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• Tory MP’s office garden covered in empty plates in school meals protest

  25-10-2020 23:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dozens of empty plates were left outside a Conservative MP’s office to protest over the party voting against plans to extend free school meals over holidays.
  
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• Rehabilitated seals returned to the wild in rare triple release

  25-10-2020 23:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A trio of seals were released at Whitley Bay after spending months at Tynemouth Seal Hospital.
  
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• Coronavirus: Outbreak at medical ward at Ulster Hospital

  25-10-2020 23:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A medical ward is closed as approximately five patients and six staff are affected.
  
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• Tottenham nowhere near same dimension as my Real Madrid team yet – Jose Mourinho

  25-10-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho says free-scoring Tottenham are nowhere near the same dimension as his record-breaking Real Madrid team just yet.
  
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• Brendan Rodgers hails Jamie Vardy as substitute earns Foxes rare win at Arsenal

  25-10-2020 23:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Brendan Rodgers hailed the impact of Jamie Vardy as he came off the bench to give Leicester their first away league win at Arsenal in 47 years and continue his fine form against the Gunners.
  
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• Former Grandstand presenter Frank Bough dies aged 87

  25-10-2020 23:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former TV presenter and Grandstand host Frank Bough has died at the age of 87, the BBC has reported.
  
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• Tony Rowe targets global domination but warns England not to get too greedy

  25-10-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Exeter chairman Tony Rowe has signed off a historic season by targeting global domination, while also taking aim at “greedy” England.
  
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• Duhan Van Der Merwe determined to improve after banishing nerves on Scotland bow

  25-10-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Duhan Van Der Merwe aims to keep improving as an international player now he has got his “nervous and emotional” Scotland debut out of the way.
  
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• Two Popes actor hails Francis after endorsement of same-sex civil unions

  25-10-2020 22:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Two Popes actor Jonathan Pryce has praised Pope Francis for his endorsement of same-sex civil unions, describing the pontiff as a “great politician”.
  
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• Former BBC presenter Frank Bough dies aged 87

  25-10-2020 22:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former BBC presenter Frank Bough has died at the age of 87, the BBC has reported.
  
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• Ten-man Everton beaten for the first time at Southampton

  25-10-2020 22:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Premier League leaders Everton suffered their first defeat of the season as Southampton closed out an impressive 2-0 home win.
  
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• Jamie Vardy strikes late as Leicester end long wait for victory at Arsenal

  25-10-2020 22:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leicester secured a first away league win at Arsenal in 47 years as Jamie Vardy once again proved to be the scourge of the Gunners.
  
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• Lancashire boy Cormac Thompson's songs for his Co Down gran lead to record deal

  25-10-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Not many 11-year-old boys can say they share very much in common with the likes of Luciano Pavorotti, Dame Shirley Bassey or Alfie Boe.
  
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• Channel 4 under fire for airing interview with PSNI officer killer Brendan McConville

  25-10-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Channel 4 has "compounded the grief of a widow" after airing an interview with the convicted murderer of her police officer husband, an Ulster Unionist MLA has said.
  
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• THE UK'S ONLY 'DISAPPEARING WALL' UNVEILED IN BELFAST - LoveBelfast - Love Belfast

  25-10-2020 21:46
  
  THE UK'S ONLY 'DISAPPEARING WALL' UNVEILED IN BELFAST - LoveBelfast  Love Belfast
  
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• THE UK’S ONLY ‘DISAPPEARING WALL’ UNVEILED IN BELFAST - Love Belfast

  25-10-2020 21:46
  
  THE UK’S ONLY ‘DISAPPEARING WALL’ UNVEILED IN BELFAST  Love Belfast
  
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• Seven detained after armed forces gain control of oil tanker in Channel

  25-10-2020 21:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Seven people have been detained after armed forces personnel boarded an oil tanker off the Isle of Wight, following reports its crew had been threatened by stowaways.
  
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• Ben Stokes back to his best with big-hitting IPL century

  25-10-2020 21:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England’s Ben Stokes roared back to form in the Indian Premier League with a stunning unbeaten century for Rajasthan Royals.
  
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• "Everyone is a superstar here": McFarland believes squad mentality will help Ulster reach the next level

  25-10-2020 21:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Without the presence of either any degree of tension or the 600 fans that had lent their voices to the cause when Ulster last took the field here at Kingspan Stadium, there were times the win over the Dragons looked for all the world like a training exercise.
  
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• 'It's a killer': Belfast dad who fell ill with Covid-19 warns of very real dangers - Belfast Telegraph

  25-10-2020 21:00
  
  'It's a killer': Belfast dad who fell ill with Covid-19 warns of very real dangers  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• 'It's a killer': Belfast dad who fell ill with Covid-19 warns of very real dangers

  25-10-2020 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Belfast man who contracted Covid-19 has begged people to take the threat of the virus seriously, warning that "it's a killer".
  
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• Pope names first black American cardinal

  25-10-2020 20:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pope Francis has named 13 new cardinals, including Washington DC Archbishop Wilton Gregory.
  
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• Military assistance requested over tanker stowaway incident

  25-10-2020 20:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have requested military assistance in responding to reports of stowaways threatening the crew on board a crude oil tanker off the Isle of Wight.
  
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• Steve Bruce hails Jacob Murphy after dramatic late equaliser

  25-10-2020 20:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Newcastle boss Steve Bruce hailed Jacob Murphy after his first Premier League goal in nearly three years earned a point at Wolves.
  
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• Supermarkets have ‘discretion’ over non-essential item ban – First Minister

  25-10-2020 19:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Supermarkets have “discretion” over the Welsh Government’s ban on selling non-essential items during the firebreak lockdown, the First Minister has said.
  
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• The stowaways who ran amok on a container vessel in 2018

  25-10-2020 19:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The developing situation of the crude oil tanker off the Isle of Wight comes nearly two years after a stowaway-related shipping incident hit the headlines.
  
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• Protesters demand resignation of Belarus leader amid threat of strikes

  25-10-2020 19:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tens of thousands of protesters have swarmed the streets of Minsk pressing for the resignation of Belarus’ authoritarian leader in what human rights activists described as the largest anti-government rally since late August.
  
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• Jacob Murphy’s late free-kick snatches Newcastle a point at Wolves

  25-10-2020 19:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jacob Murphy’s late free-kick snatched a point for Newcastle at Wolves.
  
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• Mike Pence’s continued campaigning questioned by health experts

  25-10-2020 19:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Health policy specialists have questioned a claim by White House officials that government rules on essential workers allow Vice-President Mike Pence to continue to campaign and not quarantine himself after being exposed to coronavirus.
  
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• With races canceled, Morrill man runs 100 miles through Belfast - Bangor Daily News

  25-10-2020 19:01
  
  With races canceled, Morrill man runs 100 miles through Belfast  Bangor Daily News
  
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• Ulster v Dragons ratings: Reidy impressive as hosts ensure 100% start to season continues with victory

  25-10-2020 18:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster's 100% start to the new season continues as they ran in six tries on their way to a 40-17 victory over Welsh side Dragons at Kingspan Stadium.
  
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• Senate votes to advance Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation

  25-10-2020 18:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Senate Republicans have voted overwhelmingly to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett towards final confirmation despite Democratic objections, just over a week before the presidential election.
  
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• First African-born Methodist leader speaks of journey from ‘small beginnings’ - Belfast Newsletter

  25-10-2020 18:41
  
  First African-born Methodist leader speaks of journey from ‘small beginnings’  Belfast Newsletter
  
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• ‘Fitting reward’ of title won’t make England lose focus, insists Simon Middleton

  25-10-2020 18:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England may have won the women’s Six Nations with a game to spare but their focus will not drop as they chase the Grand Slam, according to coach Simon Middleton.
  
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• Trump intensifies fracking assault on Biden in Pennsylvania

  25-10-2020 18:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  In a late gambit to win the battleground state of Pennsylvania, US President Donald Trump and his Republican allies have intensified attacks on Joe Biden over fracking.
  
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• Ross McGowan ends long wait with win at Italian Open

  25-10-2020 18:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England’s Ross McGowan ended a wait of 11 years and 15 days to claim his second European Tour title with a dramatic victory at the Italian Open.
  
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• Belfast barbers threaten legal action over Covid-19 restrictions - Belfast Telegraph

  25-10-2020 18:26
  
  Belfast barbers threaten legal action over Covid-19 restrictions  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Belfast barbers threaten legal action over Covid-19 restrictions

  25-10-2020 18:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A group of Belfast barbers have threatened the Northern Ireland Executive with legal action over the region’s strict coronavirus restrictions.
  
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• Lisburn baker crowned Northern Ireland's bread hero - Belfast Live

  25-10-2020 18:20
  
  Lisburn baker crowned Northern Ireland's bread hero  Belfast Live
  
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• Lily Allen: It was ‘a little bit’ love at first sight with new husband

  25-10-2020 18:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lily Allen has revealed how she met her new husband.
  
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• Everton to appeal against ‘unfair’ red card for Lucas Digne in Saints defeat

  25-10-2020 18:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Carlo Ancelotti insisted the red card shown to Lucas Digne was “unfair” as Everton’s unbeaten start to the Premier League came to an end with a 2-0 defeat at Southampton.
  
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• Ulster 40 Dragons 17: Dean Ryan's men hammered in Belfast - South Wales Argus

  25-10-2020 17:58
  
  Ulster 40 Dragons 17: Dean Ryan's men hammered in Belfast  South Wales Argus
  
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• New Belfast to Tenerife route announced by EasyJet - Belfast Live

  25-10-2020 17:47
  
  New Belfast to Tenerife route announced by EasyJet  Belfast Live
  
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• Royal Mail seeks record number of Christmas temps

  25-10-2020 17:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A surge in demand from online shoppers means the company is looking for 33,000 temporary workers.
  
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• President urged not to sign controversial mother and baby home legislation

  25-10-2020 17:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Opposition TDs have urged Michael D Higgins not to sign the controversial mother and baby home legislation.
  
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• Lucas Digne dismissed as Southampton call time on Everton’s unbeaten start

  25-10-2020 17:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Everton’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season came to an end as they finished with 10 men in a 2-0 defeat at Southampton.
  
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• Jodie Whittaker: I feared I had it wrong when I first played the Doctor

  25-10-2020 17:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jodie Whittaker feared she had “done it all wrong” when she first started playing the Doctor.
  
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• Commons chamber to mark 70 years since post-war reconstruction

  25-10-2020 16:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Britain’s parliamentary democracy will “endure everything that is thrown at it”, the House of Commons Speaker has said, ahead of the 70th anniversary of the reconstruction of its famous debating chamber after the Second World War.
  
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• Johnson faces growing Tory revolt over free school meals

  25-10-2020 16:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson is struggling to contain a growing Tory backbench rebellion as ministers continue to resist demands for a U-turn on free school meals.
  
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• Fees for rearranging advance rail journeys disrupted by Covid-19 to be scrapped

  25-10-2020 16:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Additional charges for rearranging advance railway journeys disrupted by Covid-19 regulations will be scrapped, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.
  
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