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• Stephen Kenny saddened by absence of Aaron Connolly and Adam Idah for play-off

  10-10-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boss Stephen Kenny expressed sorrow for Aaron Connolly and Adam Idah after they were forced to miss the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2020 showdown with Slovakia.
  
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• Les Miserables returning to West End for Christmas run

  10-10-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Les Miserables will return to the stage for a special Christmas run, after closing nearly seven months ago amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Eric Dier throws support behind ‘very important’ England team-mate Harry Maguire

  10-10-2020 22:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Eric Dier has given his full backing to England team-mate Harry Maguire, though admits the pair have not spoken about Tottenham’s 6-1 hammering of Manchester United.
  
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• Coronavirus calls made for the good of the team, says Gareth Southgate

  10-10-2020 22:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jadon Sancho and Tammy Abraham are back available for England after a coronavirus breach that left manager Gareth Southgate once again navigating a “very difficult moral maze”.
  
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• No more time for celebration, says Northern Ireland’s Jonny Evans

  10-10-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jonny Evans insisted Northern Ireland must park their celebrations following Thursday’s win over Bosnia and Herzegovina and put their full focus on Sunday’s Nations League clash against Austria.
  
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• Fijian soldiers perform for Charles marking 50th anniversary of independence

  10-10-2020 22:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Prince of Wales watched Fijian soldiers perform traditional dances and songs to mark the 50th anniversary of the former crown colony becoming an independent country.
  
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• Jon Courtenay crowned winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2020

  10-10-2020 22:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jon Courtenay has been crowned the winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2020.
  
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• Spain secure Nations League win over Switzerland to stay top of Group A4

  10-10-2020 22:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Spain strengthened their position at the top of Nations League Group A4 with a 1-0 win over Switzerland in Madrid.
  
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• Jamie George sought advice of England cricketers ahead of autumn internationals

  10-10-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jamie George has sought advice from cricketers Sam Billings and Zak Crawley as England’s rugby team prepare to enter their own Covid-secure bubble.
  
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• Comedian tackles Britain’s Got Talent complaints during fiery routine

  10-10-2020 21:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stand-up comedian Nabil Abdulrashid delivered an explosive routine during the Britain’s Got Talent final, tackling racism and Diversity’s Black Lives Matter-inspired dance.
  
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• Ospreys v Ulster ratings: who impressed as the province made it two wins from two at Liberty Stadium?

  10-10-2020 20:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster are two from two in the Guinness PRO14 after an impressive away win against the Ospreys in Swansea in a dogged but convincing display.
  
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• Michelle O'Neill 'working remotely' after negative Covid-19 test

  10-10-2020 20:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new figures show that there are 19 people in intensive care and 11 on ventilators in NI.
  
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• Variety performer wins first standing ovation of Britain’s Got Talent final

  10-10-2020 20:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Variety performer Steve Royle has received the first standing ovation of the Britain’s Got Talent final, although head judge Simon Cowell remains absent.
  
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• There is no choice but to succeed over climate change, William warns

  10-10-2020 20:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Duke of Cambridge has said there is “no choice but to succeed” when tackling the problem of climate change over the next 10 years.
  
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• Trump makes first public appearance since Covid hospital stay

  10-10-2020 20:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  President Donald Trump has made his first public appearance since returning to the White House after being treated for coronavirus.
  
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• Henderson red leaves sour taste as Ulster maintain unbeaten start with convincing victory over Ospreys

  10-10-2020 20:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Beauty was very much in the eye of the beholder at the Liberty Stadium.
  
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• Dessert inspires winning dish at virtual World Porridge Making Championships

  10-10-2020 19:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Gaelic version of a classic french dessert inspired the winning dish at this year’s World Porridge Making Championships.
  
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• Rebekah Vardy and Dr Alex George among stars marking World Mental Health Day

  10-10-2020 19:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rebekah Vardy, Kate Ferdinand and Dr Alex George were among the celebrities sharing positive messages on World Mental Health Day.
  
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• Mark Palios says Tranmere being told to play despite Covid cases ‘incredible’

  10-10-2020 19:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tranmere chairman Mark Palios feels it was “incredible” that the club had to draft in youth players to fulfil their Sky Bet League Two fixture against Salford despite positive coronavirus tests depleting the squad.
  
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• Three more coronavirus deaths as infections soar

  10-10-2020 19:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Another three people have died with Covid-19, as infections surged above 1,000 in one day in Ireland.
  
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• Seven residents die at coronavirus-hit care home

  10-10-2020 19:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A total of seven residents have died in a coronavirus outbreak at a care home.
  
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• Ant and Dec mistake Wales for the Australian outback in I’m A Celebrity trailer

  10-10-2020 19:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ant and Dec mistake Wales for the Australian outback in the trailer for the forthcoming series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
  
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• Harry and Meghan tell of ‘almost unsurvivable’ abuse on mental health podcast

  10-10-2020 19:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have spoken about “almost unsurvivable” online abuse while appearing on a podcast with a group of teenagers to mark World Mental Health Day.
  
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• Harry and Meghan tell about ‘almost unsurvivable’ abuse on mental health podcast

  10-10-2020 19:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have spoken about “almost unsurvivable” online abuse while appearing on a podcast with a group of teenagers to mark World Mental Health Day.
  
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• Charity fundraisers around the country honoured by the Queen

  10-10-2020 18:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fundraisers who gathered support for charities during the coronavirus pandemic, including a 100-year-old man from London, have been honoured by the Queen.
  
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• Gary Holt expecting big things from Jay Emmanuel-Thomas

  10-10-2020 18:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gary Holt has no doubt the best is yet to come from Jay Emmanuel-Thomas following an eye-catching debut for Livingston.
  
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• Stephen Kenny admits Republic will have to live with Euro 2020 play-offs exit

  10-10-2020 18:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stephen Kenny has admitted the Republic of Ireland will have to live with their Euro 2020 play-offs exit after events conspired against them on and off the pitch.
  
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• Five-try Exeter show ruthless streak to book Premiership final spot

  10-10-2020 18:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Exeter edged closer to the double by cutting loose in the second half at Sandy Park to crush Bath 35-6 and set-up a Gallagher Premiership final against Wasps.
  
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• Kevin De Bruyne tips England to win Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup

  10-10-2020 18:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belgium midfielder Kevin De Bruyne believes England are capable of winning Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup.
  
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• County Antrim Shield talking points: Ben Kennedy makes instant impact at Crusaders as quarter-final draw made

  10-10-2020 18:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There were no shocks in the County Antrim Shield first round as six Premiership sides and two Championship teams made it through to the quarter-finals.
  
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• 5 talking points ahead of England’s Nations League clash with Belgium

  10-10-2020 18:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England will attempt to move top of their Nations League group by beating Belgium in Sunday’s Wembley encounter.
  
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• Cookstown: Three men denied bail over 'drugs factory'

  10-10-2020 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The trio are charged with a number of offences after a "large-scale drugs operation" is discovered.
  
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• Two arrested after Dublin protests over Covid restrictions

  10-10-2020 18:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men, one in his 30s and second in his 40s, have been arrested for public order offences during city centre protests in Dublin.
  
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• Man can't remember threatening to kill landlord after disturbance at Bangor apartments, court told

  10-10-2020 18:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who smashed up the lobby of his apartment block and threatened to kill his landlord can’t remember doing so, a court has been told.
  
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• Kevin De Bruyne open to new Man City deal – but insists talks are yet to start

  10-10-2020 18:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is open to signing a new contract at the club.
  
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• Tyrrell Hatton takes commanding lead into final round at Wentworth

  10-10-2020 17:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  After almost nine months in America, England’s Tyrrell Hatton is on target for a happy homecoming in the BMW PGA Championship – the tournament which inspired him to become a professional.
  
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• Callum McGregor confident Scotland will be boosted by ‘big moment’

  10-10-2020 17:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Callum McGregor is confident that Scotland’s “big moment” against Israel will boost Steve Clarke’s squad even further ahead of their chance to make history.
  
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• Jack Wilshere open to Rangers transfer but club have so far made no approach

  10-10-2020 17:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jack Wilshere would be willing to consider a reunion with Steven Gerrard if the Rangers boss decides to make a move for his former England team-mate.
  
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• England duo Jadon Sancho and Tammy Abraham available ahead of Belgium clash

  10-10-2020 17:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jadon Sancho and Tammy Abraham are back available for England as Gareth Southgate looks to make it third time lucky against Belgium in Sunday’s Nations League clash.
  
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• Northern Ireland looking to keep up momentum against Austria in Nations League

  10-10-2020 17:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jonny Evans wants Northern Ireland to build on the momentum of their Euro 2020 qualifying play-off semi-final win over Bosnia and Herzegovina when they face Austria in the Nations League on Sunday night.
  
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• Ospreys v Ulster LIVE: Province looking to maintain winning start to season against in-form Welsh side

  10-10-2020 17:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster are back in Guinness PRO14 action this evening as they travel to Swansea to take on Welsh side the Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium (kick-off 5.15pm).
  
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• Eric Dier thanks England boss Gareth Southgate for ‘fantastic’ support

  10-10-2020 16:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England defender Eric Dier has thanked Gareth Southgate for his support during his disciplinary hearing after climbing into the stands to confront a Tottenham supporter.
  
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• Thousands flee wildfires in Middle East amid heatwave

  10-10-2020 16:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wildfires around the Middle East triggered by a heatwave in the region have killed two people and forced thousands to leave their homes.
  
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• Ben Davies says some things ‘are better left’ after Matt Doherty penalty miss

  10-10-2020 16:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ben Davies says he has not contacted Tottenham team-mate Matt Doherty after his Euro 2020 play-offs penalty miss despair because “sometimes things are better left”.
  
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• ‘We’re all very proud of him’ – Gareth Southgate hails Marcus Rashford after MBE

  10-10-2020 16:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gareth Southgate heaped praise on Marcus Rashford for his “phenomenal achievement” after being made an MBE and revealed the striker received a round of applause from England’s players and staff.
  
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• Wasps blitz Bristol to reach first Premiership final for three years

  10-10-2020 15:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wasps blitzed Bristol with a brilliant performance to reach their first Premiership final for three years after winning 47-24 at the Ricoh Arena.
  
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• Johnson holds telephone talks with Macron as Brexit deadline looms

  10-10-2020 15:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson has held down-to-the-wire Brexit talks with Emmanuel Macron as the clock ticks towards the deadline for a Brexit deal.
  
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• North Korea unveils new weapons at military parade

  10-10-2020 15:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned that his country would “fully mobilise” its nuclear force if threatened as he took centre stage at a massive military parade to mark the 75th anniversary of the country’s ruling party.
  
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• President leads tributes to Dublin community activist

  10-10-2020 15:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  President Michael D Higgins has led tributes after the death of a community activist in inner city Dublin.
  
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• Ryan Giggs expects Wales to learn lessons from England defeat

  10-10-2020 14:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ryan Giggs expects Wales to put the painful lessons of Wembley into Nations League practice against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin.
  
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