Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Fri 13th Sep 2013

Belfast Newsletter News Families pledge to fight Omagh inquiry decision Campaigning families of Omagh bomb victims are preparing for a courtroom showdown with the Government after it rejected their demand for a public inquiry into the Real IRA attack. Read more... Unionists ask questions about Sinn Fein knowledge of Omagh bombers Unionists turned the spotlight on republicans and Sinn Fein’s knowledge of the Omagh bomb yesterday after Secretary of State Theresa Villiers ruled out a public inquiry into the 1998 attack which claimed 29 lives. Read more... Call for a new body to aid victims Relatives of those murdered in the Claudy and Shankill bombings spoke out yesterday at the launch of a report criticising the treatment of victims. Read more... Chaplain recalls Spence deaths ahead of anniversary this weekend Ulster Rugby has known no greater adversity than the loss of Nevin Spence one year ago this weekend, the club’s chaplain has said. Read more... Former broadcaster McKinney replaces Conall McDevitt in south Belfast Former broadcast journalist Fearghal McKinney has been selected by the SDLP to fill the vacant MLA position in South Belfast. Read more...   Sport Rangers player Ian Black fined and banned by SFA Rangers midfielder Ian Black has been handed an immediate three-match ban after he admitted betting his own team would not win on three occasions over a seven-year period. Read more... IFA president Jim Shaw backing Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill to transform fortunes Irish FA president Jim Shaw has backed Michael O’Neill to transform Northern Ireland’s football fortunes. Read more... Oliver Norwood determined to finish World Cup campaign on a positive note Oliver Norwood admits if Northern Ireland fail to buck up their ideas ahead of next month’s World Cup qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Israel, the entire campaign will be a sour memory. Read more... Frustrated Northern ireland boss Michael O'Neill demands backlash from his players Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has told his players there is “no alternative” but to improve on their dismal defeat in Luxembourg. Read more... Furious Michael O'Neill slams 'pathetic' Northern Ireland effort Fuming Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill slammed his players for a “pathetic” show against Luxembourg which ended in a humiliating 3-2 defeat on Tuesday night. 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