Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Sat 4th Oct 2014

Belfast Newsletter News Stormont minister sues Executive colleague as financial crisis deepens In a week where Stormont’s budget crisis has led to job losses and severe police cuts, a senior minister last night launched legal action against an Executive colleague. Read more... Flag row at council threatens Christmas lights in village Christmas lights in a Co Londonderry village could be few and far between this year after a row over flags. Read more... Soldier denies changing evidence in murder case A soldier has denied changing his evidence against a comrade accused of murdering a corporal in a brutal and violent attack at barracks. Read more... Presbyterian church arson 'an attack on all Christians' The attack on Convoy Presbyterian Church has been described as an assault on the entire Christian church by its minister. Read more... Cross-border condemnation as church targeted as well as Orange hall Top political figures north and south have hit out after an Orange hall and nearby Presbyterian Church in Donegal were both damaged in suspected arson attacks. Read more...   Sport Raphael Jacquelin leads the way but Rory McIlroy is still in the hunt France’s Raphael Jacquelin claimed the halfway lead in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on Friday as the luck of the draw had a major impact. Read more... Dunlea and McDermott lead the way on rain-interrupted day at Irish PGA Championship Graeme Dunlea (Adare Manor Resort) and Michael McDermott (Pure Golf Leopardstown) are locked together at the top of the leader board after a rain interrupted day two of the Irish PGA Championship in Adare Manor. Read more... Giles grabs narrow advantage on day one of Irish PGA Championship A ‘stress-free’ three under par round of 66 earned Robert Giles the lead on the opening day of the 104th Irish PGA Championship in association with the Down Syndrome Centre at Adare Manor GC. Read more... Rory McIlroy wants to win Dunhill for dad Gerry Rory McIlroy has already described winning the Ryder Cup as putting the icing on the cake of an amazing season, but more cake could be on the cards in the Dunhill Links Championship. Read more... Rory McIlroy voted PGA Tour player of the year World number one Rory McIlroy has been voted PGA Tour player of the year for the second time in three seasons. 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 Oct 2014

Belfast Newsletter News Police chief in budget crisis warning Severe budget cuts to the police in Northern Ireland will reduce it to a blue light service focused more on reacting to crime than preventing it, the Chief Constable has warned. Read more... Ardoyne inquiry tensions rise The Secretary of State has no update to give regarding mounting unionist pressure for a panel of inquiry relating to the parading deadlock at Ardoyne in Belfast. Read more... VIDEO: Scottish soldiers on first march through new Co Down home The centre of a Co Down town came to a temporary standstill on Thursday as a troop of Scottish soldiers undertook their first march through their new home. Read more... Enniskillen victim 'let down by establishment' An Enniskillen bomb victim says he feels “let down” by the Historical Enquiries Team (HET) closure as it did not produce a report after nine years of investigation. Read more... Legal move over Prince George 'photo bid' The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have started legal action against a photographer amid reports that he tried to take a picture of Prince George in a London park. Read more...   Sport Giles grabs narrow advantage on day one of Irish PGA Championship A ‘stress-free’ three under par round of 66 earned Robert Giles the lead on the opening day of the 104th Irish PGA Championship in association with the Down Syndrome Centre at Adare Manor GC. Read more... Rory McIlroy wants to win Dunhill for dad Gerry Rory McIlroy has already described winning the Ryder Cup as putting the icing on the cake of an amazing season, but more cake could be on the cards in the Dunhill Links Championship. Read more... Rory McIlroy voted PGA Tour player of the year World number one Rory McIlroy has been voted PGA Tour player of the year for the second time in three seasons. Read more... Ryder Cup:McDowell reveals brief doubts about McGinley Graeme McDowell admits he had brief doubts about Paul McGinley’s Ryder Cup master plan, but feels the Irishman has broken the mould for future European captains. Read more... McGinley claims Clarke rift will not affect Ryder Cup captaincy decision Paul McGinley insists his strained relationship with Darren Clarke will not influence his opinion on who should be Europe’s next Ryder Cup captain. 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 Oct 2014

Belfast Newsletter News Stormont 'headed for sudden collapse' Stormont is on a trajectory towards a collapse which could happen within months, senior Executive sources have said. Read more... Scores fined for rail-based safety offences Translink fined scores of offenders a total of almost £17,500 for safety-related offences on railway lines and stations this year. Read more... Nuns killed in crash were 'beautiful, special people' Former Presbyterian moderator Dr Norman Hamilton yesterday paid tribute to the two Sisters of Mercy who died when their car collided with a PSNI vehicle on Tuesday. Read more... McNarry anger at fracking decision Northern Ireland needs the Executive to form a clear “for or against” policy on fracking, David McNarry has said. Read more... Priest urges parishes to join fight against bank closure One of the Catholic priests organising a boycott of the First Trust Bank over a planned branch closure is pressing ahead with the campaign – and has urged other parishes to follow suit “if they see fit”. Read more...   Sport Rory McIlroy wants to win Dunhill for dad Gerry Rory McIlroy has already described winning the Ryder Cup as putting the icing on the cake of an amazing season, but more cake could be on the cards in the Dunhill Links Championship. Read more... Rory McIlroy voted PGA Tour player of the year World number one Rory McIlroy has been voted PGA Tour player of the year for the second time in three seasons. Read more... Ryder Cup:McDowell reveals brief doubts about McGinley Graeme McDowell admits he had brief doubts about Paul McGinley’s Ryder Cup master plan, but feels the Irishman has broken the mould for future European captains. Read more... McGinley claims Clarke rift will not affect Ryder Cup captaincy decision Paul McGinley insists his strained relationship with Darren Clarke will not influence his opinion on who should be Europe’s next Ryder Cup captain. Read more... RYDER CUP: Rory McIlroy spurred on by record World number one Rory McIlroy insists the desire to redress the balance in Ryder Cup history means the event will not be diminished by Europe’s recent dominance over the United States. 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 Oct 2014

Belfast Newsletter News George Savage: Tributes after former UUP stalwart dies Tributes have poured in from UUP members after the death of George Savage at 72-years. Read more... Widespread anger at investigation cutbacks Victims of terrorism, civilian PSNI staff and universities are among the first to feel the impact of budget cuts, as massive cost-saving measures are announced. Read more... Tourist was one of two attempted robbery victims in Belfast A Chinese tourist was one of two men targeted in attempted robberies in a Belfast street. Read more... Republic will have no role in talks about NI affairs – Poots The Irish government will have no role in talks about flags, parades or welfare reform, a senior DUP figure has said. Read more... Battle of Boyne garden restored to former glory The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland yesterday welcomed the restoration of an 18th century Octagonal Walled Garden to its former glory at the site of the Battle of the Boyne, Oldbridge Estate. Read more...   Sport Ryder Cup:McDowell reveals brief doubts about McGinley Graeme McDowell admits he had brief doubts about Paul McGinley’s Ryder Cup master plan, but feels the Irishman has broken the mould for future European captains. Read more... McGinley claims Clarke rift will not affect Ryder Cup captaincy decision Paul McGinley insists his strained relationship with Darren Clarke will not influence his opinion on who should be Europe’s next Ryder Cup captain. Read more... RYDER CUP: Rory McIlroy spurred on by record World number one Rory McIlroy insists the desire to redress the balance in Ryder Cup history means the event will not be diminished by Europe’s recent dominance over the United States. Read more... United States post-mortem conducted in public as Mickelson airs views The repercussions of another Ryder Cup defeat for the United States have already begun, with senior professional Phil Mickelson openly questioning the captaincy of Tom Watson. Read more... Paul McGinley is man of the moment following stellar Ryder Cup win Europe’s players hailed the influence of Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley as opposite number Tom Watson was embroiled in a public debate with Phil Mickelson. 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