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• My boys will go out and make history, says Baraclough

  11-11-2020 23:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Defiant Ian Baraclough has backed his players to get the job done on Thursday night and create another special piece of Northern Ireland football history.
  
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• Filming underway for new ‘action-packed’ Doctor Who series

  11-11-2020 23:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Filming is underway for the new series of Doctor Who.
  
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• Nick Pope eyes up ‘once in a lifetime’ England chance at next summer’s Euros

  11-11-2020 23:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nick Pope admits Jordan Pickford is England’s first-choice goalkeeper but he is still eyeing up a “once in a lifetime” chance to represent his country during a home tournament.
  
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• France fairytale has left us wanting even more: Steven Davis

  11-11-2020 23:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Steven Davis was too modest to mention it. He scored twice against Greece in a 3-1 win five years ago to send Northern Ireland to the Euro 2016 finals but when that match was brought up in a media briefing on Wednesday the Rangers great didn’t get into specifics.
  
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• France fairytale has left us wanting even more: Davis

  11-11-2020 23:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Steven Davis was too modest to mention it. He scored twice against Greece in a 3-1 win five years ago to send Northern Ireland to the Euro 2016 finals but when that match was brought up in a media briefing on Wednesday the Rangers great didn’t get into specifics.
  
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• Ebere Eze had to overcome obstacles before finally reaching Premier League

  11-11-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England Under-21 midfielder Ebere Eze credits his early heartbreak for his rapid rise to the Premier League.
  
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• Lennie James: There will be a theatre ‘boom’ after the pandemic

  11-11-2020 23:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lennie James has predicted that the theatre industry will experience a boom once the pandemic has ended.
  
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• Communications director is latest top figure to quit under Boris Johnson

  11-11-2020 23:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Number 10’s communications director Lee Cain is the latest in a group of high profile departures under Boris Johnson, amid reports of increasing tension inside Downing Street.
  
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• Police issue 40 fines at south Belfast house party over Covid-19 breaches - The Irish Times

  11-11-2020 23:15
  
  Police issue 40 fines at south Belfast house party over Covid-19 breaches  The Irish Times
  
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• Test centurion Ben Youngs mentally resets cap count as he targets 2023 World Cup

  11-11-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ben Youngs has mentally reset his caps total to zero as he targets the ultimate goal of being a part of England’s 2023 World Cup quest.
  
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• Donny van de Beek on target for Holland but Nathan Ake suffers injury

  11-11-2020 22:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester United’s Donny van de Beek scored as Holland drew 1-1 with Spain.
  
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• Executive fails to strike agreement as clock ticks on NI circuit-break expiry

  11-11-2020 22:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Stormont executive has again failed to agree new coronavirus restrictions for Northern Ireland as the clock ticks towards the expiry of the current circuit-break.
  
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• No 10 communications chief quits in Downing Street power struggle

  11-11-2020 22:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson’s communications director Lee Cain has dramatically resigned amid signs of a bitter Downing Street power struggle.
  
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• Bank accounts containing 260,000 euros frozen by Criminal Assets Bureau

  11-11-2020 22:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bank accounts containing more than a quarter of a million euros have been frozen following investigations by the Garda’s Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB).
  
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• New York’s governor brings in strict measures to combat coronavirus

  11-11-2020 22:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Restaurants, bars and gyms will have to close at 10pm across New York state in the latest effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced.
  
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• Footage shows man lighting fire after car crashes into London police station

  11-11-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Video footage shows a man pouring a liquid onto a road and lighting it on fire moments after a car crashed into a north London police station.
  
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• Casey Stoney pleased with Manchester United’s progress ahead of City derby

  11-11-2020 21:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Casey Stoney believes Manchester United Women are ahead of schedule, but has insisted they will treat Saturday’s derby with Manchester City as just another game.
  
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• Gerard Lyttle not convinced by Larne's 'top six' ambition this season - Belfast Live

  11-11-2020 21:55
  
  Gerard Lyttle not convinced by Larne's 'top six' ambition this season  Belfast Live
  
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• 40 Covid notices for Belfast party-goers who locked themselves in a bedroom at party - The Irish News

  11-11-2020 21:49
  
  40 Covid notices for Belfast party-goers who locked themselves in a bedroom at party  The Irish News
  
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• England boss Gareth Southgate hoping Joe Gomez knee injury not serious

  11-11-2020 21:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gareth Southgate is hoping Joe Gomez has avoided a serious knee injury after the “upsetting” sight of the Liverpool defender collapsing in pain during England training.
  
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• Police discover 19 people hiding in bedroom at Belfast house party - JOE.ie

  11-11-2020 21:34
  
  Police discover 19 people hiding in bedroom at Belfast house party  JOE.ie
  
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• Nurse charged with murders of eight babies following investigation into hospital

  11-11-2020 21:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A nurse has been charged with eight counts of murder and 10 of attempted murder following an investigation into baby deaths at the Countess of Chester Hospital neonatal unit, police have said.
  
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• Gym owner certain he is ‘doing right thing’ by refusing to close

  11-11-2020 21:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A gym owner who refused to close his doors during the latest national lockdown says he is certain “with all my heart” that he is doing the right thing.
  
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• 40 Covid notices given to Belfast party-goers who locked themselves in a bedroom - Irish Examiner

  11-11-2020 21:21
  
  40 Covid notices given to Belfast party-goers who locked themselves in a bedroom  Irish Examiner
  
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• Gareth Southgate admits England v Iceland game may have to be held in Germany

  11-11-2020 21:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England manager Gareth Southgate admits next week’s home Nations League match against Iceland could be held in Germany rather than Wembley.
  
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• Car crashes into north London police station

  11-11-2020 21:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A car has crashed into a police station in north London, Scotland Yard has said.
  
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• Belfast Veteran's Day Parade undergoes whole new look - WABI

  11-11-2020 21:14
  
  Belfast Veteran's Day Parade undergoes whole new look  WABI
  
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• 40 Covid notices for party-goers who locked themselves in a bedroom at party

  11-11-2020 21:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  40 Covid notices were issued to revellers at a house party in Belfast who locked themselves in a bedroom and refused to come out, police said.
  
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• Filming of Nicole Kidman blockbuster forces motorists on 12-mile detour, says councillor

  11-11-2020 21:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An early road closure for filming of a Nicole Kidman movie has been blamed for forcing motorists on a detour.
  
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• Gareth Southgate says Greg Clarke’s only option was to resign as FA chairman

  11-11-2020 21:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gareth Southgate has condemned former Football Association chairman Greg Clarke’s unacceptable comments and believes “there was no alternative but for him to go”.
  
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• Irish supermarket’s Christmas advert with a 2020 twist draws warm reception

  11-11-2020 21:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An advert for an Irish supermarket chain is taking social media by storm thanks to an emotive, 2020-themed twist.
  
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• Sunderland-born star Giovanni Reyna’s rapid rise set to continue with USA debut

  11-11-2020 20:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Teenager Giovanni Reyna is set for his United States debut against Wales on Thursday but will not let Christian Pulisic’s absence impact his preparation.
  
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• Coronavirus: South Belfast house party leads to 40 Covid fines - BBC News

  11-11-2020 20:44
  
  Coronavirus: South Belfast house party leads to 40 Covid fines  BBC News
  
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• ‘Lessons must be learnt’ as coronavirus deaths exceed 50,000 – BMA

  11-11-2020 20:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It is “vital that lessons are learnt” from the pandemic, a leading health organisation has said, as the UK coronavirus death toll exceeded 50,000.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp left with limited options in defence after Joe Gomez injury

  11-11-2020 20:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  News of a knee injury to Joe Gomez while on England duty has left Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp with even more limited options at centre-back.
  
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• Police issue 42 Covid notices after being called twice to 'large, noisy' Belfast house party

  11-11-2020 20:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have issued 42 Covid notices and two fixed penalty notices for obstructing police after a house party in south Belfast in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
  
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• Johnson: Everyone eligible should get a coronavirus vaccine

  11-11-2020 20:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson has said everyone who is eligible should “definitely” get a coronavirus vaccine as the official UK death toll from the disease passed 50,000.
  
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• Northern Ireland fans pick out their all-time favourite games - Belfast Live

  11-11-2020 20:09
  
  Northern Ireland fans pick out their all-time favourite games  Belfast Live
  
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• Trump emerges from White House to mark Veterans Day

  11-11-2020 19:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  US president Donald Trump has visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, emerging in public for the first time since his failed re-election bid.
  
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• Students urged to take tests and reduce socialising to get home for Christmas

  11-11-2020 19:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  University students have been urged to sign up for rapid coronavirus tests and reduce their social interactions under plans to get them home safely for Christmas.
  
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• Joe Gomez returns to Liverpool after suffering knee injury on England duty

  11-11-2020 19:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has withdrawn from the England squad after sustaining a knee problem, the Football Association has announced.
  
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• Nick Knowles on why DIY SOS special will ‘repair’ viewers’ faith in humanity

  11-11-2020 19:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nick Knowles has promised a special episode of DIY SOS: The Big Build for BBC Children In Need will help “repair” viewers’ faith in humanity.
  
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• Armagh man accused of drug offences linked to Operation Venetic granted bail

  11-11-2020 19:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Armagh man accused of drug offences linked to a Europe-wide crackdown on organised crime has been granted bail at the High Court.
  
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• The major talking points ahead of England’s friendly with Republic of Ireland

  11-11-2020 19:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England host the Republic of Ireland in a friendly at Wembley on Thursday night as the two nations meet for the first time since 2015.
  
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• Reading park attacker could face whole-life sentence over knife rampage

  11-11-2020 19:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Reading attacker could be facing the rest of his life behind bars after admitting the murders of three men.
  
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• Charles praises rural communities for their determination during pandemic

  11-11-2020 19:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Prince of Wales has applauded the stoicism of rural communities, as he urged people to remain resourceful and compassionate in the dark winter months ahead.
  
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• Battle for US Senate to run until January

  11-11-2020 19:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Control of the US Senate will not be decided until the new year after Republicans won a seat in Alaska.
  
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• Medical Council aware of alleged incident involving Western Trust doctor

  11-11-2020 19:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The General Medical Council (GMC) has confirmed they are aware of an alleged incident involving a doctor employed by the Western Health and Social Care Trust, and assured action will be taken to restrict practice in the event a risk to patient safety is identified.
  
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• Terri Harper warns she is not the finished article ahead of world title defence

  11-11-2020 19:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  World champion Terri Harper has stressed she is “nowhere near the finished article” and spoken of the lessons learned from August’s clash with fellow Briton Natasha Jonas, who she hopes to fight again early next year.
  
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• Nottinghamshire councillor discovers he’s a grandfather during online meeting

  11-11-2020 19:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A county councillor says he was “gobsmacked” to discover he had become a grandfather while chairing an online meeting.
  
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