Belfast news

• Violence masterminded by loyalist paramilitaries, say MLAs

  08-04-2021 17:24 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  MLAs have condemned loyalist paramilitaries for orchestrating much of the past week’s violence.
  
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• Anger after Prince Philip tribute flags stolen from Orange halls

  18-04-2021 19:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are investigating sectarian hate crimes after two Union flags flown from Orange halls in Co Antrim in honour of Prince Philip were stolen over the weekend.
  
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• Randox apologise to Donegal gaeltacht staff for telling them to speak English

  18-04-2021 19:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Healthcare company Randox has apologised after staff in an Irish speaking area of Donegal were told to speak English while at work.
  
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• Cape Town wildfire burns university library as students evacuated

  18-04-2021 18:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A wildfire raging on the slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain spread to the University of Cape Town, burning the historic campus library and forcing the evacuation of students on Sunday.
  
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• A closer look at the proposed breakaway threatening European football

  18-04-2021 18:35 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Reports that a number of clubs, including England’s ‘big six’, are threatening to break away to form a  European ‘Super League’ have hijacked an anticipated announcement from UEFA confirming changes to the format of the Champions League. Here, the PA news agency looks at the situation.What has happened?
  
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• Decline in Covid incidence down to people’s ‘enormous efforts’, deputy CMO says

  18-04-2021 18:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ireland’s deputy chief medical officer has attributed the decline in the spread of Covid-19 to people’s “enormous efforts” to adhere to Covid-19 guidelines.
  
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• Mason Greenwood scores twice as Manchester United beat Burnley

  18-04-2021 18:06 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Mason Greenwood’s second-half double and a stoppage-time goal from Edinson Cavani helped Manchester United close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City to eight points after a hard-fought 3-1 win over Burnley.
  
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• Veterans charged with killing Belfast IRA commander fear reprisals if named in court

  18-04-2021 18:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two parachute regiment veterans charged with killing a Belfast IRA commander during the Troubles fear they will face reprisals from dissident republicans if named in court later this month.
  
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• Ben Shephard says ‘sun seems brighter’ as he gets Covid-19 jab

  18-04-2021 17:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ben Shephard has said the “sun seems a bit brighter” after he got his Covid-19 jab.
  
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• UEFA and national governing bodies vow to stop European Super League

  18-04-2021 17:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  UEFA has reacted angrily to the threat of six English clubs joining a breakaway European Super League.
  
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• 101-year-old fundraiser to lead charity walk while fasting for Ramadan

  18-04-2021 17:37 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A centenarian fundraiser is to lead a global walking challenge while fasting during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
  
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• Varadkar questioned by gardai over leaking of Government document

  18-04-2021 17:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Tanaiste has been questioned by gardai over the leaking of a confidential Government document.
  
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• Sinn Fein's McDonald apologises for IRA murder of Lord Mountbatten

  18-04-2021 17:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald has apologised for the IRA's murder of Lord Mountbatten in Sligo in 1979.
  
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• Absolutely no chance Fulham have given up on survival – Scott Parker

  18-04-2021 17:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fulham boss Scott Parker insists there is “absolutely no chance” his side have given up on Premier League survival as he hit out at the decision to allow a last-gasp Arsenal goal to stand in their draw at the Emirates Stadium.
  
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• Lord Dodds says DUP will continue north south council meetings 'boycott' until NI Protocol is addressed

  18-04-2021 17:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lord Dodds has said the DUP will continue their refusal to engage with north-south bodies if it "implements or reinforces" the contentious Northern Ireland Protocol.
  
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• Billionaire Issa brothers buy fast food chain Leon

  18-04-2021 17:02 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Blackburn billionaire brothers Mohsin Issa and Zuber Issa have bought the fast food chain Leon.
  
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• Mark Wahlberg mourns death of ‘angel’ mother Alma at 78

  18-04-2021 16:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg has paid tribute to his “angel” mother Alma after her death at 78.
  
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• Two men arrested after firearm, ammunition and cannabis seized

  18-04-2021 16:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Two men have been arrested following the seizure by gardai of a firearm, ammunition and 40,000 euro worth of cannabis in Dublin.
  
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• ‘Monumental’ Monet Water Lilies canvas expected to fetch £29m at auction

  18-04-2021 16:36 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  One of Claude Monet’s “monumental” Water Lilies paintings will go under the hammer in New York for an estimate in the region of 40 million dollars (£29 million).
  
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• Watch: Northern Ireland captain Davis scores stunning overhead kick to help Rangers knock Celtic out of Scottish Cup

  18-04-2021 16:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rangers knocked Old Firm rivals Celtic out of the Scottish Cup thanks to Steven Davis' audacious overhead kick at Ibrox.
  
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• Watch: Northern Ireland captain Davis gives Rangers lead in Old Firm derby with acrobatic finish

  18-04-2021 16:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis gave Rangers the ideal start in their Scottish Cup fourth round tie against Old Firm rivals Celtic at Ibrox with an audacious overhead kick!
  
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• Premier League fights back against reports of Super League breakaway

  18-04-2021 16:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Premier League has said it “condemns any proposal that attacks the principles of open competition and sporting merit” following reports that six of its clubs were supporting a European Super League.
  
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• Police concerned for welfare of missing Dungannon teenager

  18-04-2021 16:28 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have said they are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing 14-year-old girl.
  
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• Nearly 100 injured after passenger train derails in Egypt

  18-04-2021 16:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A passenger train derailed on Sunday north of Cairo, injuring around 100 people, Egyptian authorities said.
  
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• Blossoms to headline gig without social distancing in pilot event

  18-04-2021 16:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Indie band Blossoms will headline a gig without social distancing as part of a Government pilot event.
  
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• In Pictures: Britons bask in spring sunshine

  18-04-2021 16:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The sunny weather has tempted people to venture out to beaches and other beauty spots on the first weekend since lockdown restrictions were eased further in England.
  
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• No further Covid deaths in Northern Ireland but 82 new cases reported

  18-04-2021 16:11 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A total of 82 further cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in Northern Ireland over the past 24 hours, the Department of Health said.
  
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• Eddie Nketiah nets late equaliser as Arsenal hit back against sorry Fulham

  18-04-2021 15:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah came off the bench to score a last-gasp equaliser against Fulham – whose Premier League survival bid suffered another late blow as a result.
  
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• Huge patient care backlog ‘could take take up to five years to clear’

  18-04-2021 15:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A “huge” backlog of patient care caused by Covid-19 could take up to five years to clear, NHS Providers has said.
  
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• Coronavirus Northern Ireland: No further deaths and 82 new cases

  18-04-2021 15:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  There have been no further Covid-related deaths in Northern Ireland over the past 24 hours, the Department of Health has announced.
  
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