Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Fri 31st Oct 2014

Belfast Newsletter News Life for killer of Ballymoney soldier A soldier found guilty of murdering his comrade in a vicious attack at their barracks has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 15 years. Read more... US envoy Hart: I'm happy to admit that I'm walking a fine line New US envoy Gary Hart has admitted that he is walking a “fine line” over his involvement in local political controversies. Read more... Agriculture centre stage at Farming Life/Danske Bank awards Body warmers and wellie boots were replaced by dress suits and bow ties on Thursday night as the Northern Ireland agriculture industry took its place in the spotlight with the Farming Life and Danske Bank Awards. Read more... Gary Hart: delicately candid realist who spoke with humility There was an air of much-needed realism to Gary Hart when he spoke to reporters over lunch yesterday at the US Consulate in south Belfast, writes political correspondent Sam McBride. Read more... Politicians' dismay at health unit closures Nigel Dodds has said a decision to close the minor injury unit at Whiteabbey Hospital has come as “a bolt from the blue”. Read more...   Sport Ulster's Stuart Olding in line to face Newport Gwent Dragons Ulster centre Stuart Olding is understood to have passed the concussion protocols and will face Newport Gwent Dragons in the Guinness PRO12 on Saturday evening in Kingspan Stadium, Belfast (7.35pm). Read more... Declan Fitzpatrick reamins in a positive frame of mind Declan Fitzpatrick has won seven Ireland caps and is closing in on a century for Ulster but how many would the tight head prop have won if he had of stayed fit? Read more... Nathan White the latest to add to Ireland's injury woes Connacht prop Nathan White will miss Ireland’s autumn Test series after rupturing a tendon in his upper arm in training with Joe Schmidt’s squad. Read more... Liverpool boss Rodgers believes Balotelli does not require protection Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers insists he has “no concern” about Mario Balotelli and that the controversial Reds striker does not need any kind of protection from provocation. Read more... Rangers chairman David Somers confirms no chief executive role for Derek Llambias Rangers interim executive chairman David Somers has hinted Derek Llambias may not end up being the club’s new chief executive. 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