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• Duncan Ferguson praises Dominic Calvert-Lewin as Everton progress in FA Cup

  24-01-2021 23:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Everton assistant manager Duncan Ferguson hopes Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s return to scoresheet will see him start “battering” in the goals for the rest of the season.
  
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• Kate Hudson addresses estrangement from father Bill

  24-01-2021 23:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Kate Hudson has discussed her estrangement from her father, the musician Bill Hudson, and said it is “a 41-year-old issue”.
  
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• Atletico Madrid seven points clear at top of LaLiga after Valencia comeback win

  24-01-2021 23:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Atletico Madrid moved seven points clear at the top of LaLiga as they came from behind to beat Valencia 3-1 on Sunday.
  
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• UK risks becoming ‘failed state’ unless it reforms union – Gordon Brown

  24-01-2021 23:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK risks becoming a “failed state” unless it makes reforms to the union, former prime minister Gordon Brown has warned.
  
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• Bruno Fernandes fires Manchester United past Liverpool in thrilling FA Cup clash

  24-01-2021 23:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bruno Fernandes fired Manchester United into the FA Cup fifth round after coming off the bench to dump Liverpool out of the competition.
  
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• Co Fermanagh security alert ends after device declared a hoax

  24-01-2021 23:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A security operation in Co Fermanagh has ended after a device found at a bus shelter was declared a hoax by police.
  
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• SDLP's Claire Hanna hits out at NIO for meeting with loyalist paramilitary groups about Brexit

  24-01-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  South Belfast MP Claire Hanna on Sunday night called on the Secretary of State to explain why the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) met representatives of proscribed paramilitary organisations about Brexit.
  
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• Pep Guardiola gives talk of a clean sweep the brush-off

  24-01-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has dismissed talk of the quadruple as a fairytale.
  
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• Jose Mourinho impressed by the way Gareth Ainsworth gets a tune out of Wycombe

  24-01-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has admiration for Gareth Ainsworth’s approach to life, but would not want to be part of the Wycombe manager’s rock band.
  
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• Injury hampered Christian Walton in Brighton number one battle – Graham Potter

  24-01-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Brighton boss Graham Potter believes Christian Walton possesses “top-level attributes” but has been left playing catch-up in his quest to become the club’s first-choice goalkeeper.
  
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• Joe Biden attends Mass for first time since taking office

  24-01-2021 23:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  President Joe Biden has attended Mass for the first time since taking office, worshipping on Sunday at the church he frequented when he was vice president.
  
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• Dominic Calvert-Lewin makes his mark as Everton ease past Sheffield Wednesday

  24-01-2021 23:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Blade Dominic Calvert-Lewin was quickly back into the goalscoring groove after making his mark in Everton’s 3-0 FA Cup fourth-round win over Sheffield Wednesday.
  
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• Terror watchdog launches inquiry into radicalisation in jails

  24-01-2021 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An inquiry into the way prisons deal with convicted terrorists is being launched by the independent terror watchdog amid concerns of growing radicalisation behind bars.
  
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• England centre Ollie Lawrence flattered by Manu Tuilagi comparisons

  24-01-2021 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ollie Lawrence says he finds it “flattering” if people want to draw comparison between him and England midfield powerhouse Manu Tuilagi.
  
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• Jennifer Lopez recreates Love Don’t Cost A Thing music video

  24-01-2021 22:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jennifer Lopez has recreated the music video for her hit Love Don’t Cost A Thing as she celebrated the 20th anniversary of her second album J.Lo.
  
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• Sir Kenneth Branagh to take on the role of Boris Johnson in TV drama

  24-01-2021 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sir Kenneth Branagh is set to step into the shoes of Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a drama based on the early days of the coronavirus.
  
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• Larry King’s sons remember the veteran talk show host as ‘an amazing father’

  24-01-2021 22:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Larry King’s sons have remembered the broadcaster as “an amazing father” and “fiercely loyal” after his death at the age of 87.
  
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• Covid-19: NI testing for new coronavirus variant 'limited'

  24-01-2021 22:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The "English" variant is thought to be about 50-70% more infectious than the original Covid-19 strain.
  
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• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals how practice makes perfect for Bruno Fernandes

  24-01-2021 21:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bruno Fernandes’ set piece practice on the eve of Manchester United’s FA Cup tie against Liverpool paid dividends as he came off the bench to settle the tie.
  
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• Adele marks 10th anniversary of Grammy-winning album 21

  24-01-2021 21:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Adele has marked the 10th anniversary of her award-winning album 21.
  
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• Newtownbutler: Security alert on Wattlebridge Road ends

  24-01-2021 21:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  All roads have been reopened in the Wattlebridge Road area of County Fermanagh.
  
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• Snow: Severe weather warnings in place across UK

  24-01-2021 21:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Motorists are urged to take care with sub-zero temperatures forecast into Monday.
  
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• First star skates off Dancing On Ice

  24-01-2021 21:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Myleene Klass and Lukasz Rozycki have become the first couple to depart the rink after they were eliminated from Dancing On Ice.
  
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• Portugal’s president set for second term after Covid-hit election

  24-01-2021 21:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Portugal’s president is set to win a second term in office in an election held amid a devastating Covid-19 surge that has made the country the worst in the world for cases and deaths.
  
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• Frenkie de Jong catches Ronald Koeman’s eye in Barcelona’s win at Elche

  24-01-2021 21:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman praised midfielder Frenkie de Jong after watching him set his side on the road to a fifth successive LaLiga away win.
  
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• Jeremy Hunt: Medical grade masks should be compulsory in shops

  24-01-2021 21:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt has added his voice to those of disease experts calling for medical grade masks to be compulsory on public transport and in shops.
  
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• Why front line police must be a priority as part of vaccine rollout

  24-01-2021 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Virtually every superlative has been used to sum up how we, as a society, have been affected by coronavirus in all its variant forms.
  
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• Police Federation for Northern Ireland calls for officers to be fast-tracked for Covid-19 jabs

  24-01-2021 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Government should move PSNI officers up the priority list for Covid-19 vaccinations, according to the Police Federation for Northern Ireland (PFNI).
  
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• Dani Dyer ‘completely in love’ as she gives birth to baby boy

  24-01-2021 20:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dani Dyer has given birth to a baby boy and said she is “completely in love”.
  
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• Britons warned of treacherous conditions as sub-zero temperatures follow snow

  24-01-2021 20:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Britons have been warned to expect widespread sub-zero temperatures and icy, treacherous conditions caused by Sunday’s snowfall.
  
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• PSNI confirm live ammunition recovered as Wattlebridge security alert ends - device declared a hoax

  24-01-2021 20:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The two-week long security alert in the Wattlebridge Road area of County Fermanagh has ended.
  
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• Former Brexit MEP dies in diving accident in the Bahamas

  24-01-2021 20:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A former Brexit Party MEP has died in a diving accident near his home in the Bahamas.
  
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• Bruno Fernandes goal takes Manchester United through at Liverpool’s expense

  24-01-2021 20:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Supersub Bruno Fernandes’ fantastic free-kick secured Manchester United an impressive 3-2 FA Cup fourth-round victory against rivals Liverpool as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer oversaw his first triumph against Jurgen Klopp’s men.
  
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• Numbers in intensive care could grow in coming days, warns HSE chief

  24-01-2021 19:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The number of people in intensive care units will “hold if not grow” in the coming days, the health service chief has said.
  
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• Five people from Northern Ireland arrested after garda car rammed in Co Donegal

  24-01-2021 19:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Five people from Northern Ireland have been arrested after a garda car was rammed in Co Donegal.
  
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• Lockdown lifting a ‘long, long way’ off says Hancock as 6.3m receive jab

  24-01-2021 19:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned the lifting of lockdown rules in England remains a “long, long, long way” off despite another record day in the rollout of the vaccine programme.
  
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• Belfast Live readers share amazing snow pictures as temperatures plummet across NI - Belfast Live

  24-01-2021 19:10
  
  Belfast Live readers share amazing snow pictures as temperatures plummet across NI  Belfast Live
  
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• Thousands join protests in Brazil calling for Bolsonaro impeachment

  24-01-2021 19:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Thousands of Brazilians have taken to the streets for a second day to call for the impeachment of President Jair Bolsonaro, who is under fire for his government’s response to coronavirus which has killed more than 216,000 people in the country.
  
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• Nathan Jones says he got no respect from referee during Stamford Bridge defeat

  24-01-2021 18:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Luton boss Nathan Jones has accused referee David Coote of treating him with “the biggest amount of disrespect” during the Hatters’ 3-1 FA Cup loss at Chelsea.
  
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• Protesters told to stay away from court hearing of Colston statue accused

  24-01-2021 18:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have warned anyone planning to stage a protest during the court hearing for those accused of pulling down the statue of Edward Colston last summer that they will be breaking the law.
  
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• Brendan Rodgers hails James Maddison after Leicester’s FA Cup win at Brentford

  24-01-2021 18:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Brendan Rodgers hailed the hunger and enthusiasm of James Maddison after the England midfielder helped Leicester avoid an FA Cup shock at Brentford.
  
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• Sean Dyche says Burnley’s ‘collective mentality’ was key to FA Cup win at Fulham

  24-01-2021 18:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sean Dyche said his Burnley side’s “collective mentality” was the key to their 3-0 FA Cup win over Fulham.
  
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• Two men arrested after van stolen in Belfast city centre - Belfast Telegraph

  24-01-2021 18:27
  
  Two men arrested after van stolen in Belfast city centre  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Two men arrested after van stolen in Belfast city centre

  24-01-2021 18:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men have been arrested after a van was stolen in Belfast city centre.
  
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• In Video: Animals enjoy the snow at London Zoo

  24-01-2021 18:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Animals at ZSL London Zoo enjoyed a change of scenery on Sunday, as the capital had its first snowfall of the year.
  
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• Covid cases in N Ireland hit 100,000 milestone as 14 more deaths confirmed

  24-01-2021 18:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The number of coronavirus cases in Northern Ireland has surpassed the 100,000 mark.
  
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• Three more teenagers arrested after murder of 15-year-old boy

  24-01-2021 18:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Three more teenagers have been arrested following the murder of a 15-year-old boy in broad daylight, taking the total to five.
  
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• ‘Today’s youngsters are tomorrow’s shantymen’ – shanty singers welcome trend

  24-01-2021 18:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A member of a 32-year-old shanty singing group has said the recent maritime viral trend will “do nothing but good for our genre of music”.
  
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• Man Utd back on top of the Women’s Super League after beating Birmingham

  24-01-2021 17:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester United moved back to the top of the Women’s Super League as goals from Leah Galton and Ella Toone fired Casey Stoney’s side to a 2-0 win over Birmingham.
  
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• Israeli police clash with ultra-Orthodox protesters over school lockdown

  24-01-2021 17:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ultra-Orthodox demonstrators have clashed with police in two major Israeli cities, as authorities faced new difficulties in enforcing coronavirus restrictions in the country’s religious communities.
  
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