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• Edinburgh boss Richard Cockerill rues small margins in defeat to La Rochelle

  12-12-2020 23:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill praised his side’s resilience against La Rochelle but accepted that the best team had come out on top in their Champions Cup opener.
  
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• Real Madrid claim derby honours to move within three points of Atletico

  12-12-2020 23:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid ended Atletico Madrid’s 26-game unbeaten run with a 2-0 win at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium to move within three points of the LaLiga leaders.
  
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• Gylfi Sigurdsson’s penalty denies Chelsea from reaching Premier League summit

  12-12-2020 23:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chelsea missed the chance to go top of the Premier League as they slipped to defeat at Goodison Park against Everton.
  
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• Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang needs to think less to score more – Mikel Arteta

  12-12-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is overthinking his goal drought and has called on the rest of his squad to help lighten the captain’s load.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp believes coronavirus rules have impacted on building team spirit

  12-12-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp will not lament the cancellation of the club’s Christmas party this year but he does believe the impact of Covid-19 protocols has impacted on building team spirit within the squad.
  
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• Graham Potter urges Brighton players not to dwell on VAR decisions

  12-12-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Brighton boss Graham Potter does not want his players to feel sorry for themselves if they end up on the wrong end of another VAR controversy against Leicester.
  
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• Trump loses Wisconsin case while his lawyer argues another one

  12-12-2020 23:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  US president Donald Trump has lost a federal lawsuit as part of his ongoing attempts to overturn the election.
  
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• Gylfi Sigurdsson penalty ends Chelsea’s unbeaten run

  12-12-2020 23:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chelsea’s 17-match unbeaten run was ended by an Edouard Mendy error at Goodison Park as a patched-up Everton side won 1-0 to deny their visitors the chance of going top of the table.
  
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• Amazon may compete for future Six Nations broadcasting rights says Bill Sweeney

  12-12-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Amazon could challenge for broadcasting rights to the Six Nations, admits England rugby chief Bill Sweeney.
  
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• Dolly Parton pays tribute to country music star Charley Pride after death at 86

  12-12-2020 22:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dolly Parton has paid tribute to fellow country music star Charley Pride following his death aged 86 from coronavirus complications.
  
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• BBC casting for new documentary on school days in Northern Ireland - Belfast Live

  12-12-2020 22:16
  
  BBC casting for new documentary on school days in Northern Ireland  Belfast Live
  
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• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pleased with United’s response to Champions League exit

  12-12-2020 22:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was pleased with Manchester United’s response to crashing out of the Champions League as his players fought for a point against Manchester City in a forgettable derby draw.
  
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• Maisie Smith eyes perfect score during Strictly’s semi-final week

  12-12-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  EastEnders star Maisie Smith reigned at the top of the Strictly Come Dancing leaderboard after impressing the judges during semi-finals week.
  
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• EU offer remains ‘unacceptable’ as negotiators prepare for all-night talks

  12-12-2020 21:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The terms offered by the European Union on a trade deal continue to be “unacceptable” to the UK, according to a Government source – with time running out to strike an agreement.
  
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• How John Long’s chippy became Belfast institution loved by celebs from Take That to Game of Thrones stars - Belfast Live

  12-12-2020 21:11
  
  How John Long’s chippy became Belfast institution loved by celebs from Take That to Game of Thrones stars  Belfast Live
  
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• Not enough nurses to keep patients safe, says Royal College of Nursing chief

  12-12-2020 21:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There are not enough nurses in the UK to safely care for patients, according to a nursing chief.
  
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• Report | Munster A Defeated In Belfast - Munster Rugby

  12-12-2020 20:58
  
  Report | Munster A Defeated In Belfast  Munster Rugby
  
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• Ranvir Singh pays emotional tribute to Kate Garraway on Strictly

  12-12-2020 20:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ranvir Singh paid emotional tribute to fellow Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway on Strictly Come Dancing.
  
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• Sadiq Khan urges Londoners to ‘shop safe’ this weekend

  12-12-2020 20:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Christmas shoppers in the capital this weekend have been urged to follow social-distancing measures and wear face coverings by the Mayor of London.
  
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• Countries set out new climate efforts at global online UN summit

  12-12-2020 20:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Countries have pledged to increase their greenhouse gas emission cuts, boost renewables, plant trees and end coal power at a UN summit to drive climate action.
  
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• PSNI shut Harland and Wolff Welders social club as Belfast punters show little appetite for meal rule

  12-12-2020 20:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An east Belfast social club was shut by police enforcing the tough new rules allowing hospitality to reopen on Friday.
  
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• Police shut Harland and Wolff Welders social club as Belfast punters show little appetite for meal rule - Belfast Telegraph

  12-12-2020 20:45
  
  Police shut Harland and Wolff Welders social club as Belfast punters show little appetite for meal rule  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Trump supporters stage fresh rallies amid continued bid to subvert election

  12-12-2020 20:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Several thousand supporters of US president Donald Trump returned to Washington for rallies to back his efforts to subvert the election that he lost to Joe Biden.
  
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• United and City play out drab derby draw while Newcastle beat the Baggies

  12-12-2020 20:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester United and Manchester City cancelled each other out in a drab goalless derby draw.
  
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• Tame Manchester derby ends in goalless stalemate

  12-12-2020 20:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester United responded well to their chastening Champions League exit but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men could not find a way past Manchester City in a tame, goalless derby draw.
  
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• Harry Potter first edition sells for thousands after avoiding car boot sale

  12-12-2020 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A first edition of Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone has made £50,000 at auction after almost being sold in a car boot sale for 50p
  
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• Consistency is key for Glentoran to start pushing up table, says hat-trick hero McDaid as Carrick are hit for six

  12-12-2020 19:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Glentoran's hat-trick hero Robbie McDaid believes their 6-0 thrashing of Carrick Rangers at The Oval is proof that the side are starting to gel.
  
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• Northern Ireland property: This stunning £695,000 Belfast home is an Instagram dream - Belfast Live

  12-12-2020 19:56
  
  Northern Ireland property: This stunning £695,000 Belfast home is an Instagram dream  Belfast Live
  
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• Lost Lives co-author would oppose government rights bid

  12-12-2020 19:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A co-author of Lost Lives, an out-of-print book which chronicles every death during the Troubles, has said he would oppose any plans by the Irish government to buy its publication rights because of fears the work would be politicised.
  
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• Rollercoaster late win can be the springboard for Coleraine to return to top form, insists Kearney

  12-12-2020 19:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Coleraine manager Oran Kearney believes their dramatic late win over Warrenpoint Town could be the catalyst for the side to return to form over the next few weeks.
  
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• First same-sex religious wedding in Northern Ireland

  12-12-2020 19:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chris McNaghten and Jon Swan wed in "a dream come true" religious ceremony in Larne, County Antrim.
  
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• Steve Bruce hails players as Newcastle overcome coronavirus woes with victory

  12-12-2020 19:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Steve Bruce praised his Newcastle players for bouncing back from the club’s coronavirus crisis and revealed that three players who featured in the 2-1 win over West Brom had recently recovered from the illness.
  
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• Half-time 'chat' helped Ballymena mount brilliant second half comeback at Dungannon, reveals boss Jeffrey

  12-12-2020 19:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  David Jeffrey insists he didn't bring out the hairdryer treatment at Stangmore Park, but did claim that a stern word at half-time helped his Ballymena United side to a fabulous second half comeback against Dungannon Swifts.
  
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• Ireland has lowest incidence of virus in Europe

  12-12-2020 18:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ireland has the lowest incidence of coronavirus in Europe, Tony Holohan said.
  
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• Sale begin life after Steve Diamond with Toulon defeat

  12-12-2020 18:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Sale started the week by losing director of rugby Steve Diamond and ended it with a 26-14 defeat at the hands of Toulon in their Heineken Champions Cup opener.
  
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• First same-sex religious wedding in NI

  12-12-2020 18:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The first same-sex religious wedding in Northern Ireland took place on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Virgin Galactic test flight ends prematurely

  12-12-2020 18:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Virgin Galactic test flight has ended prematurely after its rocket engine failed to ignite high above the Earth.
  
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• Crusaders need to find identity on the road to back up sensational home form, says midfield ace Lowry

  12-12-2020 18:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Crusaders midfielder Philip Lowry has challenged his team-mates to take their excellent home form on the road after another comfortable victory at Seaview, this time over Portadown.
  
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• Crowd chaos at Abbey Centre Primark as thousands appear to shop

  12-12-2020 18:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Primark customers were met with complete bedlam at a Newtownabbey shopping centre in the early hours of Saturday morning.
  
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• Climate summit: Xi Jinping fleshes out China’s net zero strategy

  12-12-2020 18:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Countries have pledged to increase their emission cuts, boost renewables and end coal power at a climate summit aimed at accelerating the goals set out in the Paris Agreement in 2015.
  
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• US coronavirus vaccine rollout to begin on Monday

  12-12-2020 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Officials in the US say the nation’s first coronavirus vaccine will begin arriving across the country on Monday morning.
  
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• Miguel Almiron and Dwight Gayle help Newcastle forget their coronavirus woes

  12-12-2020 17:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Miguel Almiron needed just 19 seconds to deliver a stunning antidote to Newcastle’s coronavirus crisis as the Magpies shrugged off struggling West Brom to claim the points at St James’s Park.
  
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• Bertie Ahern says Brexit transition period should be extended

  12-12-2020 17:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The deadline for the end of the Brexit transition period should have been extended due to the global pandemic, former Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said.
  
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• Officers doused in petrol while attempting to arrest suspect

  12-12-2020 17:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police officers were doused in petrol and a property was set alight as they tried to arrest a man in Bolton.
  
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• NI couple make history with first same-sex religious wedding - Belfast Live

  12-12-2020 17:52
  
  NI couple make history with first same-sex religious wedding  Belfast Live
  
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• Appeal after body of newborn baby found in Weston-super-Mare

  12-12-2020 17:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are urgently appealing for information after a newborn baby was found dead in a private garden in Somerset.
  
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• Belfast city centre streets bustling with Christmas shoppers as restrictions end - Belfast Live

  12-12-2020 17:44
  
  Belfast city centre streets bustling with Christmas shoppers as restrictions end  Belfast Live
  
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• What were the ‘cod wars’ between the UK and Iceland?

  12-12-2020 17:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The threat to deploy Royal Navy gunboats to patrol UK fishing waters in the event of a no-deal Brexit has evoked memories of the so-called cod wars of the 1970s.
  
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• Vaccine developer AstraZeneca buys US drug company for 39 billion dollars

  12-12-2020 17:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has said it is buying a US drug company in a deal worth 39 billion US dollars (£29 billion).
  
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• Nine more dead with Covid-19 in Northern Ireland

  12-12-2020 17:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nine more people have died with Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, the Department of Health said.
  
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