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• Manchester United suffer fresh title blow as Everton snatch dramatic draw

  06-02-2021 23:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester United missed the chance to draw level with neighbours City at the top of the Premier League after Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin struck in stoppage time to secure a 3-3 draw.
  
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• Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola not interested in mind games

  06-02-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists mind games have never been part of his managerial make-up.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp’s explanation for Liverpool’s drop in form is lost in translation

  06-02-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp turned to a German phrase in an attempt to explain why his side’s home form has dipped so alarmingly – but unfortunately its meaning was lost in translation.
  
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• Fundraiser for mother and daughter killed in Kilmarnock raises over £14,000

  06-02-2021 23:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of a mother and daughter killed in linked incidents have raised more than £14,000 towards their funerals through an online fundraiser.
  
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• Billie Shepherd out of Dancing On Ice after fall during training

  06-02-2021 23:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Billie Shepherd has withdrawn from Dancing On Ice after a fall on the rink.
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates turning 36 with goal as Juventus sustain title push

  06-02-2021 23:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Cristiano Ronaldo was in the scoring groove again a day after his 36th birthday as Juventus beat Roma 2-0 in Serie A.
  
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• Dominic Calvert-Lewin snatches last-gasp point for Everton at Manchester United

  06-02-2021 23:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dominic Calvert-Lewin stunned Manchester United in stoppage time as the striker secured Everton a hard-fought 3-3 draw at Old Trafford.
  
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• Investigations continue after murder and 11 unconnected south London stabbings

  06-02-2021 23:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police continue to investigate a spate of unconnected stabbings in south London after a 22-year-old was killed and 11 others were wounded since Friday evening.
  
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• Londonderry: Two men shot in legs in 'brutal' gun attack

  06-02-2021 22:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man in his 30s and another man in his 40s were injured in the shooting in Rinmore Drive.
  
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• Vernon Kay makes presenting debut on BBC Radio 2

  06-02-2021 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Vernon Kay said it was like he had been given the keys to a “brand new supercar” as he made his BBC Radio 2 presenting debut.
  
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• NI police chief vows not to quit amid arrest controversy

  06-02-2021 22:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland’s chief constable vowed not to quit after apologising for a police operation that saw a Troubles survivor arrested at a memorial event.
  
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• Dragon and Harlequin revealed on The Masked Singer in double elimination

  06-02-2021 21:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sue Perkins and soul singer Gabrielle have been revealed during the semi-final of The Masked Singer as part of a double elimination.
  
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• Scotland’s historic victory at Twickenham in pictures

  06-02-2021 21:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Scotland celebrated the 150th anniversary of the oldest rivalry in rugby by stunning England 11-6 to claim their first victory at Twickenham since 1983.
  
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• Hanvey sacked from frontbench after backing campaign to sue fellow MP

  06-02-2021 21:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  SNP MP Neale Hanvey has been sacked from his frontbench role after he backed a campaign to sue a parliamentary colleague.
  
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• One man dead and another critical after north-west London stabbing

  06-02-2021 21:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has died and another is in a critical condition after a stabbing incident in north-west London.
  
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• David Moyes ’embarrassed’ for Mike Dean over Tomas Soucek red card decision

  06-02-2021 21:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  David Moyes said he was “embarrassed” for referee Mike Dean over his decision to award Tomas Soucek a red card in stoppage time as West Ham were held to a goalless draw at Fulham.
  
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• Eddie Jones: England will ‘never atone’ for shock Scotland defeat at Twickenham

  06-02-2021 21:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Eddie Jones admitted chastened England will never come to terms with an 11-6 defeat by Scotland that has put an early dent in their Guinness Six Nations title defence.
  
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• Second anti-HS2 protester taken into police custody after voluntarily leaving tunnels

  06-02-2021 21:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A second anti-HS2 campaigner has been taken into police custody after he voluntarily left tunnels dug in secret by activists near Euston station in London.
  
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• Police shooting sets off fiery protests in southern Chile

  06-02-2021 21:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The shooting of a street juggler has set off protests over alleged police violence in southern Chile, with several buildings set ablaze and an officer held in custody on Saturday.
  
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• Gregor Townsend places Scotland success among ‘best ever results in our history’

  06-02-2021 21:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gregor Townsend believes Scotland’s first win at Twickenham since 1983 could be the nation’s greatest ever Test victory.
  
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• Officer suspended after Troubles memorial arrest

  06-02-2021 21:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An officer has been suspended following the controversial arrest of a Troubles survivor at a memorial event, PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne has said.
  
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• 'We don't want the law of the jungle in our city' - shooting of two men in Derry condemned

  06-02-2021 21:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has said the people of Londonderry "don't want the law of the jungle" in the city, following reports two men were shot on Saturday night.
  
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• Katie Price’s son Harvey ‘receives first dose of coronavirus vaccine’

  06-02-2021 20:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Katie Price’s son Harvey has received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccination, according to a news report.
  
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• PSNI chief Simon Byrne issues apology to families present at memorial of Ormeau Road bookmakers massacre

  06-02-2021 20:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne has issued an apology to the families present at a memorial service for those killed in the Sean Graham bookmakers massacre on Friday.
  
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• PSNI chief Byrne issues apology to families present at memorial of Ormeau Road bookmakers massacre - one officer suspended

  06-02-2021 20:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne has issued an apology to the families present at a memorial service for those killed in the Sean Graham bookmakers massacre on Friday.
  
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• Tomas Soucek sees red as West Ham are frustrated in goalless draw at Fulham

  06-02-2021 20:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fulham played out their ninth Premier League draw of the season as they frustrated in-form 10-man West Ham in a goalless draw at Craven Cottage.
  
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• Paddleboarders take to water in flooded park

  06-02-2021 20:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Paddleboarders have been spotted taking to the water in a park after flooding turned it into a lake.
  
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• John Humphrys to step down as Mastermind host after 18 years

  06-02-2021 20:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  John Humphrys has announced he is stepping down from Mastermind after 18 years as host.
  
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• Flooding hits French towns as water recedes elsewhere

  06-02-2021 19:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Floodwaters that devastated vineyards and orchards receded Saturday in southwest France but rose elsewhere, including in a French town where people were evacuated from their homes.
  
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• Zinedine Zidane praises Real Madrid’s character as they hit back to beat Huesca

  06-02-2021 19:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Zinedine Zidane praised Real Madrid’s character after they came from behind to beat LaLiga basement boys Huesca 2-1.
  
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• Scotland record historic Twickenham victory as England surrender Calcutta Cup

  06-02-2021 19:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Scotland celebrated the 150th anniversary of the oldest rivalry in rugby by stunning England 11-6 to claim their first victory at Twickenham since 1983.
  
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• Sean Dyche scratching his head as Burnley take just one point against Brighton

  06-02-2021 19:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sean Dyche was left scratching his head after Burnley were unable to claim all three points against Brighton but the Clarets boss was delighted with his side’s performance in the 1-1 draw at a sodden Turf Moor.
  
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• Steve Bruce admires Newcastle’s resilience after seeing off Southampton

  06-02-2021 19:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Newcastle head coach Steve Bruce admitted his job came with a health warning after watching his nine men hang on to beat Southampton.
  
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• Engelbert Humperdinck’s wife dies after contracting Covid-19

  06-02-2021 19:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Engelbert Humperdinck’s wife Patricia has died after contracting Covid-19.
  
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• Larne 'got what we deserved' in draw with Warrenpoint, says boss

  06-02-2021 19:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Larne manager Tiernan Lynch says his side 'got what we deserved' after Warrenpoint struck late to earn a 1-1 draw at Inver Park on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• First AstraZeneca jabs arrive in Ireland

  06-02-2021 19:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The first batch of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccines have arrived in Ireland.
  
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• Southampton suffer more misery as nine-man Newcastle hold on for victory

  06-02-2021 19:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Southampton had another day to forget as they were held off by nine-man Newcastle, who secured an entertaining 3-2 victory at St James’ Park.
  
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• 'Glentoran are going to blow everybody's mind': Mick McDermott blasts media critics after last gasp win over Cliftonville

  06-02-2021 19:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Glentoran manager Mick McDermott has promised that his side will 'blow everybody's mind' in the coming years as he invited their media critics to 'have a big go' at them.
  
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• Belfast's best dessert shops open during lockdown for takeaway and delivery - Belfast Live

  06-02-2021 18:56
  
  Belfast's best dessert shops open during lockdown for takeaway and delivery  Belfast Live
  
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• Unconvincing Real Madrid battle back to defeat basement club Huesca

  06-02-2021 18:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rafael Varane’s late goal saw Real Madrid come from behind to win 2-1 at Huesca on Saturday as their unconvincing form continued.
  
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• Stephen Welsh opens Celtic account as Neil Lennon’s side beat Motherwell

  06-02-2021 18:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stephen Welsh scored his first goal for Celtic as the Hoops overcame Motherwell 2-1 at Parkhead.
  
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• Mosque turned into pop-up Covid-19 vaccination centre

  06-02-2021 18:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A mosque has been turned into a pop-up Covid-19 vaccination centre to help ease mistrust in the Muslim community about getting the jab.
  
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• Johann Berg Gudmundsson earns Burnley a point against Brighton

  06-02-2021 18:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Johann Berg Gudmundsson made amends for an earlier mistake by bagging the leveller in Burnley’s 1-1 draw against Brighton, as both sides inched further away from the Premier League relegation zone.
  
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• Watch Jamie McDonagh's stunning goal as Glentoran beat Cliftonville - Belfast Live

  06-02-2021 18:08
  
  Watch Jamie McDonagh's stunning goal as Glentoran beat Cliftonville  Belfast Live
  
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• PSNI appeal following 'frightening' attempted Saintfield hijacking

  06-02-2021 18:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman escaped a "frightening" attempted hijacking in County Down on Friday night.
  
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• Joe Willock gets debut goal as Newcastle edge out Southampton

  06-02-2021 18:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Joe Willock marked his debut with a goal as nine-man Newcastle scrapped their way to a 3-2 Premier League victory over Southampton.
  
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• Mikel Arteta annoyed as Arsenal lack cutting edge against Aston Villa

  06-02-2021 17:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta lamented the early goal conceded and a lack of ruthlessness from his side after the 1-0 loss at Aston Villa.
  
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• Coronavirus: Belfast City Council rejects proposals for health officials to take over private hospitals - Belfast Telegraph

  06-02-2021 17:36
  
  Coronavirus: Belfast City Council rejects proposals for health officials to take over private hospitals  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Coronavirus: Belfast City Council rejects proposals for health officials to take over private hospitals

  06-02-2021 17:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belfast City Council has rejected a proposal asking health officials to take over private hospitals as part of the Covid-19 response. 
  
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• Harlequins hand Bath fifth straight loss with comfortable victory

  06-02-2021 17:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bath’s losing run was extended to five games as Harlequins secured a deserved 28-15 Gallagher Premiership victory at The Rec.
  
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