Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Wed 14th May 2014

Belfast Newsletter News Row over Maze report The UUP has uncovered a confidential report which it says proves the DUP could have linked the Maze ‘peace centre’ with buildings where IRA hunger strikers died. Read more... Princess Anne hails Great War tree project A soon-to-be-planted public wood honouring World War One soldiers from the island of Ireland was given a Royal seal of approval by Princess Anne yesterday. Read more... Fingers crossed for top weather and top prizes One seasoned visitor is crossing his fingers for a first prize rosette when the Balmoral Show gets under way today, following no fewer than eight second prize wins in 2013. Read more... Martina Anderson and I do not get on very well says Nicholson Ulster Unionist MEP Jim Nicholson has laid bare serious problems in the relationship between Northern Ireland’s two unionist MEPs and Sinn Fein’s Martina Anderson. Read more... Warning over payment units cost Spending overheads at a government payments unit in Northern Ireland are extraordinarily high, a public finances watchdog warned. Read more...   Sport Matt Tipton admits Ballymena United deal was an 'easy decision' Matt Tipton admits it was a “simple decision” to join Ballymena United after meeting with manager Glenn Ferguson. Read more... Kevin Bradley and Jordan Hughes are released by Glentoran Glentoran have released defender Kevin Bradley and versatile forward Jordan Hughes. Read more... 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...   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