sidelined for two more months

  18-09-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester City’s record goalscorer Sergio Aguero could be out of action for a further two months, manager Pep Guardiola has said.
  
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• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says United are still working hard to bring in players

  18-09-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United are “working hard” to bring in new faces as their season gets under way amid a backdrop of discontent.
  
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• NHS funding critic doctor Fiachra McLaughlin suspended for false pay claim

  18-09-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A doctor who hit out at politicians for failing to adequately fund the health service has been suspended for four months after dishonestly claiming pay from the NHS.
  
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• Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer criticises FA’s handling of Mason Greenwood

  18-09-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tried to stop Mason Greenwood’s maiden England call-up and has criticised the Football Association’s handling of the teenager.
  
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• Jose Mourinho says Tottenham’s demanding programme is a tough balancing act

  18-09-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho says the people who are deciding the fixture schedules have “no idea” as he described his Tottenham side’s run of games as worse than the Christmas period.
  
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• Frank Lampard feels Cesar Azpilicueta is pivotal after confirming him as captain

  18-09-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Frank Lampard has hailed Cesar Azpilicueta as a “huge help” to his Stamford Bridge revolution, in confirming the Spain full-back will continue as Chelsea club captain.
  
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• David Moyes urges Felipe Anderson and Sebastien Haller ‘to make a difference’

  18-09-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  David Moyes has challenged Sebastien Haller and Felipe Anderson to make a difference for West Ham this season.
  
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• Burnley often have ‘lastminute.com’ approach in transfer market – Sean Dyche

  18-09-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Burnley boss Sean Dyche says the club have had an often “lastminute.com” approach in the transfer market stretching back to the early part of his tenure.
  
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• Brendan Rodgers tips Leicester’s Harvey Barnes to earn England call-up for Euros

  18-09-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has backed Harvey Barnes to gatecrash England’s European Championships squad.
  
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• Serge Gnabry nets hat-trick as Bayern Munich hammer Schalke in season opener

  18-09-2020 22:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bayern Munich made a flying start to their Bundesliga title defence with an 8-0 victory over Schalke.
  
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• Serge Gnabry nets a hat-trick as Bayern Munich hammer Schalke

  18-09-2020 22:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bayern Munich made a flying start to their Bundesliga title defence with an 8-0 victory over Schalke.
  
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• The Rock takes drastic action to avoid being late for Black Adam filming

  18-09-2020 22:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was forced to rip his electric gate from the wall with his bare hands to avoid being late for filming DC Comics superhero movie Black Adam.
  
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• Six steps Northern Ireland's political leaders could take to clamp down on Covid's alarming resurgence

  18-09-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  As the number of Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Northern Ireland, the Belfast Telegraph takes a look at what measures could be brought in by the Stormont Executive to stop the spread.
  
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• Kenny Shiels' joy as Northern Ireland return with six of the best

  18-09-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Faroe Islands felt the backlash of six months of frustration as Northern Ireland hit them for six in their Women's Euro 2022 qualifier.
  
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• England’s Maro Itoje ‘would love to play abroad’ at some stage

  18-09-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Maro Itoje has revealed he wants to test himself overseas at some stage in his already-glittering rugby career.
  
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• Bryson DeChambeau relishing tough conditions as he moves into US Open contention

  18-09-2020 21:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bryson DeChambeau’s much-hyped physical transformation could pay major dividends after the American powered his way into contention in the 120th US Open.
  
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• Flanker Ben Earl crosses twice as Bristol ease into Challenge Cup semi-finals

  18-09-2020 21:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bristol produced some scintillating rugby to destroy the Dragons 56-17 at Ashton Gate and book a European Challenge Cup semi-final place.
  
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• Actor Danny Masterson’s lawyer denies and denounces rape charges

  18-09-2020 21:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  That ’70s Show actor Danny Masterson, charged with raping three women, has made his first appearance in a Los Angeles courtroom – where his lawyer declared his innocence and denounced the charges against him as “politicised”.
  
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• Lady Gaga explores mental health struggles in 911 music video

  18-09-2020 21:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lady Gaga explores her mental health struggles in the music video for single 911.
  
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• Johnson: Difficult to maintain discipline of social distancing measures

  18-09-2020 21:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson has suggested that coronavirus spreading “among young people” through a lack of social distancing has caused the recent surge of cases.
  
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• Scientists concerned about threat of imported Covid

  18-09-2020 21:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Government scientific advisers have warned they are concerned about the “developing situation” of coronavirus being imported into the UK.
  
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• ‘Significant spike’ in homeless deaths in Dublin

  18-09-2020 21:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Concern has been expressed over a “significant spike” in deaths among the homeless in Dublin.
  
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• Cast of Disney’s animated Hercules film to reunite for charity event

  18-09-2020 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The cast of Disney’s 1997 animated Hercules film will reunite in the name of charity.
  
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• Increasingly likely lockdown restrictions will be required in London – Mayor

  18-09-2020 20:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It is “increasingly likely” that lockdown restrictions will soon be needed to slow the spread of coronavirus in London, the capital’s mayor has warned.
  
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• Popular Co Armagh teacher Barry Geraghty was 'a perfect gentleman'

  18-09-2020 20:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An inspirational Co Armagh teacher was remembered as "a man who went to any length to help people" as he was laid to rest on Friday.
  
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• Crown Estate accounts reveal ‘challenges’ caused by coronavirus

  18-09-2020 20:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Crown Estate is having to pay its profits to the Treasury in instalments after a fall in rental receipts following the coronavirus outbreak, annual accounts have revealed.
  
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• Bryson DeChambeau hails ‘impeccable’ iron play that puts him in the US Open mix

  18-09-2020 20:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bryson DeChambeau wants the hardest test possible after some “impeccable” iron play lifted him into contention for a first major title in the 120th US Open.
  
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• Anger from hospitality sector at tightened Covid-19 restrictions

  18-09-2020 19:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Anger has been expressed by sections of the hospitality sector at a move by Government to tighten coronavirus restrictions in Dublin.
  
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• Guatemalan president tests positive for coronavirus

  18-09-2020 19:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei says he has tested positive for coronavirus, but he told a local radio station he feels well.
  
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• Londonderry: Retail NI warns road upgrade 'risks' jobs

  18-09-2020 19:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There are fears Buncrana Road redevelopment plans will restrict trade to local businesses.
  
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• Scott Parker adamant Fulham will not lie down on return to top flight

  18-09-2020 19:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Scott Parker is adamant Fulham will be no pushovers this season but he admitted their trip to Leeds on Saturday is likely to offer a better insight into their standing in the Premier League compared with taking on Arsenal.
  
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• Gareth Bale still waiting to officially complete his return to Tottenham

  18-09-2020 19:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gareth Bale was still waiting to officially complete his return to Tottenham from Real Madrid on Friday evening.
  
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• Coronavirus restrictions tightened in Dublin

  18-09-2020 19:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Irish Government has announced plans to tighten its coronavirus restrictions in Dublin.
  
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• Coronavirus: Van Morrison lockdown protest songs 'dangerous'

  18-09-2020 19:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  NI Health Minister Robin Swann says the Belfast-born artist should sing songs about saving lives.
  
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• Prime Minister tours vaccine manufacturing centre construction site

  18-09-2020 18:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson’s Government has been tussling over difficulties with testing and fresh measures to control the re-emergence of coronavirus this week.
  
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• Proposal to hold 2022 Armed Forces Day in Belfast voted down at council

  18-09-2020 18:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A proposal to celebrate Armed Forces Day in Belfast has failed after a knife-edge vote during a city council committee meeting.
  
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• Cheer coach Monica Aldama breaks silence on Jerry Harris child abuse charges

  18-09-2020 18:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Cheer coach Monica Aldama said she is “devastated” after the Netflix show’s star Jerry Harris was charged with producing child sexual abuse images.
  
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• iTunes chart success for Belfast dad's song about grief after son's suicide - Belfast Live

  18-09-2020 18:45
  
  iTunes chart success for Belfast dad's song about grief after son's suicide  Belfast Live
  
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• Closing eagle gives Bryson DeChambeau clubhouse lead at US Open

  18-09-2020 18:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bryson DeChambeau set a testing clubhouse target on day two of the 120th US Open as Winged Foot belatedly began to justify its fearsome reputation.
  
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• Books worth £2.5m stolen in London warehouse heist found under Romanian house

  18-09-2020 18:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Around 200 “irreplaceable” books worth more than £2.5 million have been found buried under a house in Romania, more than three years after they were stolen from a warehouse in London.
  
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• Johnson says second wave of coronavirus ‘inevitable’ in the UK

  18-09-2020 18:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson is warning that a second wave of coronavirus has arrived in the UK, as scientists reported the “widespread growth” of the virus across the country.
  
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• Club World Cup may be delayed or scrapped because of coronavirus

  18-09-2020 17:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  This year’s Club World Cup in Qatar could be delayed or scrapped due to the coronavirus pandemic, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said.
  
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