Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Fri 27th Dec 2013

Belfast Newsletter News Government papers: Reluctance to arrest 'untouchable' McGuinness The highest levels of the Irish government privately believed that there was a “policy decision” on the part of the British government not to arrest Martin McGuinness. Read more... Haass expected back in Belfast on Saturday Former US diplomat Richard Haass has launched a new bid to end the deadlock and reach agreement with the political parties over flags, disputed parades and the past. Read more... Elderly man dies after tractor crash An elderly man has died after a tractor crash in Tyrone. Read more... Government papers: Paisley's 'near advocacy of violence' bogus reason for ban Ian Paisley tried to get around being barred from the US by asking the United Nations secretary general for an interview. Read more... High winds to ease on Friday afternoon The high winds on Thursday evening are set to continue right through to Friday afternoon. Read more...   Sport BIG MATCH REACTION A delighted Carl McComb took the plaudits on Christmas morning after he hit a hat-trick for Dundela in the Toals’ Steel & Sons Cup final. Read more... Glens boss Patterson hoping to get finances to bolster squad Glentoran boss Eddie Patterson is hoping to secure the finances to snare striker Curtis Allen. Read more... Armagh City win Bob Radcliffe Cup final ARMAGH CITY 1 DOLLINGSTOWN 1 Read more... Millwall axe falls on Lomas after poor run of results Millwall have sacked manager Steve Lomas following the 4-0 defeat at Watford. Read more... Ally McCoist bemoans home draw for Rangers Ally McCoist was an angry and frustrated Rangers manager on Boxing Day as he reflected on his side’s first League One setback of the season – a 1-1 draw with Stranraer at Ibrox. 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 26th Dec 2013

Belfast Newsletter News More talks due on plans for Northern Ireland's first casino Moves to clear the way for the first casino to be built in Northern Ireland are expected to advance next year. Read more... Pope Francis tells of hopes for 'a better world' Pope Francis has said in his Christmas Day speech that hopes for a better world, including successful Middle East negotiations in the land of Jesus’s birth, peace for Syria and several war-torn African countries, and dignity for refugees fleeing misery and conflict. Read more... Roads warning as temperatures plummet Motorists are advised to be careful when travelling on Christmas night as temperatures are forecast to fall below freezing. Read more... West Belfast artist paints picture for David Cameron An unknown artist has made a spectacular breakthrough by producing a painting fit for the walls of David Cameron’s Downing Street offices. Read more... Two injured as light aircraft crash lands on Christmas Day A pilot and passenger were injured when a light aircraft crash landed in Co Armagh on Christmas afternoon. Read more...   Sport Dundela enjoy Christmas Day Cup cheer with win over Immaculata DUNDELA 4 IMMACULATA 1 Read more... Stephen Baxter seeking Boxing Day response from Crusaders Crusaders manager Stephen Baxter is looking for a response from his team in the big North Belfast Boxing Day showdown against Cliftonville at Seaview. Read more... Sean Ward relishing powder keg atmosphere at The Oval Sean Ward doesn’t mind if the boo-boys turn out in force at the Oval on Boxing Day. Read more... Swifts manager Murphy sets players top six challenge Dungannon Swifts manager Darren Murphy has set his players a challenge ahead of the Boxing Day clash against Ballinamallard United at Ferney Park. Read more... Glenn Ferguson is under no illusions ahead of derby showdown Glenn Ferguson has rubbished the notion that Ballymena United should start as favourites for Thursday’s derby showdown with Coleraine. 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 25th Dec 2013

Belfast Newsletter News Pray for peace this Christmas, urges Presbyterian Moderator Presbyterians in Northern Ireland have been urged to pray for peace in South Sudan this Christmas. Read more... Queen will reflect on a memorable year The Queen will reflect on prominent events from the past year during her Christmas broadcast - from the service that marked the 60th anniversary of her coronation to the birth of Prince George. Read more... Julian Cope cancels show in Belfast due to 'security situation' A musician has cancelled his appearance at the Black Box Out to Lunch series next month as a result of the “current security situation” in Belfast. Read more... Ninety-two prisoners released for Christmas Ninety-two prisoners will spend Christmas with their families after being granted home leave this festive season. Read more... Parties' failure to reach deal in Haass talks 'pathetic' The five main political parties engaged in talks with former US diplomat Richard Haass on parades, flags and the past have been branded “pathetic” after they failed to reach an agreement on the issues before Christmas. Read more...   Sport Dundela are favourites for Steel & Sons glory against Immaculata Dundela striker Michael Halliday is no stranger to cup finals, but playing on Christmas Day is a new experience for the 34 year old. Read more... Pressure on Dundela to win claims Immaculata boss Kevin Lawlor Immaculata boss Kevin Lawlor believes all the pressure is on Mark Snodden’s Dundela, ahead of Wednesday’s Toals Bookmakers Steel & Sons Cup final at Seaview (10.45am). Read more... Mackay fears row could cost club Premier status Malky Mackay has warned the civil war at Cardiff could cost the club their Premier League status. Read more... Chelsea hoodoo still hangs over Arsenal after scoreless bore Arsene Wenger remains without a victory over Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea after Arsenal were shackled in a goalless London derby at the Emirates Stadium. Read more... Tottenham appoint Tim Sherwood as managet to end of season Tottenham have appointed Tim Sherwood as their new head coach until the end of the 2014/15 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 Tue 24th Dec 2013

Belfast Newsletter News Haass flies back to America as marathon talks fail to reach deal Marathon through the night political negotiations in Belfast have failed to produce an agreement to deal with unresolved peace process issues in Northern Ireland. Read more... Dissident attack on Lisnaskea police station condemned Dissident republicans are believed to have been behind a gun attack on Lisnaskea PSNI station last night. Read more... Mother of murdered teenager 'Mickey Bo' on assault charge The mother of murdered teenager Michael ‘Mickey Bo’ McIlveen attended court yesterday charged with common assault. Read more... Travel warning as bad weather continues Winds are up to 80mph on the north and east coasts of Northern Ireland. Read more... Top paid barrister earns over £1m in legal aid At least 100 barristers in Northern Ireland were paid more than £100,000 in legal aid fees last year - with the top earning counsel receiving in excess of £1 million. Read more...   Sport Mackay fears row could cost club Premier status Malky Mackay has warned the civil war at Cardiff could cost the club their Premier League status. Read more... Tottenham appoint Tim Sherwood as managet to end of season Tottenham have appointed Tim Sherwood as their new head coach until the end of the 2014/15 season. Read more... Warrenpoint's festive fixture given the go ahead Warrenpoint Town’s Boxing Day game against Ards has been given the go ahead by the Northern Ireland Football League. Read more... Chelsea hoodoo still hangs over Arsenal after scoreless bore Arsene Wenger remains without a victory over Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea after Arsenal were shackled in a goalless London derby at the Emirates Stadium. Read more... McCoist stands by vote decision Rangers manager Ally McCoist has stood by his decision to gift his AGM proxy vote to a supporters’ club even though he is unsure whether the act will damage his relationship with the board. 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