Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Sat 23rd Nov 2013

Belfast Newsletter News 'Victims are an important part of peace process' - Haass A former US diplomat trying to resolve outstanding peace process issues has said the angry reaction to proposals to end Troubles prosecutions has given him a fuller understanding of the plight of victims. Read more... Dodds questions if Sinn Fein is serious about politics Sinn Fein must decide whether it is a democratic political party or a haven for those who care little for the law, Nigel Dodds on Friday told the DUP party conference. Read more... Labour floats plan for a 'peace' bank holiday A new bank holiday should be created in Northern Ireland to celebrate the achievements of the peace process, the Labour Party has proposed. Read more... Three Londondery men who transported pipe bomb uncovered in MI5 surveillance are jailed Three Londonderry men caught transporting a pipe bomb following a covert MI5 surveillance operation in the city two years ago were jailed on Friday for a total of 11 years and three months. Read more... Woman with severe learning disabilities imprisoned and raped in Co Armagh house of horrors, court hears A malnourished Englishwoman with severe learning disabilities was allegedly raped repeatedly and imprisoned for nearly a decade at a specially adapted house in Northern Ireland, the High Court has heard. Read more...   Sport Ally McCoist craves period of stability at Rangers Rangers manager Ally McCoist hopes the appointment of new chief executive Graham Wallace will bring some much-needed stability to the club at boardroom level. Read more... Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers expects intense battle against Everton Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists his and Everton counterpart Roberto Martinez’s preference for possession football will take none of the intensity out of the 221st Merseyside derby. Read more... Little time for reflection for Portadown boss Ronnie McFall Ronnie McFall admits there is little time for quiet reflection as he looks to the future with Portadown. Read more... Alfie Wylie admits players are 'buzzing' ahead of tough clash at Mourneview Park Northern Ireland women’s manager Alfie Wylie admits his players are “buzzing” ahead of Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Poland at Mourneview Park (3pm). Read more... William Murphy not fazed by return to Windsor Park Former Linfield stalwart William Murphy will be going all out to get one over on his former club as he returns to his old stomping ground on Saturday. 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