Belfast news

• Ministers accused of foot-dragging over Covid quarantine hotels

  04-02-2021 23:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ministers have been accused of being too slow to act after it was disclosed new coronavirus quarantine hotels will not come into force until mid-February.
  
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• We may now be over the worst in our hospitals, says trust boss as she pays tribute to staff

  04-02-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The latest surge of critically ill Covid-19 patients is beginning to plateau, a health chief says.
  
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• The boy’s a finisher – Scott Parker backs Josh Maja to boost Fulham goal threat

  04-02-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Scott Parker expects Josh Maja to offer a “finishing touch” to Fulham’s attacking threat, with the new signing set for a possible debut against West Ham this weekend.
  
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• No love lost for Brexit as Valentine dinner scuppered

  04-02-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Romance may not be dead in Northern Ireland but Brexit has dealt a crushing blow to Valentine's night love-in plans for scores of amorous couples here.
  
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• Gary McAllister happy to see Ianis Hagi’s risk and reward strategy pay off

  04-02-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gary McAllister was delighted to see Rangers ace Ianis Hagi hit the jackpot after the Romanian refused to shy away from his risk and reward strategy.
  
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• Holohan’s ‘huge amount of regret’ over Cervical Check controversy

  04-02-2021 23:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The chief medical officer has said he has a “huge amount of regret” over what happened to the women affected by the cervical check screening controversy.
  
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• Made In Chelsea’s Binky Felstead hints at due date in pregnancy update

  04-02-2021 23:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Made In Chelsea star Binky Felstead has revealed that her unborn son will share the same birthday month as both her and her daughter.
  
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• Jorginho on the spot for Chelsea as sorry Spurs slump to third successive defeat

  04-02-2021 23:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Thomas Tuchel continued his impressive start to life as Chelsea manager with a 1-0 win at Tottenham whose season continues to falter.
  
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• 1,735 doses of Covid-19 vaccines lost to wastage

  04-02-2021 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Health officials have revealed that 1,735 doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been wasted as the jab programme to bring the virus under control gathers pace.
  
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• Biden ending US support for Saudi-led offensive in Yemen

  04-02-2021 22:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  President Joe Biden has announced the United States is ending support for the Saudi-led military offensive in Yemen that has deepened suffering in the Arabian peninsula’s poorest country.
  
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• Two men arrested over north Belfast murder

  04-02-2021 22:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of Danny McClean in north Belfast.
  
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• Customers' savings of £2bn will help to kick-start Northern Ireland economy: bank

  04-02-2021 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland should get a £2 billion "economic kick-start" when customers of the biggest local bank start spending again, its chief executive has said.
  
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• Liverpool not allowed to play Champions League tie against RB Leipzig in Germany

  04-02-2021 21:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liverpool will not be allowed to play their Champions League round of 16 tie against RB Leipzig in Germany after being denied entry to the country.
  
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• Two men arrested by police investigating murder of Danny McClean in north Belfast

  04-02-2021 21:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men aged 46 and 39 have been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Daniel ‘Danny’ McClean in north Belfast on Tuesday.
  
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• Danny McClean murder: PSNI make two arrests in north Belfast

  04-02-2021 21:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men aged 46 and 39 have been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Daniel ‘Danny’ McClean in north Belfast on Tuesday.
  
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• PSNI seize drugs and cash in suspected criminality probe linked to East Belfast UVF

  04-02-2021 21:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Drugs have been seized by the PSNI in east Belfast as part of an ongoing operation into suspected drugs criminality linked toa loyalist paramilitary group.
  
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• Quarantine hotels to come into force from February 15

  04-02-2021 21:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Travellers arriving in the UK from countries on the travel ban “red list” will have to quarantine in a Government-approved hotel from February 15, it has been announced.
  
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• NI women likely to live four years more than men: study

  04-02-2021 21:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Women in Northern Ireland can expect to live close to four years longer than men, a new report shows.
  
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• Mental health experts braced for 'avalanche of trauma' in our kids

  04-02-2021 21:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Experts are "waiting on possibly an avalanche of trauma" in children as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Masked gang video linked to UVF has done us no favours, admits PSNI chief Byrne

  04-02-2021 21:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Video footage of an alleged UVF "show of strength" in east Belfast earlier this week "has not done police any favours", PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne has admitted.
  
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• Two men arrested by police investigating murder of man in Belfast - thejournal.ie

  04-02-2021 21:22
  
  Two men arrested by police investigating murder of man in Belfast  thejournal.ie
  
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• Rob Delaney recalls car crash that led to him going sober

  04-02-2021 21:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rob Delaney has marked 19 years of sobriety by recalling the car crash that prompted him to give up drinking.
  
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• Coronavirus vaccines: More than 250,000 in NI have received Covid jab

  04-02-2021 21:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The R-number in the community is now sitting between 0.75 and 0.85, Arlene Foster says
  
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• Passengers arriving from abroad legally required to quarantine at home

  04-02-2021 21:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  People arriving in Ireland from abroad are now legally required to quarantine at home.
  
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• Brexit: Some businesses 'benefitting' from NI Protocol

  04-02-2021 21:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland are giving some businesses a competitive advantage.
  
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• Donald Trump resigns from US actors’ union with bombastic statement

  04-02-2021 20:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Donald Trump resigned from a US actors union in typically bombastic fashion after it launched disciplinary action against him.
  
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• Investigation under way after body found in burning car

  04-02-2021 20:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gardai are investigating the discovery of a body in a burning car in Cork.
  
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• NHS under ‘huge pressure’ despite UK being past peak of current Covid-19 wave

  04-02-2021 20:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The NHS remains under huge pressure and is operating at “full stretch” despite the UK being past the peak of the current wave of Covid-19, a leading health figure has warned.
  
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• Cancel culture kills all creativity, says rapper Slowthai

  04-02-2021 20:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Slowthai has hit out at cancel culture, saying it kills all art and creativity.
  
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• PSNI carry out 'evidence gathering operation' at west Belfast funeral - Belfast Telegraph

  04-02-2021 20:35
  
  PSNI carry out 'evidence gathering operation' at west Belfast funeral  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• PSNI carry out 'evidence gathering operation' at west Belfast funeral

  04-02-2021 20:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The PSNI has revealed that it carried out an "overt evidence gathering operation" at a funeral in west Belfast in accordance with covid restrictions.
  
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• Nine in 10 eligible care home residents have received Covid vaccine

  04-02-2021 20:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nine in 10 eligible residents of older adult care homes have had their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, figures show.
  
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• Derry virus tragedy couple Barney and Sarah McGlinchey died holding hands, says daughter

  04-02-2021 20:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The daughter of a Derry couple who died of Covid-19 within six minutes of each other last month has said it was the family's worst nightmare when they were admitted to hospital.
  
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• Everton-Manchester City clash rearranged for February 17

  04-02-2021 20:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester City’s Premier League trip to Everton has been rearranged for February 17.
  
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• Covid-19 vaccination is cutting cases and death rates – study

  04-02-2021 20:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Covid-19 vaccination is having an effect on cutting cases and death rates, with things looking optimistic for the summer months, an expert has said.
  
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• Plans for revamped Champions League to be discussed on Friday

  04-02-2021 20:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Premier League and other domestic leagues across Europe will discuss proposals for a new-look Champions League on Friday which will involve the competition expanding from 125 to 225 games, the PA news agency understands.
  
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• Normal People and Delroy Lindo among surprise snubs at SAG Awards

  04-02-2021 19:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Awards delivered the usual mix of snubs and surprises, with major films and TV shows missing out.
  
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• Zendaya reveals what co-producing Malcolm & Marie taught her

  04-02-2021 19:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Zendaya has said helping to produce Malcolm & Marie has given her the confidence to carve out space for other black creatives in the film industry.
  
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• Volunteers and NHS team up to launch Villa Park vaccination hub

  04-02-2021 19:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A coronavirus vaccination hub set up in Aston Villa’s Holte End has welcomed its first patients – with club staff pitching in to help NHS workers.
  
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• Greene regrets ‘words of the past’ but offers no specific apology

  04-02-2021 19:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Embattled US politician Marjorie Taylor Greene has said that she regrets some “words of the past”, but she did not specifically apologise for racist and violent rhetoric.
  
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• Protocol frustrations must be channelled through peaceful means – Foster

  04-02-2021 19:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland’s First Minister called for calm amid the row over post-Brexit trade disruption as the region’s police chief warned people to step back from the brink of violence.
  
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• House Democrats ask Trump to testify under oath for impeachment case

  04-02-2021 19:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  House Democrats have asked former president Donald Trump to testify under oath for his Senate impeachment trial.
  
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• Almost 220,000 Covid jabs administered in Ireland

  04-02-2021 19:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Almost 220,000 coronavirus vaccinations have been administered in Ireland, the country’s health service chief said.
  
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• Holocaust survivor Walter Kammerling has died aged 97

  04-02-2021 19:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mr Kammerling was brought to Northern Ireland as a refugee in 1939 and returned many times.
  
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• Legal hurdle delays plan for quarantine hotels

  04-02-2021 19:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A legal problem is partly behind the Government’s delay in releasing details of how quarantine hotels will work.
  
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• Who is nominated at the 27th SAG Awards?

  04-02-2021 18:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Some of Hollywood’s biggest names are among the nominees at the 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards.
  
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• Belfast councilor who ignited illegal fireworks won't step down despite calls to resign - Bangor Daily News

  04-02-2021 18:50
  
  Belfast councilor who ignited illegal fireworks won't step down despite calls to resign  Bangor Daily News
  
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• Almost 200 children placed in care since start of pandemic

  04-02-2021 18:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Almost 200 children have entered state care in Northern Ireland since the start of the pandemic.
  
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• Online streaming has reduced musicians’ earnings, MPs told

  04-02-2021 18:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Online streaming has reduced the amount of money that musicians can earn from their recordings, MPs have been told.
  
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• Navalny urges Russians to free country from ‘bunch of thieves’

  04-02-2021 18:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Opposition leader Alexei Navalny has urged Russians to overcome their fear and “free” the country from a “bunch of thieves” in a message from his prison cell.
  
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