Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Tue 5th Aug 2014

Belfast Newsletter News First Minister pays respects to fallen First Minister Peter Robinson attended First World War centenary commemoration services in Glasgow and Belfast yesterday, where he paid his respects to those who gave their lives. Read more... City Hall left in darkness as start of conflict remembered Crowds gathered tonight at Belfast Cenotaph as wreaths were laid to mark the centenary of the First World War. Read more... Army called out to aerosol can A security alert unfolded in Belfast city centre during the night after a report of a small explosion taking place. Read more... Extensive policing for Apprentice Boys events A comprehensive police operation has been planned for the annual Apprentice Boys of Derry parade and pageant in Londonderry on Saturday. Read more... Commemorations in Carrick and Lisburn Among the locations hosting centenary events last night was Carrickfergus, where many gathered at the ramparts to the town’s 12th century castle for a remembrance service. Read more...   Sport TEAM NI: Northern Ireland medal haul in Glasgow Northern Ireland won 12 medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow over the past 10 days Read more... Northern Ireland athletes return home from Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland’s athletes returned from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Monday night. Read more... Belfast mayor to honour Team NI members at reception The Lord Mayor of Belfast has congratulated the Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games competitors on their achievements in Glasgow. Read more... Sport Northern Ireland chief reflects on successful Games for Team NI Sport Northern Ireland’s Chief Executive Antoinette McKeown has reflected on what was a successful Commonwealth Games for the Northern Ireland squad of 117 competitors. Read more... Former world champion slams 'disrespectful' Barnes after anthem remark Former world boxing champion Wayne McCullough has hit out at Paddy Barnes for “disrespectful” behaviour during a Commonwealth Games medal ceremony. 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