Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Tue 12th Feb 2013

News Sport Lifestyle Community News Stormont department 'failed to probe contract favouritism claims' The Department for Regional Development (DRD) failed to properly investigate whistleblower allegations that contracts were awarded using favouritism, the audit office said. Read more... Pope praised amid shock resignation RELIGIOUS and political leaders in Britain yesterday paid tribute to Pope Benedict XVI after the pontiff announced he is stepping down as leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Read more... Opinion divided over safety of horse meat A NORTHERN Ireland-based food safety expert has told the News Letter he believes there is minimal risk to consumers from horse meat in the food chain. Read more... Horsemeat: Up to 70,000 horses unaccounted for in Ireland There are an estimated 70,000 horses unaccounted for in Ireland, Labour claimed today as the Government sought to allay fears that contaminated meat was being sold in British supermarkets. Read more... Man questioned over undercar bomb is released A 36-year-old man arrested by detectives investigating the attempted murder of a policeman in Belfast has been released unconditionally. Read more...   Sport Jonny Evans accepts the pressure is on as Manchester United prepare for Real Madrid test Jonny Evans knows the pressure will be on for both sides when Manchester United tackle Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night. Read more... Coleraine will take narrow lead into Setanta Sports Cup second leg tie against Shamrock Rovers Coleraine will take a 1-0 lead into next week’s Setanta Sports Cup first round, second leg tie against Shamrock Rovers after they secured a terrific victory in Dublin. Read more... St Johnstone manager Steve Lomas is keen on European football after victory over Hibernian Manager Steve Lomas admits he would love another crack at European football after watching St Johnstone produce an impressive 3-1 win over Hibernian. Read more... Northern Ireland defender Gareth McAuley helps West Brom claim valuable victory against Liverpool at Anfield West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster spoke of his relief as the Baggies beat Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield for their first league win of 2013. Read more... Mixed night for Irish Premiership clubs in Setanta Sports Cup openers Coleraine have a fighting chance of progressing in this season’s Setanta Sports Cup following Monday night’s 1-0 win over Shamrock Rovers. 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