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• Jose Mourinho left frustrated by Tottenham’s lack of attacking intent

  27-12-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho criticised his Tottenham team for failing to show any ambition to build on their early lead in the 1-1 draw against Wolves.
  
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• John Stones making the most of another chance in Manchester City’s side

  27-12-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  John Stones is determined to make the most of his unexpected return to the Manchester City limelight.
  
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• Granit Xhaka vows to always show his character after starring against Chelsea

  27-12-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Granit Xhaka has vowed to “always show his character” as he returned from suspension to overcome criticism and help Arsenal beat Chelsea on Boxing Day.
  
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• Frank Lampard to make changes against Aston Villa after Arsenal loss

  27-12-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Frank Lampard has warned his Chelsea players that he will make changes for the visit of Aston Villa in response to what he felt was their worst performance of the season at Arsenal on Boxing Day.
  
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• Suspect in Nashville explosion died in blast, officials say

  27-12-2020 23:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Authorities say the man suspected off setting off a bomb in a vehicle that rocked central Nashville on Christmas Day died in the explosion.
  
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• Connacht v Ulster ratings: Back row thrive in brutal conditions as visitors continue unbeaten league run

  27-12-2020 22:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It was a night for the purists in Galway but Ulster won't mind as they made it nine wins from nine in the Guinness PRO14 with a 32-19 win over Connacht.
  
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• Nile Rodgers says he feels ‘numb’ following death of his mother

  27-12-2020 22:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nile Rodgers has said he feels “numb” following the death of his mother.
  
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• Hospitals see ‘real rise in pressure’ as Covid patient numbers near April peak

  27-12-2020 22:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hospitals in the south of England have seen a “real rise in pressure” as the number of coronavirus patients receiving treatment heads towards the April peak.
  
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• Fewer than 200 lorry drivers waiting after English Channel disruption

  27-12-2020 22:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fewer than two hundred lorry drivers are waiting to travel to France following a week of disruption at the English Channel border, the Department for Transport (DfT) has said.
  
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• Tottenham made to pay for lack of ambition as Wolves strike late to snatch point

  27-12-2020 22:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tottenham’s winless run stretched to four Premier League games as their attempt to defend a lead for 90 minutes backfired, with Wolves coming back to claim a deserved 1-1 draw.
  
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• Liverpool held as late Semi Ajayi header snatches point for West Brom

  27-12-2020 22:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Semi Ajayi struck late to deny Premier League champions Liverpool victory and extend West Brom boss Sam Allardyce’s unbeaten run at Anfield.
  
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• Mark Hamill pays tribute to Carrie Fisher on fourth anniversary of her death

  27-12-2020 21:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mark Hamill and Billie Lourd have paid tribute to Carrie Fisher on the fourth anniversary of her death.
  
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• Police in Dungannon dealing with ‘ongoing incident’ - Belfast Live

  27-12-2020 21:53
  
  Police in Dungannon dealing with ‘ongoing incident’  Belfast Live
  
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• NI property offers unique opportunity to live in converted 1800s Church - Belfast Live

  27-12-2020 21:31
  
  NI property offers unique opportunity to live in converted 1800s Church  Belfast Live
  
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• NI pet charity appeals for donations for rescue pup's vet bills - Belfast Live

  27-12-2020 21:01
  
  NI pet charity appeals for donations for rescue pup's vet bills  Belfast Live
  
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• Jurgen Klopp makes no excuses after West Brom secure point at Anfield

  27-12-2020 20:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted West Brom deserved their point from a 1-1 draw at Anfield after his side lost their focus.
  
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• Covid-19: Ireland intends to start vaccinations on Tuesday

  27-12-2020 20:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The process will start a day earlier than planned, says the head of the country's health service.
  
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• Elderly and healthcare workers get first coronavirus jabs in show of EU unity

  27-12-2020 20:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  European doctors, nurses and the elderly have received the first doses of a coronavirus vaccine in a symbolic show of unity by the EU as the continent faces its worst healthcare crisis in a century.
  
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• Search for survivors ends after deadly avalanches in Iran

  27-12-2020 19:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Iranian rescue workers have ended their search for survivors following a series of avalanches that killed 12 people in a mountainous area north of the capital Tehran.
  
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• Jenson Button and Brittny Ward share baby news

  27-12-2020 19:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jenson Button and Brittny Ward have welcomed the birth of their daughter.
  
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• Semi Ajayi strikes late as Liverpool are held to a draw by West Brom

  27-12-2020 19:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Semi Ajayi struck late to deny Premier League champions Liverpool victory and extend West Brom boss Sam Allardyce’s unbeaten run at Anfield.
  
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• Sam Allardyce leads West Brom to surprise draw at Anfield

  27-12-2020 19:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  New West Brom manager Sam Allardyce arrived at Anfield looking for a point and departed satisfied after Semi Ajayi’s first Premier League goal secured a late 1-1 draw as Liverpool wasted their dominance in a one-sided game.
  
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• ‘Significant increase’ in number of people admitted to hospital with Covid-19

  27-12-2020 19:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ireland’s chief medical officer has warned of the “significant increase” in the number of hospital admissions due to Covid-19 in recent weeks.
  
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• Madigan kicks Ulster to second half comeback at Connacht to end five-year wait for away interpro joy

  27-12-2020 19:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster are aiming to avoid their third straight defeat when they travel to interprovincial rivals Connacht at the Galway Sportsground tonight (kick-off 7.35pm).
  
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• Connacht v Ulster LIVE: Visitors five points down at the break after weathering yellow card period at Sportsground

  27-12-2020 19:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster are aiming to avoid their third straight defeat when they travel to interprovincial rivals Connacht at the Galway Sportsground tonight (kick-off 7.35pm).
  
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• Connacht v Ulster LIVE: McFarland rings changes for first interpro as Ulster put unbeaten league record on line

  27-12-2020 19:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster are aiming to avoid their third straight defeat when they travel to interprovincial rivals Connacht at the Galway Sportsground tonight (kick-off 7.35pm).
  
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• Country music star Cliona Hagan celebrates after fairytale proposal from boyfriend Simon Sheerin

  27-12-2020 19:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Country music star Cliona Hagan has spoken of her joy after boyfriend Simon Sheerin staged a fairytale proposal to her by a Co. Westmeath lake.
  
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• West Belfast man grows beard during lockdown to bring Santa experience to local children - Belfast Live

  27-12-2020 18:45
  
  West Belfast man grows beard during lockdown to bring Santa experience to local children  Belfast Live
  
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• David Moyes to seek VAR guidance after Lewis Dunk’s goal at London Stadium

  27-12-2020 18:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  David Moyes demanded more clarity from the Premier League and VAR chiefs after another controversial goal in the 2-2 draw with Brighton.
  
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• Snow and ice follow Christmas storms

  27-12-2020 18:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Large swathes of the UK are braced for a cold snap, with snow and ice warnings in force across the country.
  
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• Families enjoy snowy stroll on Divis Mountain - Belfast Live

  27-12-2020 18:04
  
  Families enjoy snowy stroll on Divis Mountain  Belfast Live
  
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• Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute to ‘biggest adversary in football’ Jim McLean

  27-12-2020 17:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to Jim McLean, describing the former Dundee United manager as the toughest opponent he ever faced in the opposite dugout.
  
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• Mournes path repaired by team including former mine clearance expert - Belfast Live

  27-12-2020 17:42
  
  Mournes path repaired by team including former mine clearance expert  Belfast Live
  
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• Tomas Soucek earns West Ham a draw against Brighton

  27-12-2020 17:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tomas Soucek’s late goal rescued a point for West Ham against bogey side Brighton.
  
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• US serviceman charged with three murders after bowling alley shooting

  27-12-2020 17:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A US Army special forces sergeant has been charged over a shooting at an Illinois bowling alley that left three people dead and three wounded.
  
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• Man charged with three murders after US bowling alley shooting

  27-12-2020 17:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been charged with murdering three people and wounding three others in a shooting at an Illinois bowling alley.
  
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• Frustrated Sean Dyche feels key decisions went against Burnley in loss at Leeds

  27-12-2020 16:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sean Dyche was left “incredibly frustrated” after Burnley’s 1-0 defeat at Leeds, claiming key decisions went against his side.
  
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• Watch: Sleighing on the hills of Belfast as Storm Bella brings freezing conditions to Northern Ireland - Belfast Telegraph

  27-12-2020 16:41
  
  Watch: Sleighing on the hills of Belfast as Storm Bella brings freezing conditions to Northern Ireland  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Watch: Sleighing on the hills of Belfast as Storm Bella brings freezing conditions to Northern Ireland

  27-12-2020 16:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  With snow and ice warnings in place until Monday morning, Storm Bella has brought near freezing conditions across Northern Ireland with snow on the hills and biting sleet and showers.
  
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• Brexit deal 'eases Tesco supply concern for NI'

  27-12-2020 16:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The deal means any changes would "hardly be felt" by shoppers, says the supermarket's chairman.
  
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• SNP MPs to vote against Brexit deal which is ‘disaster for Scotland’

  27-12-2020 15:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  SNP MPs will vote against Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal when it comes before the Commons, Westminster leader Ian Blackford revealed as he branded it a “disaster for Scotland”.
  
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• Dunmurry and Dungannon residents left without water due to burst mains - Belfast Live

  27-12-2020 15:41
  
  Dunmurry and Dungannon residents left without water due to burst mains  Belfast Live
  
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• Patrick Bamford’s early penalty sees Leeds past battling Burnley

  27-12-2020 15:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Patrick Bamford’s early penalty proved decisive as Leeds held on to beat Burnley 1-0 at Elland Road.
  
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• In Pictures: Storm Bella brings snow and floods

  27-12-2020 14:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Flooding, snow and winds of more than 100mph saw many parts of the UK coping with tricky weather conditions over the weekend.
  
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• Varadkar says Ireland’s vaccine programme will ‘catch up’

  27-12-2020 14:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Tanaiste has said that Ireland is rolling out the Covid-19 vaccine at a slower pace than other countries – but it will catch up.
  
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• Teenager critically injured in collision with police car

  27-12-2020 14:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A police watchdog is investigating after a teenage boy was left critically injured in a crash with a police car responding to an emergency.
  
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• Kate Ferdinand says she feels ‘overwhelming’ happiness following son’s birth

  27-12-2020 14:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Kate Ferdinand has said she feels “overwhelming” happiness following the birth of her son.
  
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• Pep Guardiola pleased with what he sees as Manchester City click into gear

  27-12-2020 14:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola feels his Manchester City side are ready to explode on the Premier League after getting closer to his vision of perfection against Newcastle.
  
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• Dean Smith hails progress made by in-form Aston Villa

  27-12-2020 14:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dean Smith hailed the progress made by his Aston Villa side ahead of their Premier League trip to Chelsea on Monday.
  
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• Brendan Rodgers expects fortified Crystal Palace as wounded Eagles return home

  27-12-2020 14:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has dismissed any suggestions Crystal Palace will be weak at Selhurst Park.
  
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