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• Happy Mondays star Bez launches lockdown fitness classes

  09-01-2021 23:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Happy Mondays star Bez is launching his own online fitness classes to rival those of Joe Wicks.
  
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• Real Madrid miss chance to go top of LaLiga as they draw at struggling Osasuna

  09-01-2021 23:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid missed the chance to move back to the top of LaLiga after they were held to a goalless draw at struggling Osasuna.
  
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• Pep Guardiola hails ‘incredible’ Ruben Dias

  09-01-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City have signed an even better player than they thought in Ruben Dias.
  
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• David Moyes hopes Stockport tie provides a happy FA Cup memory for West Ham

  09-01-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  David Moyes will embark upon a new FA Cup campaign admitting it may represent a quicker route to success than the Premier League.
  
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• Scott McTominay’s early header guides Manchester United past Watford

  09-01-2021 23:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stand-in skipper Scott McTominay secured Manchester United’s safe passage to the FA Cup fourth round with an early header against Watford.
  
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• Two friends compete against each other on The Voice

  09-01-2021 23:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two best friends competed against each other on The Voice, but only one made it through to the next round.
  
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• Struggling families must be protected from ‘absurd’ council tax rises – Starmer

  09-01-2021 23:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has urged the Prime Minister and the Chancellor to guard pandemic-hit family budgets by protecting them from “absurd” council tax rises this spring.
  
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• Mikel Arteta thankful for Emile Smith Rowe’s VAR reprieve

  09-01-2021 22:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was thankful VAR was in operation for their 2-0 win over Newcastle in the FA Cup and praised the growing importance of Emile Smith Rowe.
  
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• Martine McCutcheon explains her American accent on The Masked Singer

  09-01-2021 22:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Martine McCutcheon has said it was “vital” she adopted an American accent on The Masked Singer because her own east London voice would give her away.
  
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• Theresa May’s ‘breathless wooing’ of Donald Trump a great pity – Bercow

  09-01-2021 22:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Commons speaker John Bercow has criticised the eagerness shown by Theresa May to “pay homage to Donald Trump” during the early days of his controversial presidency.
  
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• Another celebrity’s identity revealed on The Masked Singer

  09-01-2021 21:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Martine McCutcheon has become the latest celebrity to have their identity revealed on The Masked Singer.
  
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• Further discussions to take place over French clubs’ European participation

  09-01-2021 21:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Further discussions are set to take place over the participation of French clubs in this season’s European competitions as organisers look for a way to stage matches during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Ex-loyalist prisoner launches project to steer youth away from paramilitaries - Belfast Live

  09-01-2021 21:37
  
  Ex-loyalist prisoner launches project to steer youth away from paramilitaries  Belfast Live
  
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• Emile Smith Rowe makes most of red card escape as Arsenal see off Newcastle

  09-01-2021 21:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Emile Smith Rowe came off the bench to fire holders Arsenal into the FA Cup fourth round with an extra-time goal against Newcastle – but only after he had a red card overturned by VAR.
  
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• How the coronavirus pandemic has affected the royal family

  09-01-2021 21:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The vaccinations of the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are welcome shot in the arm after the royal family weathered an extraordinary year as the coronavirus crisis swept the country.
  
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• Northern Ireland principal records heartwarming message to school children - Belfast Live

  09-01-2021 21:05
  
  Northern Ireland principal records heartwarming message to school children  Belfast Live
  
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• Man with painted face and ‘horns’ hat taken into custody after US Capitol mayhem

  09-01-2021 20:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An Arizona man who was allegedly photographed wearing a costume with a painted face and a fur hat topped by horns during last week’s mayhem at the US Capitol building has been taken into custody, officials said.
  
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• Christine and Frank Lampard announce surprise baby news

  09-01-2021 20:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Christine Lampard is pregnant with her second child with footballer husband Frank.
  
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• Neil Critchley hails hero Chris Maxwell as Blackpool upset West Brom in FA Cup

  09-01-2021 20:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Blackpool manager Neil Critchley hailed captain and goalkeeper Chris Maxwell as the hero of their FA Cup upset over West Brom but insisted it was a complete team performance which secured victory after a penalty shootout.
  
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• Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann score twice each as Barcelona rout Granada

  09-01-2021 20:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Barcelona moved third in LaLiga with a comfortable 4-0 win at Granada, who finished with 10 men.
  
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• Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze watches QPR in apparent breach of Covid-19 rules

  09-01-2021 20:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Eberechi Eze paid his former club QPR a visit on Saturday in a move which may not go down well with his current side Crystal Palace.
  
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• Trump allies finally know true horror of the Donald

  09-01-2021 20:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  What a sickening obscenity it’s been that it took so many Republican politicians in the States so long to wake up to at least some of what the rest of us have been saying since 2016 about their dangerous and deranged president.
  
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• Brendan Rodgers hails excellent performance as Leicester see off Stoke

  09-01-2021 20:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers hailed an “excellent” performance from his side after the Premier League high-fliers thrashed Stoke 4-0 at the bet365 Stadium to advance into the FA Cup fourth round.
  
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• Sean Dyche feels Burnley deserved win despite leaving it late

  09-01-2021 19:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sean Dyche felt Burnley got what they deserved despite needing a last-gasp equaliser and penalties to see off League One MK Dons in the third round of the FA Cup.
  
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• Fulham’s survival could be in the hands of Bobby Decordova-Reid, says manager

  09-01-2021 19:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Scott Parker believes Bobby Decordova-Reid can help fire Fulham to Premier League safety.
  
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• PSNI issue ice warning after parent encourages child to walk on frozen lake

  09-01-2021 19:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have warned of the dangers of walking on ice after a parent encouraged their child to stand on a frozen lake for a picture.
  
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• North Belfast football rivals united in Covid-19 stance - Belfast Live

  09-01-2021 19:46
  
  North Belfast football rivals united in Covid-19 stance  Belfast Live
  
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• Chris Wilder says Sheffield United win is more important than personal milestone

  09-01-2021 19:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chris Wilder claimed his 100th win as Sheffield United manager before insisting the FA Cup victory at Bristol Rovers was all about his team’s first success of the season, and not about him.
  
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• Parents demanding school places for children despite lockdown, union warns

  09-01-2021 19:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Too many children are returning to school despite the national lockdown, a union has warned, as scientists say tougher restrictions are needed.
  
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• Rugby calendar in chaos as Champions Cup set to be postponed and Six Nations under threat

  09-01-2021 19:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The remaining two rounds of the Champions Cup pool stage are set to be postponed due to the escalating Covid-19 situation, with the upcoming Six Nations also under threat.
  
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• Nine further Covid-19 deaths and more than 4,800 new cases in Ireland

  09-01-2021 19:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nine more people have died of coronavirus – and an additional 4,842 new cases have been confirmed in Ireland, the Department of Health said.
  
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• Sam Allardyce still without a win as West Brom crash out of FA Cup at Blackpool

  09-01-2021 19:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sam Allardyce’s wait for a first win in charge of West Brom will continue after the Baggies were dumped out of the FA Cup by Sky Bet League One Blackpool, losing a penalty shoot-out 3-2.
  
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• 'It's a worry': Cliftonville boss Paddy McLaughlin fears that Irish League season may not restart after pause in play

  09-01-2021 19:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Cliftonville manager Paddy McLaughlin has admitted it's a 'worry' that the Danske Bank Premiership may not restart from the pause in play.
  
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• Burnley survive FA Cup scare as debutant Will Norris stars in shootout

  09-01-2021 18:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Burnley avoided an FA Cup upset with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over League One MK Dons at Turf Moor.
  
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• Fulham finish with a flourish to oust west London rivals QPR

  09-01-2021 18:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Substitutes Bobby Decordova-Reid and Neeskens Kebano fired Fulham into the FA Cup fourth round at the expense of QPR.
  
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• 'Sometimes you do that to your detriment': Crusaders boss Stephen Baxter says Cliftonville's time wasting tactics backfired in north Belfast derby

  09-01-2021 18:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Crusaders manager Steven Baxter reckoned Cliftonville only had themselves to blame as the Reds were denied a north Belfast derby victory by a last gasp equaliser in Saturday's only game in the Danske Bank Premiership.
  
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• Christine Lampard announces she's expecting second child with husband Frank

  09-01-2021 18:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Christine Lampard has announced she is expecting her second child with husband Frank.
  
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• Police urge public to avoid travelling during lockdown as fines issued

  09-01-2021 18:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police forces across England have urged people to stay home and avoid traveling as they continue to fine those breaching lockdown restrictions.
  
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• Sheffield United beat Bristol Rovers in FA Cup to secure first win of the season

  09-01-2021 18:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sheffield United secured their first win of the season as they reached the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 3-2 victory at Bristol Rovers.
  
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• Four star Leicester ease into fourth round with comfortable victory over Stoke

  09-01-2021 18:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leicester advanced into the FA Cup fourth round in comfortable fashion as the Premier League high-fliers beat Stoke 4-0 at the bet365 Stadium.
  
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• More than 80,000 deaths as experts warn lockdown not strict enough

  09-01-2021 18:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The official coronavirus death toll in the UK has risen to more than 80,000 as lab-confirmed cases passed the three million mark.
  
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• North Yorkshire Police seek Irish family of man who died in England

  09-01-2021 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Simon Curtis Smith died at his home in Scarborough but police have not yet located next of kin.
  
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• Biden calls Trump ‘unfit’ for presidency, but fails to endorse impeachment

  09-01-2021 17:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  US president-elect Joe Biden has said Donald Trump isn’t “fit for the job” of president, but he has repeatedly refused to endorse growing Democratic calls to impeach him a second time.
  
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• North Belfast councillor calls for public toilets at Waterworks - Belfast Live

  09-01-2021 17:37
  
  North Belfast councillor calls for public toilets at Waterworks  Belfast Live
  
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• Multiple arrests at anti-lockdown protest in London

  09-01-2021 17:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Twelve people have been arrested for breaching Covid-19 restrictions during an anti-lockdown protest in south-west London, the Metropolitan Police said.
  
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• Northern Ireland records nine more Covid-19 deaths and 1,442 new cases

  09-01-2021 17:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nine more people have died of coronavirus in Northern Ireland, the Department of Health has confirmed.
  
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• MPs criticise fine for Birmingham pub bombings campaigners as ‘morally wrong’

  09-01-2021 17:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two Conservative MPs have said it is “morally wrong” for police to fine six people for alleged Covid-19 breaches after they organised an anniversary convoy to mark the Birmingham pub bombings.
  
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• Queue winds around corners in south London as GPs roll out vaccine

  09-01-2021 17:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A long queue has been seen in Forest Hill, south London, as residents lined up to receive Covid-19 vaccinations.
  
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• Five arrested at anti-lockdown protest in London

  09-01-2021 16:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Five people have been arrested following an anti-lockdown protest in south-west London, the Metropolitan Police said.
  
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• Duncan Ferguson admits Everton feared cup upset against Rotherham

  09-01-2021 16:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Assistant manager Duncan Ferguson admits Everton’s failure to finish off Rotherham left them fearful of a late FA Cup shock after the Toffees scraped through 2-1 after extra-time.
  
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