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• What the papers say – September 25

  24-09-2020 23:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Chancellor’s economic recovery plan dominates the nation’s newspapers.
  
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• Kris Jenner says decision to end family’s reality TV show was ‘sudden’

  24-09-2020 23:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Kris Jenner has said the decision to end the family’s long-running reality TV show was “sudden”.
  
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• Drinkers in England face first night of 10pm curfew

  24-09-2020 23:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Would-be late-night drinkers in England have faced the first evening of new measures aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus.
  
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• Bayern Munich beat Sevilla after extra time to win UEFA Super Cup

  24-09-2020 23:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Javi Martinez netted an extra-time winner as Bayern Munich claimed the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Sevilla in front of a socially-distanced crowd at the Puskas Arena in Budapest.
  
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• Mark Gatiss, Josh O’Connor and Anna Madeley attend Sunnymead Court premiere

  24-09-2020 23:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mark Gatiss, Josh O’Connor and Anna Madeley have attended the premiere of Gemma Lawrence’s play Sunnymead Court.
  
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• Number of people waiting a year for treatment rising every day

  24-09-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The number of people waiting longer than a year for their first hospital appointment rose by 216 every day in July, it can be revealed.
  
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• Foster rejects 'weak' leader claim after Sammy Wilson pictured maskless

  24-09-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  DUP chief Arlene Foster has denied she is a weak leader when she was challenged over disciplining Sammy Wilson after a photograph emerged showing him on public transport without a face mask.
  
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• Dad's agonising six-hour wait for ambulance after fall shows depth of health crisis

  24-09-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  I saw the best and the worst of the health service on Wednesday night.
  
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• Liam Delap ‘can’t ask for much more’ after scoring on Manchester City debut

  24-09-2020 22:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liam Delap admitted he was “buzzing” after scoring a superb debut goal in Manchester City’s 2-1 Carabao Cup victory over Bournemouth.
  
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• Covid-19 testing site ‘disappeared overnight’ to make way for Brexit lorry park

  24-09-2020 22:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A coronavirus testing site has “disappeared overnight” to make way for a Brexit lorry park, leaving residents confused about where to get tested.
  
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• Ronnie O’Sullivan suffers shock loss to teenager Aaron Hill at European Masters

  24-09-2020 22:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Teenager Aaron Hill claimed a sensational second round victory over Ronnie O’Sullivan as he won 5-4 against the world champion at the European Masters.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp: We will have some fun with ‘exceptional talent’ Curtis Jones

  24-09-2020 22:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits they “will have some fun” with Curtis Jones after the youngster starred in their 7-2 Carabao Cup third-round victory over Lincoln.
  
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• Swanville man among three charged with trafficking meth - By Fran Gonzalez - Republican Journal

  24-09-2020 22:40
  
  Swanville man among three charged with trafficking meth - By Fran Gonzalez  Republican Journal
  
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• Hearing set for man charged with causing police standoff - Waldo VillageSoup - Republican Journal

  24-09-2020 22:40
  
  Hearing set for man charged with causing police standoff - Waldo VillageSoup  Republican Journal
  
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• Yannick Bolasie insists he can regain Everton place after injury problems

  24-09-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Yannick Bolasie is desperate to get his Everton career back on track and believes he is good enough to make an impact for Carlo Ancelotti’s side this season.
  
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• Tottenham forced to move goalposts ahead of Shkendija victory

  24-09-2020 22:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho revealed how Tottenham were forced to move the goalposts ahead of their Europa League qualifying win over Shkendija.
  
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• Actors facing ‘very tough’ times, says Alison Steadman at 23 Walks premiere

  24-09-2020 22:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Alison Steadman reflected on the “very tough” times for the acting industry as she attended the socially distanced premiere for her new film 23 Walks.
  
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• Irish Open competitors forced to weather storm on opening day at Galgorm as trio hold early lead

  24-09-2020 22:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  On a day where only 22 players in a field of 120 shot under par at Galgorm Castle, perhaps the notion of the opening round of the 2020 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open being a “grind” was summed up both literally and metaphorically by Jonathan Caldwell.
  
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• Aberdeen bow out of Europa League after Sporting defeat

  24-09-2020 22:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Aberdeen bowed out of the Europa League in the third qualifying round for the second year in a row after a narrow 1-0 loss at Sporting Lisbon.
  
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• John Terry hoping for big things from Aston Villa new boy Bertrand Traore

  24-09-2020 22:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  John Terry expects former Chelsea colleague Bertrand Traore to make a big impact for Aston Villa after watching the striker enjoy a goalscoring bow at Bristol City.
  
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• Failed Signature Living group behind Belfast George Best Hotel features in BBC series - Belfast Telegraph

  24-09-2020 22:00
  
  Failed Signature Living group behind Belfast George Best Hotel features in BBC series  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Failed group behind George Best Hotel feature in BBC series

  24-09-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The company behind the George Best Hotel is featuring in a documentary on BBC1 despite grave financial troubles and investors in the Belfast venue being left out of pocket.
  
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• Cardiff on the verge of tougher restrictions, council leader warns

  24-09-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Cardiff could face local restrictions after the number of Covid-19 cases in the Welsh capital “accelerated rapidly”, the leader of the council has said.
  
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• Curtis Jones shines as Liverpool thrash Lincoln to set up Arsenal showdown

  24-09-2020 21:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liverpool teenager Curtis Jones stole the spotlight from new signing Diogo Jota’s debut with two goals and a starring role in a 7-2 Carabao Cup victory over League One Lincoln.
  
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• Late Phil Foden goal seals win for Manchester City over Bournemouth

  24-09-2020 21:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liam Delap scored a debut stunner but holders Manchester City needed a late Phil Foden winner to see off Championship Bournemouth 2-1 in the Carabao Cup.
  
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• Neil Lennon says ‘dominant’ Celtic deserved to progress after late win in Riga

  24-09-2020 21:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Celtic boss Neil Lennon said his team could have been better but did a “very professional” job after the 1-0 Europa League win against Riga FC.
  
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• Paloma Faith reveals she is pregnant following ‘struggle’ with IVF

  24-09-2020 21:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Paloma Faith has revealed she is pregnant following a “struggle” with IVF.
  
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• Ex-Cambridge Analytica boss banned from being a company director

  24-09-2020 21:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The former boss of Cambridge Analytica has been banned from being a company director for seven years.
  
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• Co Armagh crash claims life of 17-year-old girl - Belfast Live

  24-09-2020 21:07
  
  Co Armagh crash claims life of 17-year-old girl  Belfast Live
  
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• Teenage girl killed in Co Armagh crash

  24-09-2020 21:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 17-year-old girl has been killed following a single vehicle crash in Co Armagh, police have confirmed.
  
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• Son Heung-min and Harry Kane help Tottenham beat Shkendija in Europa League

  24-09-2020 21:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Son Heung-min and Harry Kane again stepped up when needed as they got Tottenham out of trouble in a 3-1 Europa League third-round qualifying win over Shkendija.
  
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• Bertrand Traore makes goalscoring debut as Aston Villa sweep aside Bristol City

  24-09-2020 21:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bertrand Traore made a scoring start to his Aston Villa career in a 3-0 Carabao Cup win at Bristol City.
  
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• Is the jobs loss cliff edge being kicked six months down the road?

  24-09-2020 20:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Cast our minds back to the Spring Budget announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak on March 11 and we recall what on that date was deemed to be a generous package designed to deal with all that the coronavirus could throw at us.
  
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• Executive announces £165m financial support package for business, cultural and capital projects

  24-09-2020 20:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Finance Minister Conor Murphy used Thursday's Stormont briefing to announce a £165m financial support package for business, cultural and capital projects.
  
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• Teenage girl dies in car crash

  24-09-2020 20:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A teenager has died in a road crash in Co Armagh, the PSNI said.
  
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• Michael Kiwanuka opens up about imposter syndrome after Mercury Prize win

  24-09-2020 20:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Michael Kiwanuka said he has previously experienced imposter syndrome and self-doubt after he was revealed as the winner of the 2020 Mercury Prize.
  
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• Amazon announces game streaming, new Echo speakers and home security drone

  24-09-2020 20:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Amazon has become the latest firm to announce a video games streaming service, as the tech giant announced its Luna platform alongside a range of new smart devices.
  
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• Mohamed Elyounoussi grabs late winner as Celtic edge past Riga

  24-09-2020 20:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mohamed Elyounoussi’s last-gasp strike ensured Celtic avoided another European nightmare as they scraped to a 1-0 win over Riga.
  
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• Students warned over sticking to Covid-19 guidelines

  24-09-2020 20:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Students at NUI Galway have been warned they could face expulsion if they fail to adhere to Covid-19 public health guidelines.
  
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• Laid to rest: Funeral held for Belfast's first non-unionist mayor David Cook - Belfast Telegraph

  24-09-2020 20:00
  
  Laid to rest: Funeral held for Belfast's first non-unionist mayor David Cook  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Laid to rest: Funeral held for Belfast's first non-unionist mayor David Cook

  24-09-2020 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The funeral of Belfast's first non-unionist Lord Mayor since partition took place on Thursday.
  
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• Belfast Trojans American Football team recruiting new players for 2021 - MSN UK

  24-09-2020 20:00
  Belfast Trojans American Football team recruiting new players for 2021  MSN UK
  
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• Amateur Sugrue makes most of late opportunity to lead local charge at Irish Open after opening round

  24-09-2020 19:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Had it not been for the late intervention of Lee Westwood last week, James Sugrue may not have even been at Galgorm Castle, let alone been leading Irishman after day one of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open.
  
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• Man arrested after large cocaine seizure

  24-09-2020 19:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested after the seizure of 3.5 million euro worth of cocaine, the Garda said.
  
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• Donegal faces tougher Covid-19 restrictions

  24-09-2020 19:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Irish Government has announced plans to tighten its coronavirus restrictions in Donegal.
  
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• Man appears in court facing charge of conspiracy to murder - Belfast Live

  24-09-2020 19:37
  
  Man appears in court facing charge of conspiracy to murder  Belfast Live
  
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• Tommy Bowe 'honoured' to be included in Queen's University 'Greatest' list - Belfast Live

  24-09-2020 19:36
  
  Tommy Bowe 'honoured' to be included in Queen's University 'Greatest' list  Belfast Live
  
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• Michael Kiwanuka wins 2020 Mercury Prize with self-titled third album

  24-09-2020 19:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Michael Kiwanuka has won the 2020 Mercury Prize with his self-titled third album.
  
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• Michael Kiwanuka: From session musician to award-winning solo artist

  24-09-2020 19:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Michael Kiwanuka has enjoyed a meteoric rise since he made the leap from session musician to award-winning solo artist.
  
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• Zimbabwe-born Eddie Byrom reveals England ambition after starring at Lord’s

  24-09-2020 19:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Somerset batsman Eddie Byrom revealed his ambition to play for England rather than his native Zimbabwe after making an eye-catching century against Essex in the Bob Willis Trophy final.
  
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