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• BBC Panorama team threatened following Kinahan programme

  05-02-2021 23:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A BBC Panorama team has been threatened following the airing of a documentary into the Kinahan crime cartel’s influence in world boxing, the broadcaster has said.
  
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• Tunnel protester arrested after voluntarily leaving Euston site

  05-02-2021 23:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An anti-HS2 campaigner has been arrested after voluntarily leaving tunnels dug in secret by activists near Euston station in London.
  
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• Scott Parker remains ‘calm’ despite Fulham’s struggles in the Premier League

  05-02-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Scott Parker insists he remains calm despite Fulham’s current league position, and maintains the mood around the club is different to his own experiences of relegation as a player.
  
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• Ralph Hasenhuttl backs ‘special’ Takumi Minamino to succeed at Southampton

  05-02-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ralph Hasenhuttl believes new loan signing Takumi Minamino is a “special player” and has backed him to succeed at Southampton.
  
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• Mikel Arteta insists Nicolas Pepe still needs guidance despite improved displays

  05-02-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Nicolas Pepe is in his best run of form since joining Arsenal but still needs guidance to improve his game, claims manager Mikel Arteta.
  
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• Man Utd have open dialogue with Paul Pogba over future – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

  05-02-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keeping an “open dialogue” with in-form Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba about his future.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp relaxed over potential for surprise against Manchester City

  05-02-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits Manchester City’s tactics at Anfield have sometimes surprised him but thinks having no fans in the ground may make a difference this time around.
  
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• Joleon Lescott impressed by Ruben Dias’ instant impact at Manchester City

  05-02-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Joleon Lescott believes Ruben Dias has quickly proved himself to be “the guy” in the Manchester City defence.
  
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• Graham Potter insists there is more to come from Brighton defender Adam Webster

  05-02-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Brighton boss Graham Potter believes there is more to come from defensive rock Adam Webster following his Anfield heroics.
  
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• Garda to close border to all 'non-essential' travel

  05-02-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland holiday makers heading to Dublin airport could be hit with hundreds of Euros in fines from Monday, after Irish police revealed plans to close the border to non-essential travel from 7am on Monday.
  
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• Brexit leads to delay in introduction of criminal assets law

  05-02-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Brexit legislation is adding to a delay in the implementation of powers that will allow the authorities to seize criminals' assets in Northern Ireland, it can be revealed.
  
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• Brendan Rodgers keen to see Youri Tielemans extend his Leicester deal

  05-02-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers is eager to see Youri Tielemans rewarded with a new contract.
  
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• Fishing vessel with five on board rescued seconds from crashing onto rocks

  05-02-2021 23:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A lifeboat crew have saved the crew of a fishing boat which was seconds away from crashing onto rocks.
  
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• Belfast Area High School Q2 Honor Roll for Fall 2020 - PenBayPilot.com

  05-02-2021 23:15
  
  Belfast Area High School Q2 Honor Roll for Fall 2020  PenBayPilot.com
  
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• Chancellor offers businesses more time to make first Covid loans repayment

  05-02-2021 23:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rishi Sunak said he wants to provide “breathing space” for businesses struggling during the pandemic by giving them more time to make the first repayment on Government support loans.
  
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• Bayern Munich move 10 points clear in Bundesliga with win over Hertha Berlin

  05-02-2021 23:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bayern Munich moved 10 points clear at the summit of the Bundesliga following a 1-0 victory against Hertha Berlin.
  
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• Wales set to be without Jonathan Davies for first two Six Nations matches

  05-02-2021 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wales are braced to be without centre Jonathan Davies for their first two games of this season’s Guinness Six Nations.
  
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• Scotland can expect wave of white shirts at Twickenham – Ben Youngs

  05-02-2021 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ben Youngs has warned Scotland of the “wave of white shirts” ready to engulf them in Saturday’s historic Calcutta Cup clash.
  
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• Duke of Sussex celebrates 150th anniversary of first England Test

  05-02-2021 22:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Duke of Sussex said the “passion and enjoyment” of sport can bring comfort to people in the “isolated” times we live in.
  
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• Duke of Sussex celebrates 150 years of England Rugby

  05-02-2021 22:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Duke of Sussex said the “passion and enjoyment” of sport can bring comfort to people in the “isolated” times we live in.
  
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• Belfast Free Library helping to fight food insecurity with food drive - WABI

  05-02-2021 22:21
  
  Belfast Free Library helping to fight food insecurity with food drive  WABI
  
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• Biden seeks to go big, fast and alone on Covid relief

  05-02-2021 22:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  President Joe Biden has laid out his case for moving fast and without Republicans, if necessary, to pass his 1.9 trillion dollars coronavirus relief package.
  
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• Investigation launched after Troubles victim arrested at anniversary event

  05-02-2021 21:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A police watchdog has launched an investigation after the victim of a Troubles shooting was arrested at an anniversary event.
  
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• Dame Julie Andrews leads tributes to ‘consummate actor’ Christopher Plummer

  05-02-2021 21:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dame Julie Andrews has led tributes to her The Sound Of Music co-star Christopher Plummer, who has died aged 91.
  
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• AQE presses on with plans for November transfer test

  05-02-2021 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  One of the private companies which runs the post primary transfer test for P7 pupils has said it is pressing on with preparations for tests next November, despite coming under increasing financial pressure.
  
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• Cork: Arrested over death of woman found in burning car

  05-02-2021 20:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man in his 60s is detained on suspicion of unlawful killing after the death of a Cork pensioner.
  
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• Covid vaccine ‘failing to reach some home care recipients’

  05-02-2021 20:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Around a third of people receiving help at home from a care provider in the South East have received a coronavirus vaccine, prompting concerns this cohort has been “neglected”.
  
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• Suspected Class A drugs seized in west Belfast PSNI operation - Belfast Telegraph

  05-02-2021 19:58
  
  Suspected Class A drugs seized in west Belfast PSNI operation  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Suspected Class A drugs seized in west Belfast PSNI operation

  05-02-2021 19:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A quantity of suspected Class A drugs were seized during a PSNI operation carried out in west Belfast.
  
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• Covid-19: Swann warns against vaccines complacency

  05-02-2021 19:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 275,000 people have now had their first dose in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Member of BBC team behind Panorama exposé of Daniel Kinahan warned of threat to life

  05-02-2021 19:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A member of the BBC team who produced an investigative documentary on Daniel Kinahan has been warned of an active threat to his life.
  
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• Christopher Plummer: Shakespearean actor who disliked his best known role

  05-02-2021 19:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Christopher Plummer was one of the most distinguished post-war Shakespearean actors, but was best known for his portrayal of Captain von Trapp in The Sound Of Music.
  
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• Brexit: Council staff resume inspections at Larne port

  05-02-2021 19:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mid and East Antrim Borough Council say the decision was taken after a threat assessment from the police.
  
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• Captain Stuart Hogg urges Scotland players to make history against England

  05-02-2021 19:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Scotland captain Stuart Hogg is excited by the prospect of creating history when they start their 2021 Guinness Six Nations campaign against England at Twickenham on Saturday.
  
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• The Sound Of Music star Christopher Plummer dies aged 91

  05-02-2021 19:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Christopher Plummer has died aged 91, according to his manager.
  
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• ‘Strong concerns’ over proposals for more matchdays in new-look Champions League

  05-02-2021 19:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  UEFA proposals for more matchdays in a new-look Champions League are a cause for strong concern, according to the body representing domestic leagues across Europe.
  
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• 'I have no bad luck left': Liam Donnelly on the pain of injury halting Northern Ireland progress, upcoming Motherwell return and links to Celtic transfer

  05-02-2021 19:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  "It seems to be that's how football goes all the time..."
  
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• Some port workers return to Brexit inspection duties in NI

  05-02-2021 19:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Some officials withdrawn from Brexit inspections at Larne Port amid safety concerns are returning to work.
  
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• Republican Greene accuses ‘morons’ who voted to kick her off House committees

  05-02-2021 19:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene has lashed out at “morons” in both parties who voted to kick her off two committees, a day after the House of Representatives meted out the unprecedented punishment that Democrats said she had earned by spreading hateful and violent conspiracy theories.
  
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• New documentary to explore historical abuse allegations against Woody Allen

  05-02-2021 19:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A new documentary is to explore the historical sexual abuse allegations against film-maker Woody Allen.
  
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• Fines for non-essential travel across the border to come into effect next week

  05-02-2021 18:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  People living in Northern Ireland who cross the border without a reasonable excuse will face a fine of 100 euro from next week, the Garda has said.
  
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• Brexit: DUP protocol petition passes 100,000 signatures

  05-02-2021 18:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It means the government must now consider the matter for debate in Parliament.
  
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• Raab criticises Russian expulsion of diplomats after attending Navalny rallies

  05-02-2021 18:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has said the expulsion of European diplomats from Russia for attending demonstrations in support of Alexei Navalny was further evidence Moscow was “turning its back on international law”.
  
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• Man arrested after body of woman found in burning car

  05-02-2021 18:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man in his 60s has been arrested in relation to the death of a woman whose body was found in a burning car in Cork.
  
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• Musician ‘thankful’ after £16,000 flute lost on train turns up in pawn shop

  05-02-2021 18:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Anyone who has left so much as a hat on a Chicago Transit Authority train knows that whatever leaves the station without its owner is often gone forever.
  
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• Panorama: BBC team threatened following Boxing and the Mob programme

  05-02-2021 18:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police in Northern Ireland issue a warning about an unspecified threat relating to Monday's Panorama.
  
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• Pound jumps on vaccine news but pushes FTSE down

  05-02-2021 18:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Positive news that the UK Government aims to vaccine all under 50s by May did enough to push the pound up as markets closed on Friday.
  
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• Jamaica faces ‘worst ever’ marijuana shortage as farmers struggle with drought

  05-02-2021 18:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jamaica is running low on ganja.
  
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• Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s takeover of Wrexham gets FCA approval

  05-02-2021 18:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The takeover of National League side Wrexham by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney has moved a step closer.
  
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• Older pupils in Wales to return to school ‘part-time’, First Minister says

  05-02-2021 18:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Primary and secondary schools in Wales will look to use blended learning when older age groups are allowed to return to classrooms, the First Minister has said.
  
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