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• South Belfast PSNI patrol makes two arrests after car stop - Belfast Live

  09-03-2021 23:49
  
  South Belfast PSNI patrol makes two arrests after car stop  Belfast Live
  
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• 'No such thing as a friendly': Shirley McCay raring to go as GB name Olympic stars in squad to face Ireland

  09-03-2021 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Great Britain have included no fewer than seven Olympic gold medallists in their squad for the three-match series against Ireland at Queen's University playing fields, which starts on Saturday.
  
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• ‘It’s never going to be perfect’ – Tom Curry casts off criticism of England camp

  09-03-2021 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tom Curry insists England remain unified in the face of a disappointing Guinness Six Nations as they prepare to navigate two challenging final rounds.
  
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• Five separate scorers as Linfield go five points clear at top of the table

  09-03-2021 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Normal service has resumed at Linfield. Following those crushing defeats home and away to fierce rivals Glentoran, the champions have come out firing. They were victorious at the weekend against Cliftonville and last night smashed Warrenpoint Town at Windsor Park.
  
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• Ballymena halt Glentoran's winning run and deal title blow with Oval upset

  09-03-2021 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  David Jeffrey's Ballymena United pulled off a stunning 2-0 victory at the Oval to end Glentoran's winning streak and help his old club Linfield in the process.
  
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• Child protection expert to propose next step on illegal birth registration cases

  09-03-2021 22:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An independent review of historic adoption practices in Ireland has found no confirmed evidence of further illegal birth registrations.
  
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• Star baker crowned in The Great Celebrity Bake Off

  09-03-2021 22:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Alexandra Burke has been crowned as star baker on The Great Celebrity Bake Off.
  
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• Shock for boxer Carl as bare knuckle street brawl unfolds in front of him

  09-03-2021 22:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boxer Carl Frampton came across a shocking fight in Belfast city centre at the weekend.
  
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• Londonderry: Woman's death in house fire 'not suspicious'

  09-03-2021 22:22
  
  Heather Diamond, who was in her 50s, died in a fire at her home in Londonderry on Sunday.
  
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• Who could replace Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain?

  09-03-2021 22:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Piers Morgan is leaving Good Morning Britain.
  
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• Piers Morgan receives mixed reviews from celebrities after leaving GMB

  09-03-2021 22:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Kevin Pietersen and Sharon Osbourne were among those to tweet messages of support for Piers Morgan after the outspoken broadcaster left Good Morning Britain.
  
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• Meghan and Harry’s allegations taken ‘very seriously’ by royal family

  09-03-2021 22:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The royal family is taking “very seriously” the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s shocking allegations of racism and a lack of support despite “some recollections” among royals varying.
  
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• Dominic Raab writes to EU over ‘completely false’ vaccine export ban claims

  09-03-2021 21:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dominic Raab has written to the European Council president after he claimed the UK imposed an “outright ban” on coronavirus vaccine exports.
  
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• Steve Cooper admits Swansea fortunate to earn a point against Blackburn

  09-03-2021 21:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Swansea manager Steve Cooper was grateful to come away with a point as his side missed a chance to move into the automatic promotion places in a 1-1 draw at Blackburn.
  
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• Edinson Cavani ‘does not feel comfortable’ at Manchester United, says his father

  09-03-2021 21:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Edinson Cavani could be set to quit Manchester United and move back to South America to be closer to his family, according to the striker’s father.
  
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• Police cordon off flats in search for missing woman Sarah Everard

  09-03-2021 21:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police searching for missing woman Sarah Everard have put up a cordon outside a block of flats near where she was last seen.
  
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• Steven Gerrard has Liverpool dream but hopes Jurgen Klopp stays ‘for many years’

  09-03-2021 21:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Steven Gerrard has admitted it is his “dream” to become Liverpool manager one day – but he hopes Jurgen Klopp remains in charge “for many years”.
  
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• Piers Morgan: The tabloid editor-turned-television star

  09-03-2021 21:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Piers Morgan, who has left his job as a presenter of ITV’s Good Morning Britain, has had a varied career in the media industry.
  
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• Andre Ayew scores penalty for fourth game running as Swansea held by Blackburn

  09-03-2021 21:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Andre Ayew scored his fourth penalty in as many games but Swansea missed a chance to move into the Sky Bet Championship automatic promotion places as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Blackburn.
  
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• Former England fast bowler Joey Benjamin dies aged 60 after heart attack

  09-03-2021 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former England fast bowler Joey Benjamin has died at the age of 60 following a heart attack, his former county sides Surrey and Warwickshire have announced.
  
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• Former England fast bowler Joey Benjamin dies aged 60

  09-03-2021 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former England fast bowler Joey Benjamin has died at the age of 60, his former county side Warwickshire have announced.
  
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• Car found burnt out after Lurgan theft

  09-03-2021 21:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Detectives in Lurgan are appealing for information following the theft of a car earlier today, which was later found burnt out. 
  
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• Bidens’ dog Major banished from White House after causing ‘minor injury’

  09-03-2021 20:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  President Joe Biden’s dogs have been banished from the White House after one of them caused a “minor injury” to someone he did not know.
  
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• Q&A: What is behind the Queen’s response to Harry and Meghan’s revelations?

  09-03-2021 20:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Queen aims to deal with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s damaging revelations behind closed doors as she declared the crisis a family matter.
  
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• Ulster Rugby Round Up podcast: The sky's the limit for Robert Baloucoune as Ulster handed difficult Challenge Cup draw

  09-03-2021 20:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster's PRO14 hopes may be over but rallying along at the perfect time to bring fresh hope of silverware is the Challenge Cup.
  
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• Palace response to Oprah interview ‘dignified’ and one of ‘sorrow’, expert says

  09-03-2021 20:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Buckingham Palace’s response to the issues raised by the Sussexes in their shocking Oprah Winfrey interview was “dignified” and “skilful”, a royal expert has said.
  
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• Covid-19: NI 'to have vaccinated 600,000 people by Wednesday'

  09-03-2021 20:37
  
  Health Minister Robin Swann describes the Covid-19 jab rollout so far as a "fantastic achievement".
  
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• Covid-19: Northern Ireland 'looking at a great vaccination milestone'

  09-03-2021 20:36
  
  More than 600,000 people in NI will have received their first Covid-19 vaccine by Wednesday.
  
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• Former Derry teacher Sean adds a new string to his bow

  09-03-2021 20:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who is one of only a few local people left still handcrafting fiddles said he is proof that age should be no barrier to learning new skills.
  
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• Drugs worth 1.8m euro found at Cork port

  09-03-2021 20:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Cannabis worth an estimated 1.8 million euro has been discovered at Cork harbour.
  
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• Baftas nominations hugely diverse

  09-03-2021 20:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Last year the British Academy of Film and Television came under fire for its lack of diversity, with not one actor of colour nominated and female directors ignored.
  
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• The gulf between Coveney and unionists: how it grew and why it's unlikely to change

  09-03-2021 20:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  In a piece for the Belfast Telegraph on May 5, 2018, I noted: "The DUP also needs to abandon its present fixation with what Arlene Foster describes as a troublesome Irish government. Leo Varadkar and Simon Coveney aren't responsible for the present crisis. Their recent input into our local politics has been caused by two outcomes, neither of which they provoked: the failure of the DUP and SF to cut a deal (to restore the Executive) and the UK's decision to leave the EU. Both of those issues have
  
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• Boat showroom launches on Belfast waterfront - By Fran Gonzalez - Republican Journal

  09-03-2021 20:18
  
  Boat showroom launches on Belfast waterfront - By Fran Gonzalez  Republican Journal
  
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• Court orders suspension of probe into Killinchy school governor complaint

  09-03-2021 20:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  AN internal investigation into a complaint about a clergyman on the board of governors at a Co Down primary school is to be put on hold, the High Court heard on Tuesday.
  
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• Peter Weir wants all kids back in school by April 12

  09-03-2021 20:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Education Minister will ask the Executive to agree to a date of April 12 for all pupils in Northern Ireland to return to school.
  
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• Piers Morgan leaves Good Morning Britain following Meghan remarks

  09-03-2021 19:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Piers Morgan has decided to leave Good Morning Britain, ITV has said.
  
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• ‘Intense’ season makes preparing for Euros harder than usual – Gareth Southgate

  09-03-2021 19:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  England boss Gareth Southgate says his preparations for Euro 2020 have been made harder by the condensed Premier League season.
  
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• Senior staff at centre of Davy probe will not face criminal prosecution

  09-03-2021 19:22 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Senior staff at the centre of the Davy probe will not face criminal sanctions after the Central Bank said that no criminal law was broken.
  
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• Wayne Pivac insists Grand Slam-chasing Wales are fully focused on Italy

  09-03-2021 19:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wayne Pivac says that Wales will not be getting ahead of themselves when his players face the penultimate test of a possible Grand Slam season.
  
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• New images released of missing woman Sarah Everard

  09-03-2021 19:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have released new images of missing woman Sarah Everard as they continue their search nearly a week after she vanished.
  
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• Judge awards man hit by car in Portadown £120,000 in damages

  09-03-2021 19:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An apple farmer struck by a car near his home in Co Armagh is to be awarded nearly £120,000 in damages, the High Court heard today.
  
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• Buckingham Palace’s statement on Harry and Meghan in full

  09-03-2021 19:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Buckingham Palace has released a statement on behalf of the Queen following the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey.
  
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• NI Education Minister wants all children back in school by April 12

  09-03-2021 18:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stormont’s Education Minister has tabled proposals to accelerate the return of children to classes in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Education Minister wants all children back in school by April 12

  09-03-2021 18:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Stormont’s Education Minister has tabled proposals to accelerate the return of children to classes in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Vicar Of Dibley producer says Trevor Peacock’s life was a ‘lesson to all of us’

  09-03-2021 18:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Trevor Peacock’s life was a “lesson to all of us” because of the breadth of the achievements in his career, the producer of The Vicar Of Dibley has said.
  
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• MSPs demand urgent release of emails linked to meetings over Salmond legal case

  09-03-2021 18:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  MSPs probing the Scottish Government’s botched handling of harassment allegations against former first minister Alex Salmond are now demanding ministers publish notes and emails regarding 17 meetings held with lawyers “as a matter of urgency”.
  
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• The numbers behind this year’s record-breaking Bafta nominations

  09-03-2021 18:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Here are some of the key statistics about the 2021 Bafta film award nominations:
  
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• Bloodlands: Inside the Belfast building so crucial to the filming of hit show - Belfast Live

  09-03-2021 18:45
  
  Bloodlands: Inside the Belfast building so crucial to the filming of hit show  Belfast Live
  
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• Bafta nominee Thomas Vinterberg: Praise for film honours late daughter’s memory

  09-03-2021 18:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bafta-nominated director Thomas Vinterberg has said the praise given to his film Another Round feels like it is honouring his daughter’s memory.
  
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• Race issues raised by Sussexes concerning but ‘recollections may vary’ – palace

  09-03-2021 18:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Queen was “saddened” to hear the full extent of the challenges faced by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the issues raised around race are “concerning”, Buckingham Palace has said in response to the shocking interview with Oprah Winfrey.
  
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