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• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hails Harry Maguire’s ‘very good performance’ at Newcastle

  17-10-2020 23:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised Harry Maguire after he put a difficult spell behind him with a commanding display in victory at Newcastle.
  
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• Tony Blair denies breaching quarantine rules after US trip

  17-10-2020 23:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tony Blair has denied claims he breached coronavirus quarantine restrictions by failing to self-isolate for 14 days upon returning to the UK from a trip to the US.
  
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• Real Madrid and Barcelona crash to surprise LaLiga defeats

  17-10-2020 23:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid suffered a shock 1-0 home loss to promoted Cadiz while Barcelona were beaten by the same scoreline at Getafe, who moved into second place in LaLiga.
  
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• Irish Cabinet set to meet on Monday to discuss Covid response

  17-10-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Irish Cabinet is set to meet on Monday to discuss the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Nicola Adams hailed as a ‘trailblazer’ following Strictly Come Dancing launch

  17-10-2020 22:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nicola Adams has been hailed as a “trailblazer” following her groundbreaking performance as part of an all-female pairing in Strictly Come Dancing.
  
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• Outsourced tracing scheme fails to contact 250,000 people, analysis says

  17-10-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The outsourced test and trace system has failed to reach nearly a quarter of a million close contacts of people who have tested positive for coronavirus, according to a new analysis.
  
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• Northern Ireland universities reveal teaching plans after new coronavirus measures announced - Belfast Live

  17-10-2020 22:28
  
  Northern Ireland universities reveal teaching plans after new coronavirus measures announced  Belfast Live
  
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• Late flurry helps Manchester United see off Newcastle at St James’ Park

  17-10-2020 22:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bruno Fernandes made amends for a penalty miss with a superb finish as Manchester United left it late to surge to victory at Newcastle.
  
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• Coronavirus NI full stats breakdown for the last 24 hours - Belfast Live

  17-10-2020 22:17
  
  Coronavirus NI full stats breakdown for the last 24 hours  Belfast Live
  
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• Pep Guardiola defends Sergio Aguero over contact with Sian Massey-Ellis

  17-10-2020 22:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola has defended striker Sergio Aguero after he was criticised for putting his arm on the shoulder of assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis.
  
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• Barcelona slump to surprise defeat at Getafe

  17-10-2020 22:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Barcelona missed the chance to go top of LaLiga after slipping to a surprise 1-0 defeat at Getafe.
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing 2020: Who are the celebrity and professional pairings?

  17-10-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The pairings for Strictly Come Dancing 2020 have been announced, with boxer Nicola Adams and Katya Jones making history as the first same-sex celebrity and professional dance couple.
  
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• Northern Ireland Flute Band scene explored in new book - Belfast Live

  17-10-2020 21:59
  
  Northern Ireland Flute Band scene explored in new book  Belfast Live
  
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• Nicola Adams makes Strictly history as part of show’s first same-sex couple

  17-10-2020 21:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nicola Adams has made Strictly Come Dancing history as she became the first celebrity to perform in the programme as part of a same-sex couple.
  
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• Mourne Mountain walker dies after taking ill near Slieve Moughanmore - Belfast Live

  17-10-2020 21:36
  
  Mourne Mountain walker dies after taking ill near Slieve Moughanmore  Belfast Live
  
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• Pep Guardiola hails ‘important’ Arsenal win with Man City still playing catch-up

  17-10-2020 21:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola called Saturday’s 1-0 win over Arsenal an “important victory” as he admitted Manchester City are still some way short of their best.
  
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• Police in Haiti use tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters

  17-10-2020 20:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Haitian police  fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse anti-government protesters who blocked roads and set fires in the capital, Port-au-Prince.
  
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• Rob Baxter’s emotions ‘all over the place’ after Exeter win Champions Cup

  17-10-2020 20:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rob Baxter admitted his emotions were “all over the place” after Exeter’s thrilling Heineken Champions Cup final victory against Racing 92.
  
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• Armenia and Azerbaijan in bid to forge new ceasefire

  17-10-2020 20:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Armenia and Azerbaijan have announced a new attempt to establish a ceasefire in their conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh starting from midnight.
  
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• Government adviser on Islamophobia condemns France terror attack

  17-10-2020 20:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Everyone should “work together” to counter extremism following a terror attack in France, the Government’s Islamophobia adviser has said.
  
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• 'Jonny on the spot': Linfield boss praises Andy Waterworth after opening day hat-trick heroics

  17-10-2020 20:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Linfield manager David Healy has heaped praise on hat-trick hero Andy Waterworth after the club’s opening day win over Carrick Rangers.
  
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• Ten most common nightmares and what they really mean - Belfast Live

  17-10-2020 20:27
  
  Ten most common nightmares and what they really mean  Belfast Live
  
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• First three Strictly Come Dancing couples revealed as new series gets under way

  17-10-2020 20:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The first three couples competing in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing have been revealed.
  
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• Ian Ogle brother's home hit by paint bombs - Belfast Live

  17-10-2020 20:11
  
  Ian Ogle brother's home hit by paint bombs  Belfast Live
  
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• Republican dissidents in protests outside Santander banks across NI

  17-10-2020 19:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Members of the political wing of the New IRA clashed with police as they protested in Londonderry on Saturday.
  
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• Second Trump golf course approved for Aberdeenshire

  17-10-2020 19:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  President Donald Trump’s company is to build a second golf course in Aberdeenshire.
  
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• Promoted Cadiz inflict shock defeat on LaLiga champions Real Madrid

  17-10-2020 19:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid suffered a shock first defeat of the LaLiga season as promoted Cadiz battled to an unexpected 1-0 win at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano.
  
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• Raheem Sterling strike earns Manchester City narrow victory over Arsenal

  17-10-2020 19:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Raheem Sterling’s first-half goal was enough for Pep Guardiola to get one over his old assistant as Manchester City edged out Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal 1-0.
  
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• Women urge voters to reject Donald Trump in day of protest

  17-10-2020 19:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A mostly young, diverse crowd of masked women rallied in the nation’s capital, Washington DC, exhorting voters to oppose President Donald Trump and his fellow Republican candidates in the November 3 elections.
  
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• Linda Nolan writes a 60th birthday message for her late sister Bernie

  17-10-2020 19:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Linda Nolan has paid tribute to her late sister Bernie on what would have been her 60th birthday.
  
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• Police will have access to test and trace data of people told to self-isolate

  17-10-2020 19:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  People who have been told to self-isolate through NHS Test and Trace could have their contact details shared with police.
  
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• Leaders meet to consider tougher restrictions to stem spread of coronavirus

  17-10-2020 19:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ireland’s political leaders have met to consider introducing tougher restrictions to stem the spread of coronavirus.
  
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• Irish League talking points: Andy Waterworth sets out to lead Linfield scoring charts again while Mick McDermott left fuming over Glentoran self-destruct

  17-10-2020 19:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Another Danske Bank Premiership season is under way at long last with a typical flurry of action.
  
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• Ulstermen Whitten and Steenson help Exeter lift Champions Cup with thrilling win over Racing 92

  17-10-2020 19:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Exeter were crowned kings of European club rugby for the first time after a thrilling 31-27 Heineken Champions Cup final victory over Racing 92.
  
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• Exeter lift Champions Cup with thrilling win over Racing 92

  17-10-2020 19:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Exeter were crowned kings of European club rugby for the first time after a thrilling 31-27 Heineken Champions Cup final victory over Racing 92.
  
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• Matt Wallace reaping rewards from taking pressure off his performances

  17-10-2020 18:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Matt Wallace revealed his mind was not even on playing good golf as he carded an excellent bogey-free 66 to take control after three days of the Scottish Championship.
  
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• Irish League clubs are in 'dire need of funds', says Glentoran boss Mick McDermott as supporters debate set to continue

  17-10-2020 18:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Glentoran manager Mick McDermott has joined Cliftonville’s calls for a release of funding to help meet Irish League clubs ‘dire need’ for income.
  
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• Police visit Donaghadee FC clubhouse after claims 30 people watching Old Firm game

  17-10-2020 18:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  POLICE visited an amateur league football clubhouse on Saturday after reports 30 people had gathered to watch the Old Firm game.
  
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• Teenager claimed responsibility for beheading of teacher before being shot

  17-10-2020 18:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A suspect shot dead by police after the beheading of a history teacher near Paris was an 18-year-old Chechen refugee unknown to intelligence services who posted a grisly claim of responsibility on social media minutes after the attack, officials said.
  
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• Up to politicians to decide coronavirus regulations, GMP chief insists

  17-10-2020 18:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police has insisted it is for politicians to decide coronavirus regulations, amid a row between Downing Street and local leaders over moving the region to the highest alert level.
  
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• Company boss extradited to US from UK sentenced over violating Iran sanctions

  17-10-2020 18:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An Iranian national who ran a financial services company designed for cyber criminals has been sentenced in the US after being arrested and extradited from the UK, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has said.
  
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• A ProKick Spooktacular Event in Belfast becomes KICKmas 2020 on Dec 19 - FIGHTMAG

  17-10-2020 18:27
  
  A ProKick Spooktacular Event in Belfast becomes KICKmas 2020 on Dec 19  FIGHTMAG
  
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• London’s pubs and restaurants busy despite tightening of Covid-19 rules

  17-10-2020 18:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pubs and restaurants in one of London’s main hotspots were bustling on Saturday but businesses admitted they do not know how to enforce the latest restrictions.
  
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• Danske Bank Premiership as it happened on Saturday - Belfast Live

  17-10-2020 18:17
  
  Danske Bank Premiership as it happened on Saturday  Belfast Live
  
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• Kepa Arrizabalaga needs to keep working hard through tough times – Frank Lampard

  17-10-2020 18:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Frank Lampard insists his struggling goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has the mental strength to turn around his slump in form at Chelsea.
  
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• Sports minister appeals for games to be played ‘behind closed doors’

  17-10-2020 18:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland’s sports minister has appealed for games to be played “behind closed doors”.
  
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• Liverpool ask Premier League to review VAR decisions in Merseyside derby

  17-10-2020 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liverpool have asked the Premier League to review the application of VAR in two pivotal incidents during their 2-2 Merseyside derby draw with Everton at Goodison Park.
  
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• A look back at Belfast's lost nightclubs we all loved and miss - Belfast Live

  17-10-2020 17:43
  
  A look back at Belfast's lost nightclubs we all loved and miss  Belfast Live
  
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• Captain Sir Tom Moore fears for elderly people if national lockdown returns

  17-10-2020 17:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Captain Sir Tom Moore has said he fears elderly people would struggle if another national lockdown is introduced.
  
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• Italian regional governor slams Halloween revellers as Covid-19 cases surge

  17-10-2020 17:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The governor of a southern region of Italy has had choice words for the exported American holiday of Halloween as Naples buckles under surging coronavirus infections.
  
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