BBC director-general Lord Hall has not ruled out a further delay to the end of the free TV licence for over-75s. The broadcaster postponed the axing of the universal benefit by two months, saying the “BBC has a vital role to play” in this “uniquely challenging time”. It is now due to end on August 1 instead of June 1. |
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March 19, 2020. By Elvira Pollina and Agnieszka Flak. MILAN (Reuters) – Italy ordered the army to move bodies from a northern town at the center of the coronavirus outbreak where funeral services have been overwhelmed as the government prepared to prolong emergency lockdown measures across the country. |
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BBC director-general Lord Hall has not ruled out a further delay to the end of the free TV licence for over-75s. The broadcaster postponed the axing of the universal benefit by two months, saying the “BBC has a vital role to play” in this “uniquely challenging time”. It is now due to end on August 1 instead of June 1. |
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Every month, it seems, brings a new act in the Trump administration’s war on the media. In January, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo exploded at National Public Radio reporter Mary Louise Kelly when he didn’t like questions she asked — and then banned a colleague of hers from the plane on which he was leaving for a trip to Europe and Asia. |
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Relatives of a person who died from coronavirus disease arrive at a cemetery in Bergamo, Italy March 16, 2020. — Reuters pic. MILAN, March 19 — Italy ordered the army to move bodies from a northern town at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak where funeral services have been overwhelmed as the.... |
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BINDURA-based music producer and singer Tafadzwa Ncube aka Lasper has roped in veteran singers Agatha Murudzwa, Kudzi Nyakudya, Bethan Pasinawako and Munyaradzi Munodawafa on his forthcoming album.
The largest and first purpose-built spa is set to open in Victoria Falls in September, placing.... |
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We are most certainly planning to do so on our diocesan television station, CatholicLife Television ( http://www.catholiclifetv.org/ ). Several parishes have already announced that they will live-stream private Masses, most using Facebook, and others will record Masses and send their parishioners links via email or other social media platforms. |
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Archbishop-Elect Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Province of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba says that the directive to close places of worship will have a big impact on the way Christians live and worship. |
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With footie off, theatres, cinemas and (after today) schools all closed, and many people now self-isolating, lots of us are going to be cooped up at home for the next few weeks. But there's no need to be bored, says CHARLES HUTCHINSON. Here's his list of 10 things to do at home... Compile your Desert Island Discs. |
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The Riverina's wedding industry is under pressure during what is usually one of its busiest times of year, as couples postpone or cancel tying the knot amid COVID-19 restrictions. Event planners, venues and florists are just some of the local businesses which will be impacted by mandatory quarantine.... |
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In the present Covid-19 outbreak, Irish Water is asking the public, both householders and businesses to help in maintaining vital water and wastewater services by conserving water where possible. In particular, business customers are asked to turn off all non-essential water in buildings which are.... |
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