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• Inter Milan miss chance to close gap on Serie A leaders after Roma draw

  10-01-2021 23:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gianluca Mancini’s late header earned Roma a 2-2 draw as Inter Milan lost ground in the Serie A title race.
  
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• Jason Steele goes from zero to hero as Brighton need penalties to beat Newport

  10-01-2021 23:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Brighton survived a penalty shoot-out at Newport to book a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup, winning 4-3 on spot-kicks after the tie had been drawn 1-1 after 120 minutes.
  
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• Maguiresbridge stabbing: Woman charged with GBH

  10-01-2021 22:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 22-year-old woman is charged after a woman in her 20s was stabbed at a house in County Fermanagh.
  
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• Murder probe as victim of Co Antrim assault dies

  10-01-2021 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a Co Antrim man who was the victim of a brutal assault a week ago.
  
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• Bailouts could be needed as food exporters find ‘door to the EU shut’

  10-01-2021 21:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Emergency financial aid could be needed to shore up food exporters finding the “door to the EU is now shut”, an industry head has said.
  
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• Co Down sex attack survivor waives anonymity to help other victims - Belfast Live

  10-01-2021 21:45
  
  Co Down sex attack survivor waives anonymity to help other victims  Belfast Live
  
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• Adele sends her love to Chorley after ‘Someone Like You’ tribute

  10-01-2021 21:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tottenham fan Adele has come out of Twitter hibernation to send her love to Chorley after the non-league side continued to use one of her hits as their victory song.
  
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• 5 things we learned from this weekend’s FA Cup action

  10-01-2021 21:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A coronavirus-affected FA Cup third round saw Aston Villa’s youngsters shine in defeat against Liverpool and non-League Chorley upset Derby.
  
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• Belfast church to host inauguration-eve 'Prayer Vigil for the Nation' - PenBayPilot.com

  10-01-2021 21:10
  
  Belfast church to host inauguration-eve 'Prayer Vigil for the Nation'  PenBayPilot.com
  
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• ‘Nobody told me we’re not playing’ – Jose Mourinho preparing Spurs to face Villa

  10-01-2021 21:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho is preparing for his side’s Premier League game at Aston Villa on Wednesday to go ahead.
  
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• FA Cup ‘a lifesaver’ for Marine as historic run is ended by Tottenham

  10-01-2021 20:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Marine manager Neil Young says his side’s historic FA Cup run could save the non-league club after it ended with a 5-0 defeat to Tottenham.
  
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• Number of Covid-19 hospital patients will double within days – NI health chiefs

  10-01-2021 20:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland’s health chiefs have warned that the number of people with Covid-19 in hospital will double by the third week of January compared to the current figures.
  
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• Video of woman arrested for ‘sitting on a bench’ was staged, police say

  10-01-2021 20:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A video appearing to show a woman being arrested for breaching Covid-19 rules after sitting on a bench was “staged-managed” by anti-lockdown protesters, Dorset Police said.
  
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• 25 accidental gun discharges by PSNI officers over past six years

  10-01-2021 20:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two PSNI officers were injured as a result of accidental firearm discharges in the past six years.
  
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• Tottenham score five to end eighth-tier Marine’s FA Cup run

  10-01-2021 19:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tottenham ensured they were not the victims of the biggest ever FA Cup shock with a 5-0 win at Marine, who even in defeat proved the magic of the competition is still alive.
  
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• Woman goes viral for ‘amazing’ mouth-acting impressions video

  10-01-2021 19:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An actress has gone viral for a series of impressions using “mouth acting”.
  
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• Celtic face further scrutiny over mid-season Dubai trip after coronavirus case

  10-01-2021 19:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Celtic’s decision to fly to Dubai for a training camp is set to come under further scrutiny after an unnamed player tested positive for coronavirus.
  
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• Schwarzenegger labels Trump as ‘worst president ever’

  10-01-2021 19:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arnold Schwarzenegger has labelled Donald Trump as the “worst president ever” in a video calling for unity after the deadly US Capitol riots.
  
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• Suspected Class A drugs 'worth £120,000' seized in Tobermore

  10-01-2021 19:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police said the drugs were seized as part of a "proactive investigation into organised crime".
  
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• Family and friends pay tribute to ‘kind’ George Nkencho

  10-01-2021 19:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of George Nkencho who was shot dead by armed gardai in Dublin have described life as a “gift” and urged people “not to waste it”.
  
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• Belfast dad pens book after daughter's death with proceeds going to Brain Tumour Charity - Belfast Live

  10-01-2021 18:53
  
  Belfast dad pens book after daughter's death with proceeds going to Brain Tumour Charity  Belfast Live
  
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• ‘Shock win will sink in when I’m on the beach’ – John Yems savours Leeds scalp

  10-01-2021 18:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Crawley boss John Yems admits the magnitude of his side’s stunning 3-0 FA Cup win over Leeds may not sink in until he is relaxing on a beach in the summer.
  
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• Police seize suspected Class A drugs worth £120,000 during Tobermore search

  10-01-2021 18:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have seized suspected Class A drugs worth around £120,000 following the search of a property in Co Londonderry.
  
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• In Video: Frozen in time as cold snap continues

  10-01-2021 18:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Icy conditions have hit much of the UK and Ireland this weekend.
  
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• Graham Norton addresses Alison Hammond’s blunder over his dead dog

  10-01-2021 18:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Graham Norton has taken the blame for Alison Hammond’s blunder over his dead dog, saying he thought the incident was funny.
  
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• Possible virus exposure for politicians sheltering during Capitol riot

  10-01-2021 18:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Politicians in the US may have been exposed to someone testing positive for Covid-19 while they sheltered at an undisclosed location during a siege of the Capitol by a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump.
  
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• Once-jailed nationalist wins Kyrgyzstan presidency

  10-01-2021 18:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A nationalist politician who was released from prison amid protests that overthrew Kyrgyzstan’s president last year has been elected as his replacement.
  
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• My young players need time to develop into ‘consistent killers’ – Frank Lampard

  10-01-2021 18:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Frank Lampard believes his developing Chelsea squad lacks the killer instinct of the Premier League’s serial winners.
  
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• Dean Holden hails Bristol City FA Cup heroes Chris Martin and Dan Bentley

  10-01-2021 18:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dean Holden praised outstanding individual contributions from Chris Martin and Dan Bentley after his Bristol City team beat Portsmouth 2-1 to reach the FA Cup fourth round.
  
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• Sergio Aguero self-isolating as close contact has coronavirus – Pep Guardiola

  10-01-2021 18:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sergio Aguero missed Manchester City’s FA Cup third-round victory over Birmingham after being asked to self-isolate, manager Pep Guardiola has revealed.
  
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• Africa tops three million confirmed coronavirus cases

  10-01-2021 17:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Africa has passed the milestone of three million confirmed cases of Covid-19, including more than 72,000 deaths, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
  
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• Debate on Irish reunification should not be around language of ‘threat or danger’, says Mary Lou McDonald

  10-01-2021 17:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The debate on Irish reunification should not be based on language of “threat or danger” according to Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald.
  
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• Valerien Ismael hails Michal Helik after defender’s goal sets up FA Cup win

  10-01-2021 17:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael saluted centre-back Michal Helik’s attacking threat after the Polish defender’s fourth goal of the season paved the way for a  2-0 FA Cup win over Tranmere.
  
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• Teenager arrested and 38 fines issued over Bristol lockdown rave plans

  10-01-2021 17:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police arrested a teenager and issued 38 fines over plans to hold an illegal rave in Bristol, as constabularies continue to crack down on lockdown rule-breakers.
  
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• Leaking of mother and baby homes report ‘grossly insensitive’ – SF leader

  10-01-2021 17:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has described the leaking of the report into the mother and baby homes as “grossly insensitive” and “unacceptable”.
  
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• ‘It hasn’t sunk in yet’ – Jordan Tunnicliffe in shock after Crawley stun Leeds

  10-01-2021 17:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jordan Tunnicliffe admitted he was still in shock after helping League Two club Crawley pull off a stunning FA Cup upset against Leeds.
  
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• Surge capacity in private hospitals being accessed, HSE chief says

  10-01-2021 17:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The HSE has begun accessing the surge capacity agreed with private hospitals as the system comes under increasing pressure, its chief executive has said.
  
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• 7 rescue dogs in need forever homes - Belfast Live

  10-01-2021 17:13
  
  7 rescue dogs in need forever homes  Belfast Live
  
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• Crawley’s win over Leeds the latest giant-killing feat in FA Cup third round

  10-01-2021 17:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leeds found themselves on the end of a major FA Cup giant-killing as they were stunned by League Two Crawley.
  
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• Women’s Six Nations set to be postponed due to Covid-19

  10-01-2021 17:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Women’s Six Nations is set to be postponed as a result of the escalating coronavirus crisis at a time when uncertainty continues to hover over the men’s event.
  
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• Government denies Salmond’s claim Sturgeon aide leaked complainer’s identity

  10-01-2021 17:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Alex Salmond has accused Nicola Sturgeon’s top aide of leaking the name of a woman who made a sexual harassment complaint against him but the Scottish Government has said his claim is “untrue”.
  
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• Michal Helik and Cauley Woodrow fire Barnsley into FA Cup fourth round

  10-01-2021 16:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Michal Helik and Cauley Woodrow grabbed the second-half goals that earned Barnsley a 2-0 FA Cup third round win over Tranmere at Oakwell.
  
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• Sailor rescued after drifting across Channel for three days without power

  10-01-2021 16:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A sailor has been rescued from the English Channel after his yacht drifted “hopelessly” for three days without a working engine or radio.
  
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• Man charged over incident at Derry supermarket

  10-01-2021 16:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been charged with two counts of assaulting police after an incident at a supermarket in Londonderry on Saturday.
  
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• Bernardo Silva scores twice as Manchester City cruise past Birmingham in FA Cup

  10-01-2021 16:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bernardo Silva struck twice early on as Manchester City eased into the FA Cup fourth round with a comfortable 3-0 win over Championship side Birmingham.
  
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• Crawley cruise into fourth round with shock FA Cup win over top-flight Leeds

  10-01-2021 16:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  League Two Crawley produced a stunning FA Cup shock by embarrassing lacklustre Leeds with an emphatic 3-0 triumph.
  
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• Timo Werner ends goal drought at last as Chelsea breeze past Morecambe

  10-01-2021 16:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Timo Werner ended his 12-match goal drought as Chelsea cruised past Morecambe 4-0 at Stamford Bridge and into the FA Cup fourth round.
  
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• Government denies reports it rejected offer of visa-free EU tours by musicians

  10-01-2021 16:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Government has denied reports it rejected an offer of visa-free tours by musicians in the European Union, saying it pushed for a “more ambitious agreement” during negotiations.
  
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• Neeskens Kebano urges Fulham to build on FA Cup win

  10-01-2021 16:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Neeskens Kebano believes Fulham can build on their FA Cup win at QPR and maintain their bid for Premier League survival.
  
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• 17 further deaths and 1,112 new cases of Covid-19 in Northern Ireland

  10-01-2021 15:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A further 17 people have died of coronavirus in Northern Ireland, the Department of Health confirmed.
  
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