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• Harry, Meghan, Archie and their dogs feature on family Christmas card

  23-12-2020 23:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Christmas card image has been revealed as the family sent seasonal greetings and donations to charities.
  
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• Carabao Cup semi-final draw produces Manchester derby

  23-12-2020 23:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Holders Manchester City will face arch-rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup while Tottenham will host Championship side Brentford.
  
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• Travel ban on South Africa arrivals over another new Covid strain

  23-12-2020 23:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Government has implemented a travel ban on passengers arriving in England from South Africa after two cases of another new strain of Covid-19 linked to the country were identified in the UK.
  
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• Graham Potter insists Brighton have not received approaches for Yves Bissouma

  23-12-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Graham Potter says Brighton have not received any approaches for Yves Bissouma and has questioned the reliability of media reports linking the midfielder with other clubs.
  
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• Christmas message: First and Deputy First Ministers look towards 2021 with optimism

  23-12-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  This Christmas we have decorated our homes, sent our cards and Santa will make his visits like every other year, but the year we have lived through has not been like any other year.
  
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• Dozens of flood warnings in place after heavy rain hits

  23-12-2020 23:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dozens of flood warnings were in place on Wednesday night after heavy rain fell across England and Wales, affecting traffic.
  
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• Shapps calls for ‘patience’ as thousands of lorry drivers remain stranded

  23-12-2020 23:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Transport Secretary has called for “patience” from thousands of lorry drivers stranded outside the Port of Dover following the French travel ban.
  
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• Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial send Manchester United into semi-finals

  23-12-2020 23:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Late goals from Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial sent Manchester United into the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park.
  
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• Tributes paid to 'passionate and committed' NI social worker who died of Covid-19

  23-12-2020 23:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid tribute to a “passionate, dedicated and committed” social worker in the Western Trust who died after contracting coronavirus.
  
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• Stormont leaders issue rallying call as new strain of virus arrives

  23-12-2020 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland has confirmed a case of the new Covid-19 variant first detected in Britain.
  
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• Channel 4 creates digital version of Queen for alternative Xmas message - Belfast Live

  23-12-2020 23:00
  
  Channel 4 creates digital version of Queen for alternative Xmas message  Belfast Live
  
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• Channel 4 creates 'deepfake' version of Queen for alternative Christmas message - Belfast Live

  23-12-2020 23:00
  
  Channel 4 creates 'deepfake' version of Queen for alternative Christmas message  Belfast Live
  
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• Brexit trade deal appears close as deadline for agreement looms

  23-12-2020 22:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK and Brussels appeared close to finally striking a post-Brexit trade deal on Wednesday as speculation mounted that both sides were poised to make an announcement.
  
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• Derry and Strabane Council bans festive song by disgraced singer Gary Glitter

  23-12-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland council has banned a Christmas song by disgraced pop star Gary Glitter from being played in a town centre following complaints from the public.
  
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• Council bans festive song by disgraced singer Gary Glitter

  23-12-2020 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland council has banned a Christmas song by disgraced pop star Gary Glitter from being played in a town centre following complaints from the public.
  
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• Real Madrid move level with rivals Atletico at top of table with Granada win

  23-12-2020 22:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Casemiro and Karim Benzema struck as Real Madrid moved level with rivals Atletico Madrid at the top of LaLiga with a 2-0 win over Granada.
  
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• Two arrested in Co Down after 'theft of parcel left on doorstep'

  23-12-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  People have been urged to be vigilant after two men were arrested over the theft of a parcel from outside a house in Co Down.
  
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• Trump vetoes defence bill to set up possible override vote

  23-12-2020 21:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  President Donald Trump has vetoed the annual defence policy bill, following through on threats to halt a measure that has broad bipartisan support in Congress and potentially setting up the first override vote of his presidency.
  
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• Chrissy Teigen says she will never be pregnant again

  23-12-2020 21:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chrissy Teigen has said she will never be pregnant again following her miscarriage.
  
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• Covid-19: New strain confirmed in Northern Ireland patient

  23-12-2020 21:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One positive case of the new strain of the virus has been found in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Covid variant case confirmed in NI

  23-12-2020 21:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland has confirmed a case of the new Covid-19 variant that was first detected in Great Britain.
  
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• Dele Alli ‘created problems for his own team’ – Jose Mourinho

  23-12-2020 21:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho admitted he was angry with Dele Alli during his side’s 3-1 Carabao Cup quarter-final win at Stoke.
  
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• How you can still have a happy and safe festive season during a pandemic

  23-12-2020 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Christmas Day evokes memories of quality family time, the scent of mulled wine, pulled crackers and, of course, the turkey and ham dinner, but Covid-19 means this is a very different festive season.
  
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• Coronavirus: How you can still have a happy and safe festive season during a pandemic

  23-12-2020 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Christmas Day evokes memories of quality family time, the scent of mulled wine, pulled crackers and, of course, the turkey and ham dinner, but Covid-19 means this is a very different festive season.
  
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• Brexit: UK and EU 'haggling', as hopes for trade deal rise

  23-12-2020 20:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Officials push for a pre-Christmas agreement, after weeks of argument over fishing and business rules.
  
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• Rapid-result tests in Liverpool ‘missed 60% of known coronavirus cases’

  23-12-2020 20:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A mass community testing pilot in Liverpool using rapid-result tests failed to detect 60% of known positive coronavirus cases, an evaluation shows.
  
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• Scilly islanders apprehensive despite Tier 1 ‘early Christmas present’

  23-12-2020 20:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Residents of the Isles of Scilly have said they are apprehensive despite enjoying a “very strange early Christmas present” in being the only area of the UK in Tier 1 from Boxing Day.
  
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• Tier changes announced following exponential rise in cases – official guidance

  23-12-2020 20:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Official guidance reveals rapid rises in week-on-week Covid-19 case rates are behind the decision to move some areas into Tier 4.
  
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• Tottenham see off Stoke to reach Carabao Cup semi-finals

  23-12-2020 20:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tottenham booked their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals as two goals in the final 20 minutes gave them a 3-1 quarter-final win at Stoke.
  
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• Poll: Should pro sports teams change indigenous mascot names? - By Staff - Republican Journal

  23-12-2020 20:33
  
  Poll: Should pro sports teams change indigenous mascot names? - By Staff  Republican Journal
  
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• Boat service continues to bring Irish home from GB

  23-12-2020 20:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There is currently a travel ban in place between the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain.
  
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• RECAP as Stormont advises against all but essential travel - Belfast Live

  23-12-2020 20:24
  
  RECAP as Stormont advises against all but essential travel  Belfast Live
  
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• Stella McCartney leads tributes to ‘inspiring’ model Stella Tennant

  23-12-2020 20:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stella McCartney has led tributes to Stella Tennant, who has died aged 50.
  
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• Sean Dyche pleased with Burnley’s progress

  23-12-2020 19:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sean Dyche has taken satisfaction from Burnley’s undefeated streak this month and believes his side are showing “good signs of getting back to where we think we could be”.
  
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• Covid-19: Truckers who tested negative board ferries for France

  23-12-2020 19:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Those with a negative test result can now leave the UK, but it could take days to clear the backlog.
  
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• Northern Ireland weather forecast for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day - Belfast Live

  23-12-2020 19:39
  
  Northern Ireland weather forecast for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day  Belfast Live
  
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• England’s cricketers do not need to quarantine after return from South Africa

  23-12-2020 19:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England’s cricketers who earlier this month arrived back from South Africa, the country linked to a new mutant strain of coronavirus found in the UK, will avoid spending the festive period in quarantine.
  
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• Covid-19: new powers for 'stay at home' message

  23-12-2020 19:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police are being granted new powers to enforce the "stay at home" lockdown message.
  
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• Kim Cattrall: I want to use my platform to tell stories about women my age

  23-12-2020 19:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Kim Cattrall has said she wants to use her platform to tell stories about women her age who have experienced loss.
  
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• Charles visits local hospital and thanks staff for their Covid efforts

  23-12-2020 19:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Prince of Wales has made a private visit to his local hospital to thank staff for their hard work and community support during the pandemic.
  
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• Meet the North Belfast singer-songwriter managed by a Northern Ireland football legend - Belfast Live

  23-12-2020 19:05
  
  Meet the North Belfast singer-songwriter managed by a Northern Ireland football legend  Belfast Live
  
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• Baby gorilla born at Bristol Zoo Gardens

  23-12-2020 18:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A baby western lowland gorilla has been born at Bristol Zoo Gardens.
  
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• Window cleaners left dangling after explosion in high-rise building

  23-12-2020 18:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An explosion in a high-rise building in the US has injured 23 people and temporarily trapped a window cleaning crew on dangling scaffolding.
  
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• West Brom boss Sam Allardyce considers Arsenal as relegation rivals

  23-12-2020 18:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sam Allardyce says he currently sees Arsenal as one of West Brom’s relegation rivals.
  
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• Man arrested in connection with sale of illegal television boxes

  23-12-2020 18:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested in Newry in connection with the illegal distribution of unauthorised television set top boxes.
  
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• Traders send markets up on latest hopes for Brexit deal

  23-12-2020 18:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rumours swirling that a UK-EU trade deal could be signed as soon as Wednesday evening were enough for markets and the pound to shoot up, reversing falls earlier in the week.
  
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• Devolved administrations to share £800m of coronavirus funding

  23-12-2020 18:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Treasury has announced a further £800 million in coronavirus funding to be shared among the devolved administrations.
  
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• At-a-glance guide to tier changes in England

  23-12-2020 18:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Here is a summary of the changes to the Covid-19 tier levels announced on Wednesday by the Government.
  
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• Seamus Heaney Centre 'did not give permission' to use poet's image

  23-12-2020 18:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The poet's portrait is used in a government campaign to mark Northern Ireland's centenary.
  
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• Why millions more people are being moved into Tier 4

  23-12-2020 18:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Millions more people across the south east and east of England are to be moved into the toughest Tier 4 restrictions from Boxing Day as the number of Covid-19 cases spread.
  
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