Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Fri 16th May 2014

Belfast Newsletter News Newtownabbey hate crime victim believes attack was racist The window of a house occupied by a woman and three children was broken in the early hours of Friday, in an incident police are treating as a hate crime. Read more... Three officers injured in stolen car crash Three police officers were injured when a stolen car collided with their vehicle in west Belfast. Read more... 'Insensitive' Gerry Kelly remark on Maze after Balmoral visit Gerry Kelly has been accused of insensitivity following a remark he made about his visit to the Maze site. Read more... Funeral for PUP founder Hugh Smyth A service of celebration for the life of former Belfast Lord Mayor and long-time city councillor Hugh Smyth will be held in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast today. Read more... PSNI chief backed over 'dark side' rejection Unionists have backed a police chief who expressed concern that support for the PSNI appeared to depend on who was being investigated. Read more...   Sport Michael O'Neill vows to keep young talent Caolan Lavery on his radar Michael O’Neill insists he will keep Caolan Lavery on his radar after the striker was forced to pull out of Northern Ireland’s South America tour. Read more... Portadown issue statement of intent with Michael Gault and Mark McAllister deals Portadown issued a significant statement of intent on Wednesday with the signings of released Linfield duo Michael Gault and Mark McAllister. Read more... Stephen Robinson hoping Under 15 side can test Belgium Northern Ireland Under 15 manager Stephen Robinson has named an 18-player squad for next week’s invitation internationals against Belgium. Read more... Kevin Bradley and Jordan Hughes are released by Glentoran Glentoran have released defender Kevin Bradley and versatile forward Jordan Hughes. Read more... Matt Tipton admits Ballymena United deal was an 'easy decision' Matt Tipton admits it was a “simple decision” to join Ballymena United after meeting with manager Glenn Ferguson. 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