Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Sat 19th Jan 2013

News Sport Lifestyle Community News Severe weather disrupts travel plans Snow caused serious disruption for hundreds of air passengers in Northern Ireland tonight. Read more... Neighbours tell of family's hostage ordeal 'hell' THE community where escaped hostage Stephen McFaul grew up is said to be “elated” that his desert ordeal is over. Read more... Traders say situation in city is 'critical' BELFAST’S retail, trade and hospitality leaders have called on the public to support their businesses this weekend in what they said was a “critical” situation due to ongoing street violence. Read more... Village plans cross-community fightback after vandal attacks THE people of Glenavy are planning another cross-community ‘backlash’ against the sectarian hooligans who launched a series of attacks against the Co Antrim village in the latter part of 2012. Read more... Weather latest... A blanket of snow covered the Province on Friday afternoon causing disruption to road and air traffic as well as power supplies. Read more...   Sport Cliftonville midfielder Barry Johnston out to prove a point against Portadown Barry Johnston is hoping Cliftonville can send out a “massive statement” by beating Portadown at Shamrock Park. Read more... Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers defends under fire striker Daniel Sturridge Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has dismissed any doubts over the attitude of Daniel Sturridge as the striker prepares to make his Anfield debut. Read more... Oran Kearney seeking big response from Coleraine against Lisburn Distillery Coleraine boss Oran Kearney will be demanding a massive response from his players as they prepare for Saturday’s Irish Premiership clash with Lisburn Distillery. Read more... Ballymena United boss Glenn Ferguson seeking rare victory at Seaview Glenn Ferguson sends his Ballymena United side to Seaview on Saturday hoping to reverse the club’s poor form against Crusaders. Read more... Ulster Television chief Michael Wilson defends Irish League coverage Ulster Television chief Michael Wilson has defended the broadcaster’s coverage of Irish League football. 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