Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Tue 13th May 2014

Belfast Newsletter News Lord Trimble to brief MPs on OTR letters Former Northern Ireland first minister Lord Trimble is to brief MPs about the sending of letters to republican fugitives which assured them they were not wanted by police. Read more... 'People have no faith in Stormont any more' Weeks after NI21 leader Basil McCrea said it was “really wrong” that MLAs’ personal morals influenced their work at the Assembly, the party’s European candidate has said that she has personal morals which influence her politics. Read more... Checks could have been better ahead of 'IRA terror fest' Belfast City Council was not as thorough as it could have been when it allowed one of its buildings to be used for a community event, which turned out to include paramilitary displays. Read more... Belfast and Boston become sister cities The Lord Mayor of Belfast yesterday signed a ‘sister cities’ agreement with Boston. Read more... Translink details special travel deals for the Balmoral Show Translink is urging those visiting the Balmoral Show at the Maze between tomorrow and Friday to take advantage of a free shuttle bus from Lisburn train station, enhanced rail services and coach package deals. Read more...   Sport Eddie Patterson airs delight at David Howland contract extension Eddie Patterson believes midfielder David Howland will be a pivotal part of Glentoran’s Premiership fortunes next season. Read more... Glentoran players boxing clever in novel fundraiser Glentoran footballers will swap their boots for boxing gloves this week in a novel fundraiser – believed to be the first of its kind in the province. Read more... Gary Hamilton hoping for speedy resolution to Guy Bates contract offer Glenavon manager Gary Hamilton is hoping to sort out striker Guy Bates’ future “as soon as possible”. Read more... Jim Ervin vows to 'come back stronger' from serious knee injury Devastated Jim Ervin has vowed to “come back stronger” from a second serious knee injury. Read more... Clubs chasing Michael Gault after Linfield exit Released Linfield captain Michael Gault is on the wanted list of FIVE Irish League clubs. 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