Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Fri 22nd Aug 2014

Belfast Newsletter News I won't make health cuts, says Edwin Poots The DUP Health Minister has refused to implement multi-million pound cuts to his budget, challenging Executive colleagues to wield the axe themselves if they want to reduce his spend. Read more... Van Morrison trail launched before 'old school' gigs Just as Van Morrison gets set to play a trio of sold-out gigs at his old school, a tourist trail marking some of the important spots in his life has been launched. Read more... Gerry Anderson 'brought light on dark days' There was an outpouring of tributes on Thursday after the death of popular BBC Radio Ulster presenter Gerry Anderson. Read more... Might is right as junior strongmen vie for title Eight muscular young men from across the British Isles gritted their teeth and stiffened their sinews in a bid to be crowned the Junior UK Strongest Man on Thursday. Read more... Homes evacuated during security alert in Londonderry Police are currently dealing with a security alert at Fanad Drive, Derry. . Read more...   Sport Ballinamallard United boss Whitey Anderson is seeking some home comforts Whitey Anderson is hoping to take advantage of home comforts when he team rolls out the welcome mat for Glentoran for Saturday’s Danske Bank Premiership clash. Read more... Cliftonville boss Tommy Breslin hoping for winning run to continue Cliftonville manager Tommy Breslin is urging his boys to transfer their away form into Saturday’s Danske Bank Premiership clash with Glenavon at Solitude. Read more... Former Rangers star Mark Hateley urges club to seize its chance Former Rangers striker Mark Hateley claims Hearts would have been favourites for the Petrofac Training Cup had their youth team not bowed out in midweek. Read more... Oran Kearney: We can't dwell on results Oran Kearney insists there is no time for wallowing in self pity as Coleraine look to inject some impetus into their season. Read more... Ciaran Caldwell agrees move to Glenavon as Tiernan Mulvenna heads for Solitude Cliftonville midfielder Ciaran Caldwell has agreed a two-year deal with Glenavon. 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