9 Mar, 2020

We've the lowdown on the latest plans to penalise NI motorists using mobile phones while driving.We also have details on the announcement that a Belfast hospital is to become a base for Coronavirus in Northern Ireland and on a very sad note, we have the funeral details of former Northern Ireland Supermoto champion Philip Wylie.Finally... stay with us throughout the day for all of the latest news and advice on the Coronavirus COVID-19 in Northern Ireland.

Tougher driving penalties planned for NI drivers who use mobile phones

The Minister for Infrastructure Nichola Mallon has today announced her intention to legislate for higher penalty points and fines for drivers who use a handheld mobile phone when driving.

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Belfast hospital to become base for Coronavirus

The Mater Hospital is likely to become the main site for coronavirus patients in Belfast when numbers begin to surge, the BBC reports.

Man (37) charged with child sex offences

A man has been charged with sex offences against a child under 13, the PSNI has revealed.

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 itâs right for you and where to turn for advice?

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Marbeth marks 30 years with Dogs Trust Ballymena

Marbeth Gilmour, Assistant Manager at Dogs Trustâs Rehoming Centre in Ballymena, is celebrating 30 years at the charity.

Stormont is already back yet for some reason a US special envoy to Northern Ireland has just been appointed

It barely need be said that it is a good thing for Northern Ireland to have direct access to the United States.

Any discussion on a New Ireland could be widened to consider what its position would be in an EU that had cubed its tax haven status

Unionists are exasperated watching their ministers play second fiddle to the Sinn Fein agenda.

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Funeral details for former Northern Ireland Supermoto champion Philip Wylie

The funeral of tragic former Northern Ireland Supermoto champion Philip Wylie will take place on Tuesday.

Niall Currie critical of players but concerned at growing levels of abuse from fans

Carrick Rangers boss Niall Currie refused to condone the post-match behaviour of Harry Doherty and Caolan Loughran in Saturdayâs loss to Linfield - but then called for the gameâs top officials to offer players greater support from abuse.

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