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• Phil Foden hopes extra development time can enhance England career

  26-03-2021 23:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Phil Foden is relishing the chance to capitalise on an extra year of development to play for England at the European Championship – but knows his place in the squad is not a given just yet.
  
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• Booster coronavirus vaccines may begin for over-70s in September, minister says

  26-03-2021 23:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The over-70s could begin getting booster vaccines to protect them against new coronavirus variants in September under plans for the future of the rollout.
  
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• The 2021 Six Nations in numbers

  26-03-2021 23:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wales claimed the Guinness Six Nations title for the second time in three years.
  
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• Sergio Garcia hits hole-in-one to reach WGC Match Play last 16

  26-03-2021 23:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sergio Garcia and Robert MacIntyre advanced to the last 16 of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play in spectacular fashion on a day of high drama in the £7.6million event.
  
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• Children’s author Beverly Cleary dies at the age of 104

  26-03-2021 23:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Beverly Cleary, the celebrated children’s author whose memories of her childhood were shared with millions through the likes of Ramona and Beezus Quimby and Henry Huggins, has died aged 104.
  
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• Ian Baraclough eyes winning formula in Northern Ireland’s qualifying campaign

  26-03-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ian Baraclough believes a 3-5-2 formation can be a winning formula for Northern Ireland in their World Cup qualifying campaign.
  
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• The best matches of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations Championship

  26-03-2021 23:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wales were crowned Guinness Six Nations champions for the second time in three years but were denied another Grand Slam following a classic encounter against runners-up France.
  
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• Mexico boss hopeful to have Wolves striker Raul Jimenez available for Olympics

  26-03-2021 23:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wolves striker Raul Jimenez is in “good shape” and could still make this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, says Mexico manager Gerardo Martino.
  
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• From Stuart Hogg to Alun Wyn Jones – Six Nations team of the tournament

  26-03-2021 23:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Guinness Six Nations was once again highlighted by memorable individual performances as the title race went down to being decided on a Friday night in Paris, with France’s defeat handing the championship to Wales.
  
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• Wales crowned Six Nations champions as Scotland battle for victory in France

  26-03-2021 23:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wales were crowned Guinness Six Nations champions as Duhan Van Der Merwe’s last-minute try earned Scotland their first win in France this century.
  
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• Duhan Van Der Merwe claims late try as Scotland fight back for victory in France

  26-03-2021 23:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wales were crowned Guinness Six Nations champions as Duhan Van Der Merwe’s last-minute try earned Scotland their first win in France this century.
  
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• The players that made the difference in Wales’ Six Nations triumph

  26-03-2021 23:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wales have been crowned 2021 Guinness Six Nations champions as coach Wayne Pivac enjoyed success after taking over from Warren Gatland.
  
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• 5 things we learned from the 2021 Six Nations

  26-03-2021 23:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The 2021 Guinness Six Nations drew to a close with Scotland edging to a 27-23 victory over France with a try with the clock four minutes into the red.
  
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• Wayne Pivac enjoys early success as he guides Wales to Six Nations glory

  26-03-2021 23:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wales have conquered European rugby for a second time in three seasons with their Guinness Six Nations title and Triple Crown triumphs.
  
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• Wales crowned Six Nations champions after France lose to Scotland

  26-03-2021 23:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wales were crowned Guinness Six Nations champions after France lost 27-23 to Scotland.
  
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• More mixed signals from Executive cast a shadow of doubt over summer dreams

  26-03-2021 23:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Once again, the inability of our politicians to agree has come under the spotlight.
  
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• Niamh Algar: It’s good to have imposter syndrome

  26-03-2021 22:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Niamh Algar has said it is “good” to have imposter syndrome because it reminds her how important her job is.
  
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• Covid-19: NI Catholic churches make cautious reopening

  26-03-2021 22:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Public Masses resume in churches from Friday, while other churches will reopen on 2 April for Easter.
  
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• Action for Independence stands down candidates after Salmond announcement

  26-03-2021 22:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A pro-independence party has agreed to stand down its candidates for the upcoming Scottish Parliament election after the launch of another group by Alex Salmond on Friday.
  
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• Michael Conlan: Belfast fighter to return to ring against Ionut Baluta in London on 30 April - BBC Sport

  26-03-2021 22:41
  
  Michael Conlan: Belfast fighter to return to ring against Ionut Baluta in London on 30 April  BBC Sport
  
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• One thousand protesters face police at third Bristol ‘Kill the Bill’ demo

  26-03-2021 22:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  More than 1,000 protesters faced police in Bristol for the third time in under a week for another ‘Kill the Bill’ demonstration.
  
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• Stormont following Sage advice by not providing dates for easing Covid restrictions

  26-03-2021 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Executive is sticking to advice from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) by refusing to provide dates for relaxing Covid-19 restrictions, it can be revealed.
  
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• Nothing to lose by booking a foreign holiday, say experts

  26-03-2021 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  People in Northern Ireland have "nothing to lose" by booking a summer holiday abroad this year, it has been claimed.
  
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• Further snow showers expected to hit Northern Ireland

  26-03-2021 21:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Parts of Northern Ireland were hit by snow showers on Friday — as forecasters warned there could be more to come in the run-up to Easter.
  
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• ‘Urgent and detailed’ review of files on children with autism to take place

  26-03-2021 21:32 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Department of Health is to undertake a review of all cases where dossiers on children with autism who were involved in legal actions against the State were kept.
  
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• Northern Ireland writer defends Charlie Hebdo over racism accusation

  26-03-2021 21:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern Ireland writer for satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has defended the French publication against accusations of racism over its cartoon cover depicting the Queen kneeling on Meghan Markle's neck.
  
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• Police make arrest following three security alerts - Belfast Live

  26-03-2021 21:28
  
  Police make arrest following three security alerts  Belfast Live
  
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• Belarus disqualified from Eurovision Song Contest

  26-03-2021 21:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Belarus will not be taking part in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest after failing to submit an eligible entry for the competition.
  
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• Man (40) arrested following Co Armagh security alerts

  26-03-2021 21:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have arrested a 40-year-old man as investigations into a number of recent security alerts in Co Armagh continue.
  
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• Giants boss Adam Keefe reflects on past year following birth of daughter

  26-03-2021 21:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  BELFAST Giants head coach Adam Keefe has admitted his view on the last year has changed from a negative to a positive one after a giant addition to his family during the week.
  
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• Belfast Giants boss Adam Keefe reflects on past year following birth of daughter - Belfast Telegraph

  26-03-2021 21:11
  
  Belfast Giants boss Adam Keefe reflects on past year following birth of daughter  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Charles and William appoint NHS spin doctors to manage communications

  26-03-2021 21:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Prince of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have appointed two NHS spin doctors to oversee their communications.
  
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• Biden and Johnson share concerns on China’s retaliation after sanctioning of MPs

  26-03-2021 21:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson and Joe Biden have shared their concern about retaliatory action from China after MPs and peers who have challenged Beijing’s human rights abuses were hit with sanctions.
  
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• Liberty Steel asks Government for £170m support package

  26-03-2021 20:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liberty Steel has asked the Government for £170 million in financial support, it has emerged.
  
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• Fraternity members stole rare tree from US university arboretum, police say

  26-03-2021 20:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  US police who were stumped by the theft of a rare pine tree in November from the University of Wisconsin Arboretum said that they have cracked the case.
  
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• Tommy Fleetwood holds off Bryson DeChambeau to progress in Austin

  26-03-2021 20:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tommy Fleetwood survived a dramatic late scare to beat US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau and advance to the last 16 of the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play.
  
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• Lil Nas X writes open letter to 14-year-old self about coming out

  26-03-2021 20:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lil Nas X has written an open letter to his younger self about coming out as gay.
  
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• EU expecting UK roadmap on Northern Ireland Protocol in 'coming days'

  26-03-2021 20:14 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The European Union is expecting the UK to set out a road map detailing how it plans to fully implement the post-Brexit agreement on Northern Ireland in the "coming days".
  
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• Joe Biden invites Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping to climate talks

  26-03-2021 20:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  President Joe Biden is including rivals Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China among the people he has invited to the first big climate talks of his administration, an event the US hopes will help shape, speed up and deepen global efforts to cut climate-wrecking fossil fuel pollution, administration officials said.
  
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• EU expecting Northern Ireland Protocol plan from UK in the ‘coming days’

  26-03-2021 19:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The European Union is expecting the UK to set out a road map detailing how it plans to fully implement the post-Brexit agreement on Northern Ireland in the “coming days”.
  
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• Gardai issue 17,000 fines worth around 2.3 million euro for Covid-19 breaches

  26-03-2021 19:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Gardai have issued almost 17,000 fines for breaches of Covid-19 regulations at a value of around 2.3 million euro.
  
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• Judge spares man prison over attack outside Belfast wine bar - Belfast Telegraph

  26-03-2021 19:28
  
  Judge spares man prison over attack outside Belfast wine bar  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Judge spares man prison over attack outside Belfast wine bar

  26-03-2021 19:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who punched and kicked his grandmother’s neighbour outside a wine bar has narrowly avoided an immediate jail term.
  
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• Alex Scott hopes WSL TV deal can ‘plant seeds’ of future generation of players

  26-03-2021 19:25 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former England defender Alex Scott has spoken of her hope that the new Women’s Super League broadcast deal will help “plant seeds” of a future generation of players.
  
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• Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka out of England qualifiers

  26-03-2021 19:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka have been ruled out of England’s World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Poland.
  
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• Commission clears France of complicity in Rwanda genocide

  26-03-2021 19:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A commission that spent nearly two years uncovering France’s role in 1994’s Rwandan genocide concluded that the country reacted too slowly in appreciating the extent of the horror that left over 800,000 dead but cleared it of complicity in the slaughter.
  
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• Jonny Bairstow insists England will continue to be aggressive and hit maximums

  26-03-2021 19:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Centurion Jonny Bairstow backed England to keep swinging for the fences after the tourists put India to the sword with 20 sixes in the second one-day international in Pune.
  
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• Belfast James Connolly walking trail sparks DUP trip concerns - Belfast Live

  26-03-2021 18:51
  
  Belfast James Connolly walking trail sparks DUP trip concerns  Belfast Live
  
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• London markets end turbulent week higher amid positive UK retail data

  26-03-2021 18:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The London markets jumped higher as sentiment improved at the end of a turbulent week for traders.
  
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• Derry woman denies murdering Darren McNally

  26-03-2021 18:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman has denied murdering a man who was stabbed in the back.
  
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