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22 Mar, 2020 Latest News Funeral directors in plea to families: consider a private service at this time of coronavirus risk The following statement has been issued by the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD), Northern Ireland Federation. We need our two Stormont leaders to behave as stateswomen I was glad when our first and deputy first ministers took the decision not to fly to America for Saint Patrick's celebrations. Coronavirus: Alternatives to church services this Sunday as Covid-19 closes down public worship While churches of all denominations across the island have closed their doors to public events in order to combat the Coronavirus, there are no shortage of alternative ways of engaging with worship services this weekend. Is equity release right for me? With equity release featuring more and more in the media over recent years, you may not really be sure what it is, if it's right for you and where to turn for advice? Promoted by Age Partnership Man who died in motorcycle crash named Police have named the motorcyclist who tragically died following a road traffic collision on the Belfast Road, Bangor, on Friday night. Teachers are rightly concerned but bravely stepping up to plate Schools will close on Monday, after a public clamour for that massive step to be taken. Ben Lowry: Be wary of anyone who says there is an easy response to this unfolding global disaster There was understandable horror when Robin Swann said this week that 15,000 people in Northern Ireland could die from coronavirus. All prison visits in Northern Ireland are suspended until further notice All visits to Northern Ireland's prisons will be suspended from Monday due to coronavirus concerns, it has been announced. We have got an insight into what a united Ireland would look like if Sinn Fein got its goal Owen Polley's article in Thursday's News Letter was excellent. View more news

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