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• Stevie Wonder makes surprise appearance on The Voice

  02-01-2021 23:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stevie Wonder made a surprise appearance on The Voice – delivering a special message for Sir Tom Jones.
  
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• Real Madrid climb to LaLiga summit after defeating Celta Vigo

  02-01-2021 23:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid moved top of LaLiga after a 2-0 home win over Celta Vigo.
  
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• I’m thinking I’m going to retire older – Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola

  02-01-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola has revealed he is contemplating staying on in management much longer than he originally anticipated.
  
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• Frank Lampard backs Kai Havertz to put faltering Chelsea start behind him

  02-01-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Frank Lampard believes patience is the key to seeing Kai Havertz flourish as the Chelsea playmaker wrestles with the after-effects of coronavirus and the burden of a hefty price tag.
  
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• Jeremy Clarkson: I battled Covid over Christmas

  02-01-2021 23:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he had a “scary” experience fighting coronavirus over Christmas.
  
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• Real Madrid top LaLiga standings after victory over Celta Vigo

  02-01-2021 23:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid moved to the top of the LaLiga table after goals from Lucas Vazquez and Marco Asensio earned them a 2-0 victory over in-form Celta Vigo.
  
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• Arsenal continue recent rich vein of form by dismantling West Brom

  02-01-2021 23:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Resurgent Arsenal continued to resurrect their season after thumping West Brom 4-0 to pile more misery on the Baggies.
  
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• Harry Kane and Son Heung-min fire Tottenham to victory over Leeds

  02-01-2021 23:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Harry Kane and Son Heung-min equalled the Premier League record for most goal combinations in a season as they fired Tottenham into third with a 3-0 win over Leeds.
  
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• Harsh frost set to hit parts of England, Met Office says

  02-01-2021 23:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A “harsh frost” is set to grip parts of England amid more weather warnings for snow and ice.
  
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• McFarland thrilled to end Munster's unbeaten run as Ulster begin new year with interpro victory

  02-01-2021 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It may not have been perfect, but Dan McFarland declared himself "really pleased" to end Munster's unbeaten run this season at Kingspan Stadium.
  
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• A day with plenty of positives for Ulster including Leinster's shock defeat but with razor-thin margin for error, every point is precious

  02-01-2021 22:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  In beating Munster at the Kingspan Stadium, Ulster began 2021 just as they'd started 2020.
  
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• Mel B: It was gutting and hilarious to be unmasked

  02-01-2021 22:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mel B said it was “gutting, hilarious and shocking” to be booted off The Masked Singer.
  
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• Labour MP being treated in hospital for Covid

  02-01-2021 22:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Labour MP Jo Stevens is being treated for coronavirus in hospital, her team has said.
  
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• Graham Potter proud of ‘amazing’ players as Brighton share points with Wolves

  02-01-2021 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Graham Potter hailed the “amazing” response of his players after beleaguered Brighton fought back from two goals down to claim a thrilling 3-3 draw with Wolves.
  
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• The Masked Singer: The latest celebrity unmasked

  02-01-2021 21:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mel B has become the latest celebrity to have their identity revealed in The Masked Singer.
  
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• 19-year-old arrested after teenager’s body found in Belfast river - Irish Examiner

  02-01-2021 21:50
  
  19-year-old arrested after teenager’s body found in Belfast river  Irish Examiner
  
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• Carl Winchester wanted by League One side as January transfer swoop prepared: report

  02-01-2021 21:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Carl Winchester could be on the move this month, according to the latest report.
  
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• Ulster grind past Munster in a frozen Belfast to stay unbeaten - The Irish Times

  02-01-2021 20:53
  
  Ulster grind past Munster in a frozen Belfast to stay unbeaten  The Irish Times
  
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• Brighton battle back to earn a point in six-goal thriller with Wolves

  02-01-2021 20:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Struggling Brighton battled back from two goals down to snatch a point from a thrilling 3-3 Premier League draw with Wolves at the Amex Stadium.
  
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• Belfast repeat offender 'spat at police' on New Year's Eve, court told - Belfast Telegraph

  02-01-2021 20:43
  
  Belfast repeat offender 'spat at police' on New Year's Eve, court told  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Belfast repeat offender 'spat at police' on New Year's Eve, court told

  02-01-2021 20:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A repeat offender with dozens of convictions for assaulting police has appeared in court after spitting at officers on New Year’s Eve.
  
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• Paediatricians ‘not seeing significant pressure from Covid in children’s wards’

  02-01-2021 20:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Paediatricians have said they are not seeing significant pressure from coronavirus on children’s wards as they sought to reassure concerned parents, following reports of increased admissions among younger people.
  
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• Funeral held for Ballymena couple Shirley and Ronald McDowell who died days apart

  02-01-2021 20:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The joint funeral took place on Saturday of a Ballymena couple who died within days of each other.
  
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• Roy Hodgson defends decision to start Luka Milivojevic as Palace beat Sheff Utd

  02-01-2021 20:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boss Roy Hodgson insisted Crystal Palace were right to play Luka Milivojevic in the 2-0 win over Sheffield United despite his captain breaching Government guidelines on New Year’s Eve.
  
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• Police trying to track down ‘reckless’ party organisers and revellers in Essex

  02-01-2021 20:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are trying to identify the “reckless” organiser of an unlicensed music event on New Year’s Eve during in which hundreds of revellers trashed a 500-year-old church in Essex.
  
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• Ballymena United boss David Jeffrey resigned to losing defender in January - Belfast Live

  02-01-2021 19:59
  
  Ballymena United boss David Jeffrey resigned to losing defender in January  Belfast Live
  
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• Peter Kay delights fans by returning to spotlight for radio interview

  02-01-2021 19:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Peter Kay delighted fans when he returned to the spotlight for a BBC Radio 2 show.
  
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• Record breaking number of Covid-19 cases in Ireland

  02-01-2021 19:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ireland’s chief medical officer has warned that Ireland’s Covid-19 incidence rate could be at its highest, as the county saw a record-breaking number of coronavirus cases in a day.
  
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• 'Larne will come again': Linfield goal hero Jordan Stewart predicts title rivals will bounce back as top spot changes hands

  02-01-2021 19:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Linfield's goal-scoring hero Jordan Stewart won't be getting carried away by a swap of positions at the top of the Danske Bank Premiership table.
  
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• Rangers have one hand on the Premiership trophy now but I think Celtic will stick with Neil Lennon for now

  02-01-2021 19:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It was a monumental Old Firm victory for Rangers, but Steven Gerrard’s boys have got to remain humble if they are to see it out and claim title No.55.
  
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• Rangers have one hand on the Premiership trophy but I think Celtic will stick with Neil Lennon for now

  02-01-2021 19:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It was a monumental Old Firm victory for Rangers, but Steven Gerrard’s boys have got to remain humble if they are to see it out and claim title No.55.
  
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• 19-year-old arrested after teenager’s body found in Belfast river

  02-01-2021 19:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police in Belfast have arrested a 19-year-old after a teenager’s body was found in a river.
  
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• Crusaders welcome back 'Paul Heatley of old' as winger nets hat-trick and rediscovers top form

  02-01-2021 19:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Scoring a combined 24 goals over the course of the past two seasons - one shortened by the pandemic - would constitute a success for 95% of footballers.
  
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• England Test captain Joe Root backs Jos Buttler as first-choice wicketkeeper

  02-01-2021 19:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  As Joe Root prepares to kick off a bumper 2021 for English cricket he has made it clear there is nobody he would rather have behind the stumps than Jos Buttler.
  
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• Crusaders boss Stephen Baxter provides update on injured trio - Belfast Live

  02-01-2021 19:00
  
  Crusaders boss Stephen Baxter provides update on injured trio  Belfast Live
  
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• Hospitals start receiving doses of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine

  02-01-2021 18:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Batches of the newly approved coronavirus vaccine from Oxford University and AstraZeneca have started arriving at hospitals ahead of the jab’s rollout.
  
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• Jonny Evans hopes to celebrate new Leicester deal with victory at Newcastle

  02-01-2021 18:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jonny Evans is hopeful Leicester can toast his new contract and start another year with three points at Newcastle on Sunday.
  
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• Labourer 'threatened to harm partner and their baby' on New Year's Day, court told

  02-01-2021 18:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A labourer who allegedly threatened to harm his partner and their 10-month-old baby on New Year’s Day has appeared in court charged with a breach of the peace.
  
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• Ebere Eze stunner helps Crystal Palace pile more misery on Sheffield United

  02-01-2021 18:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A wonder goal from Ebere Eze after Jeffrey Schlupp’s opener helped Crystal Palace return to winning ways and inflict more misery on Sheffield United with a 2-0 victory at Selhurst Park.
  
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• Investigation launched after body of male teenager recovered from river in west Belfast

  02-01-2021 18:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A police investigation has been launched after the body of a male teenager was recovered from a river in west Belfast.
  
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• ‘Bitterly disappointed’ Neil Lennon insists Celtic won’t give up title fight

  02-01-2021 17:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Neil Lennon refused to concede the Scottish Premiership title after Celtic’s 1-0 defeat by Rangers left them 19 points behind their Old Firm rivals.
  
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• 12 famous people you might not know are from North Belfast - Belfast Live

  02-01-2021 17:56
  
  12 famous people you might not know are from North Belfast  Belfast Live
  
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• UK ticket-holder comes forward to claim £39m EuroMillions jackpot

  02-01-2021 17:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A lucky UK ticket-holder has come forward to claim a £39 million EuroMillions New Year’s Day jackpot.
  
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• Allan McGregor hailed as 'world class' by Rangers boss Steven Gerrard and man of the match display in win over Celtic

  02-01-2021 17:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor has been hailed as 'world class' by manager Steven Gerrard after his man of the match performance in the 1-0 win over Celtic.
  
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• Jose Mourinho demands more goals as Tottenham impress against Leeds

  02-01-2021 17:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho said his side showed the desired attacking intent in the 3-0 victory over Leeds which ended a four-game winless run in the Premier League.
  
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• Tottenham trio’s Covid-19 breach was ‘a negative surprise’ – Jose Mourinho

  02-01-2021 16:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has expressed his personal disappointment in Erik Lamela, Sergio Reguilon and Giovani Lo Celso for breaking coronavirus rules.
  
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• 'Celtic done by poor refereeing performance': Neil Lennon blasts Nir Bitton red card after Old Firm defeat to Rangers

  02-01-2021 16:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Celtic manager Neil Lennon is once again set to come under pressure after his side's Old Firm derby defeat left his side's hopes of a 10th successive Scottish Premiership title hanging by a thread.
  
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• Husband of Omagh bombing victim hopes late Real IRA founder Michael McKevitt is 'happy in hell'

  02-01-2021 16:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The husband of a woman murdered in the Omagh bomb says he hopes her killer is “happy in hell”.
  
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• Founder of the Real IRA Michael McKevitt has died - Belfast Live

  02-01-2021 16:44
  
  Founder of the Real IRA Michael McKevitt has died  Belfast Live
  
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• Former Real IRA leader Michael McKevitt dies following illness

  02-01-2021 16:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Real IRA leader Michael McKevitt, one of four men found liable in civil court for the 1998 Omagh bombing, has died following an illness.
  
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