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• In Pictures: Empty streets bring curtain down on terrible year

  31-12-2020 23:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  New Year’s Eve was a muted affair across the UK, with revellers urged to stay at home due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Rapper MF Doom dies aged 49

  31-12-2020 23:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hip hop star MF Doom has died at the age of 49, his wife has confirmed.
  
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• Poorer nations could get access to Pfizer vaccine after WHO approval

  31-12-2020 23:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The World Health Organisation has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, meaning poorer countries may soon get access to the jab already available in Europe and North America.
  
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• Graham Potter confident he still has full support of Brighton owner Tony Bloom

  31-12-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Brighton boss Graham Potter believes he retains the full support of club owner Tony Bloom.
  
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• David Moyes determined to help West Ham secure victory at former club Everton

  31-12-2020 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  David Moyes said he will always remember his time at Everton fondly but insists he will do everything to ensure West Ham come out on top when the sides meet at Goodison Park on New Year’s Day.
  
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• US pharmacist arrested for ruining doses of coronavirus vaccine

  31-12-2020 23:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A US pharmacist has been arrested on suspicion of deliberately ruining hundreds of doses of coronavirus vaccine by removing them from refrigeration for two nights.
  
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• Which celebrities have had the coronavirus vaccine?

  31-12-2020 23:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The rollout of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is under way with healthcare workers, people living in care homes and the elderly being prioritised.
  
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• Walker dies at Mourne Mountains despite large emergency rescue mission - Belfast Live

  31-12-2020 23:06
  
  Walker dies at Mourne Mountains despite large emergency rescue mission  Belfast Live
  
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• Maine woman, police rescue escaped goat from Belfast Bay - NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ

  31-12-2020 22:50
  
  Maine woman, police rescue escaped goat from Belfast Bay  NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ
  
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• Army veteran in final Last Post tribute to coronavirus victims

  31-12-2020 22:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An ex-Army bugler who has played the Last Post outside his home every night but one since March in tribute to Covid-19 victims has given an emotional final performance on New Year’s Eve.
  
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• ‘Thank God it’s over’ – Victoria Beckham leads stars saying goodbye to 2020

  31-12-2020 22:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Victoria Beckham, Dolly Parton and Kylie Jenner were among the stars bidding farewell to a “challenging” 2020 on New Year’s Eve.
  
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• Well-known Northern Ireland faces share how they are spending New Year's Eve

  31-12-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It's been said that staying in is the new going out.
  
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• Nurse struck off after dishonesty about colleague breaking patient’s nose

  31-12-2020 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A psychiatric nurse who was found to be dishonest about a colleague punching and breaking the nose of a seriously ill mental health patient has been struck off.
  
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• Ontario minister resigns after going on Caribbean holiday during pandemic

  31-12-2020 21:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Canadian finance minister has resigned after going on a Caribbean holiday during the pandemic and seemingly trying to hide the fact by sending social media posts showing him in a sweater before a fireplace.
  
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• London council chiefs urge Williamson to reverse decision to reopen some schools

  31-12-2020 21:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leaders of eight London boroughs have written to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson formally asking him to reverse the decision to reopen primary schools in selected areas.
  
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• Little Mix star Perrie Edwards teases mystery project

  31-12-2020 20:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Little Mix star Perrie Edwards has teased a new project for 2021.
  
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• Chief medical officers urge colleagues to back delay of second Covid vaccination

  31-12-2020 20:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK’s chief medical officers have said a first Covid vaccine dose offers “substantial” protection as they urged health service colleagues to back plans to delay second doses so more people can have their initial jab.
  
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• Hundreds protest outside Blanchardstown Garda station after man shot dead

  31-12-2020 20:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of people have protested outside Blanchardstown Garda station after a man was shot dead by armed police.
  
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• Michael Eavis hopes to celebrate ‘Glastonbury style’ after getting Covid-19 jab

  31-12-2020 20:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Michael Eavis has called on the public to get vaccinated against coronavirus so they can celebrate “Glastonbury style”, after receiving the jab himself on New Year’s Eve.
  
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• New Year's Eve Playlist for 2020 parties - Belfast Live

  31-12-2020 20:21
  
  New Year's Eve Playlist for 2020 parties  Belfast Live
  
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• New Year's Eve guide for best TV to watch - Belfast Live

  31-12-2020 20:21
  
  New Year's Eve guide for best TV to watch  Belfast Live
  
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• Hospitals must ‘see sense’ on plans to delay second vaccine dose, warns union

  31-12-2020 19:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hospitals must “see sense” on the “bizarre” plan to delay the second dose of Covid-19 vaccines that will leave many vulnerable staff members in limbo, a union has warned.
  
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• Hauliers to see ‘relaxed and flexible’ approach from HMRC as new rules kick in

  31-12-2020 19:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lorry drivers trying to get to grips with new paperwork as the Brexit transition period ends will see a “relaxed” approach from HMRC at first, it is believed.
  
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• Europe should ‘leave a light on for Scotland’ – SNP

  31-12-2020 19:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The SNP has said Europe should “leave a light on for Scotland” as the Brexit transition period comes to an end.
  
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• Chelsea reveal £32.5million profit in latest financial results

  31-12-2020 19:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chelsea have announced a profit of £32.5million in the Premier League club’s latest set of financial results.
  
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• Former Scotland and Manchester United boss Tommy Docherty dies at age of 92

  31-12-2020 19:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Manchester United and Scotland manager Tommy Docherty has died at the age of 92 following a long illness, his family have announced in a statement.
  
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• Close contacts of Covid-19 cases no longer advised to get tested

  31-12-2020 19:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  People who are close contacts of Covid-19 positive cases will no longer be advised to get tested themselves, in a bid to take pressure off the system.
  
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• Snow-hit drivers face standstill on M5 as cold snap closes out 2020

  31-12-2020 19:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Temperatures are predicted to remain above freezing in many parts of the country as the UK says goodbye to 2020.
  
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• Belfast ambulance cover reduced by 50% on New Year’s Eve - Belfast Telegraph

  31-12-2020 19:28
  
  Belfast ambulance cover reduced by 50% on New Year’s Eve  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Belfast ambulance cover reduced by 50% on New Year’s Eve

  31-12-2020 19:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Planned ambulance cover in Belfast on New Year’s Eve has been reduced by 50%.
  
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• Brexit delays will cause ‘mayhem’ at Irish ports, warn hauliers

  31-12-2020 19:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Brexit delays will cause “mayhem” at Irish ports once the UK leaves the EU, Irish hauliers have warned.
  
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• People urged not to mix on New Year’s Eve as NHS struggles with Covid patients

  31-12-2020 19:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  People are being warned not to add “fuel to the fire” by mixing in groups, as almost half of all major hospital trusts in England deal with more Covid-19 patients than at the peak of the first wave of the virus.
  
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• Boris Johnson a ‘lousy unionist’ who has ‘betrayed’ Northern Ireland

  31-12-2020 19:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson has proved himself a “lousy unionist” with his Brexit “betrayal” of Northern Ireland, a leading Orangeman has said.
  
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• Man facing money laundering charges after £200k seized from car at Belfast Harbour 'said cash was from business deal for chicken fillets and curry powder' - The Irish News

  31-12-2020 19:02
  
  Man facing money laundering charges after £200k seized from car at Belfast Harbour 'said cash was from business deal for chicken fillets and curry powder'  The Irish News
  
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• Joe Root welcomes the addition of a psychologist to England’s backroom staff

  31-12-2020 19:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England will take a full-time psychologist on their tour of Sri Lanka, with captain Joe Root making it clear players can withdraw at any time if the pressures of bubble life in a pandemic become too much.
  
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• Eastwood – Northern Ireland should be shared place for all

  31-12-2020 18:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland should be a shared place for all, Colum Eastwood said.
  
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• Khan criticises Johnson for ‘lack of communication’ ahead of new year

  31-12-2020 18:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Mayor of London has criticised Boris Johnson for a lack of communication with himself and other local leaders over coronavirus restrictions in the capital going into the new year.
  
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• Police hunting man wanted over murder of 83-year-old

  31-12-2020 18:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are hunting for a 28-year-old man wanted on suspicion of the murder of a pensioner found dead earlier this week.
  
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• Belfast Live's favourite Instagram pictures from 2020 - Belfast Live

  31-12-2020 18:10
  
  Belfast Live's favourite Instagram pictures from 2020  Belfast Live
  
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• Your top sporting moments of 2020: Who came out on top as Rea, McCourt and Eastwood all feature?

  31-12-2020 18:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  So it hasn't been the year that anybody wanted or expected, but there have still been some notable sporting moments in 2020 for us to reflect on.
  
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• News Letter owner JPI Media sold for £10.2m

  31-12-2020 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  National World, a media takeover vehicle led by industry veteran David Montgomery, buys JPI.
  
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• Chris Wilder keeps fingers crossed for results of latest round of Covid-19 tests

  31-12-2020 17:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder is keeping his fingers crossed for the results from the latest round of coronavirus testing.
  
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• Tommy Docherty’s life and career in pictures

  31-12-2020 17:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Manchester United and Scotland manager Tommy Docherty has died at the age of 92.
  
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• Tommy Docherty: The irrepressible Scot who always had a one-liner at the ready

  31-12-2020 17:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tommy Docherty, who has died at the age of 92, was one of football’s great characters.
  
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• Education Minister told to stand on own two feet and stop following London lead

  31-12-2020 17:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stormont’s Education Minister has rejected claims of dancing to London’s tune in his decision to delay the return of schools in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Owner of Scotsman and Yorkshire Post newspapers bought for £10m

  31-12-2020 17:33
  
  JPL Media announces sale to new publishing group National World for knockdown priceThe media company that owns famous newspapers such as the Scotsman and Yorkshire Post has been sold for just £10m, in a sign of the collapsing value of regional papers.JPL Media announced on Thursday it had been sold to a recently formed publishing group called National World, owned by the former Daily Mirror executive David Montgomery. Continue reading...
  
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• Hauliers’ ‘trepidation’ as transition period ends

  31-12-2020 17:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hauliers in Northern Ireland are approaching the end of the Brexit transition with “trepidation”.
  
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• Hauliers’ ‘trepidation’ as Brexit transition period ends

  31-12-2020 17:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hauliers in Northern Ireland are approaching the end of the Brexit transition with “trepidation”.
  
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• Former Man Utd and Scotland manager Tommy Docherty dies aged 92

  31-12-2020 17:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Manchester United and Scotland manager Tommy Docherty has died at the age of 92 following a long illness, his family have announced in a statement.
  
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• Jonny Evans signs new deal at Leicester

  31-12-2020 17:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jonny Evans has agreed a new two-and-a-half-year deal at Leicester.
  
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