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• ‘I couldn’t ask for any more’ – Brendan Rodgers hails attitude as Foxes progress

  10-12-2020 23:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Brendan Rodgers praised Leicester’s professionalism after they strolled to a Europa League victory over AEK Athens.
  
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• US panel recommends approval of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine

  10-12-2020 23:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A US government advisory panel has endorsed Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine in a major step towards a massive vaccination campaign that could finally conquer the outbreak.
  
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• Wladimir Klitschko taught me how to get fighting fit again – Anthony Joshua

  10-12-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wladimir Klitschko taught Anthony Joshua the importance of good sparring partners and that has helped the world heavyweight champion get into tip-top shape ahead of his first bout in over a year against Kubrat Pulev.
  
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• Lockdown diary: My mum's theory about sleeping debunked

  10-12-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  I always remember my mother telling me every hour gained sleeping before midnight is worth two the next morning. I went to bed earlier than usual, and woke up at 5am.
  
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• Frank Lampard demands model behaviour from Blues in their coronavirus conduct

  10-12-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Frank Lampard will warn his Chelsea players to live up to their “responsibilities as role models” and avoid any social-distancing breaches this Christmas.
  
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• Coronavirus: Northern Ireland public expected to spend £80m in festive flurry as shops reopen

  10-12-2020 23:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Restaurants, hotels, shops and bars serving food are hoping for a festive spending flurry of up to £80m, with tables at one Michelin-starred venue selling out within minutes.
  
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• Belfast City Council's 'Covid cops' can hand out £10k fines - Belfast Telegraph

  10-12-2020 23:20
  
  Belfast City Council's 'Covid cops' can hand out £10k fines  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Belfast City Council's 'Covid cops' can hand out £10,000 fines

  10-12-2020 23:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast City Council health and safety staff have been given powers of enforcement to clamp down on Covid-19 offenders, this newspaper can reveal.
  
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• YouTube announces line-up for virtual New Year’s Eve celebration

  10-12-2020 23:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  YouTube is hosting a virtual New Year’s Eve celebration featuring appearances from Dua Lipa and Michaela Coel.
  
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• David Turnbull ensures Celtic end disappointing Europa League campaign on high

  10-12-2020 23:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  David Turnbull’s first Celtic goal earned the Hoops a battling 3-2 win over Lille to finish their disappointing Europa League campaign on a high.
  
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• Tottenham secure top spot with Europa League victory over Royal Antwerp

  10-12-2020 23:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tottenham ensured they finished top of Group J in the Europa League with a 2-0 win over Royal Antwerp.
  
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• Leicester win Europa League group with comfortable victory over AEK Athens

  10-12-2020 23:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leicester eased past AEK Athens 2-0 as they marched on in the Europa League to win their group.
  
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• Ulster Fly – Conor Quinn signs with Mark Dunlop after returning to Belfast - Irish Boxing News

  10-12-2020 23:01
  
  Ulster Fly – Conor Quinn signs with Mark Dunlop after returning to Belfast  Irish Boxing News
  
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• Tyrone dad makes right call as he delivers baby in a car park

  10-12-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A CO Tyrone dad who delivered his newborn son in a car park on the coldest night of the year has praised a young paramedic who talked him through the birth over the phone on her first night shift.
  
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• Varadkar concerned that Irish politics is becoming more polarised

  10-12-2020 22:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Irish politics is becoming more polarised with social media facilitating one side of a story becoming “accepted fact within hours”, the Tanaiste has said.
  
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• Stars turn out for Death Drop press night in the West End

  10-12-2020 22:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stars including Dr Ranj Singh and Love Islanders Samira Mighty and Amy Hart turned out for the press night of Death Drop – The Dragatha Christie Murder Mystery at London’s Garrick Theatre.
  
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• Mikel Arteta determined to keep hold of Folarin Balogun after goalscoring cameo

  10-12-2020 22:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praised Folarin Balogun’s cameo in the Europa League win over Dundalk and reiterated his desire to keep the teenage forward at the club.
  
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• 'Merciless' west Belfast attack condemned: Man shot in front of child - Belfast Telegraph

  10-12-2020 22:30
  
  'Merciless' west Belfast attack condemned: Man shot in front of child  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• 'Merciless' west Belfast attack condemned: Man shot in front of child

  10-12-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A "merciless" shooting of a man in west Belfast in front of a woman and young child has been condemned.
  
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• Clashes break out in Albania over police shooting of 25-year-old man

  10-12-2020 22:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Demonstrators have clashed with police for a second day in the Albanian capital during a protest over this week’s fatal police shooting of a man during curfew hours.
  
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• Javicia Leslie debuts in Batwoman’s season two trailer

  10-12-2020 22:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Javicia Leslie declares it is “time to be powerful” as she makes her debut as Batwoman in the show’s season two trailer.
  
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• Russian mortar launcher destined for NI found at Dublin Port

  10-12-2020 22:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Russian-manufactured weapon is thought to have been going to a private collector, gardaí say.
  
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• Woman dies after Cork road crash

  10-12-2020 21:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman has died following a road crash in Cork.
  
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• Translink: Belfast bus driver praised for care home visit detour

  10-12-2020 21:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A driver helps a distraught passenger who fears she will miss 30-minute slot to see her mother.
  
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• 'It was just a nice, magical moment'

  10-12-2020 21:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A driver helps a distraught passenger who fears she will miss 30-minute slot to see her mother.
  
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• First look at Casualty cast wearing PPE ahead of return

  10-12-2020 21:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The stars of Casualty are pictured in full PPE ahead of the show’s return to BBC One.
  
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• Belfast Maritime Consortium Supervisory Board Appointed - Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide

  10-12-2020 21:00
  Belfast Maritime Consortium Supervisory Board Appointed  Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide
  
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• Eddie Nketiah helps fire Arsenal to victory over Dundalk

  10-12-2020 20:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Eddie Nketiah became Arsenal’s leading goalscorer this season as the Gunners ended the Europa League group stages with an entertaining win away to Dundalk.
  
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• FIFA hits back at call for investigation into Infantino’s use of private jet

  10-12-2020 20:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  FIFA has issued a strong rebuttal of claims by a Swiss special prosecutor that its president Gianni Infantino should face a criminal investigation over his use of a private jet in 2017.
  
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• Boy, 11, releases album after music giant spots lockdown song for his Northern Ireland grandmother

  10-12-2020 20:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An 11-year-old schoolboy who sang to his grandmother over the internet during lockdown has released his debut album after being spotted by a prestigious record label.
  
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• Boy, 11, releases album after music giant spots lockdown song for grandmother

  10-12-2020 20:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An 11-year-old schoolboy who sang to his grandmother over the internet during lockdown has released his debut album after being spotted by a prestigious record label.
  
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• Plans to spend £20,000 on tech conference stirs controversy at Belfast Council - Belfast Live

  10-12-2020 20:49
  
  Plans to spend £20,000 on tech conference stirs controversy at Belfast Council  Belfast Live
  
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• Peers flag concerns over lack of roadside toilets for drivers in post-Brexit jams

  10-12-2020 20:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Members of the House of Lords have expressed concern about lack of facilities for lorry drivers who need to “answer the call of nature” if they get caught short in post-Brexit traffic jams near ports.
  
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• Campaign group’s challenge to Ofcom’s coronavirus guidance fails

  10-12-2020 20:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A free speech campaign group has lost a legal challenge after complaining about Ofcom’s guidance on coronavirus reporting.
  
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• Airbnb shares soar on US stock market debut

  10-12-2020 20:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Airbnb shares have more than doubled in price as the home-sharing company made its debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
  
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• Public warned about risks of going ‘too far’ over Christmas period

  10-12-2020 20:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England’s chief medical officer has warned the public to be “very, very sensible” and not go “too far” over Christmas as it is a risky period for coronavirus.
  
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• Marty Wilde becomes one of first stars to get ‘common sense’ Covid-19 jab

  10-12-2020 20:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rock and roll star Marty Wilde has said getting the Covid-19 vaccination is “the right thing to do” after becoming one of the first celebrities to do so.
  
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• Secondary school pupils in London urged to take Covid-19 test as cases rise

  10-12-2020 20:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Secondary school students in London will have increased access to coronavirus tests following rises in infection rates across the South East, Matt Hancock has announced.
  
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• Moving London into Tier 3 ‘not inevitable’ despite increase in Covid-19 cases

  10-12-2020 20:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It is “not inevitable” that London will be placed under tighter coronavirus restrictions ahead of next week’s review of the tier system in England, Matt Hancock has said.
  
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• Brexit: NI supermarkets to receive funding for import costs

  10-12-2020 19:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government has announced a 'Movement Assistance Scheme' to cover "reasonable costs".
  
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• Covid-19: Belfast airports receive further funding of £7.8m

  10-12-2020 19:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The finance minister says the funding is in addition to the 12 month rates support already provided.
  
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• Government’s decision to keep schools open questioned amid higher Covid-19 rates

  10-12-2020 19:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Government’s decision to keep England’s schools fully open in the final week of term has been questioned by education unions following a rise in infection rates among secondary school-aged children.
  
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• Police appeal following road traffic collision in East Belfast - Belfast Live

  10-12-2020 19:34
  
  Police appeal following road traffic collision in East Belfast  Belfast Live
  
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• Eat well to stay well is the favourite recipe to your weight loss success

  10-12-2020 19:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dodging a diet? You’re in good company! Celebrities Gemma Collins, Adele and Simon Cowell all went public over their struggles to lose weight. But they were successful. And you can be, too!
  
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• Northern Ireland leaders defend lifting of circuit-breaker lockdown

  10-12-2020 19:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stormont leaders have defended the relaxation of circuit-breaker restrictions in Northern Ireland at a time when daily death and infection numbers remain high.
  
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• Boris Johnson says leaving EU without trade deal ‘a strong possibility’

  10-12-2020 19:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson has warned there is a “strong possibility” that the UK will fail to broker a trade deal with the EU as he urged the public to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period.
  
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• Ellen DeGeneres tests positive for coronavirus

  10-12-2020 19:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ellen DeGeneres has tested positive for Covid-19, telling fans she is “feeling fine”.
  
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• EU leaders reach agreement on budget and Covid recovery package

  10-12-2020 19:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  European Union leaders have sealed an agreement on a massive long-term budget and coronavirus recovery package, EU Council president Charles Michel has said.
  
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• HSE boss hits out at ‘damaging’ comments about student nurse pay

  10-12-2020 19:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The boss of the HSE has criticised recent “damaging” commentary about the pay of student nurses.
  
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• Efforts to stop spread of virus as Covid-19 cases identified at detention centre

  10-12-2020 19:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An outbreak of Covid-19 has been identified at Brook House and efforts are being made to stop the virus spreading.
  
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