Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Fri 6th Dec 2013

Belfast Newsletter News Murder bid on PSNI officers close to Belfast interface PSNI officers were subjected to a hail of bullets as they approached a volatile interface flashpoint on Thursday night. Read more... £136m boost to block grant a shot in the arm for Northern Ireland economy Pensioners, motorists, married couples and businesses are all set to benefit from Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement. Read more... Loyalist paramilitary splits a concern for police Splits among loyalist paramilitary groups are of major concern for police, Northern Ireland’s most senior officer has claimed. Read more... Former South African president Nelson Mandela dies Former South African leader Nelson Mandela has died at the age of 95, the country’s president, Jacob Zuma, said on Thursday night. Read more... Review could change law on abortion in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland’s strict abortion laws could be changed to make it easier for women carrying babies with fatal foetal abnormalities to access a termination. Read more...   Sport Rio safety concerns not weighing on Roy Hodgson's mind Roy Hodgson has assured his players they will be allowed to enjoy the sights of Rio despite concerns over safety in the city. Read more... Gary Hamilton admits goal was his 'best ever' Glenavon player/manager Gary Hamilton believes his breath-taking strike against Dungannon last week was his “best ever”. Read more... NIFL plots a new course as it launches ambitious vision The Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL) launched its new vision on Wednesday night, designed to provide a structure for the new company – and local football. Read more... Nicky Clark enjoys special night after four-goal salvo for Rangers Thirty years to the day after Sandy Clark scored two for Rangers in a 3-0 win over Hearts, his son Nicky went two goals better in Tuesday night’s 6-1 win over Forfar Athletic at Ibrox. Read more... Oran Kearney handed vote of confidence by Coleraine board Under-fire Coleraine boss Oran Kearney has been handed a vote of confidence by club chairman Colin McKendry. 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