Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Fri 15th Nov 2013

Belfast Newsletter News Van Morrison crew defend fee A £36,000 bill charged by Van Morrison’s band to play at a concert where he will be awarded the Freedom of Belfast has been defended by the star’s company. Read more... Russell Brand visits loyalists at Twaddell Avenue protest camp Comedian Russell Brand has visited the loyalist protest camp at Twaddell Avenue in north Belfast. Read more... In pictures: Tributes paid to Eddie McGrady at his funeral Former SDLP MP Eddie McGrady was a gentleman of honour whose main ambition was to better the lot of ordinary people, mourners at his funeral have been told. Read more... £12 million Youth Investment announced Education Minister, John O’Dowd, has announced that 53 capital projects are to proceed as part of a £12million investment in the voluntary youth sector. Read more... Rare Seamus Heaney material in new exhibition at Queen's University A selection of Seamus Heaney’s notebooks from his days as a student and professor at Queen’s are currently on display in the University’s Naughton Gallery as part of a new exhibition, Changing Lives: Our Specialist Subject. Read more...   Sport Frank Lampard joins elite 100 club for England Frank Lampard will officially enter England’s 100-cap club on Friday, but he knows it would be foolish to think that his reputation alone will be enough to earn him a ticket to Brazil. Read more... Jonny Steele determined to seize his chance with Northern Ireland New York Red Bulls midfielder Jonny Steele insists he is “hungry” to make his mark on the international stage. Read more... Rollercoaster journey leads determined Jonny Steele to first cap Earlier this year Jonny Steele was pondering a contract offer from non-league Macclesfield when a late night phone call gave him the chance to join New York Red Bulls and set him on the path to international recognition. Read more... Stuart Dallas looks to the future as he signs new Brentford deal Stuart Dallas is hoping he can earn regular football with Brentford after agreeing a new deal with the Bees. Read more... Crusaders boss Stephen Baxter savours gutsy sudden death win Crusaders boss Stephen Baxter has praised his players following their gutsy League Cup success over Linfield on Tuesday night. 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