Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Thu 21st Aug 2014

Belfast Newsletter News Former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds dies Former Irish taoiseach Albert Reynolds has died, state broadcaster RTE has reported. Read more... Increase in top GCSE grades The proportion of GCSE exams in Northern Ireland awarded an A* grade has risen to almost a tenth. Read more... BBC presenter Gerry Anderson dies 'following long illness' One of Ulster’s best-known presenters has died, according to the BBC. Read more... Conflicts of interest man still at energy regulator five months after its deadline A board member of the regulator which safeguards the interests of energy consumers in Northern Ireland remains in post almost a year after being appointed – despite an acceptance that he has two conflicts of interest. Read more... Bomb survivor Foster 'dealt with SF like anyone else' Sam Foster’s former ministerial adviser has told how the Enniskillen bomb survivor was determined to work fairly with republicans, despite what they had done to his home town. Read more...   Sport Oran Kearney forced to play patient waiting game over transfer targets Oran Kearney admits Coleraine may have to bide their time over potential transfer targets. Read more... Former Rangers star Ferguson haunted by Clyde cup nightmare Former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson admits he has struggled to sleep following his nightmare return to Ibrox. Read more... Brian McCaul relishing a fresh challenge at new club Ballymena United Brian McCaul is hoping he can contribute to Ballymena United’s push for success this season. Read more... Cheslea's Thibaut Courtois hopes Petr Cech will stay at Stamford Bridge Thibaut Courtois wants Petr Cech to stay at Stamford Bridge - but has no intention of giving back his place in the Chelsea goal. Read more... Northern Ireland winger Paddy McCourt signs for Brighton Northern Ireland midfielder Paddy McCourt has signed for Championship side Brighton. 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