Bundesliga Waits on Government Approval for Return Next Month
April 23, 2020 No Responses

Bundesliga Waits on Government Approval for Return Next Month

The German Bundesliga is gearing up to resume behind closed doors in May, subject to government approval. Teams in the country’s top two tiers have already returned to training as the country begins to relax some of its social distancing...
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New Group Formed to Lead Recovery of Tourism in The North
April 23, 2020 No Responses

New Group Formed to Lead Recovery of Tourism in The North

Economy Minister Diane Dodds is to head a group leading the recovery of tourism in Northern Ireland. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the industry employed 65,000 people, generating £1 billion in 2019. The closing of borders and air routes and...
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Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin to Resume Production Next Month
April 23, 2020 No Responses

Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin to Resume Production Next Month

Car giant Jaguar Land Rover is to gradually resume production at two of its UK plants next month amid “robust” guidelines to support a return to work. The move follows an announcement by luxury car-maker Aston Martin Lagonda that it...
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UEFA Considering Play-Offs to Decide Champions and Europa League Qualifying
April 23, 2020 No Responses

UEFA Considering Play-Offs to Decide Champions and Europa League Qualifying

Play-offs could decide Champions League and Europa League qualification in countries across Europe should the impact of the coronavirus pandemic force domestic leagues to be cut short, UEFA has said. The executive committee of European football’s governing b...
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Gary Hoffman Set to Be Named as Premier League’s New Chairman
April 23, 2020 No Responses

Gary Hoffman Set to Be Named as Premier League’s New Chairman

Gary Hoffman is close to being appointed as the Premier League’s new chairman, the PA news agency has reported. After long-serving Richard Scudamore held the position of executive chairman from 2014 until the end of 2018, top-flight clubs decided to...
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Contact Tracing in The North to Track Coronavirus Spread to Start Next Week
April 23, 2020 No Responses

Contact Tracing in The North to Track Coronavirus Spread to Start Next Week

Contact tracing to track the spread of coronavirus is set to start in Northern Ireland next week. Chief medical officer Michael McBride told the Stormont health committee that an enhanced contact tracing programme will be piloted. He said it was...
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Leeds United Announce That South Stand Will Be Renamed in Honor of Norman Hunter
April 23, 2020 No Responses

Leeds United Announce That South Stand Will Be Renamed in Honor of Norman Hunter

Leeds have announced that the South Stand at Elland Road will be renamed the Norman Hunter South Stand. Hunter died aged 76 on April 17 after losing his battle against coronavirus. Leeds tweeted: “@LUFC are proud to announce the South...
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No Evidence That Coronavirus Spreads on Food Packaging Says Safefood
April 23, 2020 No Responses

No Evidence That Coronavirus Spreads on Food Packaging Says Safefood

There is no need to wash or disinfect food packaging brought into the home, according to an expert. All-Ireland consumer advice body Safefood said there is currently no evidence that Covid-19 can be transmitted by food or its packaging. But...
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RTÉ Will Use Government’s Coronavirus Wage Subsidy Scheme
April 22, 2020 No Responses

RTÉ Will Use Government’s Coronavirus Wage Subsidy Scheme

RTÉ has confirmed it will make use of the Government’s Covid-19 temporary wage subsidy scheme. The scheme is available to employers who have lost a minimum of 25% of turnover because of the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement, the broadcaster...
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Out&About
April 22, 2020 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy Before I start my Out and About column, I just want to tell our readers that The Irish Examiner is offering free full page ads to any organization who would like to get the word out on...
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