Belfast news

• Care home staff could be legally required to be vaccinated for coronavirus

  22-03-2021 23:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Care home workers could be legally required to have coronavirus vaccines under plans being considered by the Government.
  
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• Titles Taoiseach and Tanaiste could be 'inappropriate' in united Ireland: Varadkar

  22-03-2021 23:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Titles like Taoiseach and Tanaiste may be inappropriate in a united Ireland that would include one million people who identify as British, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has said. 
  
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• Kylie Jenner responds to criticism over GoFundMe appeal

  22-03-2021 23:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Kylie Jenner has responded to the backlash over her support of a make-up artist’s GoFundMe page and said she believed she was paying the remainder of the costs herself.
  
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• Taking the knee has lost its impact – Wales and Leeds forward Tyler Roberts

  22-03-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tyler Roberts feels taking the knee has lost its impact ahead of Wales’ opening 2022 World Cup qualifier in Belgium.
  
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• Government's coronavirus message might still be the same, but it's clearly not working any more

  22-03-2021 23:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Watching from afar as officials in China dragged suspected Covid-19 patients to quarantine centres, it was easy to write it off as an oppressive and heavy-handed response typical for the country.
  
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• ‘Just setting up my twttr’: Twitter CEO sells first-ever tweet for £2 million

  22-03-2021 22:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, has sold his first-ever tweet for more than 2.9 million US dollars (£2.09 million), donating the money to a charity battling Covid-19 in Africa.
  
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• Neil Morrissey: Working-class actors are ignored by ‘Oxbridge’ financiers

  22-03-2021 22:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Men Behaving Badly star Neil Morrissey said working-class actors are often unrepresented because productions are funded by “Oxbridge people”.
  
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• Government sets out vision for clinical research across the UK

  22-03-2021 22:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Faster, more efficient and more innovative research is the aim of a new Government vision to put the UK “at the forefront” of a “healthcare revolution”.
  
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• Sinn Fein: nationalists are ignored and excluded in Northern Ireland

  22-03-2021 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein MLAs have said there is little equality for nationalists in Northern Ireland, with street names, public buildings and statues overwhelmingly reflecting the British and unionist tradition.
  
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• New report highlights ways for Government to tackle disability employment gap

  22-03-2021 22:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A new report has recommended a number of measures for the Government to consider to help close the employment gap for disabled people.
  
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• Ale named after Dame Vera Lynn proves a hit with punters

  22-03-2021 22:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A brewery near Dame Vera Lynn’s home has made a donation in her memory from the proceeds of an ale named after her.
  
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• Violent deaths in lockdown: the eight women who lost their lives in the past year

  22-03-2021 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mother-of-two Natasha Melendez (32) died in hospital just over a week after being violently assaulted at her home in the Pond Park area of Lisburn on March 22, 2020.
  
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• Tributes flood into memorial online forum for Jim Dornan

  22-03-2021 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A new website has been set up for Jim Dornan's family in memory of the obstetrician.
  
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• Tragic deaths in lockdown: the eight women who lost their lives in the past year

  22-03-2021 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mother-of-two Natasha Melendez (32) died in hospital just over a week after being violently assaulted at her home in the Pond Park area of Lisburn on March 22, 2020.
  
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• Call for action as number of female victims in Northern Ireland doubles

  22-03-2021 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The number of women murdered in Northern Ireland since the beginning of lockdown is double what it was in the previous 12 months.
  
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• Tory rebels fail to prevent Government reversing genocide trade amendment

  22-03-2021 21:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Conservative rebels have failed in their bid to prevent ministers signing trade agreements with countries implicated in genocide.
  
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• Coronavirus: More than 8,000 Covid fines issued since pandemic began

  22-03-2021 21:34
  
  More than 2,000 warnings that do not incur a fine have also been issued by police since March 2020.
  
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• Investigation into ‘credible’ claim identity of Salmond complainer was leaked

  22-03-2021 21:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A “credible” allegation that the identity of a woman who complained about Alex Salmond’s behaviour was disclosed by a Scottish Government official is being investigated, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.
  
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• Belfast is not going to dry up and blow away if we don't build a fish farm - PenBayPilot.com

  22-03-2021 21:00
  
  Belfast is not going to dry up and blow away if we don't build a fish farm  PenBayPilot.com
  
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• AJ Pritchard thanks fans for support following girlfriend’s injury

  22-03-2021 20:44 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Pritchard has thanked fans for their support after his girlfriend Abbie Quinnen was burned in a YouTube stunt gone wrong.
  
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• Elderly man 'badly shaken' after assault during Belfast distraction burglary

  22-03-2021 20:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man in his 70s has been left badly shaken after he was punched repeatedly by a man who entered his homepretending to be working on behalf of a utility company during a distraction burglary in Belfast on Monday.
  
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• Charles marks national day of remembrance on Covid lockdown anniversary

  22-03-2021 20:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Prince of Wales has lent his support to the day of national reflection being held on the anniversary of the first UK lockdown.
  
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• Jamie Foxx to play Mike Tyson in TV series based on boxer’s life

  22-03-2021 20:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jamie Foxx will play Mike Tyson in a TV series based on the controversial boxer’s life, it has been announced.
  
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• Pensioner punched repeatedly during distraction burglary in Belfast - Belfast Live

  22-03-2021 20:06
  
  Pensioner punched repeatedly during distraction burglary in Belfast  Belfast Live
  
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• Belfast council agrees autism champion for the city - Belfast Live

  22-03-2021 20:03
  
  Belfast council agrees autism champion for the city  Belfast Live
  
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• May: ‘Slight judder’ in National Security Council confidence after Huawei leak

  22-03-2021 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Theresa May said members of the National Security Council felt comfortable to “speak as freely as they had done previously” after she dismissed Gavin Williamson as defence secretary for allegedly leaking security discussions.
  
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• Eddie Jones to learn his England fate next week following RFU Six Nations review

  22-03-2021 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Eddie Jones will find out next week the verdict of the Rugby Football Union’s investigation into a dismal Guinness Six Nations as he fights for his England future.
  
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• EFL remains hopeful Carabao Cup final will be played in front of fans

  22-03-2021 19:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The English Football League remains hopeful that this season’s Carabao Cup final can be played in front of fans, the PA news agency understands.
  
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• Bill tabled at Stormont to set 2045 target for net zero carbon emissions

  22-03-2021 19:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A bid to introduce climate change legislation in Northern Ireland has commenced its legislative journey at the Stormont Assembly.
  
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• Thousands book staycation cruises around UK coast this summer

  22-03-2021 19:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people have booked staycation sailings with P&O Cruises this summer on the first day of sale.
  
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• City of Belfast hopes to secure funding for façade improvement projects - PenBayPilot.com

  22-03-2021 19:45
  
  City of Belfast hopes to secure funding for façade improvement projects  PenBayPilot.com
  
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• Boris Johnson to hear Tory MPs’ concerns over ‘draconian’ Covid laws

  22-03-2021 19:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson will face Tory MPs on Tuesday in an effort to quell unease over his route out of lockdown ahead of Commons votes on the plan.
  
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• The Hamilton inquiry into Nicola Sturgeon explained

  22-03-2021 19:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Accusations that Nicola Sturgeon may have breached the ministerial code have been investigated by an independent adviser to the Scottish Government.
  
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• Northern Ireland striker Conor Washington ruled out of Italy clash due to injury

  22-03-2021 19:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Charlton striker Conor Washington has been ruled out of Northern Ireland’s opening World Cup qualifier against Italy through injury and is expected to miss all three upcoming fixtures.
  
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• Nicola Sturgeon did not breach ministerial code, independent report concludes

  22-03-2021 19:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An independent report has cleared Scotland’s First Minister of breaching the ministerial code following her government’s botched handling of harassment allegations against Alex Salmond.
  
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• Paperboy, 15, saves elderly woman’s life after noticing pile of deliveries

  22-03-2021 19:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 15-year-old paperboy has been credited with saving an elderly customer’s life after spotting a pile of untouched deliveries outside her door and taking action into his own hands.
  
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• Security alert closes Carrickfergus Road

  22-03-2021 19:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Belfast Road in Carrickfergus has been closed in both directions due to a security alert.
  
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• Harry and Meghan appoint new Archewell Foundation executive director

  22-03-2021 19:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are replacing the executive director of their Archewell Foundation after just a year in the role.
  
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• Harry and Meghan appoint new Archewell executive director

  22-03-2021 19:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are replacing the executive director of their Archewell Foundation after just a year in the role.
  
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• BBC say presenters ‘reminded of their responsibilities’ following flag joke

  22-03-2021 19:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The BBC has said Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty have been “reminded of their responsibilities” following an interview with a Government minister which referenced the size of his Union Flag.
  
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• Robin Swann grilled in Stormont over commissioning of abortion services

  22-03-2021 19:17 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland’s Health Minister has defended his handling of a Stormont stand-off over the commissioning of abortion services in the region.
  
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• Ryan Jack out of Scotland’s opening World Cup qualifiers with calf injury

  22-03-2021 19:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ryan Jack has withdrawn from the Scotland squad ahead of the opening World Cup qualifiers.
  
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• Crowds welcome Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth back home

  22-03-2021 19:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of people have lined the harbour walls to welcome the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth into Portsmouth Naval Base.
  
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• Lisburn plan for 200-bed hotel and 1,300 houses proposed - Belfast Live

  22-03-2021 18:50
  
  Lisburn plan for 200-bed hotel and 1,300 houses proposed  Belfast Live
  
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• Children among five dead in ‘stampede’ to view body of Tanzania’s ex-president

  22-03-2021 18:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Five people, including four children, have died in a suspected stampede during a public viewing of the body of former Tanzanian president John Magufuli.
  
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• Coronavirus: 'Everyone is excited to be back at school'

  22-03-2021 18:34
  
  Pupils and teachers talk about the return to school, as lockdown measures continue to ease in Northern Ireland.
  
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• Army to reduce by 10,000 troops, Defence Secretary confirms

  22-03-2021 18:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has argued that modern advances mean “greater effect can be delivered by fewer people” as he confirmed the Army will shrink by around 10,000 troops.
  
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• Joe Allen keen to continue Wales’ impressive recent record against Belgium

  22-03-2021 18:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Joe Allen meets Belgium again with memories refreshed of Wales’ stunning Euro 2016 victory over them in Lille by having watched a replay of the game last summer.
  
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• Mallon denies acting like ‘little Irelander’ over Scotland bridge opposition

  22-03-2021 18:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure minister has denied behaving like a “little Irelander” in opposing a bridge to Scotland.
  
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• Greens slam ‘ridiculous attempts to pursue political scalp’ as Sturgeon cleared

  22-03-2021 18:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Scottish Greens have slammed “ridiculous attempts to pursue a political scalp” by the Scottish Conservatives after Nicola Sturgeon was cleared of breaching the ministerial code.
  
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