Belfast news

• Lessons to be learned from vaccine rollout to tackle other illnesses – NHS chief

  02-04-2021 23:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lessons from the successful Covid-19 vaccine rollout can be used as a “blueprint for the future” to tackle a range serious illnesses, the chief executive of NHS England has said.
  
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• Watchdog urged to probe Pitt Park policing operation

  02-04-2021 23:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The policing watchdog is considering a request for an investigation into the actions of the PSNI during 'Operation Pivot' - the policing operation set up to investigate a loyalist gathering in the Pitt Park area of east Belfast in February.
  
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• Commission behind landmark race review hits back at criticism

  02-04-2021 23:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The commission behind a controversial report on racial disparity has hit back at critics, claiming that disagreement with the Government-backed review has “tipped into misrepresentation”.
  
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• Wrap up warm for outdoor Easter with snow showers on the way

  02-04-2021 22:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The cold snap is set to continue over the weekend, hitting many people’s hopes for an al-fresco Easter lunch.
  
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• Teen (13) among eight people arrested after Belfast riots - Independent.ie

  02-04-2021 22:37
  
  Teen (13) among eight people arrested after Belfast riots  Independent.ie
  
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• £122m Euromillions jackpot won by single UK ticket-holder

  02-04-2021 22:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A UK ticket-holder has scooped Friday’s jackpot prize of £122 million in the Euromillions draw, making them the fifth biggest ever National Lottery winner.
  
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• Sam Allardyce would give Okay to deal for Yokuslu if West Brom secure survival

  02-04-2021 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sam Allardyce says pursuing the permanent signing of Okay Yokuslu would be his first priority if West Brom stay in the Premier League.
  
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• Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will not spend big to replace Sergio Aguero

  02-04-2021 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pep Guardiola accepts it is “impossible” for Manchester City to sign a big-money replacement striker for Sergio Aguero this summer.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp surprised by Trent Alexander-Arnold’s omission from England squad

  02-04-2021 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he was surprised by Trent Alexander-Arnold’s England omission and did not understand the decision.
  
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• Jose Mourinho happy to speak to Harry Kane about Tottenham future

  02-04-2021 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho says he has no influence over Harry Kane’s future at Tottenham, but that his door is always open if the striker wants to discuss it.
  
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• 'I believe 100% that all republican groups should call a ceasefire': Dominic McGlinchey

  02-04-2021 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dominic McGlinchey is steeped in militant republicanism. As a teenager, he would visit Bellaghy Cemetery on Easter Sunday morning - lily proudly pinned on his lapel - to lay wreaths on the graves with the rest of the village after Mass.
  
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• Heartbreak at death of well-known NI musician

  02-04-2021 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A top musician who performed at hundreds of pantomimes at the Grand Opera House has been killed in a road accident.
  
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• Brendan Rodgers keen for Leicester to agree new contract with Kelechi Iheanacho

  02-04-2021 22:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Brendan Rodgers is keen for Leicester to make a new contract for Kelechi Iheanacho a priority this summer.
  
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• Lions chairman Jason Leonard accepts ‘we’re not going to have traditional tour’

  02-04-2021 22:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  British and Irish Lions chairman Jason Leonard accepts the summer tour to South Africa will be unlike any before it because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Raab and G7 counterparts condemn reported ‘human rights abuses’ in Tigray

  02-04-2021 21:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The UK and international allies have expressed concerns about reports of human rights abuses and violations of international law in Ethiopia’s conflict-hit region of Tigray.
  
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• Officers attacked in Belfast disturbances

  02-04-2021 21:42 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have come under attack in a disturbances in a loyalist area of Belfast.
  
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• Police come under attack in south Belfast - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk - Belfast Telegraph

  02-04-2021 21:26
  
  Police come under attack in south Belfast - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Police come under attack in south Belfast

  02-04-2021 21:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There were violent scenes at Belfast’s Shaftsbury Square on Friday night as crowds of loyalist youths clashed with police.
  
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• Loyalist youths clash with Police in south Belfast

  02-04-2021 21:26 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There were violent scenes at Belfast’s Shaftesbury Square on Friday night as crowds of loyalist youths clashed with police.
  
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• Taylor Swift shares ‘unhinged’ cryptic video teasing songs from new album

  02-04-2021 21:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Taylor Swift has shared a cryptic video on her social media accounts which appears to tease a number of songs from her forthcoming album.
  
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• Two women arrested in Dublin after refusing to go to quarantine hotel when returning from Dubai cosmetic surgery trip

  02-04-2021 21:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two women are due to appear in court tomorrow morning after they were arrested at Dublin Airport on Friday when they refused to go to a quarantine hotel.
  
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• Man arrested as cocaine haul worth £1200 seized in Belfast - Belfast Telegraph

  02-04-2021 21:08
  
  Man arrested as cocaine haul worth £1200 seized in Belfast  Belfast Telegraph
  
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• Man arrested as cocaine haul worth £1,200 seized in Belfast

  02-04-2021 21:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The PSNI have released images of a haul of suspected cocaine seized from a vehicle and property in Belfast.
  
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• Rangers appeal against bans given to five players for breaching Covid-19 rules

  02-04-2021 20:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rangers have appealed against the four-match bans handed to five of their players for breaching Covid-19 regulations.
  
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• Rag‘n’Bone Man: It’s not like a break-up record was even on the cards

  02-04-2021 20:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rag‘n’Bone Man says fans should not expect his forthcoming album to be a “break-up record” following his recent separation.
  
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• Two women charged after allegedly refusing to go into airport quarantine

  02-04-2021 20:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two women have been arrested and charged after allegedly refusing to go into mandatory quarantine upon arrival at Dublin Airport.
  
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• Officer killed after car rams into US Capitol barricade

  02-04-2021 20:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A police officer was killed after a man rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside the US Capitol in Washington DC and then emerged wielding a knife.
  
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• Belfast Gastropub Opens in Lindenhurst | LongIsland.com - LongIsland.com

  02-04-2021 20:04
  
  Belfast Gastropub Opens in Lindenhurst | LongIsland.com  LongIsland.com
  
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• Teens, young adults invited to assist Belfast Maskers backstage - PenBayPilot.com

  02-04-2021 20:00
  
  Teens, young adults invited to assist Belfast Maskers backstage  PenBayPilot.com
  
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• Elderly woman dies after being attacked by escaped dogs

  02-04-2021 19:52 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A woman in her 80s has died after being attacked by two escaped dogs in the West Midlands.
  
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• Who is Bridgerton star Rege-Jean Page?

  02-04-2021 19:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rege-Jean Page became an international name starring as a wealthy duke in Netflix’s raunchy period drama Bridgerton.
  
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• Northern Ireland First and deputy First Ministers call for 'hope and reflection' this Easter

  02-04-2021 19:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill have issued a joint call for people to "reflect" on the last year, while being "optimistic" for the future.
  
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• Kneeling on George Floyd’s neck ‘totally unnecessary’, top officer tells court

  02-04-2021 18:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Kneeling on George Floyd’s neck while he was handcuffed and in the prone position was “top-tier, deadly force” and “totally unnecessary”, the head of the Minneapolis Police Department’s homicide division testified on Friday.
  
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• Kneeling on George Floyd’s neck ‘totally unnecessary’, lieutenant tells court

  02-04-2021 18:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Kneeling on George Floyd’s neck while he was handcuffed and in the prone position was “top-tier, deadly force” and “totally unnecessary”, the head of the Minneapolis Police Department’s homicide division testified on Friday.
  
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• Youths taken to hospital after unwittingly vaping spice

  02-04-2021 18:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  THE Public Health Agency (PHA) has warned young people about the dangers of vaping the synthetic drug spice after a number of youths were taken to hospital.
  
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• Leinster handed quarter-final spot after positive Covid-19 test in Toulon camp

  02-04-2021 18:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Leinster will face either Exeter or Lyon in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals after the cancellation of their last-16 clash with Toulon.
  
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• Two officers injured after car rams US Capitol barricade

  02-04-2021 18:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A car rammed a barricade outside the US Capitol on Friday afternoon, injuring two Capitol Police officers and leading to a suspect being shot, two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press.
  
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• Hundreds attend Kill the Bill protests across England

  02-04-2021 18:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of people have taken part in Kill the Bill protests across the UK on Friday, despite warnings issued by police.
  
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• Police seize £59,000 worth of drugs and cash following Magherafelt operation

  02-04-2021 18:15 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Class B drugs with a value of £30,000 has been seized by the PSNI after a search in Magherafelt on Thursday.
  
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• Northern Ireland off-licence opening hours over Easter - Belfast Live

  02-04-2021 18:06
  
  Northern Ireland off-licence opening hours over Easter  Belfast Live
  
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• Lil Nas X: From viral TikTok musician to mainstream hitmaker

  02-04-2021 18:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lil Nas X has topped the UK singles chart for the second time in his career.
  
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• Carl Frampton wears ‘Noah’s army’ T-shirt to weigh-in

  02-04-2021 17:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boxer Carl Frampton has used the weigh-in before his world title fight in Dubai to back a campaign calling for answers over the death of Noah Donohoe.
  
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• Helicopter crashes in a field with two people on board - Belfast Live

  02-04-2021 17:53
  
  Helicopter crashes in a field with two people on board  Belfast Live
  
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• Breakout star Rege-Jean Page to leave Bridgerton

  02-04-2021 17:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bridgerton’s breakout star Rege-Jean Page will not return for the second season of Netflix’s hit period drama.
  
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• At least 51 dead in Taiwan’s deadliest rail disaster

  02-04-2021 17:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A train collided with an unmanned truck that had rolled on to the track on Friday in Taiwan, leaving at least 51 people dead and dozens injured in the island’s deadliest rail disaster.
  
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• Sturgeon: Salmond would have ‘been expecting’ more SNP politicians to join Alba

  02-04-2021 17:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Alex Salmond would have been “wanting and expecting” a larger number of politicians to defect to his new party from the SNP, Nicola Sturgeon has claimed.
  
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• Revealed: the calorie count of our favourite Easter eggs — and how to work it off

  02-04-2021 17:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Many of us love a bit of chocolate over the holidays, but trying to work off the egg-cess can leave us feeling guilty for eating too much.
  
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• Divided loyalties and friendships at risk in latest episode of Line of Duty

  02-04-2021 17:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Episode three of the latest series of Line of Duty drops on Sunday night with plenty more shifty glances, raised eyebrows and loyalties put to the test.
  
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• Trolls accused Covid battle pastor Mark McClurg of working for the Chinese government

  02-04-2021 17:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co Down pastor still recovering a year on from a near-fatal battle with Covid has told how he was trolled after posting an online video warning of the dangers of the virus.
  
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• Mum with autistic son reveals general lack of understanding this awareness day - Belfast Live

  02-04-2021 16:57
  
  Mum with autistic son reveals general lack of understanding this awareness day  Belfast Live
  
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