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• MetroWests Belfast Cowboys often throw tradition to the wind - Wicked Local Hudson

  08-10-2020 23:51
  MetroWests Belfast Cowboys often throw tradition to the wind  Wicked Local Hudson
  
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• Pixar’s animated film Soul to dodge cinemas and head straight to Disney+

  08-10-2020 23:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pixar’s animated film Soul will dodge a theatrical release and head straight to the Disney+ streaming service, the entertainment giant has said, in the latest blow to the beleaguered cinema industry.
  
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• Scotland and Northern Ireland into Euro 2020 play-off finals but Republic beaten

  08-10-2020 23:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Scotland and Northern Ireland both won penalty shoot-outs to edge closer to a place at next year’s rescheduled European Championships.
  
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• New-look England give Gareth Southgate food for thought with easy win over Wales

  08-10-2020 23:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gareth Southgate saw his experimental England side beat Wales in a Wembley friendly before warning his absent players that a number of his squad were now baying for their positions in his team.
  
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• Rapper Tory Lanez charged with assault over Megan Thee Stallion shooting

  08-10-2020 23:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rapper Tory Lanez is facing the possibility of more than 22 years behind bars after being charged with assault in connection with the alleged shooting of Megan Thee Stallion, prosecutors in Los Angeles said.
  
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• Man charged with doctor and daughter double murder

  08-10-2020 23:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been charged with the double murder of a doctor and her daughter, police said.
  
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• Republic of Ireland heartache as Slovakia win Euro 2020 play-off on penalties

  08-10-2020 23:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Alan Browne and Matt Doherty suffered penalty shoot-out misery as the Republic of Ireland bowed out of the Euro 2020 play-offs in agonising fashion against Slovakia in Bratislava.
  
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• Scotland triumph on penalties to progress in Euro 2020 play-offs

  08-10-2020 22:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Kenny McLean scored the decisive spot-kick as Scotland beat Israel in a dramatic penalty shoot-out to win their Euro 2020 play-off semi-final at Hampden Park.
  
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• Coronavirus: Executive calls on PM Johnson for new bailout to tackle crisis

  08-10-2020 22:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stormont's leaders are pleading to Boris Johnson for extra funding to implement greater restrictions as the Covid-19 crisis deepens.
  
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• Liam Boyce the penalty hero as Northern Ireland reach Euro 2020 play-off final

  08-10-2020 22:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liam Boyce fired Northern Ireland into a Euro 2020 qualifying play-off final against Slovakia as they beat Bosnia-Herzegovina in a penalty shoot-out in Sarajevo.
  
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• First look at Doctor Who Christmas special shows Jodie Whittaker in space prison

  08-10-2020 22:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The BBC has offered Doctor Who fans a first look at this year’s Christmas special, which will feature the show’s most famous villains, the Daleks.
  
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• Face coverings: why are they dividing public opinion so much?

  08-10-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It's the seemingly never ending year 2020 - the year of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Hurricane Delta regains Category Three strength

  08-10-2020 22:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Governor John Bel Edwards has called on south-west Louisiana residents still reeling from the late August destruction of Hurricane Laura to ready themselves for Hurricane Delta.
  
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• Performers of all kinds welcome at new space in Belfast - WABI

  08-10-2020 22:25
  
  Performers of all kinds welcome at new space in Belfast  WABI
  
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• Dominic Calvert-Lewin in dreamland after scoring on England debut

  08-10-2020 22:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin described his debut goal as the “stuff of dreams” after opening the scoring in a 3-0 win over Wales.
  
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• Coronavirus: Move on from Covid lockdown row, Varadkar urges

  08-10-2020 22:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tánaiste Leo Varadkar calls for unity after the Irish government and health officials disagree.
  
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• Dominic Calvert-Lewin in focus after goalscoring England debut

  08-10-2020 22:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dominic Calvert-Lewin marked his England debut with the opening goal as the Three Lions saw off Wales 3-0 at Wembley.
  
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• Claims I stole Carl Frampton's money are ludicrous, says Barry McGuigan

  08-10-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Barry McGuigan told the High Court on Thursday he never stole, siphoned off or concealed money from Carl Frampton during their eight-year business relationship.
  
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• Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores on debut as England ease past Wales at Wembley

  08-10-2020 21:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dominic Calvert-Lewin marked his England debut with a goal as Gareth Southgate’s experimental side beat a much-changed Wales in a friendly at an empty Wembley.
  
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• 911 complaint about ‘hazardous’ foodbank lines prompts donations surge

  08-10-2020 21:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 911 call about long lines at a foodbank causing a “hazard” turned into more than 2,000 US dollars in donations.
  
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• Coronavirus: Minimum fine for Covid law breach to rise to £200

  08-10-2020 21:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The wearing of mandatory face masks is also being extended to other settings.
  
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• Coronavirus: Derry and Strabane infection rate continues to rise

  08-10-2020 21:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham overtakes Derry City and Strabane, but the northwest's infection rate rises.
  
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• Government informed of possibility of level 4 Covid restrictions before meeting

  08-10-2020 21:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Health Minister and the chief medical officer discussed the possibility of moving to stricter Covid-19 restrictions before the National Public Health Emergency Team (Nphet) meeting on Sunday.
  
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• News agency apologises over alleged drone pictures – Meghan and Harry’s lawyer

  08-10-2020 21:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A news agency has apologised to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after drones were allegedly used to take pictures of their son Archie, the couple’s lawyer has said.
  
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• Care home is sanctioned after it left unregistered nurse in charge

  08-10-2020 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Armagh care home cannot take new admissions after an unregistered nurse was left in charge of the facility.
  
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• Belfast Lough's Liam Glynn Leads Irish Laser Men After Day One of European Championships - Afloat

  08-10-2020 20:53
  
  Belfast Lough's Liam Glynn Leads Irish Laser Men After Day One of European Championships  Afloat
  
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• Roy Keane: Manchester United ‘bluffers’ will cost Ole Gunnar Solskjaer his job

  08-10-2020 20:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Roy Keane believes Manchester United’s under-performing squad contains “too many bluffers” who will cost manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer his job.
  
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• 'Unlawful' custody dispute over Strabane woman in virus court case

  08-10-2020 20:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Strabane woman charged with contravening coronavirus health regulations may launch civil proceedings against police for potentially being held unlawfully in custody following her arrest, it has emerged.
  
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• Netflix’s Mank trailer recreates the Golden Age of Hollywood

  08-10-2020 20:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The first trailer for David Fincher’s new film about the making of Citizen Kane recreates the Golden Age of Hollywood.
  
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• England fans to be allowed to sing Swing Low, Sweet Chariot at matches

  08-10-2020 20:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Rugby Football Union has announced it will not be banning the singing of ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ at England rugby matches.
  
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• SFA apologises as positive Covid-19 test revealed during England Under-19s game

  08-10-2020 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Scottish Football Association has apologised after Scotland Under-19 head coach Billy Stark returned a positive coronavirus test during a match against England, forcing the fixture to be abandoned.
  
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• Northern Ireland to welcome 600 fans to Windsor Park for Austria clash

  08-10-2020 19:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland will be cheered on by 600 fans when they face Austria in a Nations League fixture at Windsor Park on Sunday.
  
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• Lord McConnell: House of Lords membership is international embarrassment for UK

  08-10-2020 19:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The former first minister of Scotland has described the membership numbers of the House of Lords as an “international embarrassment for the United Kingdom”.
  
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• Government removes all countries from travel green list as of next week

  08-10-2020 19:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There will be no countries on the Government’s travel green list from next week.
  
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• Essex lorry deaths: Some victims foiled in previous smuggling attempt, court told

  08-10-2020 19:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Some of the 39 people found dead in a lorry container in Essex were involved in an earlier foiled people-smuggling attempt, a court has heard.
  
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• Coronavirus: Derry businesses 'going to the wall'

  08-10-2020 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Businesses in the north west express concerns over the Department of Finance's new scheme.
  
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• Coronavirus: National Trust confirms 72 redundancies in NI

  08-10-2020 19:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The organisation as a whole is cutting almost 1,300 jobs across the UK due to the pandemic.
  
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• Queen's University Belfast student describes the reality of living under coronavirus 'lockdown' - Belfast Live

  08-10-2020 19:33
  
  Queen's University Belfast student describes the reality of living under coronavirus 'lockdown'  Belfast Live
  
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• East Belfast new boy Miskimmin ready to follow 'tough act' Purkis - Belfast Live

  08-10-2020 19:28
  
  East Belfast new boy Miskimmin ready to follow 'tough act' Purkis  Belfast Live
  
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• Rare Harry Potter first edition could fetch up to £50,000 at auction, says expert

  08-10-2020 19:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A rare Harry Potter first edition could sell for £50,000 when it goes under the hammer next week.
  
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• Euro 2020 play-off LIVE: Updates as Republic of Ireland face Slovakia for a place in decider

  08-10-2020 19:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland could yet go head to head in the Euro 2020 play-off final next month.
  
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• Euro 2020 play-off LIVE: Updates as Republic of Ireland face Slovakia after two players ruled out following staff member's positive Covid-19 test

  08-10-2020 19:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland could yet go head to head in the Euro 2020 play-off final next month.
  
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• Taoiseach insists he has confidence in Health Minister

  08-10-2020 19:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Taoiseach has insisted he retains full confidence in the Health Minister.
  
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• England Under-19 clash with Scotland halted due to positive coronavirus test

  08-10-2020 18:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An under-19 friendly between England and Scotland was abandoned after a member of Scotland’s backroom staff tested positive for coronavirus, the PA news agency understands.
  
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• 13 charged in plots against Michigan government

  08-10-2020 18:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Michigan’s attorney general has charged seven people with plotting to target law enforcement and attack the state Capitol building.
  
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• West Virginia site chosen for Virgin high-speed travel facility

  08-10-2020 18:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Virgin Hyperloop One will build a certification centre in West Virginia for the high-speed transportation concept that uses enclosed pods to zip passengers underground at over 600 mph.
  
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• Tyrrell Hatton shares three-way tie for lead at BMW PGA Championship

  08-10-2020 18:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tyrrell Hatton’s first memory of watching the BMW PGA Championship as an awestruck nine-year-old was almost getting hit by a stray shot from three-time major winner Vijay Singh.
  
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• Camilla praises volunteers as she serves lunch to pensioners

  08-10-2020 18:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Duchess of Cornwall has visited a community centre where she served lunch to a group of pensioners to help shine a light on the work of the Royal Voluntary Service.
  
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• Fundraiser completes second peak wearing deep-sea diving suit

  08-10-2020 18:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A veteran fundraiser has reached the summit of Scafell Pike wearing a 130lb deep-sea diving suit, completing the second stage of his final charity challenge.
  
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• A plea to the Belfast Planning Board - By Joanne Moesswilde - Republican Journal

  08-10-2020 18:04
  
  A plea to the Belfast Planning Board - By Joanne Moesswilde  Republican Journal
  
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