Nespresso Closes All Stores in the UK and Ireland
March 17, 2020 No Responses

Nespresso Closes All Stores in the UK and Ireland

Nespresso has announced it has closed all stores in the UK and Ireland in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The company said in a statement on its website: “Given the evolving situation around Covid-19, we have taken the decision to...
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Number of Coronavirus Cases Rises to 62 in The North
March 17, 2020 No Responses

Number of Coronavirus Cases Rises to 62 in The North

Increasing numbers of coronavirus cases are being detected in Northern Ireland. The latest total at 2pm on Tuesday was 62, including 10 new positive cases. The total number of tests completed in Northern Ireland is 1,338. The UK’s Department of...
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French Open Postponed Until September
March 17, 2020 No Responses

French Open Postponed Until September

The French Open will move from its scheduled spring slot to September because of the coronavirus pandemic. The year’s second tennis grand slam was due to begin on May 24 but will now run from September 20 to October 4....
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Irish Government Calls for End to Unessential Overseas Travel
March 17, 2020 No Responses

Irish Government Calls for End to Unessential Overseas Travel

People are being advised not to travel to any other country until the end of this month at least. The Tánaiste last night confirmed that all non-essential travel should be cancelled and the UK is now included in that advice....
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Vue Becomes Latest Theatre Chain to Shut Down Operations
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Vue Becomes Latest Theatre Chain to Shut Down Operations

Vue has become the latest movie theatre chain to shut down its operations across the UK and Ireland. All 91 of the company’s movie theatres will close from today until further notice. The decision follows British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s...
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Tom Brady Announces That He’s Leaving The Patriots
March 17, 2020 No Responses

Tom Brady Announces That He’s Leaving The Patriots

Tom Brady has announced his departure from the New England Patriots after a glittering 20-year spell in which he won a record six Super Bowls. Brady was among the first players drafted by then new Patriots head coach Bill Belichick...
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Airbus Closes Factories in France and Spain
March 17, 2020 No Responses

Airbus Closes Factories in France and Spain

Airbus has suspended production at its French and Spanish sites for four days due to the coronavirus. The aerospace giant announced that the factories will be closed to enable new hygiene standards to be enforced. It said in a statement:...
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UEFA to Postpone Euro 2020 Until Next Summer
March 17, 2020 No Responses

UEFA to Postpone Euro 2020 Until Next Summer

Uefa has decided to postpone Euro 2020 until the summer of 2021, according to the Norwegian Football Federation. European football stakeholders convened on Tuesday to discuss the impact and fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. Euro 2020 has been chief among...
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Grand National Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Fears
March 16, 2020 No Responses

Grand National Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Fears

The 2020 Randox Health Grand National at Aintree has been cancelled and will not take place on April 4 because of the coronavirus pandemic, it has been announced by Jockey Club Racecourses. Renowned as the biggest betting event on the...
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‘Draconian’ Measures Introduced in The North to Halt Spread of Coronavirus – Foster
March 16, 2020 No Responses

‘Draconian’ Measures Introduced in The North to Halt Spread of Coronavirus – Foster

Draconian measures have been taken in Northern Ireland to stop people from socializing in pubs and keep their distance from others, First Minister Arlene Foster said. She has faced a dispute with her partner in devolved Government, Michelle O’Neill, over...
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