Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Fri 29th Mar 2013

News Sport Lifestyle Community News DARD stops using RAF helicopters THE RAF has been told that Northern Ireland will not require the use of two powerful Chinook transport helicopters despite an ongoing emergency in which the lives of scores of farm animals are at risk. Read more... Ulster's drinking laws a joke, says pub boss A LEADING publican has said that the Province’s Easter drinking laws leave Northern Ireland looking like a laughing stock. Read more... Call for local crisis centre UKIP MLA David McNarry has called on the Stormont Executive to set up a Northern Ireland version of Cobra - the emergency committee of the British Government . Read more... Crucial time looming for Ulster's potato producers EVEN as hill farmers across the Province are still struggling to measure the impact of the weather on their livelihoods, another sector of the agriculture industry is waiting to see how the snow and the eventual, inevitable, thaw will affect it. Read more... Province set for a chilly Easter THE recent cold spell is showing little sign of abating in time for the long Easter weekend. Read more...   Sport Jimmy Nicholl: Northern Ireland have to be prepared for a massive battle Jimmy Nicholl believes Northern Ireland’s embattled players will have to dig deep if they are to finish their World Cup qualifying campaign on a positive note. Read more... Former defender Jimmy Nicholl urges Northern Ireland fans to keep the faith Former defender Jimmy Nicholl has urged supporters to “keep the faith” following Northern Ireland’s latest depressing set-back. Read more... Roy Carroll backing Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill to 'get it right' Even through Northern Ireland are still without a win under Michael O’Neill, goalkeeper Roy Carroll insists the gaffer will get it right. Read more... Tickets now on sale for Rangers versus Linfield friendly at Ibrox on April 10 Tickets for Linfield’s glamour friendly with Glasgow Rangers are now on sale. Read more... Crusaders maintain title challenge with victory over Lisburn Distillery David Rainey grabbed a glorious double to keep Crusaders’ Premiership hopes alive and kicking. 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

Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Thu 28th Mar 2013

News Sport Lifestyle Community News Security alert closes Broadway roundabout A security alert has closed part of the motorway in Belfast and the Westlink in both directions. Read more... Why did call for snow help take four days? AS more dead animals were pulled from the snow yesterday, Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill was facing criticism for waiting until the fourth day of the crisis to ask for RAF help. Read more... Video: Police rescue efforts in the Glens Police officers have been helping with rescue efforts in the Glens of Antrim. Read more... Fermanagh security alert continues for second day Disruption was caused to a village in Fermanagh yesterday after a beer keg with protruding wires sparked a security alert. Read more... Royal Irish land in war-torn Mali TROOPS from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment have arrived in Mali to help train local soldiers fighting Islamist extremists in the west African state. Read more...   Sport Former defender Jimmy Nicholl urges Northern Ireland fans to keep the faith Former defender Jimmy Nicholl has urged supporters to “keep the faith” following Northern Ireland’s latest depressing set-back. Read more... Roy Carroll backing Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill to 'get it right' Even through Northern Ireland are still without a win under Michael O’Neill, goalkeeper Roy Carroll insists the gaffer will get it right. Read more... Tickets now on sale for Rangers versus Linfield friendly at Ibrox on April 10 Tickets for Linfield’s glamour friendly with Glasgow Rangers are now on sale. Read more... Crusaders maintain title challenge with victory over Lisburn Distillery David Rainey grabbed a glorious double to keep Crusaders’ Premiership hopes alive and kicking. Read more... Same old story for Northern Ireland at Windsor Park AN overwhelming sense of déjà vu descended on Windsor Park on Tuesday night as Israel snatched three World Cup points from Northern Ireland. 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

Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Wed 27th Mar 2013

News Sport Lifestyle Community News Gallery: RAF's livestock mercy mission A ROYAL Air Force Chinook helicopter yesterday started dropping feed to thousands of farm animals stranded in huge snow drifts across the east of Northern Ireland as the agriculture crisis triggered by blizzards deepened. Read more... Second security alert in Fermanagh Two homes have been evacuated as Army Technical Officers attend the scene of a security alert in Co Fermanagh. Read more... Video: Day five of the snow crisis FRANTIC efforts to save livestock and deliver vital supplies to residents cut off by the snowdrifts, continued for a fifth day on the north Antrim coast. Read more... Hill farmers pull together in face of adversity HILL farmers in Co Down were yesterday continuing to count the cost of the freak blizzard conditions which have decimated their livestock. Read more... Latest: Freezing temperatures will continue MORE snow is expected to fall today, with the Met Office issuing a yellow weather warning, writes Rebecca Black. Read more...   Sport Same old story for Northern Ireland at Windsor Park AN overwhelming sense of déjà vu descended on Windsor Park on Tuesday night as Israel snatched three World Cup points from Northern Ireland. Read more... Tim McCann believes Whites have everything to play for Lisburn Distillery boss Tim McCann believes his players will need little incentive going into Wednesday night’s rearranged Danske Bank Premiership clash with Crusaders. Read more... Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill wants to give fans something to cheer about Michael O’Neill hopes his players can help “brighten up the nation” by claiming a massive victory against Israel on Tuesday night. Read more... Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill - This is a huge night for us Michael O’Neill has described the showdown with Israel at Windsor Park as a “huge night” for Northern Ireland. Read more... Northern Ireland ready to see off Israel threat at Windsor Park Michael O’Neill has urged his players to unleash their frustration on Israel tonight. 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

Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Tue 26th Mar 2013

News Sport Lifestyle Community News Army will provide Chinook helicopter for snow-hit areas Sinn Fein Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill has confirmed the Army will help with the clean-up and rescue operation in the rural areas of Northern Ireland hardest hit by snow. Read more... Farmers fear for future after Ulster's big freeze Many farmers have said four days of snowdrifts and sub-zero temperatures have left them fearing for their livelihoods. Read more... Blackout family in move with neighbours IN one particularly snowbound area a family was forced to leave their house altogether. Read more... Firms count cost of big chill BUSINESSES in some of the worst-hit areas were doing the best they could to weather the storm. Read more... Alcohol abuse claims 300 lives in NI More than 300 people died last year as a result of alcohol misuse, Northern Ireland’s most senior doctor has revealed. Read more...   Sport Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill wants to give fans something to cheer about Michael O’Neill hopes his players can help “brighten up the nation” by claiming a massive victory against Israel on Tuesday night. Read more... Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill - This is a huge night for us Michael O’Neill has described the showdown with Israel at Windsor Park as a “huge night” for Northern Ireland. Read more... Northern Ireland ready to see off Israel threat at Windsor Park Michael O’Neill has urged his players to unleash their frustration on Israel tonight. Read more... Yossi Benayoun - Weather will not effect our display Yossi Benayoun does not believe Israel will allow the weather in Belfast to put them off in their World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland on Tuesday night. Read more... DC boss Pat McAllister looks for answers DONEGAL Celtic boss Pat McAllister last night demanded answers from the Irish FA after his club were docked three points over the Sean Cleary eligibility dispute. 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