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• Pep Guardiola: Bernardo Silva suffered after ban for offensive tweet

  31-01-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola has admitted Bernardo Silva was hit hard by his ban last season for sending an offensive tweet.
  
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• DUP MLA: Mourners at loyalist funeral 'must face consequences'

  31-01-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A DUP MLA who is self-isolating after testing positive for Covid-19 has criticised mourners who appeared to break restrictions at a loyalist funeral.
  
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• David Luiz is ‘key role model’ for Arsenal youngsters, insists Mikel Arteta

  31-01-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hailed “key role model” David Luiz following a string of strong performances – but he admits the club are still yet to open contract talks with the Brazilian.
  
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• Chris Wilder using Pep Guardiola’s praise as fuel to fire survival push

  31-01-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chris Wilder believes Pep Guardiola’s bafflement at Sheffield United’s league position underlines their ability to get out of relegation danger.
  
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• Carlo Ancelotti calls for more from Richarlison

  31-01-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti expects Richarlison to work harder to drag himself out of his current slump.
  
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• Lionel Messi racks up 650th Barcelona goal in win over Athletic Bilbao

  31-01-2021 23:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi scored a fine free-kick and Antoine Griezmann netted the winner as Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 2-1 at the Nou Camp and moved up to second place in the LaLiga table.
  
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• Jose Mourinho points to Tottenham’s fragile confidence after defeat to Brighton

  31-01-2021 23:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho admits fragile confidence and low self-esteem cost Tottenham dearly after their poor form continued with a 1-0 loss at lowly Brighton.
  
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• UK presses Russia to release jailed protesters in pro-Navalny demonstrations

  31-01-2021 23:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dominic Raab has urged Russia to release citizens “detained simply for expressing their dissent” after thousands were arrested during protests in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
  
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• George Ford recalls the draw with Scotland two years ago as pivotal for England

  31-01-2021 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  George Ford recalls England’s riotous draw with Scotland two years ago as a pivotal moment in the team’s discovery of how to cope with pressure.
  
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• School of rock: NI duo's gigs support online learning

  31-01-2021 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  You have heard of Band Aid, now meet the Northern Ireland man behind Broadband Aid - a fundraiser to provide vulnerable children and families with vital home-learning equipment.
  
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• Republicans blamed after weapon part discovered during Co Down security alert

  31-01-2021 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Security forces recovered part of a rocket propelled grenade launcher during a search near Seaforde in Co Down on Saturday, according to local representatives.
  
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• Leandro Trossard earns Brighton win as Spurs show the strain without Harry Kane

  31-01-2021 22:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Brighton registered an overdue first Premier League home win of the season by deservedly seeing off an out-of-sorts Tottenham team missing star striker Harry Kane.
  
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• Dancing On Ice skate-off: Another star leaves the show

  31-01-2021 21:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rebekah Vardy escaped the Dancing On Ice axe after she was saved in a skate-off with Graham Bell.
  
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• Duke of Cambridge: ‘Despicable’ racist abuse of footballers ‘must stop now’

  31-01-2021 21:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Duke of Cambridge has branded the racist abuse directed at footballers “despicable” and said it “must stop now” after Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford became the latest player targeted.
  
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• 'We're not out of the woods yet' as freezing weather returns to NI again

  31-01-2021 21:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice is set to come into force late on Monday night, as Northern Ireland braces itself for yet another blast of winter weather.
  
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• Split decision for Vikings against Golden Bucks, Tigers - By Staff - Republican Journal

  31-01-2021 21:16
  
  Split decision for Vikings against Golden Bucks, Tigers - By Staff  Republican Journal
  
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• Boris Johnson ‘confident’ of vaccine supplies despite EU ‘toings and froings’

  31-01-2021 21:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson has said he is “very confident” in the security of the UK’s supply of coronavirus vaccines regardless of “the toings and froings” in the European Union.
  
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• Pianist Michael Biggins wins Young Traditional Musician of the Year award

  31-01-2021 21:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pianist Michael Biggins has been named Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the year.
  
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• Infertility warning left Jess Phillips ‘tainted with guilt’

  31-01-2021 21:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A warning that she may be infertile left MP Jess Phillips “tainted with guilt”, she has revealed.
  
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• Man 'fighting for his life' following collision with military vehicle - Belfast Live

  31-01-2021 20:57
  
  Man 'fighting for his life' following collision with military vehicle  Belfast Live
  
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• AstraZeneca to supply nine million more vaccine doses, says European Union

  31-01-2021 20:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has agreed to supply nine million additional doses of its coronavirus vaccine to the European Union during the first quarter, the bloc’s executive branch said on Sunday.
  
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• Captain Sir Tom battles Covid after capturing hearts with NHS fundraising

  31-01-2021 20:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Captain Sir Tom Moore raised millions to support the NHS but now health services are helping him as he battles Covid-19 and pneumonia.
  
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• Liverpool’s likely centre-back pursuit under spotlight on transfer deadline day

  31-01-2021 20:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liverpool’s efforts to bring in a centre-back look set to be the main focus of attention on deadline day as a thus-far notably quiet transfer window draws to a close.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp hails Mohamed Salah as he ends league goal drought in Liverpool win

  31-01-2021 20:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp saluted Mohamed Salah for the “super smart” strike which ended his barren run and put Liverpool on their way to a 3-1 victory at West Ham.
  
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• History has ignored Famine's effect on Protestants: author

  31-01-2021 20:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A new book on the rise and fall of the Orange Order in the 1880s details the impact of the Famine on the Protestant lower classes as they continued with parades despite the impact of starvation.
  
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• William condemns ‘despicable’ online racist abuse against footballers

  31-01-2021 19:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Duke of Cambridge has said racist abuse in football is “despicable” and “must stop”, after several black players were targeted online this week.
  
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• UK has record day for coronavirus vaccinations

  31-01-2021 19:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A record number of coronavirus vaccines were administered in the UK on Saturday, with more than half a million people receiving their first dose in one day.
  
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• Chelsea continue record run with Tottenham win

  31-01-2021 19:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leaders Chelsea extended their unbeaten run in the Women’s Super League to 33 games with a comprehensive 4-0 win over London rivals Tottenham.
  
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• Mohamed Salah ends goal drought with a brace as Liverpool see off West Ham

  31-01-2021 19:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mohamed Salah ended his goal drought in spectacular fashion and avoided an unwanted personal record as Liverpool beat West Ham 3-1.
  
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• Captain Sir Tom Moore taken to hospital after testing positive for Covid-19

  31-01-2021 19:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister is among those sending well wishes to Captain Sir Tom Moore, who is in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus.
  
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• Coleen Rooney offer to Rebekah Vardy ‘still on the table’

  31-01-2021 19:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Coleen Rooney’s offer to Rebekah Vardy to end their legal dispute is said to be “still on the table”.
  
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• Captain Tom Moore admitted to hospital with coronavirus - Belfast Live

  31-01-2021 19:11
  
  Captain Tom Moore admitted to hospital with coronavirus  Belfast Live
  
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• Foyle Hospice founder Dr Tom McGinley laid to rest

  31-01-2021 18:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Foyle Hospice founder Dr Tom McGinley was laid to rest in Londonderry on Sunday.
  
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• Leicester missing Jamie Vardy and Wilfred Ndidi, admits Brendan Rodgers

  31-01-2021 18:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers admitted his side felt the absence of Jamie Vardy and Wilfred Ndidi as the Foxes slipped to defeat against Leeds.
  
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• Captain Sir Tom Moore in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19

  31-01-2021 18:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Captain Sir Tom Moore is in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus, his family has said.
  
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• Dele Alli eyes Spurs exit – Talking points ahead of transfer deadline day

  31-01-2021 18:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The January transfer window shuts on Monday, and with it the last chance for clubs to bolster their squads for the second half of the season.
  
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• Demarai Gray joins Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen from Leicester

  31-01-2021 17:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Demarai Gray has joined Bayer Leverkusen from Leicester on a deal running to the summer of 2022, the German club have announced.
  
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• Police investigating hate crime after sectarian attack on Limavady Catholic church

  31-01-2021 17:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating a hate crime after sectarian graffiti was daubed on a Catholic church in Co Londonderry.
  
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• Police probe loyalist funeral over potential breaches of coronavirus regulations

  31-01-2021 17:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating potential breaches of the coronavirus regulations at a loyalist funeral in Belfast.
  
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• Covid: 'Lessons to be learnt' from NI vaccine row - Irish PM

  31-01-2021 17:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  We need to "calm down" after the EU reverses a plan to put checks on the Irish border, Micheál Martin says.
  
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• Muslim Council of Britain elects first female secretary general

  31-01-2021 17:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has elected its first female secretary general.
  
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• Coronavirus vaccine scam prompts police warning - Belfast Live

  31-01-2021 17:13
  
  Coronavirus vaccine scam prompts police warning  Belfast Live
  
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• Patrick Bamford inspires Leeds to comeback win over Leicester

  31-01-2021 17:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leicester lost the opportunity to go second in the Premier League table as they were swept aside by Leeds at the King Power Stadium.
  
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• Ireland moving towards ‘phased reopening’ of education, scientist says

  31-01-2021 17:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ireland is progressing towards a place where the phased reopening of education can be considered, a medical chief has said.
  
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• Transfer deadline day: Crusaders snap up keeper Tuffey as Warrenpoint bring in Maguire on loan

  31-01-2021 16:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Crusaders have made a splash on transfer deadline day, bringing in goalkeeper Jonathan Tuffey on a three-and-a-half year deal from Glenavon.
  
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• Time to Focus - By Sam Patten - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  31-01-2021 16:36
  
  Time to Focus - By Sam Patten - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican Journal
  
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• Thousands flee Hong Kong for UK fearing China crackdown

  31-01-2021 16:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The number of people from Hong Kong making the decision to leave their hometown and move to Britain since Beijing imposed a strict national security law on the Chinese territory last summer is expected to swell to hundreds of thousands.
  
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• Calls for 'hazardous' Comber Greenway to be gritted - Belfast Live

  31-01-2021 16:31
  
  Calls for 'hazardous' Comber Greenway to be gritted  Belfast Live
  
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• Further arrests after barracks fire while residents face ‘freezing’ conditions

  31-01-2021 16:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  More arrests have been made following suspected arson at Napier Barracks in Kent, while asylum seekers living there have faced “freezing cold” days with no heating or hot water.
  
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• Arrest following Co Down knife 'attack' that left man in hospital - Belfast Live

  31-01-2021 16:17
  
  Arrest following Co Down knife 'attack' that left man in hospital  Belfast Live
  
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