Horse Racing to Go Behind Closed Doors in Britain
March 15, 2020 No Responses

Horse Racing to Go Behind Closed Doors in Britain

Racing in Britain is set to go behind closed doors this week, initially until the end of the month, as a result of the escalating coronavirus outbreak. The four-day Cheltenham Festival went ahead as planned last week, as did meetings...
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Bomb Disposal Experts in The North Receive New Robots
March 15, 2020 No Responses

Bomb Disposal Experts in The North Receive New Robots

Army bomb disposal experts in Northern Ireland have received a new state-of-the-art robot. The latest T7 Remote Controlled Vehicle (RCV) reportedly allows the operator to “feel” the suspicious object as they investigate, and is also fitted with high-defini...
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US to Extend Travel Ban to Ireland and United Kingdom
March 14, 2020 No Responses

US to Extend Travel Ban to Ireland and United Kingdom

The White House is expected to announce that the US will broaden its European travel ban, adding the United Kingdom and Ireland to its list. Under the restrictions, American citizens, green card holders and others are still allowed to return...
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West Ham’s Brady Calls for Season to be Abandoned
March 14, 2020 No Responses

West Ham’s Brady Calls for Season to be Abandoned

West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady has called for the Premier League season to be made “null and void”. Football across the world has been ground to a halt due to the outbreak of coronavirus, with the Premier League and English...
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Five New Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed in The North
March 14, 2020 No Responses

Five New Cases of Covid-19 Confirmed in The North

The Taoiseach said his Government and the Northern Ireland Executive share the same goal on tackling Covid-19 but they differ on timing. His comments come as five new positive cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the North bringing the...
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Apple Announces Closure of all Stores Outside China
March 14, 2020 No Responses

Apple Announces Closure of all Stores Outside China

Apple is closing all stores outside Greater China until March 27 in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The firm said the most effective way to minimize risk of the virus’s transmission is to “reduce density and maximize social distance”. It...
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Ciaran Clark to Miss Euros if Played This Year
March 14, 2020 No Responses

Ciaran Clark to Miss Euros if Played This Year

Ciaran Clark is likely to miss the Euro 2020 finals if the Republic of Ireland qualify and they go ahead as planned after undergoing ankle surgery. The 30-year-old central defender suffered ankle ligament damage during Newcastle’s 4-0 Premier League defeat.....
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Taoiseach Calls for All Ireland Approach to Coronavirus
March 14, 2020 No Responses

Taoiseach Calls for All Ireland Approach to Coronavirus

Leo Varadkar has said Covid-19 is an illness “that knows no borders” as administrations on either side of the border follow different strategies. He was speaking ahead of a North-South meeting on the outbreak in Co Armagh with political leaders...
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Organizers Announce Postponement of London and Boston Marathons
March 13, 2020 No Responses

Organizers Announce Postponement of London and Boston Marathons

The London Marathon has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, organizers have announced. The 40th edition of the race, which was due to take place on April 26, will now be held on October 4. The decision comes after...
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EU Promises Aid and Calls for Border Health Screening
March 13, 2020 No Responses

EU Promises Aid and Calls for Border Health Screening

The European Union has urged member countries to put health screening in place at their borders to slow the spread of the coronavirus, and also pledged a €37bn aid fund. The EU said it will allow “maximum flexibility” on state...
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