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• Plans for 19-storey apartment block over looking River Lagan approved by Belfast councillors

  17-11-2020 23:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Plans for a new 19-storey apartment block just south of the Lagan Bridge in east central Belfast have been approved at City Hall.
  
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• West Belfast £95m development given green light - BBC News

  17-11-2020 23:51
  
  West Belfast £95m development given green light  BBC News
  
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• No holding back for Kieran Trippier despite ‘difficult’ schedule

  17-11-2020 23:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Kieran Trippier admits the current fixture schedule is a challenge for players – but insists he is keen to be involved in every single match.
  
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• Gareth Southgate cleared air with Phil Foden on first day of England camp

  17-11-2020 23:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England manager Gareth Southgate cleared the air with Reykjavik renegade Phil Foden on the first day of camp and is looking forward to seeing what he can produce against Iceland.
  
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• Two new stars arrive at the I’m A Celebrity castle in Wales

  17-11-2020 23:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Classical singer Russell Watson and musical star Ruthie Henshall have made a surprise entrance into I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
  
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• The failure to name and shame paramilitaries will only further embolden these gangsters

  17-11-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Independent Reporting Commission's (IRC) assessment of paramilitary activity in Northern Ireland will not be welcomed by victims of violence.
  
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• DUP's Wilson called 'pathetic and petty' for latest attack on Swann

  17-11-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Ulster Unionists have accused the DUP's Sammy Wilson of "pathetic party political point-scoring" for his attacks on Health Minister Robin Swann.
  
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• Ruthie Henshall details supernatural experience ahead of IAC arrival

  17-11-2020 23:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ruthie Henshall has claimed she communes with “theatre ghosts” ahead of her arrival on I’m A Celebrity… Get Out Of Here!
  
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• Russell Watson ‘training like a lunatic’ ahead of I’m A Celeb arrival

  17-11-2020 23:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Russell Watson has said he has been “training like a lunatic” in preparation for going into the I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here castle and will embrace the cold and rain of north Wales.
  
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• Jamal Musiala in the frame for Under-21 European Championship – Aidy Boothroyd

  17-11-2020 23:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England Under-21 boss Aidy Boothroyd admits Jamal Musiala has put himself in contention for next year’s European Championship.
  
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• The good the bad and the rowdy: What you need to know about PMQs

  17-11-2020 23:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson is set to make history tomorrow be becoming the first leader to face the weekly ritual of Prime Minister’s Questions via videolink.
  
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• New 19 storey apartment block approved by Belfast City Council - Belfast Live

  17-11-2020 23:08
  
  New 19 storey apartment block approved by Belfast City Council  Belfast Live
  
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• Northern Ireland Under-21s: Quick 1-2-3 ends Crosby's hopes of finishing campaign on a high

  17-11-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland Under-21s saw their final Euro 2021 qualifier end in a 3-0 away defeat to Ukraine in a snowy Kovalivka.
  
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• Eamonn Holmes: It was a blessing to work at Havelock House

  17-11-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  TV star Eamonn Holmes has said it's hard to find the "community, conviviality and common purpose" of UTV as he looked back on his Havelock House career after reports that he and his wife have been axed from This Morning.
  
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• Davis can still be on top of the world, says Baraclough

  17-11-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ian Baraclough has reassured Northern Ireland fans their inspirational captain Steven Davis is not about to call time on his glittering international career.
  
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• Ferran Torres scores hat-trick as Spain hit Germany for six in Nations League

  17-11-2020 22:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester City winger Ferran Torres scored a hat-tuck as Spain thrashed Germany 6-0 in Sevilla to secure a place in the Nations League finals at the top of Group A2.
  
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• Plan to build apartments at former home of UTV Havelock House rejected by Belfast councillors

  17-11-2020 22:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Havelock House, the former “fun factory” home of UTV, will have another series after Belfast City Council unanimously rejected a plan to build 270 apartments on the site.
  
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• Debut goal for Jamal Musiala as England Under-21s brush aside Albania

  17-11-2020 22:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jamal Musiala struck on his full England Under-21s debut as the Young Lions routed Albania 5-0.
  
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• Police can resume dishing out £10,000 ‘super fines’ to Covid rule breakers

  17-11-2020 22:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police forces in England and Wales can return to handing out £10,000 “super fines” to those who break lockdown rules on gatherings – less than a week after they were told to stop using them.
  
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• Bake Off’s semi-final week sees another contestant sent home

  17-11-2020 22:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hermine has been eliminated from The Great British Bake Off after failing to impress the judges during the semi-final patisserie week.
  
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• Profile: Corbyn’s readmission marks extraordinary chapter in political career

  17-11-2020 22:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Corbyn’s readmission to the Labour Party marks another extraordinary chapter in his peculiar political career.
  
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• Scottish retail sales ‘slip to weakest performance since end of lockdown’

  17-11-2020 22:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sales for the retail sector in Scotland have slipped to the weakest performance since lockdown ended in June, according to experts.
  
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• No appetite to extend Level 5 lockdown, says Donnelly

  17-11-2020 21:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The health minister has insisted there is “no appetite” to extend Ireland’s Level 5 lockdown, but stopped short of guaranteeing the restrictions will be eased on schedule.
  
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• Massive West Belfast housing developments gets Council green light - Belfast Live

  17-11-2020 21:55
  
  Massive West Belfast housing developments gets Council green light  Belfast Live
  
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• Starmer: Corbyn’s readmission to Labour marks ‘painful day’ for Jewish community

  17-11-2020 21:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said the readmission of his predecessor Jeremy Corbyn to the party just weeks after he was suspended marked “another painful day for the Jewish community”.
  
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• Extended support bubbles could allow family Christmas - expert says - Belfast Live

  17-11-2020 21:38
  
  Extended support bubbles could allow family Christmas - expert says  Belfast Live
  
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• Little Mix: From making X Factor history to the Brits and beyond

  17-11-2020 21:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Almost a decade after Little Mix shot to fame by making X Factor history, band member Jesy Nelson has announced she is taking an “extended” break for private medical reasons.
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn urges Labour to come together amid backlash over his readmission

  17-11-2020 21:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Corbyn has called on Labour to “come together” amid an angry backlash over his readmission to the party just weeks after he was suspended from it.
  
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• "Reach out, speak out" message from grieving daughter of North Belfast man who took his own life - Belfast Live

  17-11-2020 21:11
  
  "Reach out, speak out" message from grieving daughter of North Belfast man who took his own life  Belfast Live
  
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• Coronavirus Catch-up - 17 November 2020

  17-11-2020 21:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jordan Kenny speaks to virologist Dr Lindsay Broadbent and answers your questions.
  
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• Fears of festive surge in stealing from Belfast stores after 40% decline caused by Covid

  17-11-2020 20:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Incidents of shoplifting in Belfast have dropped by over 40% compared to the same time last year, it can be revealed.
  
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• US to cut troop levels to 2,500 each in Iraq and Afghanistan

  17-11-2020 20:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Acting defence secretary Christopher Miller has announced plans to reduce US troop levels in Iraq and Afghanistan, saying the decision fulfils Donald Trump’s pledge to bring forces home when conditions were met that kept the US and its allies safe.
  
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• No change of approach for Gareth Southgate in dead rubber game against Iceland

  17-11-2020 20:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gareth Southgate will look to balance England’s pursuit of progress with player wellbeing against Iceland – but the fact Wednesday’s match is a dead rubber will not change his approach.
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn’s readmission to Labour met with fierce opposition

  17-11-2020 20:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Corbyn’s readmission to Labour just weeks after he was suspended for saying the scale of anti-Semitism in the party was “dramatically overstated” has been met with fierce criticism.
  
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• Husband and wife with Covid-19 die 12 hours apart

  17-11-2020 20:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of a couple who died with coronavirus just 12 hours apart have urged the public to stick with health guidance.
  
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• Home Office anticipates forces will resume handing out £10,000 ‘super fines’

  17-11-2020 20:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Home Office anticipates all police forces will resume handing out £10,000 “super fines” from Wednesday, hours after it emerged officers had been advised to stop doing so.
  
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• Rapper Lil Wayne charged with gun offence in Florida

  17-11-2020 20:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rap star Lil Wayne has been charged in Florida with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a federal offence that carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
  
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• Brexit: Why second-hand cars could become more expensive

  17-11-2020 19:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brexit-related changes are to make it more expensive for dealers to source second-hand vehicles from GB.
  
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• CCTV shows Michael Loughran driving dangerously before crash that killed West Belfast grandfather - Belfast Live

  17-11-2020 19:55
  
  CCTV shows Michael Loughran driving dangerously before crash that killed West Belfast grandfather  Belfast Live
  
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• Twitter launches disappearing tweets that vanish in a day

  17-11-2020 19:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Twitter is launching tweets that disappear in 24 hours globally, echoing social media sites like Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram that already have disappearing posts.
  
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• Green Party pushes for ‘wellbeing indicators’ to determine economic decisions

  17-11-2020 19:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Green Party has launched a paper advocating the use of “wellbeing indicators” over GDP in economic decision-making.
  
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• Jesy Nelson taking ‘extended’ break from Little Mix

  17-11-2020 19:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jesy Nelson is taking an “extended” break from Little Mix for private medical reasons.
  
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• Twitter and Facebook chiefs defend safeguards over election disinformation

  17-11-2020 19:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The chief executives of Twitter and Facebook have defended their safeguards against disinformation in the US presidential election, and promised Congress they would take vigorous action for two special elections in Georgia that could determine which party controls the Senate.
  
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• Johnson to take part in PMQs from coronavirus self-isolation

  17-11-2020 19:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson will answer Prime Minister’s Questions remotely as he continues to self-isolate.
  
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• Jeremy Corbyn to be ‘readmitted to Labour Party’

  17-11-2020 19:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Corbyn will be readmitted to Labour just weeks after he was suspended for saying the scale of anti-Semitism in the party was “dramatically overstated”, PA understands.
  
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• Keith Earls sees shades of Paul O’Connell in stand-in skipper James Ryan

  17-11-2020 19:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stand-in Ireland captain James Ryan possesses similar qualities to all-time great Paul O’Connell, according to team-mate Keith Earls.
  
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• Michael Smith: Northern Ireland is a great team to be a part of right now despite Euro 2020 heartache

  17-11-2020 19:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Michael Smith says the solid performance in Austria lifted spirits after Northern Ireland’s morale shattering loss to Slovakia in the Euro 2020 play-off final.
  
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• Ian Baraclough: I won't put any player at risk but club managers have to understand they're with Northern Ireland during international windows

  17-11-2020 19:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough says he’s committed to maintaining good relations with club managers and he would never put a player’s health or safety at risk.
  
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• Trump faces approaching deadline for recount in Wisconsin

  17-11-2020 19:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The final Wisconsin county has submitted its canvassed vote totals to the state elections commission, starting the clock for Donald Trump to file for a recount.
  
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• Union raises concerns about MSPs on Alex Salmond complaint committee

  17-11-2020 19:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A union chief has raised concerns that the behaviour of MSPs investigating the Scottish Government’s botched handling of complaints against former first minister Alex Salmond “falls below the standards” expected for those involved in such an “important inquiry”.
  
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