Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Thu 8th Aug 2013

Belfast Newsletter News Petrol bomb thrown at a house in Londonderry Police have launched an investigation after a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in Londonderry in the early hours of this morning. Read more... Amnesty backs Omagh inquiry demands Amnesty International is backing demands for a full cross-border independent investigation into the Omagh bomb atrocity. Read more... Cricket and volleyball events draw the crowds The PSNI almost defeated the rest of the world yesterday as the World Police and Fire Games entered its seventh day. Read more... NIE under fire after refusing snow payouts Northern Ireland Electricity hit a storm of criticism yesterday after confirming that it will not be paying compensation to customers following the snow-related disruption in March. Read more... PSNI 'studying' Spotlight probe into Housing Executive The PSNI have confirmed that they are “studying” a recent BBC NI Spotlight programme focusing on the NI Housing Executive. Read more...   Sport Ankle injury threatens to rule Jonny Evans out of qualifier Northern Ireland are sweating over the fitness of Jonny Evans after the defender limped off in Manchester United’s friendly in Sweden. Read more... Michael Gault relishing 'baptism of fire' as Linfield prepare for big month Linfield captain Michael Gault insists he is relishing the so-called ‘baptism of fire’ facing the Blues during the first month of the Danske Bank Premiership. Read more... Michael O'Neill still has faith in David Healy despite dropping striker for Russia qualifier Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill believes David Healy still has “loads to offer” despite omitting the striker for next week’s qualifier with Russia. Read more... PSNI claim silver as they fail to see off Mexico at World Police and Fire Games The PSNI had to settle for the silver medal in Division One of the men’s football as they were defeated 2-0 by a slicker and superior Mexican side in front of a huge crowd at the Dub. Read more... Ally McCoist happy to get back to football as Rangers' boardroom battles continue Rangers manager Ally McCoist was more than happy to get back to doing what any football manager should be doing - taking charge of his team against Newcastle United in front of a healthy Ibrox attendance. 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