Despite assurances to veterans of the Northern Ireland Troubles, politicians have let them down

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19 Mar, 2020 Despite assurances to veterans of the Northern Ireland Troubles, politicians have let them down Dennis Hutchings believes he has been misled by politicians who have repeatedly assured the public that the issue of vexatious prosecutions of Northern Ireland veterans would be resolved within 100 days of the formation of the new Conservative government. Latest News Owen Polley: Nationalists for political ends tried to overturn measured advice to schools on coronavirus Even in the bloody history of Irish nationalism, trying to exploit the coronavirus to further an all-Ireland agenda is as low as it gets. Man in hospital after paramilitary-style shooting A man in his 30s has been shot in the leg in an attack which police said "has all the hallmarks of a paramilitary-style shooting". 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 Coronavirus NI: 45 year-old man amongst 14 people to die of COVID-19 in UK in 24 hours – 55,000 in UK have COVID-19 estimates Sir Patrick Vallance – 10 new cases identified in NI It's perhaps the quietest St. Patrick's Day Northern Ireland has ever seen, such is the all encompassing impact of COVID-19 on everyday life. Date Change for Game Fair In a response to the outbreak of Coronavirus the organisers of The Irish Game Fair at Shanes Castle, Antrim have announced a change of date for the event. Sport Update Portadown's Matthew Tipton views reduced fixtures one option for 'natural' finish Irish League clubs and officials this week planned meetings over the future of the domestic season - with Portadown manager Matthew Tipton backing the idea of a reduced fixture list to help ease the immediate burden. Alex Higgins rocketed snooker into popular TV age As sport's global shutdown threatens to scupper the World Snooker Championship for the first time in the 43-year Crucible era, attention necessarily switches to one of its all-time greats. Coronavirus: NIFL appoint steering group as they assess impact on local game The Northern Ireland Football League has appointed an internal steering group to assess the impact of Covid-19 on the local game and devise solutions as they bid to resume and to conclude the current season. And finally... Woman rushed to hospital after serious collision on NI road – injuries believed to be serious – man arrested A 51-year-old woman has been taken to hospital following a collision on Mountainview Drive in Newry this morning. See all the day's news here

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