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• The Voice UK returns to TV screens with special catch-up episode

  31-10-2020 23:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Voice UK has returned to TV screens after a seven-month break amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Andy Farrell must have watched with alarm as Ireland's wheels came off in France

  31-10-2020 23:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  “You have got to react in the moment and do the right thing. But Ireland performed poorly in the second half.”
  
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• Firms urge Government to sort out test and trace system

  31-10-2020 23:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Government needs to sort out the test and trace system because the welcomed extension to the furlough scheme is just a short-term fix, business leaders have said.
  
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• Owen Farrell eyes Autumn Nations Cup success after clinching Six Nations crown

  31-10-2020 23:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Owen Farrell immediately targeted Autumn Nations Cup glory after England clinched the third Guinness Six Nations of the Eddie Jones era.
  
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• Scott Parker admits Fulham have been ‘naive’ at times on Premier League return

  31-10-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Scott Parker believes his Fulham side have been “naive” at times during their disappointing start to the Premier League campaign.
  
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• Premier League top-half finish would be a bonus, says Newcastle boss Steve Bruce

  31-10-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Steve Bruce believes finishing in the top half of the Premier League would be a step in the right direction for Newcastle but the Magpies head coach admitted even that aim represents a sizeable challenge.
  
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• Barcelona held by 10-man Alaves to cap off turbulent week

  31-10-2020 23:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Barcelona ended a turbulent week with a 1-1 draw at 10-man Alaves.
  
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• Ireland player ratings: Errors punished by classy France performance as Jacob Stockdale's late try proves little consolation

  31-10-2020 23:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ireland's bid to win the Six Nations came up short in the Stade de France on Saturday evening in a 35-27 defeat.
  
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• Nicola Adams wows Strictly viewers with ‘powerful and sensitive’ performance

  31-10-2020 23:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Viewers praised Nicola Adams after she delivered a “powerful and sensitive” routine during the first elimination week of Strictly Come Dancing.
  
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• France beat Ireland in Paris to hand England Six Nations title

  31-10-2020 23:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Try-scorers Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack won the battle of the half-backs as France’s 35-27 victory over Ireland in Paris handed England the Guinness Six Nations title.
  
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• Extension of furlough scheme in England could have happened earlier, critics say

  31-10-2020 23:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Government’s extension of much-needed furlough payments in England should have happened a long time ago, political and business leaders say.
  
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• Finn Russell injury gives Scotland a headache ahead of Autumn Nations Cup

  31-10-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Scotland face a potential outside-half crisis ahead of the Autumn Nations Cup amid fears that Finn Russell might require surgery.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp hails Diogo Jota and Nathaniel Phillips after win over West Ham

  31-10-2020 22:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp hailed the performances of Diogo Jota and Nathaniel Phillips after Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League with victory over West Ham.
  
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• Travel firms warn of ‘complete shutdown’ with new rules

  31-10-2020 22:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Travel firms have warned of a “complete shutdown” across the industry when England goes back into lockdown next week.
  
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• Liam Boyce: Penalty heroics for Northern Ireland gave me confidence to send Hearts into Scottish Cup final

  31-10-2020 22:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liam Boyce says his penalty heroics in Northern Ireland’s Euro 2020 play-off inspired him to a similar headline-grabbing strike for Hearts on Saturday evening.
  
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• Trump failed to take pandemic and presidency seriously, says Obama

  31-10-2020 22:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Barack Obama accused Donald Trump of failing to take the coronavirus pandemic and the presidency seriously as he campaigned alongside Joe Boden in Michigan on the final weekend of the 2020 campaign.
  
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• Elderly and vulnerable to take ‘extra precautions’, but no shielding

  31-10-2020 22:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Government has told millions of people classed as clinically vulnerable to coronavirus to take “extra precautions” during the winter lockdown, but stopped short of implementing formal shielding.
  
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• Delayed Strictly Come Dancing relegates Boris Johnson to another BBC channel

  31-10-2020 22:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing started a few minutes later on Saturday night after relegating Boris Johnson to another BBC channel so viewers could get their dancing fix.
  
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• Further support for mortgage borrowers affected financially by coronavirus

  31-10-2020 22:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The window for home owners to ask for mortgage payment holidays is set to be extended, as part of support measures as lockdown restrictions are tightened.
  
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• Tommy McCarthy targets Mairis Briedis after winning European title - Belfast Live

  31-10-2020 22:03
  
  Tommy McCarthy targets Mairis Briedis after winning European title  Belfast Live
  
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• Sir Sean Connery: Hollywood mourns ‘one of the true greats’ following his death

  31-10-2020 22:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hollywood has paid tribute to Sir Sean Connery, hailing him as “one of the true greats of cinema” following his death aged 90.
  
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• What is the impact of the new lockdown on travel?

  31-10-2020 21:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The new coronavirus lockdown causes more disruption for travellers, airlines and holiday firms.
  
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• Strictly relegates Boris Johnson to another BBC channel after starting later

  31-10-2020 21:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing began a few minutes later on Saturday night after relegating Boris Johnson to another BBC channel so viewers could get their dancing fix.
  
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• Strictly relegates Boris Johnson to another BBC channel

  31-10-2020 21:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing began a few minutes later on Saturday night after relegating Boris Johnson to another BBC channel so viewers could get their dancing fix.
  
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• Liverpool battle from behind to secure comeback win over West Ham

  31-10-2020 21:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Champions Liverpool came from behind to return to the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win over West Ham.
  
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• Eleven Covid-related deaths in NI on Saturday

  31-10-2020 21:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As England prepares for another lockdown, Arlene Foster says NI restrictions will end "as planned".
  
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• Liam Boyce strikes crucial penalty to send Hearts into Scottish Cup final in extra-time win over rivals Hibernian

  31-10-2020 21:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liam Boyce's extra-time penalty took Hearts past Edinburgh rivals Hibernian and into the final of the 2020 William Hill Scottish Cup.
  
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• Deontay Wilder calls Tyson Fury a ‘coward’ for ‘trying to weasel out’ of rematch

  31-10-2020 21:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tyson Fury has been accused of “trying to weasel out” of a third fight against Deontay Wilder, who has told the WBC heavyweight champion to honour a contractual agreement and settle their rivalry.
  
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• Christmas may be very different, but families could be together, says PM

  31-10-2020 21:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson has warned that Christmas could be “very different” this year, but believes that a lockdown in England may allow families to be together.
  
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• Diogo Jota hits late winner to guide Liverpool to victory over West Ham

  31-10-2020 20:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Diogo Jota struck again as champions Liverpool came from behind to return to the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 win over West Ham.
  
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• Entertainment sector warns of ‘huge void’ in support after lockdown announcement

  31-10-2020 20:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Entertainment groups have warned of a “huge void in financial support” after the Government announced the closure of venues as part of a month-long lockdown.
  
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• Boris Johnson says furlough scheme will be extended until December

  31-10-2020 20:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Government will extend furlough payments at 80% for the duration of the new national lockdown measures in England, Boris Johnson has said.
  
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• Storm Aiden: Halloween weather warning in Northern Ireland

  31-10-2020 20:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A yellow warning has been issued by the Met Office across NI from 06:00 GMT until 21:00 on Saturday.
  
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• Old photos of Derry from throughout the years - Belfast Live

  31-10-2020 20:40
  
  Old photos of Derry from throughout the years  Belfast Live
  
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• Sturgeon to seek clarity over furlough extension amid England lockdown

  31-10-2020 20:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nicola Sturgeon has said she and the Scottish Government will seek clarity over the furlough extension announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
  
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• Ivory Coast opposition asserts 12 dead in election violence

  31-10-2020 20:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ivory Coast’s main opposition parties boycotting the presidential vote asserted on Saturday that at least a dozen people had died in election day clashes as incumbent leader Alassane Ouattara sought a controversial third term.
  
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• Ireland on the ‘right track’ to supress Covid-19 but more to do

  31-10-2020 20:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ireland is making progress in the fight against Covid-19 but it is too early to ease efforts to suppress the virus, the chief medical officer has said.
  
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• What do the new lockdown rules mean for me?

  31-10-2020 20:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A new national lockdown across England means people must stay at home unless for specific reasons, such as attending school or college, or going to the supermarket.
  
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• Boris Johnson orders national lockdown for England

  31-10-2020 20:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The NHS will be overwhelmed within weeks without a national lockdown in England, Boris Johnson has warned, as he ordered the country to stay at home in a bid to reverse the spread of coronavirus.
  
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• Sinn Fein MLA becomes fourth member of party to resign over Covid relief cash

  31-10-2020 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein MLA Catherine Kelly has become the fourth member of the party to resign over a delay in the repayment of mistakenly issued Covid relief cash.
  
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• Shine Belfast turns 25: Take a look at these classic nightlife photos through the years - Belfast Live

  31-10-2020 19:59
  
  Shine Belfast turns 25: Take a look at these classic nightlife photos through the years  Belfast Live
  
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• Centurion Ben Youngs scores twice as England put pressure on Ireland for title

  31-10-2020 19:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England set Ireland the challenge of claiming a bonus-point victory in Paris to win the Guinness Six Nations title after they dismantled Italy 34-5 at the Stadio Olimpico.
  
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• PM apologises to Tory MPs after leak of new national lockdown for England

  31-10-2020 19:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson has apologised to Conservative MPs and told them that he will launch an inquiry to find the “culprit” who leaked details of the new lockdown before his announcement.
  
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• France v Ireland LIVE: Updates from Six Nations Super Saturday as visitors seek bonus point win to secure title

  31-10-2020 19:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It could be an historic night for Ireland as the Six Nations finally comes to a close in France.
  
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• France v Ireland LIVE: Updates as Ireland seek six-point or bonus point win to secure Six Nations title in Super Saturday climax

  31-10-2020 19:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It could be an historic night for Ireland as the Six Nations finally comes to a close in France.
  
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• Sean Ward 'baffled' at failure to award Glenavon second penalty in frustrating draw with Glenavon

  31-10-2020 19:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Glenavon defender Sean Ward says the decision over his side's second penalty call of their stalemate at home to Dungannon Swifts was 'baffling'.
  
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• Tanaiste brands allegations he leaked ‘confidential’ information defamatory

  31-10-2020 19:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Tanaiste has branded allegations he leaked “confidential” information relating to a medical deal as “inaccurate” and “grossly defamatory”.
  
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• Boy, seven, completes 30-mile walk to raise more than £21,000 for RAF charity

  31-10-2020 19:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A seven-year-old boy has raised more than £21,000 battling the wind and rain to complete a two-day walking challenge on his birthday.
  
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• Fears for Bobby Burns injury as 'road of recovery' ahead following clash in Glentoran's defeat to Coleraine

  31-10-2020 19:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It's feared Northern Ireland Under 21 international Bobby Burns faces a long spell on the sidelines after being stretchered off during Glentoran's defeat to Coleraine on Saturday.
  
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• Thousands raised for war seaplane after engine failure landing on Loch Ness

  31-10-2020 19:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  More than £26,000 has been raised in a bid to keep a Second World Ware seaplane in the air after an engine failed to restart from landing on Loch Ness.
  
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