Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Fri 20th Dec 2013

Belfast Newsletter News Unionist anger at Haass proposal for licence to fly Union flag There was dismay from unionist Haass negotiators last night after a proposal from the US diplomat that a licence would be required to fly the Union Flag in a public place. Read more... After gale-force winds, get set for heavy rain The gale-force winds that battered the Province earlier this week are not expected to return, although persistent heavy rain will sweep through all areas today, according to the Met Office. Read more... Orangeman 'disappointed' over dismissal of discrimination case A member of the Orange Order did not suffer discrimination within the Civil Service on the grounds of his religion, an industrial tribunal has found. Read more... Would-be rapist will serve full 14-year sentence A predator and would-be rapist who attacked two women was yesterday jailed for 14 years. Read more... Belfast Christmas market defies dissident campaign The annual Christmas market in Belfast city centre appears to have been completely unhampered by the recent security alerts. Read more...   Sport 'Point boss Gray sets sights on Coleraine Warrenpoint chief Barry Gray is hoping for a ‘happy home coming’ when his team makes a little bit of history tonight by hosting their first Premiership game (7.45pm). Read more... Five-man Rangers board win Ibrox power battle The Rangers board have won their power struggle after all five directors were re-elected and their four opponents failed in their bid to be appointed. Read more... Liverpool pursue new Luis Suarez deal Liverpool have opened preliminary talks about a new contract for striker Luis Suarez but any potential new lucrative deal is some way off yet. Read more... Ards chairman Brian Adams hits out after cup trouble Read more... Patrice Evra heaps praise on Ashley Young after red Devils victory Manchester United defender Patrice Evra hailed his “magnificent” team-mate Ashley Young after the winger opened the scoring in a 2-0 Capital One Cup quarter-final win at Stoke. 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