Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Sat 30th Nov 2013

Belfast Newsletter News RUC man John Proctor's widow tells how killer Kearney lived just a mile from her home A woman whose husband was murdered by the IRA in 1981 says she knew for 32 years that the man responsible lived one mile away from her home. Read more... Belfast city centre braced for major loyalist protest parade Thousands of loyalist protesters will march through Belfast city centre today, but it is hoped one of the busiest shopping days of the year will not be too badly affected. Read more... Ninety-nine fuel laundering plants raided, but no-one jailed Almost 100 fuel laundering plants have been raided in Northern Ireland in the last three years, Stormont’s Justice Minister has revealed. Read more... Police helicopter crashes onto roof of Glasgow pub More than 30 people have been taken to hospital after a police helicopter crashed on to the roof of a crowded pub. Read more... Assistant leaves troubled Ballynahinch church An assistant at the Co Down church which has made headlines over ongoing protests against its minster has left, it has emerged. Read more...   Sport Ally McCoist predicts long road ahead for recovering Rangers Boss Ally McCoist admits Rangers still have some way to go before they are back to the level where they can expect to feature in cup finals and win trophies. Read more... Glenn Ferguson is banking on Allan Jenkins to push United to three points Ballymena gaffer Glenn Ferguson is again banking on the physical presence of bustling Allan Jenkins in Saturday’s showdown with Ballinamallard United at the Showgrounds. Read more... Barry Gray determined to depart Stangmore Park with a bang Warrenpoint Town manager Barry Gray wants to go out with a bang on Saturday. Read more... Darren Boyce hits three as Swifts beat Lurgan Blues GLENAVON 1 DUNGANNON 3 Read more... Gary Hamilton plays down top-six expectations at Glenavon Glenavon manager Gary Hamilton is refusing to be seduced by talk of a top-six finish this season. 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 29th Nov 2013

Belfast Newsletter News Calls for new legal aid body to tackle £100m annual bill The public body that pays out around £100 million in legal aid to lawyers in Northern Ireland each year must be given more powers if the “spiralling” bill is to be brought under control, inspectors have urged. Read more... Smithwick report on Garda-IRA collusion allegations to be handed to Government A long-awaited report into allegations of Garda collusion in the IRA murder of two senior RUC men will be handed over to the Irish Government on Friday. Read more... Murders have no sell-by date, says Allister Historic terror offences should have “no sell-by date”, Jim Allister has said, following the conviction of Seamus Kearney. Read more... Villiers confirms there will be no inquiry into IRA Enniskillen bombing The Secretary of State has rebuffed an appeal to open a public inquiry into the murderous Enniskillen bombing. Read more... Jim Allister: I would be at flag protest if it didn't clash with TUV conference Jim Allister has become the only one of the three main unionist leaders to back tomorrow’s flag protest in Belfast city centre, saying he hoped it would be a “sizeable” event. Read more...   Sport Gary Hamilton plays down top-six expectations at Glenavon Glenavon manager Gary Hamilton is refusing to be seduced by talk of a top-six finish this season. Read more... Stephen Baxter insists there will be no complacency from Crusaders Crusaders manager Stephen Baxter insists his team will be ‘mentally prepared’ for Saturday’s Premiership showdown against Ards at Clandyboye Park. Read more... Linfield captain Michael Gault hungry for revenge at Solitude April 13, 2013 is a date etched on the memory of Linfield skipper Michael Gault. Read more... Rangers steadfastly deny investigation claims Rangers say they are “completely unaware” of any investigation by the Serious Fraud Office after it was claimed that a former employee had made allegations regarding payments made to shareholders. Read more... IFA president Jim Shaw confident of bright future for Northern Ireland Irish FA president Jim Shaw is confident Northern Ireland supporters can look forward to a bright future. 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 Nov 2013

Belfast Newsletter News Suspicious device left beside north-south electricity connector A suspicious device discovered in south Armagh was close to the North South Interconnector. Read more... Liam Adams' conviction 'too little, too late', says daughter he raped The paedophile brother of Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams was told he had committed the greatest breach of trust imaginable as he was sentenced to 16 years in prison for raping his daughter. Read more... Loyalist protesters meet police ahead of Saturday's parade Organisers behind a loyalist protest in Belfast city centre on Saturday have appealed for calm and urged any participants in the demonstration to come with only peaceful intentions, rejecting claims the parade has been organised by the UVF. Read more... Formal complaint made about RUC's handling of Claudy A relative of one of the Claudy bomb victims has submitted a formal complaint to police about the RUC’s actions in the aftermath of the atrocity. Read more... 'Republican fanatics' to blame for city centre checkpoints The public have been urged to support the police as they attempt to thwart the ongoing dissident republican threat. Read more...   Sport Rangers steadfastly deny investigation claims Rangers say they are “completely unaware” of any investigation by the Serious Fraud Office after it was claimed that a former employee had made allegations regarding payments made to shareholders. Read more... IFA president Jim Shaw confident of bright future for Northern Ireland Irish FA president Jim Shaw is confident Northern Ireland supporters can look forward to a bright future. Read more... Michael O'Neill: 'There will be no easy route to major Finals' Michael O’Neill insists there will never be an “easy route” for Northern Ireland to reach the finals of a major tournament. Read more... IFA chief executive Patrick Nelson confident of bright future as plan is unveiled The Irish FA launched its ambitious strategic plan for the next five years on Tuesday, outlining its key objectives, including qualifying for a major tournament and promoting the domestic game at all levels. Read more... Robin van Persie and Nemanja Vidic to miss Leverkusen clash David Moyes has confirmed Nemanja Vidic and Robin van Persie will miss Wednesday’s Champions League encounter with Bayer Leverkusen. 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 Nov 2013

Belfast Newsletter News Terrorist immunity may be price to pay for truth about atrocities, says victims' solicitor Politicians should consider offering former terrorists immunity from prosecution in exchange for information about the Troubles, a prominent solicitor who represents victims of the IRA has said. Read more... Former PSNI chief brands dissidents 'wannabe Provos' The ongoing dissident republican campaign throughout Belfast is “made up of little more than wannabe Provos”, former Assistant Chief Constable Alan McQuillan said last night. Read more... Funeral to be held for peacemaker priest Fr Alec Reid Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday for a priest who carried messages between the IRA and politicians in a bid to end Northern Ireland’s 30-year armed conflict. Father Alec Reid, 82, died in a Dublin hospital last week. Read more... Liam Adams to be sentenced for raping daughter The paedophile brother of Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams will be jailed on Wednesday after being convicted of raping his daughter. Read more... 'London slave woman who raised alarm is from Belfast' The daughter of a Second World War codebreaker is one of three women allegedly held as a slave by a Maoist sect, it has been claimed. Read more...   Sport IFA president Jim Shaw confident of bright future for Northern Ireland Irish FA president Jim Shaw is confident Northern Ireland supporters can look forward to a bright future. Read more... Michael O'Neill: 'There will be no easy route to major Finals' Michael O’Neill insists there will never be an “easy route” for Northern Ireland to reach the finals of a major tournament. Read more... IFA chief executive Patrick Nelson confident of bright future as plan is unveiled The Irish FA launched its ambitious strategic plan for the next five years on Tuesday, outlining its key objectives, including qualifying for a major tournament and promoting the domestic game at all levels. Read more... Robin van Persie and Nemanja Vidic to miss Leverkusen clash David Moyes has confirmed Nemanja Vidic and Robin van Persie will miss Wednesday’s Champions League encounter with Bayer Leverkusen. Read more... Irish President Higgins praises Windsor redevelopment plans The Irish FA was delighted to welcome Irish President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina to the Association’s Headquarters at Windsor Avenue last week. 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