Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Fri 21st Dec 2012

News Sport Lifestyle Community News Ulster's drivers urged to join in protest Flag protests are expected to be held across many parts of the Province on Friday night in what are expected to be the last demonstrations before Christmas. Read more... Live web chat with Basil McCrea News Letter readers are being invited to ask their questions to UUP MLA Basil McCrea during a live web chat on Friday. Read more... Fishermen rescued from boat Four fishermen have been rescued after their boat started taking on water off Campeltown Loch. Read more... Marathon talks bid to resolve flags row Northern Ireland’s political leaders took the first steps towards resolving the ongoing Union Flag dispute with a marathon discussion at Stormont on Thursday. Read more... Council backs officials over 'IRA playground' THE management of Newry and Mourne District Council yesterday insisted its officials did not advise councillors to name a children’s playground after a convicted IRA member linked to the Kingsmills massacre. Read more...   Sport Captain Colin Nixon urges players to stay at Glentoran Glentoran captain Colin Nixon hopes Thursday’s funding boost will halt any potential player exodus from the Oval. Read more... Glentoran chairman Terence Brannigan confident of positive future Oval chairman Terence Brannigan believes Glentoran’s supporters should look forward to a bright future of success on and off the pitch. Read more... Celtic hoping stars stay for Champions League crusade Celtic assistant manager Johan Mjallby hopes the prospect of a Champions League last-16 tie will see the club’s leading players stay in Glasgow. Read more... Rangers chief in cash pledge to manager Ally McCoist Rangers chief executive Charles Green has promised manager Ally McCoist money for new players after claiming the club’s share issue can act as “the springboard for the rebirth” of the Glasgow giants. Read more... Northern Ireland on the rise in latest FIFA rankings Northern Ireland have eased into the top 100 in the latest FIFA rankings. Read more...   Please do not respond directly to this email as this mailbox is not monitored. To contact Belfast Newsletter direct go to http://www.newsletter.co.uk/ and click on Contact Us Johnston Press are the publishers of Belfast Newsletter. You have received this email as you have subscribed to this newsletter on our website. Edit or Unsubscribe Preferences | Edit Your Profile Company Name: Johnston Press plc | Registered in Scotland no: SCO15382 | Registered Office: 108 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS