Leading doctor warns north must 'harmonise' with south to win coronavirus battle

Stormont leaders acknowledge differences on coronavirus fight but insist they are united on saving lives

Nurses express fears about dire PPE shortage for staff treating suspected Covid patients

Nationalists almost twice as likely as unionists to say Covid-19 response 'too slow'

Fionnuala O Connor: DUP and Sinn Féin have their separate worries as they grapple with coronavirus emergency

Justin McNulty picks his Allstar team from men he played with or managed

Joe Wicks: It's a confusing time for little people – exercise is a way of forgetting about it

A mum's account of living in social isolation lockdown with an out-of-sync child

Ryan Tubridy plans RTÉ return after testing positive for coronavirus

Coronavirus

A little worry can be a motivator - but don't let it paralyse you

MUCH has happened since I wrote my last column, and things now seem to changing on a daily basis.

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There's more to working from home than just email and mobile phone access

OFFICES in 2020 are a world away from what they would have been 10 or 15 years ago.
Anita Robinson: I'm coping okay with lockdown but my hair is having a nightmare

Well, here we all are, clinging to the last vestiges of normality and striving to be positive.
Fionnuala O Connor: DUP and Sinn Féin have their separate worries as they grapple with coronavirus emergency

Recognising business that is not essential and should therefore close while the coronavirus rages should not be difficult.
Control yourself! Why investors should be wary of their instincts

THE word ‘uncertainty' could be best used to characterise Covid-19.

Brexit

EU to demand access to UK waters in Brexit trade talks

European ministers have signed off on Brussels' red lines for the forthcoming post-Brexit trade talks with the UK.

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brexit

Republic and Brussels urge UK to honour all terms of Withdrawal Agreement

The Republic and Brussels have urged the British government to honour all the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement.
Northern Ireland hospitality industry 'will be decimated' by immigration overhaul

The Home Office's proposed skills criteria and salary threshold for overseas workers will "decimate" the north's hospitality sector, an industry representative has said.
Brexit: Dozens of British officials working in EU secure Irish passports

DOZENS of British officials working in the European Commission have secured an Irish passport in order to maintain career progress within the EU institutions after Brexit.
EU 'surprised' at Boris Johnson's Brexit stance

BORIS Johnson's suggestion that the UK could be prepared to accept an Australian-style relationship with the EU without a formal trade deal has "surprised" Brussels.

News

'Can't Cook But Now I Have To' - Co Antrim restaurant launches online advice

WITH the coronavirus pandemic forcing many people to cook for themselves, one Co Antrim restaurant has launched an online initiative to help the local community learn more about culinary arts.

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Peter Weir appeals to volunteers to help keep schools open, despite falling pupil numbers

VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help schools stay open but the number of children attending is plummeting.
Coronavirus: Criteria for intensive care used for first time in UK hospitals

THE decision of a major London NHS trust to limit intensive care for coronavirus patients to those "reasonably certain" to survive is the first time the UK has introduced such criteria.
Kidnapper linked to dissident group returned to prison

A FORMER IRA man, who was jailed for a violent robbery on an elderly couple, has been returned to prison after being linked to threats to mainstream republicans.
Leading doctor warns north must 'harmonise' with south to win coronavirus battle

THE north's political leaders must depart from the British government's coronavirus strategy and urgently harmonise with the Republic, a leading doctor has said.

Business

What employers need to know now the staff have all gone home

FOR the foreseeable future, the average commute of office workers in Northern Ireland may be as little as a few feet.

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The importance of making your will

HAVE you made a will? The chances are probably not.
A fearless risk taker - and failure is not an option

In the High Flyers spotlight this week is Tom Verner, group managing director, Momentum Group What was your first job? It worked at ESD Video in the Crumlin Road as a sales representative.
A little worry can be a motivator - but don't let it paralyse you

MUCH has happened since I wrote my last column, and things now seem to changing on a daily basis.
Exceptional practice becomes the ‘new norm'

WATCHING the world progressively locking its communities down due to the rage of Covid-19, with the previously unthinkable suspension of a large swathe of business activity, including asking us all to stay at home unless our work is essential, forces us to fundamentally reassess everything we are familiar with and have previously taken for granted.

Sport

Time Out - March 31: Sporting greats, Dates and a Quick Quiz Blitz to kick-start your day

BACK IN THE DAY The Irish News - Wednesday March 31 2010: Mark Allen reached the second round of the Sanyuan Foods China Open yesterday with a convincing 5-1 win over 2006 World champion Graeme Dott.

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Ulster champion Daryl Clarke helping in the fight against coronavirus

JUST over a month ago, Daryl Clarke was in dreamland. Entering the Ulster Elite Championships, few would have picked the 22-year-old to be the last man standing in a hugely competitive light-welterweight division.
Justin McNulty picks his Allstar team from men he played with or managed

THE brief was to pick his best side from the men he’d played alongside or managed and, after deliberation, former Armagh player and Laois manager Justin McNulty decided to go “with his gut” and pick the men (minus himself) with whom he won the All-Ireland in 2002.
Kicking Out: We need to talk

IT takes two minutes to get from my house to the chemist in Bellaghy, and 25 minutes to get back.
Brendan Irvine Tokyo spot secure despite Olympic rescheduling insists Bernard Dunne

THE Tokyo Olympics has been rescheduled for July 23-August 8 next year – and Belfast boxer Brendan Irvine will lead the Irish charge, his place already rubber-stamped despite the qualification tournament ending just three days in.

Opinion

Anita Robinson: I'm coping okay with lockdown but my hair is having a nightmare

Well, here we all are, clinging to the last vestiges of normality and striving to be positive.

Topics

Fionnuala O Connor: DUP and Sinn Féin have their separate worries as they grapple with coronavirus emergency

Recognising business that is not essential and should therefore close while the coronavirus rages should not be difficult.
Firm message needed on coronavirus attacks

During this global emergency, we have seen police in Northern Ireland given wide-ranging powers which in any other circumstances would be viewed as highly controversial and unacceptably intrusive.
Thank you Betty from all your friends whom you inspired so much

Last Monday a final farewell to Betty Williams – Nobel Peace Laureate and co-founder of the Peace People – took place at Roselawn Cemetery, Belfast.
Necessary liqueur

Magazine

James Corden joined by array of A-listers for special Late Late Show from home

The late-night chat show's usual schedule has been interrupted by the coronavirus outbreak.

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Sony delays string of major film releases including new Ghostbusters movie

The coronavirus has thrown the entertainment industry into chaos.
British star Ophelia Lovibond on using an American accent in new Disney film

She stars in comedy Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made.
Joe Lycett: I went power mad while filming Got Your Back

The stand-up is back to take on large corporations on behalf of the consumer.
Stormzy ‘would be welcome back for second series of Noughts + Crosses'

The rapper plays a newspaper editor-in-chief in the series.

Life

Joe Wicks: It's a confusing time for little people – exercise is a way of forgetting about it

"YOU know you've made it when Louis Theroux does your workout," laughs Joe Wicks, the curly haired personal trainer who recently volunteered to be the saviour of parents everywhere and step up to the role of the UK's PE teacher.

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Family activities in lockdown: Facebook Live events to entertain and educate

WHETHER your child’s home learning pack is completed or hardly touched, there are plenty of other opportunities to keep families engaged during the coronavirus lockdown.
Ask the Expert: How do I help my child to feel less anxious about climate crisis?

Q: MY SEVEN-year-old child is really scared about climate change and what's going to happen to our planet.
How to exercise from home while pregnant – from yoga to weights

IT'S important to keep active during pregnancy, generally speaking, but the current Covid-19 situation has made that more difficult for everyone.
Ongoing coronavirus pandemic leaves travellers in limbo about summer holiday plans

THE ongoing coronavirus pandemic across the world has left travellers in limbo about their summer holiday plans.