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• Atletico Madrid miss the chance to go eight points clear after draw at Getafe

  13-03-2021 23:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Atletico Madrid missed the chance to go eight points clear at the top of the LaLiga table after they were held to a goalless draw at nearby Getafe, despite playing the last 20 minutes with an extra man following Allan Nyom’s dismissal.
  
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• I've learned a lot about what my squad has to offer, says Ulster head coach McFarland after Dragons win

  13-03-2021 23:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster head coach Dan McFarland believes he was able to learn a lot from his side's bonus-point win over Dragons in the Principality Stadium.
  
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• Candles lit on doorsteps to remember Sarah Everard

  13-03-2021 23:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Candles have been lit on doorsteps and in windows in tribute to Sarah Everard.
  
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• Rebekah Vardy and Billie Faiers tease Dancing On Ice return

  13-03-2021 23:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rebekah Vardy and Billie Faiers have appeared to suggest they will be returning to Dancing On Ice during Sunday’s final.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp does not expect Virgil Van Dijk or Joe Gomez to play at Euro 2020

  13-03-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has ruled out Virgil Van Dijk and Joe Gomez playing at Euro 2020 this summer.
  
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• Brendan Rodgers says James Maddison is hungry to excel for Leicester and England

  13-03-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Brendan Rodgers expects the battle for places in England’s midfield to benefit Leicester as James Maddison faces a fight to get into Gareth Southgate’s squad for the European Championships.
  
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• Sergio Aguero back on the scoresheet as Manchester City ease past Fulham

  13-03-2021 23:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sergio Aguero scored his first Premier League goal in 14 months as Manchester City extended their lead at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win at Fulham.
  
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• Sarah Everard vigil: Patel asks Met for explanation after ‘upsetting’ clashes

  13-03-2021 23:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Home Secretary Priti Patel says she has asked for a “full report” from the Metropolitan Police after officers clashed with some of those in attendance at a London vigil in memory of Sarah Everard.
  
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• Chris Wilder’s departure from Sheffield United ends his near five-year reign

  13-03-2021 23:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sheffield United have confirmed the departure of manager Chris Wilder by mutual consent, with former Leeds boss Paul Heckingbottom installed as caretaker until the end of the season.
  
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• Manchester City increase Premier League lead with a comfortable win at Fulham

  13-03-2021 23:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Manchester City moved 17 points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a comfortable victory over Fulham.
  
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• Dragons 22-26 Ulster ratings: McCloskey and Timoney stand out as rotated Ulster get back on track

  13-03-2021 23:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A much-changed Ulster side got back to winning ways with a 26-22 victory over Dragons at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday night.
  
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• Bear Grylls and Prue Leith appear in Saturday Night Takeaway sketch

  13-03-2021 22:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bear Grylls, Prue Leith and Dermot O’Leary have starred in a sketch on Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.
  
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• Met Police criticised for ‘deeply disturbing’ clashes at Sarah Everard vigil

  13-03-2021 22:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Metropolitan Police has faced intense criticism for its handling of a London vigil in memory of Sarah Everard, with officers accused of “grabbing and manhandling” women during clashes with the crowd.
  
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• Richard E Grant and Sheridan Smith among famous faces to honour Sarah Everard

  13-03-2021 22:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Richard E Grant, Sheridan Smith and Rebecca Ferguson are among the famous faces who have taken part in a virtual vigil to honour Sarah Everard.
  
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• Who could replace Chris Wilder at Sheffield United?

  13-03-2021 22:03 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chris Wilder’s reign as Sheffield United manager has come to an end after almost five years in charge at Bramall Lane.
  
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• Chris Wilder leaves Sheffield United by mutual consent

  13-03-2021 22:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sheffield United have confirmed the departure of manager Chris Wilder by mutual consent.
  
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• Issue of violence against women ‘more important than Covid restrictions’

  13-03-2021 21:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Demonstrators who defied police requests to gather on Clapham Common on Saturday have said raising the issue of violence against women is “way more important” than coronavirus restrictions.
  
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• Sheffield United still silent over manager Chris Wilder’s future

  13-03-2021 21:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sheffield United continued to remain silent on the future of manager Chris Wilder as the clock ticked towards Sunday’s Premier League trip to Leicester.
  
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• Sean Dyche dedicates Burnley’s win to his brother-in-law who died this week

  13-03-2021 21:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Burnley manager Sean Dyche dedicated the 2-1 over Everton to his late brother-in-law Mark Horbatowski who died this week.
  
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• Myanmar security forces continue deadly crackdown on coup protesters

  13-03-2021 21:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Security forces in Myanmar have shot dead at least seven people protesting against last month’s military takeover.
  
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• Police request defied as crowd gathers to honour Sarah Everard

  13-03-2021 21:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of people defied police requests to gather at Clapham Common on Saturday evening as others held virtual vigils in memory of Sarah Everard.
  
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• Eddie Jones: Win over France gives England head start in 2023 World Cup race

  13-03-2021 21:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Eddie Jones has thrown down the gauntlet by insisting England grabbed a head start on France in the race for the 2023 World Cup.
  
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• Safety precautions for astronauts following ammonia scare

  13-03-2021 21:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Spacewalking astronauts have been forced to take extra safety precautions after possibly getting toxic ammonia on their suits from the International Space Station’s external cooling system.
  
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• In pictures: Sorrow and anger as women pay tribute to Sarah Everard

  13-03-2021 21:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of people gathered in Clapham Common in south London to call for more to be done to tackle violence against women following the death of Sarah Everard.
  
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• NI abortion law: Sinn Féin to bring proposal on commissioning services

  13-03-2021 20:49
  
  Sinn Féin says it will bring a proposal to the NI Executive this week over the provision of services.
  
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• Actress strips on stage in rallying cry for culture at Cesar Awards

  13-03-2021 20:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  This year’s Cesar Awards, France’s equivalent of the Oscars, saw an actress strip off on stage in protest over the closure of cinemas and theatres during the age of coronavirus.
  
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• Burnley ease relegation fears and dent Everton’s hopes of finishing in top four

  13-03-2021 20:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Burnley eased their relegation worries with a 2-1 victory over Everton as a third defeat in four at Goodison Park dented their top-four hopes.
  
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• Zinedine Zidane hails Real Madrid patience after Karim Benzema snatches late win

  13-03-2021 20:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane praised the patience of his side after Karim Benzema’s stoppage-time winner secured a 2-1 win over Elche and sent them second in LaLiga.
  
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• Everton suffer Champions League blow with defeat to Burnley

  13-03-2021 20:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Burnley took another step towards Premier League safety with an impressive victory at Goodison Park that dented Everton’s top-four hopes.
  
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• Man who assaulted ambulance staff who came to his aid because he had “inserted items into his rectum” narrowly avoids jail

  13-03-2021 20:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Down man who assaulted ambulance staff who came to help him because he had “inserted items into his rectum” has narrowly escaped going to jail.
  
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• Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez split rumours ‘inaccurate’

  13-03-2021 20:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have said reports of their split are inaccurate.
  
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• Call to ‘do more to tackle violence against women’ as Sarah Everard honoured

  13-03-2021 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Campaigners have called for more to be done to tackle violence against women as an online vigil was held in memory of Sarah Everard.
  
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• 'He was unplayable': Daire O'Connor tipped for big future after rare Cliftonville start in win over Glenavon

  13-03-2021 19:48 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Cliftonville manager Paddy McLaughlin is hoping Daire O’Connor’s ‘unplayable’ first half performance on Saturday is the sign of things to come.
  
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• Great Britain battle back to beat Ireland in Belfast - RTE.ie

  13-03-2021 19:44
  
  Great Britain battle back to beat Ireland in Belfast  RTE.ie
  
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• Dragons v Ulster LIVE: Experimental side travel to Principality Stadium eager to make an impression

  13-03-2021 19:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ulster head coach Dan McFarland will be eager to see how his fringe stars cope when given a chance in tonight's game against Dragons at the Principality Stadium (7.35pm).
  
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• Late try from Maro Itoje earns England Six Nations win over France

  13-03-2021 19:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Maro Itoje crashed over for a late try as England seized a dramatic 23-20 victory over France to begin their Guinness Six Nations redemption process.
  
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• Richie Wellens targets promotion after Salford upset Portsmouth at Wembley

  13-03-2021 19:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Salford boss Richie Wellens is keen to use Saturday’s Papa John’s Trophy final win over Portsmouth as a “springboard” for promotion to Sky Bet League One.
  
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• ‘Voice of Formula One’ Murray Walker dies aged 97

  13-03-2021 19:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Murray Walker, the voice of Formula One, has died aged 97, the British Racing Drivers’ Club has said.
  
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• Irish League title race has 'plenty of rollercoasters' left, warns David Healy as Linfield go five points clear

  13-03-2021 19:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Linfield manager David Healy has warned that there are ‘a lot of rollercoaster rides’ left in the Irish League title race as his side opened up a five point gap at the top with a stunning 7-0 win over Warrenpoint Town on Saturday.
  
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• Searsmont - By Joyce and Mickey Sirota - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal - Republican Journal

  13-03-2021 19:31
  
  Searsmont - By Joyce and Mickey Sirota - Belfast - Waldo - Republican Journal  Republican Journal
  
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• Belfast DJ opens up on the impact of the pandemic on the industry in Northern Ireland - Belfast Live

  13-03-2021 19:30
  
  Belfast DJ opens up on the impact of the pandemic on the industry in Northern Ireland  Belfast Live
  
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• Adrian Dunbar: 'Alzheimer’s has robbed mum of seeing how my career has taken off'

  13-03-2021 19:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Line of Duty star Adrian Dunbar has described as a tragedy the fact his mum is not aware of his success because she suffers from Alzheimer’s disease.
  
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• Duchess of Cambridge pays respects to Sarah Everard at Clapham memorial

  13-03-2021 19:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Duchess of Cambridge has visited a south London memorial for Sarah Everard, close to where the 33-year-old went missing.
  
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• Sam Allardyce knows what West Brom have to do to avoid relegation

  13-03-2021 19:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sam Allardyce believes West Brom need to win six of their remaining nine fixtures to avoid relegation back to the Sky Bet Championship.
  
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• Salford hold their nerve to claim first major trophy on penalties

  13-03-2021 19:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Salford won the first major trophy in their history as they deservedly won the 2020 Papa John’s Trophy by seeing off Portsmouth on penalties.
  
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• Wayne Pivac relishing challenge of toppling France to clinch Grand Slam

  13-03-2021 19:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wayne Pivac accepts that Wales will face “a massive challenge” when they go for the Guinness Six Nations title and Grand Slam against France in Paris next Saturday.
  
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• Police warn public in Fermanagh to be alert after suspicious object is discovered in border area

  13-03-2021 19:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police in in Fermanagh have warned anyone who comes across any suspicious objects in the border area not to touch them.
  
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• Covid-19: NI records one further coronavirus-related death

  13-03-2021 18:39
  
  Another 146 people test positive for Covid-19 and there are 180 people in hospital.
  
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• Former Rangers manager Walter Smith in hospital

  13-03-2021 18:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Scotland and Rangers manager Walter Smith is recovering in hospital after undergoing an operation, the Ibrox club have said.
  
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• Karim Benzema double earns Real Madrid late comeback victory over Elche

  13-03-2021 18:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Karim Benzema scored a late winner to complete a second-half brace as Real Madrid moved up to second in LaLiga with a 2-1 comeback victory at home to struggling Elche.
  
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