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• Joss Stone: From teenage soul sensation to The Masked Singer winner

  13-02-2021 23:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Joss Stone has won The Masked Singer.
  
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• 'Boris' Burrow' tunnel to Northern Ireland expected to get green light

  13-02-2021 23:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An undersea tunnel between Great Britain and Northern Ireland could get the green light as early next month in an effort to help unblock trade which has been hit by Brexit tensions.
  
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• Hammersmith Bridge illumated bright red in Valentine’s Day message to Government

  13-02-2021 23:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hammersmith Bridge has been illuminated bright red in a Valentine’s Day stunt aimed at highlighting ongoing delays to its repair.
  
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• Lionel Messi marks appearance landmark with two goals in Barcelona win

  13-02-2021 23:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi marked his club record-equalling 505th LaLiga appearance for Barcelona with two goals in an impressive 5-1 home win against Alaves.
  
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• Inspired Emiliano Martinez earns a point for Aston Villa at Brighton

  13-02-2021 23:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa climbed above Tottenham in the Premier League table after being held to a 0-0 draw at Brighton.
  
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• Tory MPs demand Johnson lifts all Covid restrictions by end of April

  13-02-2021 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lockdown-sceptic Tories have piled pressure on Boris Johnson, calling on him to commit to a timetable for lifting coronavirus restrictions with a complete end to controls by the end of April.
  
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• Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola: Of course Liverpool can still win the title

  13-02-2021 22:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola refuses to accept Jurgen Klopp’s claim that Liverpool are out of the title race.
  
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• Brentford’s players to stop taking the knee before matches

  13-02-2021 22:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Brentford’s players have announced they will no longer take the knee before matches, starting with Sunday’s game against Barnsley.
  
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• Idea of pubs opening in April is premature, expert warns

  13-02-2021 22:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Talking about pubs reopening in April is “premature” and pub bosses need to realise there is a danger of going “back to square one”, an expert has said.
  
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• 13 of Northern Ireland's best-known soap stars over the years - Belfast Live

  13-02-2021 22:15
  
  13 of Northern Ireland's best-known soap stars over the years  Belfast Live
  
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• Trump acquitted of inciting Capitol attack in second impeachment trial

  13-02-2021 21:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The US senate has acquitted former president Donald Trump of inciting the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.
  
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• Wayne Pivac applauds ‘exciting’ Louis Rees-Zammit as Wales edge out Scotland

  13-02-2021 21:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wales boss Wayne Pivac hailed a stunning performance by Louis Rees-Zammit after the Gloucester wing’s try double secured a thrilling 25-24 Guinness Six Nations victory over Scotland.
  
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• Sausage’s identity revealed after being crowned winner of The Masked Singer

  13-02-2021 21:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Joss Stone has been crowned the winner of The Masked Singer.
  
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• Ilkay Gundogan double helps leaders Manchester City move seven points clear

  13-02-2021 20:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ilkay Gundogan starred as Manchester City opened up seven-point lead atop the Premier League table with a routine 3-0 victory over Tottenham, increasing the pressure on Jose Mourinho as a result.
  
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• Ice, freezing rain and 80mph winds forecast as UK’s cold snap comes to an end

  13-02-2021 20:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Freezing rain, treacherous ice and 80mph gusts will mark the end of the UK’s cold snap – with milder weather forecast from Monday.
  
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• Fire breaks out at Surrey vaccination centre

  13-02-2021 20:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A vaccination centre in Surrey had to be evacuated after a fire broke out in the building.
  
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• NIFL Premiership RECAP as weather takes toll on schedule - Belfast Live

  13-02-2021 20:41
  
  NIFL Premiership RECAP as weather takes toll on schedule  Belfast Live
  
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• Fuel tanker blast at Afghan-Iran border causes massive fire

  13-02-2021 20:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A fuel tanker has exploded at the Islam Qala crossing on the Iranian border, injuring at least seven people and causing a massive fire that consumed more than 500 trucks carrying natural gas and fuel.
  
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• Manchester City’s 16-game winning sequence broken down game by game

  13-02-2021 20:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester City’s 16th successive win on Saturday evening saw them extend their record-breaking run of consecutive victories for an English top-flight side across all competitions.
  
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• Ilkay Gundogan double delivers record-extending 16th straight win for Man City

  13-02-2021 20:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ilkay Gundogan struck a second-half double as Premier League leaders Manchester City powered to a record-extending 16th successive win with a 3-0 success over Tottenham.
  
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• The East Belfast cafe serving 'working class food for working class people' - Belfast Live

  13-02-2021 20:17
  
  The East Belfast cafe serving 'working class food for working class people'  Belfast Live
  
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• Husband and wife behind North Belfast coffee van lift lid on brews and beans helping locals through lockdown - Belfast Live

  13-02-2021 20:15
  
  Husband and wife behind North Belfast coffee van lift lid on brews and beans helping locals through lockdown  Belfast Live
  
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• Louis Rees-Zammit stars as Wales pull off thrilling comeback win over Scotland

  13-02-2021 19:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Louis Rees-Zammit’s double helped hand Wayne Pivac claim his first away win as Wales coach as they hit back to stun 14-man Scotland 25-24 at Murrayfield.
  
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• Sean Dyche: Decision to rest players in midweek FA Cup loss paid off for Burnley

  13-02-2021 19:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Burnley manager Sean Dyche insisted the 3-0 win at Crystal Palace vindicated his decision to rotate his squad for the midweek clash with Bournemouth and also provided a positive update on captain Ben Mee.
  
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• Rangers boss Steven Gerrard hoping Steven Davis signs new deal - Belfast Live

  13-02-2021 19:34
  
  Rangers boss Steven Gerrard hoping Steven Davis signs new deal  Belfast Live
  
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• Rio’s carnival goes to the dogs as human festivities scrapped

  13-02-2021 19:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rio de Janeiro’s carnival festivities may have been cancelled – but the city’s dogs were still able to hold their own annual parade.
  
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• England head coach Eddie Jones concerned by Jack Willis’ knee injury

  13-02-2021 19:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Eddie Jones voiced his concern for Jack Willis after the England flanker suffered a sickening knee injury in Saturday’s 41-18 Guinness Six Nations victory over Italy at Twickenham.
  
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• 'I just hope he plays on': Steven Gerrard waiting on Steven Davis contract decision after midfield masterclass against Kilmarnock

  13-02-2021 19:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is facing a nervous wait to get midfield maestro Steven Davis' future secured.
  
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• Ruth Langsford says she feels ‘grateful’ to have been given coronavirus jab

  13-02-2021 19:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ruth Langsford has said she feels “grateful” to have been given the coronavirus jab, adding she hopes it is a “step forward” towards being able to see her mother.
  
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• US senate reaches deal to skip witnesses in Trump impeachment trial

  13-02-2021 19:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The US senate has reached a deal to skip witness testimony in the impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump.
  
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• 'I'm a summer guy': Niall Currie lends support to Irish League season switch after win over Crusaders continues Carrick's good form

  13-02-2021 18:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Carrick Rangers may be in fine form as their 3-1 win at Seaview on Saturday made it seven points from their last three outings, but the manager would be enjoying even more if he could break out his summer wardrobe!
  
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• John Cooney and Harry Byrne join Ireland squad ahead of France clash

  13-02-2021 18:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  John Cooney and Harry Byrne have linked up with Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations squad following injuries to influential duo Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton, the Irish Rugby Football Union has announced.
  
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• Tributes to young mother Brigid Wilkinson killed alongside partner Owen Og McMullan in Ballymoney crash

  13-02-2021 18:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tributes have flooded in from GAA circles to the young woman killed alongside her partner in a horrific road crash.
  
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• Tributes to young mother Brigid Wilkinson killed alongside partner in Ballymoney crash

  13-02-2021 18:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tributes have flooded in from GAA circles to the young woman killed alongside her partner in a horrific road crash.
  
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• 'Best midfielder in Scotland': Steven Davis named man of the match as Rangers beat Kilmarnock to close in on league title

  13-02-2021 18:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rangers need just 13 points from their final nine games to clinch the Scottish Premiership title after Steven Davis delivered a talismanic performance in a 1-0 win over Kilmarnock on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• ‘Significant gaps’ remain in hotel quarantine policy – Heathrow

  13-02-2021 18:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Heathrow Airport has said “significant gaps” remain in the hotel quarantine plan with less than 48 hours before the scheme begins.
  
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• Weather warnings in place across Ireland as island sees heavy snow in parts

  13-02-2021 18:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Weather warnings are in place across Ireland after cold temperatures brought heavy snow to parts of the island this weekend.
  
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• Chef charged over £300k south Belfast drugs find - Belfast Telegraph

  13-02-2021 18:14
  
  Chef charged over £300k south Belfast drugs find  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Chef charged over £300k south Belfast drugs find

  13-02-2021 18:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A chef has appeared in court after £300,000 worth of cannabis and thousands of suspected smuggled cigarettes were discovered by police in the university area of Belfast.
  
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• Alisson blunder lands Liverpool in trouble as Burnley bounce back at Palace

  13-02-2021 18:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Alisson Becker had another day to forget as his latest blunder left Liverpool’s Premier League title defence hanging by a thread following a late collapse at Leicester, who claimed a 3-1 victory.
  
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• Prime Minister visits sites in North East helping in Covid battle

  13-02-2021 18:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister has met workers helping the country to fight back against the pandemic by developing vaccines, coronavirus tests and making PPE.
  
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• Burnley cruise to victory at Crystal Palace

  13-02-2021 18:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Burnley returned to winning ways in style after a quick start proved key to a 3-0 win away at Crystal Palace.
  
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• 5,000 Covid-19 vaccines being administered to GPs and nurses this weekend

  13-02-2021 18:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Almost 5,000 Covid-19 vaccines are being administered to doctors and practice nurses at mass vaccination centres across the country this weekend.
  
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• Thorndike news - By Linda Dixon - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  13-02-2021 18:00
  
  Thorndike news - By Linda Dixon - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican Journal
  
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• Man who was abusive after drunkenly walking Westlink receives suspended sentence

  13-02-2021 17:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who was found drunkenly walking down the Westlink has been given a suspended prison sentence.
  
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• 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits coast of Japan

  13-02-2021 17:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A strong earthquake has struck off the coast of north-eastern Japan, shaking Fukushima, Miyagi and nearby areas.
  
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• Jonny May moves second in try-scoring list as England ease to victory over Italy

  13-02-2021 17:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jonny May accelerated clear as England’s second-highest try-scorer with a stunning finish as Italy fell to a 41-18 Guinness Six Nations defeat at Twickenham.
  
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• Chief mouser Larry the cat celebrates 10 years in Downing Street

  13-02-2021 17:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Britain’s chief mouser is celebrating 10 years prowling the corridors of political power at Number 10 Downing Street.
  
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• Charity clothes scheme returns to ensure those in need can stay warm

  13-02-2021 17:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A donation scheme that offers people free coats and jumpers from clothing rails has returned as temperatures plummet.
  
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• Fabien Galthie says in-form France still have ‘significant room for improvement’

  13-02-2021 17:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fabien Galthie has warned France’s Guinness Six Nations rivals that his side still have significant room for improvement ahead of their showdown with Ireland.
  
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