Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Sat 3rd Aug 2013

Belfast Newsletter News Parades decisions defy logic - UUP Unionists have slammed the Parades Commission over what they believe is a failure to uphold the concept of shared space for Apprentice Boys parades next weekend in Keady and Portadown. Read more... DUP stand by Patterson The DUP last night stood by its councillor Ruth Patterson after the PSNI arrested her yesterday morning for questioning about a series of serious criminal offences. Read more... Police charge Patterson over comments Detectives tonight charged DUP councillor Ruth Patterson regarding comments she made about a forthcoming IRA commemoration parade in Castlederg. Read more... Analysis: Parting of the ways now seems to be inevitable Given the DUP’s fearsome reputation for internal discipline, the party’s decision to stand by Ruth Patterson after repeated public differences of opinion with the party leadership is unusual. Read more... How the growth of industry shaped Belfast A fascinating BBC series exploring the history of some of Ulster’s most stunning old buildings will conclude next week with a programme that examines the industrial development of Belfast. Read more...   Sport New power struggle at Rangers as Charles Green returns to Ibrox The power struggle in the Rangers boardroom took a fresh twist on Friday as Charles Green returned to Ibrox and a group of disgruntled shareholders called for the removal of key directors. Read more... Clean Sweep success is the standout memory for testimonial star Michael Gault Michael Gault doesn’t have to ponder long as he searches for the standout memory from his stellar Linfield career. Read more... Rangers boss Ally McCoist believes same rules should apply to Hearts in administration row Rangers manager Ally McCoist insists the same rules should apply to all Scottish clubs who suffer an insolvency event. Read more... Mixed day for local football teams at World Police and Fire Games There were mixed fortunes for Northern Ireland’s representatives in Division One of the football competition at the World Police and Fire Games on Friday. Read more... Agony for County Antrim in Junior Section shootout There was penalty heartbreak for County Antrim as Everton sealed the Junior title with a thrilling 4-3 shoot-out victory. 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