Coronavirus: Military mobilised and ‘ready to go’ in NI, says Army reservist and MLA

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16 Apr, 2020 Coronavirus: Military mobilised and 'ready to go' in NI, says Army reservist and MLA A senior Ulster Unionist MLA who is also a reserve Army officer has said that there has been "enormous" response from military reservists to the call for assistance to fight coronavirus, with three reservists applying for every position. Latest News NI pair using jet skis issued with Coronavirus fines by PSNI The PSNI issued two people using jet skis with Coronavirus fines after they were located by members of the Bangor Coastguard Rescue Team on Tuesday. Ben Lowry: It is good that the NHS is nowhere near as badly hit by Covid-19 as feared but other ill patients might be dying The authorities are massively reluctant to say that coronavirus is hitting the UK less severely than was feared. 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 FF, FG propose new 'all island' unit Two of Dublin's largest political parties are proposing a dedicated 'united island' unit as part of a framework document to form a new government. WATCH: Portrush kids sing 'Over the Rainbow' for NHS heroes They've done it again! Sport Update Ryan McConville excited by Forfar Farmington challenge Forfar Farmington's Head Coach Ryan McConville has had a thrilling but successful adventure in the dugout. Cricket Ireland confirm salary cuts and furlough Cricket Ireland chief executive Warren Deutrom has described as "prudent measures" the decision to introduce salary cuts plus furlough Northern Ireland-based employees, following the Coronavirus outbreak. Tour de France moved to August start The Tour de France has been postponed by two months due to the coronavirus pandemic as world governing body the UCI unveiled the first details of its plans to reschedule the road cycling calendar. And finally... 'Dear Diary' Covid-19 project launched Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council's Museum Services has launched a project to document the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on daily lives. See all the day's news here

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