Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Sat 4th Jan 2014

Belfast Newsletter News Larkin stands by amnesty proposal Attorney General John Larkin has stood over his controversial call for a de facto amnesty for Troubles killers. Read more... Flood warning advice for concerned householders A multi-agency flood warning has been issued in preparation for expected weather events over the weekend. Read more... TUV: 22 flaws in Haass document The TUV has published its analysis of the latest set of proposals aimed at resolving divisive issues. Read more... Magilligan governor: 'Drugs are a cancer within prisons' A prison governor whose warders saved an inmate’s life after a major drugs incident has spoken candidly about his jail’s constant battle against substance abuse. Read more... Court sentences for A&E violence 'make a mockery of zero tolerance' SDLP MLA John Dallat has called for a review of sentences handed out by the courts to people he claims make life “a living hell” for hospital staff working in accident and emergency departments. Read more...   Sport Ally McCoist hits out at scheduling as Rangers hit the road once again Rangers boss Ally McCoist has hit out over the exhausting festive programme that the Ibrox club have been forced to endure. Read more... Coleraine fired up for vital Ards clash Coleraine chief Oran Kearney admits Saturday’s Premiership clash with Ards at the Ballycastle Road Showgrounds is the classic ‘six-pointer’. Read more... Barry Gray hopes his boys can ruin David Jeffrey's big day Warrenpoint Town boss Barry Gray insists he will not mind taking on the role of ‘party pooper’ in Saturday’s history-making Premier League clash against Linfield at Milltown, WRITES ALEX MILLS. Read more... Glenn Ferguson wants Ballymena United to keep on winning Ballymena United manager Glenn Ferguson will urge his team to ‘build on recent results’ when they entertain Ballinamallard United tomorrow at the Warden Street Showgrounds, WRITES ALEX MILLS. Read more... Curtis Allen is a man of a mission after sealing Glentoran move Curtis Allen believes he can help lift Glentoran to “the next level” after signing a three-and-a-half-year deal with the east Belfast club. 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 3rd Jan 2014

Belfast Newsletter News Householders in east Belfast preparing for high tide danger Householders in east Belfast were braced for flooding amid warnings of high tides and heavy rain on Friday morning. Read more... TUV: 22 flaws in Haass document The TUV has published its analysis of the latest set of proposals aimed at resolving divisive issues. Read more... Magilligan governor: 'Drugs are a cancer within prisons' A prison governor whose warders saved an inmate’s life after a major drugs incident has spoken candidly about his jail’s constant battle against substance abuse. Read more... Court sentences for A&E violence 'make a mockery of zero tolerance' SDLP MLA John Dallat has called for a review of sentences handed out by the courts to people he claims make life “a living hell” for hospital staff working in accident and emergency departments. Read more... East Belfast stabbing victim receiving hospital treatment A 27-year-old man is being treated in hospital after being stabbed in the neck during an assault in east Belfast. Read more...   Sport Glenn Ferguson wants Ballymena United to keep on winning Ballymena United manager Glenn Ferguson will urge his team to ‘build on recent results’ when they entertain Ballinamallard United tomorrow at the Warden Street Showgrounds, WRITES ALEX MILLS. Read more... Curtis Allen is a man of a mission after sealing Glentoran move Curtis Allen believes he can help lift Glentoran to “the next level” after signing a three-and-a-half-year deal with the east Belfast club. Read more... Crusaders sign striker Andy Smith to the end of the season Crusaders have completed the signing of former Glentoran and Northern Ireland striker Andy Smith. Read more... Glentoran boss Eddie Patterson finally gets his man as Curtis Allen arrives Glentoran boss Eddie Patterson finally got his man on Thursday as Curtis Allen agreed a three-and-a-half-year deal. Read more... Glentoran closing in on bringing Curtis Allen to the Oval Glentoran appear to be on the verge of signing wanted striker Curtis Allen. 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 2nd Jan 2014

Belfast Newsletter News Inmate's mum thanks jailers for saving her son The mother of a prison inmate who almost died after taking drugs has written a heartfelt letter thanking his jailers for saving his life. Read more... Government papers: Jim Allister's devolution proposal privately torn apart by NIO man A 1983 proposal for ‘legislative devolution’ from the then senior DUP figure Jim Allister was savaged by an official in the NIO’s Political Affairs Division. Read more... Twaddell knife attack A youth suspected of damaging a banner at a loyalist camp on Twaddell Avenue in Belfast has been arrested after allegedly slashing a police officer in the face with a knife. Read more... Lull in sales activity as shoppers take a break after Christmas rush Even the most enthusiastic bargain hunters appeared to take a day off from the sales yesterday as many town centres were largely deserted. Read more... Warning of gales and heavy rain The Met Office has issued a national severe weather warning which is expected to mean gale force winds and heavy rain across Northern Ireland tomorrow. Read more...   Sport Cliftonville in comfortable win over Coleraine CLIFTONVILLE 2 COLERAINE 0 Read more... Warrenpoint Town snatch spoils at Ballinamallard with last gasp goal BALLINAMALLARD UTD 2 WARRENPOINT TOWN 3 Read more... Ards and Ballymena entertain in scoreless draw ARDS 0 BALLYMENA 0 Read more... Point apiece for Portadown and Crusaders PORTADOWN 1 CRUSADERS 1 Read more... DANSKE BANK PREMIERSHIP RESULTS DANSKE BANK PREMIERSHIP RESULTS 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 1st Jan 2014

Belfast Newsletter News Haass: Draft peace plan published online Northern Ireland’s political leaders have published a draft agreement on outstanding peace process issues only hours after Executive parties failed to reach consensus on the proposals. Read more... Golfing star McIlroy nets his tennis bride-to-be Sports stars Rory McIlroy and Caroline Wozniacki ensured 2013 would be one to remember after announcing their engagement. Read more... Haass peace plan is published in full Northern Ireland’s political leaders have published a draft agreement on outstanding peace process issues only hours after Executive parties failed to reach consensus on the proposals. Read more... Bremner tribute to 'father figure and mentor' Fortune Comedian Rory Bremner led tributes to his “father figure” John Fortune, who has died at the age of 74. Read more... Villiers and Cameron still upbeat despite deadlock A lack of agreement after the Haass talks should not be seen as the end of the road for progress, the Secretary of State has said. Read more...   Sport Pellegrini content with opening six months at City helm Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is happy with his first six months in the job - but knows things must still improve. Read more... Mourinho keeps pressure on favourites Manchester City Jose Mourinho has spent recent weeks talking up Manchester City as Barclays Premier League title favourites, but now the self-proclaimed Special One believes it is ‘game on’ for his Chelsea side. Read more... Alan Curbishley will provide 'steel' to Fulham squad Alan Curbishley will steel a Fulham squad “too good to go down” for a frenetic Barclays Premier League relegation battle, according to boss Rene Meulensteen. Read more... Wenger refusing to concede league title to Manchester City Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists Barclays Premier League rivals Manchester City are far from unbeatable and should not be regarded as odds-on favourites for the title heading into 2014. Read more... Stephen Baxter aiming to regain ground on Linfield Crusaders manager Stephen Baxter admits Linfield are in the ‘box seat’ as the Premiership enters the New Year, but warns their six point lead can be quickly wiped away. 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