Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Wed 11th Sep 2013

Belfast Newsletter News Channing Day killed by 'drug-using Afghan' A drug-using Afghan policeman turned his gun on two British service personnel in an attack prompted by losing face, an inquest heard. Read more... Bew: Dublin should 'open everything' for IRA collusion enquiry The Republic of Ireland should set up an independent inquiry into what role successive Irish governments played in aiding or hindering the IRA, a leading historian has said. Read more... Young people in care need a long-term home, study finds Finding adoptive parents is less important for children in care in Northern Ireland than securing a long-lasting and stable place to live, new research has indicated. Read more... Council chief admits guilt for recycling depot worker death The chief executive of Coleraine Borough Council yesterday pleaded guilty to breaches in health and safety legislation which led to the death of 39-year-old council worker, Alan Devenney, a father-of-two, on July 22, 2011. Read more... Response to ash tree disease 'too slow' There has been fierce criticism in the Assembly of the response to a deadly threat to the Province’s trees. Read more...   Sport Furious Michael O'Neill slams 'pathetic' Northern Ireland effort Fuming Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill slammed his players for a “pathetic” show against Luxembourg which ended in a humiliating 3-2 defeat on Tuesday night. Read more... IFA chiefs vow to resolve Windsor Park funding issue Irish Football Association chiefs will arrive back in Belfast on Wednesday to face another row over the release of government funding for the redevelopment of Windsor Park. Read more... No positives for Steven Davis in 'unacceptable performance' Steven Davis choked back his misery of being part of a “completely unacceptable” Northern Ireland side, in a game which saw Luxembourg run out as 3-2 victors. Read more... Northern Ireland humbled by minnows Luxembourg Northern Ireland were humbled by lowly Luxembourg as Mathias Janisch grabbed a late but deserved winner at the Stade Josy Barthel. Read more... Luxembourg manager Luc Holtz keen to make home advantage count Luxembourg manager Luc Holtz has said his goal is to seize the home advantage and defeat Northern Ireland. 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