Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Sat 31st Aug 2013

Belfast Newsletter News Bill Clinton hails Seamus Heaney as a 'brilliant artist' Former US president Bill Clinton praised Seamus Heaney as “our finest poet of the rhythms of ordinary lives” and a “powerful voice for peace” in a tribute last night. Read more... Ulster MPs explain why they voted no to Syria action Some of the Ulster MPs who helped defeat a Government proposal for military intervention in Syria have explained their reasons. Read more... Cancer death question mark causes concerns at a coroner's hearing There is ongoing confusion over just when an elderly cancer sufferer actually died, a coroner’s court has heard. Read more... David McClarty speaks of hope through cancer battle An MLA who was stricken with cancer aims to be “full steam ahead” again by the New Year. Read more... Larne men face loyalist fundraising charges Three Larne men appeared at Ballymena Magistrates’ Courton Friday charged with fundraising for the purposes of terrorism. Read more...   Sport Callacher expects Blues to come back fighting at Windsor Glentoran defender Jimmy Callacher dismisses the theory that’s it’s an ideal time to face winless Linfield! Read more... Historic win for Ards sends Linfield to the bottom ARDS 2 BALLYMENA UNITED 0 Read more... Ballinallard ease to win over Warrenpoint BALLINAMLLARD UNITED 3 WARRENPOINT TOWN 0 Read more... Portadown battle back to inflict rare defeat on champions Cliftonville Cliftonville 1 Portadown 2 Read more... Coleraine denied first win of season by late Crusaders equaliser COLERAINE 2 CRUSADERS 2 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 Fri 30th Aug 2013

Belfast Newsletter News Robinson in warning over Syria as MPs veto bombing Ulster MPs’ votes have proved crucial in defeating the UK Government’s proposed military intervention in Syria. Read more... First known 'bombing' drug death A Lurgan man who was killed by a mephedrone substitute is the first person in Northern Ireland believed to have died while taking it using a technique known as “bombing”, an inquest at Craigavon courts heard yesterday. Read more... DUP slams attack on memorial North Belfast DUP MLA Nelson McCausland has condemned the latest attack on the memorial to three Scottish soldiers murdered by the IRA at White Brae on the outskirts of Ligoniel in 1971. Read more... One of Europe's oldest elephants dies in Belfast Zoo One of the oldest elephants in captivity in Europe has died aged 53. Read more... Rocket launcher 'had police helicopter target' A bid by dissident republicans to attack a police helicopter near the Irish border may have been foiled, it has emerged. Read more...   Sport Ronaldo will come to Belfast looking for revenge says Michael O'Neill NORTHERN Ireland boss Michael O’Neill believes Cristanio Ronaldo will come to Belfast looking for revenge in next week’s World Cup qualifier at Windsor Park. Read more... Rangers into cup quarter finals but Berwick push them all the way Rangers moved into the quarter-finals of the Scottish Challenge Cup at Ibrox on Tuesday night with a 2-0 win over Berwick Rangers – but this tie was an almighty struggle at times with the Light Blues taking fully an hour to break the deadlock. Read more... Glentoran face Linfield in third round of League Cup Glentoran and Linfield have been drawn together in the draw for the third round of the League Cup. Read more... Michael O'Neill looks set to extend stay as Portugal test looms large Michael O’Neill declared he is ready to ‘shake hands’ on a new contract with the IFA. Read more... Brunt recalled to NI squad Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has recalled midfielder Chris Brunt to the squad to face Portugal and Luxembourg in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. 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 28th Aug 2013

Belfast Newsletter News We must stay out of Syria, says Ulster military expert Tim Collins Ulster military expert Colonel Tim Collins last night said the UK should not get involved in the bloodbath now erupting in Syria. Read more... Police yet to confirm reports of mortar bombs find in south Armagh Two mortar bombs have been found during a security alert in south Armagh, it has been reported. Read more... Peru drugs: Michaella 'confident' her story will be proven A lawyer for one of the suspected drug mules being held in a Peruvian prison has said she is confident her story of coercion will be proven. Read more... Man due in court after woman stabbed A 20 year-old man is due in court on Wednesday morning charged with attempted murder and aggravated burglary after a woman was stabbed in Belfast. Read more... Fifth attack on Orange Hall in past year A paint bomb attack on an Orange Hall in Belfast has been condemned. Read more...   Sport Ronaldo will come to Belfast looking for revenge says Michael O'Neill NORTHERN Ireland boss Michael O’Neill believes Cristanio Ronaldo will come to Belfast looking for revenge in next week’s World Cup qualifier at Windsor Park. Read more... Glentoran face Linfield in third round of League Cup Glentoran and Linfield have been drawn together in the draw for the third round of the League Cup. Read more... Rangers into cup quarter finals but Berwick push them all the way Rangers moved into the quarter-finals of the Scottish Challenge Cup at Ibrox on Tuesday night with a 2-0 win over Berwick Rangers – but this tie was an almighty struggle at times with the Light Blues taking fully an hour to break the deadlock. Read more... Michael O'Neill looks set to extend stay as Portugal test looms large Michael O’Neill declared he is ready to ‘shake hands’ on a new contract with the IFA. Read more... Brunt recalled to NI squad Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has recalled midfielder Chris Brunt to the squad to face Portugal and Luxembourg in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. 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 27th Aug 2013

Belfast Newsletter News Britain cast as villains in one-sided history of Troubles - Lord Bew The history of the Troubles is being written in a one-sided way which depicts Britain as the villains, a leading academic has said. Read more... Tense scenes at Woodvale protest Loyalist protesters have vowed to maintain a presence close to a north Belfast flashpoint following scuffles with police. Read more... 'Guessing game' over arms find in east Belfast Scepticism has been voiced over how likely it is that a cache of firearms belongs to loyalist paramilitaries. Read more... Suspicious object found in south Armagh Police are examining a suspicious object found in south Armagh. Read more... Bew criticises 'infantilised version of the past' Lord Bew wants a history from “direct rule up to at least the Good Friday Agreement”. He expects papers released over the next six years to describe the backdrop to 1993’s Downing Street Declaration (“the cornerstone of the peace process”). “You’ll be able to see the thinking that went into it explicitly”. Read more...   Sport Bannsiders through to next round It was boy’s own stuff at The Showgrounds as teenage striker Johnny Stewart came off the bench to fire Coleraine in to the third round of the League Cup. Read more... Mark Miskimmin on target for Glens against Comrades Striker Mark Miskimmin opened his goal account for the season in this 2-0 League Cup victory over battling Ballyclare Comrades at Dixon Park. Read more... Sky Blues sneak past Ballymoney Ballymena United required penalties to squeeze past the challenge of Championship Two side Ballymoney United after the sides drew 2-2 after extra time at the Showgrounds. Read more... Mark Patton hat-trick leads Glenavon to victory Mark Patton’s first hat-trick for Glenavon was the highlight of their 6-0 trouncing over the PSNI. Read more... Ballinamallard coast past Town An outstanding display by Banbridge goalkeeper Stephen Cairnduff kept the Championship side in the game until near the end. 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