Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Fri 22nd Mar 2013

News Sport Lifestyle Community News Power cuts and school closures as blizzards hit NI THOUSANDS of homes across Northern Ireland have been left without power and dozens of schools have been forced to close, as blizzard conditions hit Northern Ireland. Read more... Unionist Forum isn't working says Orange chaplain THE Unionist Forum set up by the leaders of the DUP and UUP to address the loyalist anger vented during the flag protest is not working, a senior Orange man has said. Read more... Massereene soldier's mother never recovered from shock THE mother of a soldier killed by the Real IRA at Massereene barracks in 2009 died heartbroken having never fully recovered from the shock, it has emerged. Read more... Doubts over NI v Russia match A PITCH inspection will be held at Windsor Park on Friday morning, as the severe weather has cast doubt over the big match with Russia. Read more... Fears grow over fracking plans THE Budget assertion by Chancellor George Osborne that he will “make fracking happen” was described with some restraint in Fermanagh yesterday as “unfortunate”. Read more...   Sport Michael O'Neill keen to lead Northern Ireland beyond World Cup qualifying campaign Michael O’Neill is hoping to convince Irish FA chiefs he is the man to lead Northern Ireland beyond the current World Cup qualifiers. Read more... Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill hoping to shock Russia at Windsor Park Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill insists his players are “up for the fight” as they look to cause a shock against Russia. Read more... Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis is seeking a welcome tonic against Russia Captain Steve Davis believes victory against Russia on Friday would be a massive shot in the arm for Northern Ireland. Read more... 'Positive result is vital for Ireland' insists Robbie Keane Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane claims his team’s crucial World Cup qualifier in Sweden is one they cannot afford to lose. Read more... Northern Ireland's Will Grigg wil miss the World Cup qualifiers against Russia and Israel Walsall striker Will Grigg will miss Northern Ireland’s World Cup games against Russia and Israel because of a hamstring injury. 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