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• Joanna Lumley: I once applied for an Indian passport

  25-01-2021 23:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Joanna Lumley said she once applied for an Indian passport because she was appalled by Britain’s treatment of Commonwealth immigrants.
  
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• [Photo Feature] Stena Embla makes inaugural crossing from Belfast – Liverpool - NI Ferry Site

  25-01-2021 23:52
  [Photo Feature] Stena Embla makes inaugural crossing from Belfast – Liverpool  NI Ferry Site
  
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• EU threatens export controls on coronavirus vaccines amid AstraZeneca row

  25-01-2021 23:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The European Union has threatened to impose tight controls on the export of coronavirus vaccines made in the bloc, potentially impacting the UK’s supply of Pfizer jabs.
  
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• Aviation sector warning as ministers prepare to discuss quarantine hotels

  25-01-2021 23:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Aviation industry leaders have warned of the “catastrophic” impact of requiring travellers to the UK to quarantine in hotels as ministers prepare to discuss stricter border measures.
  
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• We were robbed ... high time NI eateries received much more recognition

  25-01-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Monday night's Covid-delayed annual Michelin awards presented by Davina McCall was a game of two halves for Northern Ireland. Saul McConnell, manager of Noble restaurant in Holywood, scooped a Michelin Revelation Award for Best Service in Great Britain and Ireland.
  
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• Pep Guardiola: Sergio Aguero will deliver when it matters for Manchester City

  25-01-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola is convinced Sergio Aguero could still be the man to fire Manchester City to glory this season.
  
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• It's high time we received much more recognition

  25-01-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Monday night's Covid-delayed annual Michelin awards presented by Davina McCall was a game of two halves for Northern Ireland. Saul McConnell, manager of Noble restaurant in Holywood, scooped a Michelin Revelation Award for Best Service in Great Britain and Ireland.
  
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• EU pressures AstraZeneca to deliver vaccines as promised

  25-01-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The European Union has lashed out at pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, accusing it of failing to guarantee delivery of coronavirus vaccines without valid explanation.
  
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• Belfast: Three arrests after man critically injured in 'vicious attack' - BBC News

  25-01-2021 23:02
  
  Belfast: Three arrests after man critically injured in 'vicious attack'  BBC News
  
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• Disney updates Jungle Cruise theme park attraction after racism claims

  25-01-2021 22:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Jungle Cruise attraction at Walt Disney theme parks will be updated to “reflect and value the diversity of the world around us” following allegations it was racist, the entertainment giant has said.
  
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• Tottenham need three late goals to eventually see off spirited Wycombe

  25-01-2021 22:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tanguy Ndombele scored twice as Tottenham needed three goals in the final five minutes to finally see off a spirited Wycombe 4-1 in the FA Cup fourth round.
  
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• GP surgery jab fears for people living with HIV

  25-01-2021 22:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  People living with HIV should not be expected to share their diagnosis with staff in GP surgeries in order to get the Covid-19 vaccine, a charity has said.
  
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• UUP leader accuses PM of 'damaging the Union'

  25-01-2021 22:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster Unionist leader Steve Aiken has accused Boris Johnson of "damaging the Union" amid surging calls for a border poll.
  
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• Call to reveal 'true' rates bill for vacant school buildings

  25-01-2021 22:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Education Minister has been urged to paint the true picture of how much money is being spent on rates for vacant former school properties.
  
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• Police launch probe after crowds gather at republican funeral

  25-01-2021 22:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have launched an investigation after a sizeable crowd attended the funeral of a veteran republican in Londonderry.
  
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• Dutch police use tear gas and water cannon amid rioting

  25-01-2021 22:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Groups of youths have confronted police in Dutch towns and cities, defying the country’s coronavirus curfew and throwing fireworks.
  
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• Frank Lampard rues lack of time given to take Chelsea to ‘next level’

  25-01-2021 21:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Frank Lampard admitted his disappointment at not being given more time by Chelsea after the club sacked their record goalscorer as manager on Monday.
  
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• Full reopening of schools remains some weeks away, public health chiefs say

  25-01-2021 21:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The full reopening of schools is unlikely to happen in the coming weeks as transmission of Covid-19 in the community remains too high, the deputy chief medical officer said.
  
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• Cabinet expected to sign off on measures to extend lockdown until early-March

  25-01-2021 21:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Level Five lockdown measures will continue until at least early March, under proposals to go before Cabinet on Tuesday.
  
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• Sally Rooney’s Conversations with Friends to be filmed in Belfast - Belfast Telegraph

  25-01-2021 21:29
  
  Sally Rooney’s Conversations with Friends to be filmed in Belfast  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Sally Rooney’s Conversations with Friends to be filmed in Belfast

  25-01-2021 21:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The filming of Conversations with Friends — the follow up to last year’s hugely successful Normal People — is planned for Belfast, rather than Dublin where the novel is set.
  
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• Leeds chairman eyes Europa spot and new stadium after 49ers increase investment

  25-01-2021 21:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leeds chairman Andrea Radrizzani has targeted Europa League football and a new Elland Road stadium after increased investment from San Francisco 49ers.
  
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• Arlene Foster pays tribute after former Larne mayor dies

  25-01-2021 21:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  First Minister Arlene Foster has paid tribute to a former mayor of Larne Borough Council after he passed away on Sunday.
  
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• Single mothers call for support amid ‘exhausting’ strain of home schooling

  25-01-2021 21:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Single mothers have said the strain of home schooling their children is “exhausting” and worsening, with some calling for the reopening of education centres in England.
  
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• Eight Northern Ireland restaurants retain Michelin status

  25-01-2021 21:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Eight popular Northern Ireland restaurants have retained their status in the new Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2021.
  
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• SNP criticises Hancock for using coronavirus briefing to praise the Union

  25-01-2021 20:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The SNP has criticised Health Secretary Matt Hancock for using the Downing Street coronavirus press conference to argue the “UK is stronger together” in the pandemic.
  
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• Olympic athletes should not jump the queue to get Covid-19 jab, says WHO

  25-01-2021 20:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Top athletes should not jump the queue to get Covid-19 vaccinations so they can compete at the Olympics, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has suggested.
  
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• 'Tiny progress' of NI apprentice support scheme sparks criticism

  25-01-2021 20:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A multi-million pound scheme set up to support apprentices during the Covid pandemic has been slammed for making "tiny progress" after it emerged less than 200 applications have been submitted - with just 32 payments processed.
  
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• Community vaccination will still begin in February, despite disrupted supplies

  25-01-2021 20:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Community vaccinations will begin as planned next month despite disruptions to the delivery of the AstraZeneca vaccine, the Health Minister said.
  
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• Mutant coronavirus strains being monitored for ‘vaccine evasion’

  25-01-2021 20:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Health officials are monitoring mutant coronavirus variants to see which ones could cause “vaccine evasion”, a senior Government adviser has said.
  
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• Italian premier to offer resignation as government wobbles

  25-01-2021 20:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte will formally tell his coalition government that he intends to offer his resignation, his office said.
  
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• Covid daily hospital admissions drop but Hancock warns of NHS pressure

  25-01-2021 20:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hospital admissions of people with Covid-19 in England have dropped to the lowest daily figure reported since New Year’s Eve, according to official data.
  
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• Incoming trade from Great Britain remains at ‘half the level of 2020’

  25-01-2021 19:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Incoming trade to Ireland from Great Britain remains at about half of the level seen at the same time last year, almost a month after Brexit, a Department of Transport official has said.
  
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• Jodie Turner-Smith joins cast of Netflix’s The Witcher prequel

  25-01-2021 19:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jodie Turner-Smith has joined the cast of Netflix’s The Witcher prequel, the streaming service has announced.
  
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• City water district notifies residents of water main issue - Waldo VillageSoup - Republican Journal

  25-01-2021 19:56
  
  City water district notifies residents of water main issue - Waldo VillageSoup  Republican Journal
  
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• Roman Abramovich: Frank Lampard’s status at Chelsea undiminished despite sacking

  25-01-2021 19:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chelsea sacked head coach Frank Lampard on Monday but owner Roman Abramovich has insisted the former midfielder’s status at the club remains undiminished.
  
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• DUP demands police answers after republican funeral scenes

  25-01-2021 19:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The DUP has called for police action after images emerged appearing to show a sizeable crowd at the funeral of a veteran republican in Londonderry.
  
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• Royal family wish Scots happy Burns Night

  25-01-2021 19:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The royal family have wished Scots around the globe a happy Burns Night with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s charity sending NHS workers a traditional Scottish treat.
  
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• Initiative launched to combat anti-black racism in the music industry

  25-01-2021 19:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  PRS Foundation has launched an initiative to combat anti-black racism in the music industry.
  
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• UK ‘not out of this by a very long way’, PM warned as he mulls easing lockdown

  25-01-2021 19:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson has been warned that the UK is a “long way” from emerging from the coronavirus crisis after he signalled ministers would look at easing lockdown measures next month.
  
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• Importation of breeding livestock could halt unless ‘essential’ funding provided

  25-01-2021 19:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The importation of livestock for breeding into the UK could be completely halted within months if the Government does not provide funding for a new animal border check as required after Brexit.
  
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• Demands on football managers becoming ever more short-termist – Sean Dyche

  25-01-2021 19:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sean Dyche believes the demands on football managers are becoming ever more short-termist, but the Premier League’s longest-serving boss is comfortable with his own contract situation at Burnley as he adjusts to new ownership.
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of murdering Belfast woman

  25-01-2021 19:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 61-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a mother-of-four in her south Belfast home last summer.
  
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• ‘Essex Boys’ killer can be freed from jail – Parole Board

  25-01-2021 18:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  One of the men convicted of the “Essex Boys” gangland murders can be freed from prison, the Parole Board has said.
  
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• Mitchell Center to host talk Feb. 8 about Bucksport's resilience, resurgence - Waldo VillageSoup - Republican Journal

  25-01-2021 18:53
  
  Mitchell Center to host talk Feb. 8 about Bucksport's resilience, resurgence - Waldo VillageSoup  Republican Journal
  
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• Everton teenager Thierry Small: Many family sacrifices helped realise my dream

  25-01-2021 18:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Everton’s new youngest player Thierry Small admits sacrifices he and his family made helped him realise his dream.
  
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• Covid-19: 'It reduced me to a child and took my mother'

  25-01-2021 18:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jonathan Newell's mother died with Covid-19 on the same ward he worked in at Craigavon Area Hospital.
  
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• Belfast councillors welcome green alleyway funding - Belfast Live

  25-01-2021 18:50
  Belfast councillors welcome green alleyway funding  Belfast Live
  
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• Labour warns of ‘Conservative council tax bombshell’

  25-01-2021 18:46 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Labour has warned that the local government funding settlement will result in a “Conservative council tax bombshell”.
  
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• Joe Biden signs order reversing Trump’s transgender military ban

  25-01-2021 18:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  President Joe Biden has signed an order reversing a Trump-era Pentagon policy that largely barred transgender individuals from serving in the US military.
  
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