Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Fri 18th Jan 2013

News Sport Lifestyle Community News Joy for Belfast family as hostage is freed The family of an Irishman held in the Algerian hostage crisis have described their delight at his release after two days of anguish. Read more... 'Standstill' plan to hit rush hour Operation Standstill is due to take place at the commuter rush hour on Friday night across Belfast. Read more... 'BNP at protests', it's confirmed THE British National Party says that most of its Northern Ireland members are attending flag protests across the Province. Read more... Nolan: I didn't lose control PRESENTER Stephen Nolan has rejected claims that a “loyalist mob” was allowed to control this week’s episode of his BBC television show. Read more... Flags unrest 'lightning rod' for range of gripes THE director of the Methodist East Belfast Mission says that blaming ongoing flags unrest on UVF members is “lazy” and that the paramilitary group has been working hard to stop violence. Read more...   Sport Portadown talisman Kevin Braniff excited by Gary Twigg impact at Shamrock Park Kevin Braniff believes it may take time for Portadown fans to see the very best of Gary Twigg – but admits the Scottish striker is already looking a valuable acquisition. Read more... Crusaders draft in two goalkeepers following injury to Sean O'Neill Crusaders have recruited two goalkeepers following the serious injury to regular number one Sean O’Neill. Read more... Rangers reiterate stance on Scottish Cup tie with Dundee United Rangers have reminded supporters of their stance regarding next month’s William Hill Scottish Cup tie against Dundee United, while confirming the club will have a “minimal presence only” at Tannadice. Read more... Ryan Giggs defends Wayne Rooney following penalty miss against West Ham Ryan Giggs has jumped to Wayne Rooney’s defence over his Manchester United penalty-kick trauma. Read more... Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers takes a swipe at striker Luis Suarez Liverpool striker Luis Suarez’s diving admission brought swift admonishment from manager Brendan Rodgers, who described the comments as “unacceptable”. 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