Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Fri 26th Sep 2014

Belfast Newsletter News Budget 'barely discussed' at key meeting, despite risk government could collapse Despite the risk of Stormont collapsing due to the deadlock over spending cuts, a minister has said there was no serious discussion of the issue at yesterday’s Executive’s meeting. Read more... Arrest following report of south Belfast armed robbery A man has been arrested following a report of an armed robbery in south Belfast. Read more... Jihadi John identified, as UK mulls airstrikes The head of the FBI said it has identified the British extremist known as “Jihadi John” who was shown beheading hostages in three gruesome videos. Read more... Memorial Service for Dr Paisley A memorial service for former Northern Ireland First Minister Ian Paisley will be held in Belfast next month. Read more... Cyclist dead after collision with lorry A cyclist in his 30s has died following an accident outside Newry. 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 25th Sep 2014

Belfast Newsletter News Poots disagreed with Robinson the day before he was removed Edwin Poots expressed a firm difference of opinion to Peter Robinson at a meeting of DUP MLAs the day before he was removed as health minister, DUP sources have said. Read more... Former US president lobbies MLAs on human trafficking A former president of the US has written to Northern Ireland’s MLAs urging them to back a proposed law which aims to curb human trafficking. Read more... Video: Teenage pupils disagree on giving themselves the vote While one youth campaign group said they feel it is “inevitable” that Northern Ireland’s 16 and 17-year-olds will get the vote, The News Letter heard both sides of the debate from pupils themselves. Read more... Mother's relief at gift of life-saving defibrillator The mother of a primary school pupil with a heart condition has spoken of her relief that a life-saving defibrillator is now available to teachers in the event of an emergency. Read more... Welfare reform: Alliance claim 'last hope' is gone for nationalist opponents The Labour Party would still reform welfare in Northern Ireland if it got into power, its leader has said. 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 24th Sep 2014

Belfast Newsletter News Robinson will be gone as leader before next Assembly poll, says Poots Peter Robinson will stand down before the next Assembly election, former health minister Edwin Poots has said. Read more... Video: Should voting age be lowered? Amid much discussion to lower the voting age, Northern Ireland’s parties have given their own views. Read more... Villiers 'moving in right direction' on graduated response The Northern Ireland Office will not comment on “leaked documents” which reportedly show the Secretary of State is moving closer to granting demands to the unionist “graduated response” campaign. Read more... DUP tops Euro election spending table, but Tory votes cost £20 each The DUP outspent all its political rivals in May’s European election, with £200,000 expended on returning Diane Dodds to Brussels, election finance figures have revealed. Read more... Tyrone school bus crash: Principal's safety concerns A principal helping pupils cope with the trauma of a major traffic collision has said the safety of school buses will be raised with transport providers. 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 23rd Sep 2014

Belfast Newsletter News Welfare row could collapse NI's government: Robinson The welfare reform dispute between the DUP and Sinn Fein is capable of bringing the devolved administration down, Peter Robinson has warned. Read more... Masked gang with suspected sawn-off shotgun tie up man during robbery A man was threatened, hooded and tied up as thieves robbed a business in west Belfast. Read more... Man charged with attempted murder A man is due in court over an alleged attack on a woman in her 50s. Read more... New twist in gay marriage cake row The Equality Commission only took advice from a senior barrister after it had threatened legal action against a bakery which refused to make a pro-gay marriage cake. Read more... Arrests after teen allegedly threatened with knife in Ballymena A pair of men have been arrested following the report of a robbery on a 19-year-old, police said this morning. Read more...   Sport Ballymena United boss Glenn Ferguson craves more Shield glory ahead of tricky Celtic tie Ballymena United boss Glenn Ferguson is determined to lay down another County Antrim Shield challenge this season. Read more... Larne manager Davy McAlinden relishing Oval acid test in Toals County Antrim Shield Larne boss Davy McAlinden has urged his players to enjoy Tuesday’s Toals County Antrim Shield clash with Glentoran. Read more... Black backing Rangers fans to keep Ibrox club afloat Ian Black has backed the Rangers support to rally to the cause if the off-field turmoil at Ibrox takes another turn for the worse. Read more... IFA hosts Masters' event for women at Shankill Leisure Centre THE Irish FA’s Football Development Department kick started its Masters’ Football for women on Friday night at the Shankill Leisure Centre. Read more... Kevin Braniff issues statement of intent to rest of Premiership Kevin Braniff sent out a statement of intent to the rest of the Danske Bank Premiership on Saturday and then warned: There is still more to come. 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 Mon 22nd Sep 2014

Belfast Newsletter News School bus and car collide in Co Tyrone A school bus and car have collided in the west of the Province. Read more... Ulster MPs 'very likely' to end in second tier There is a very strong possibility that Northern Ireland MPs will get drawn into the so-called second tier of members at Westminster, but at least one of them is not overly concerned. Read more... One hundred jobs created in Belfast by IT firm Up to 100 high quality jobs are to be created in Belfast following the latest investment in the IT sector announced today. Read more... Scottish referendum: Call for transport powers to be devolved in shake-up of UK Devolving London-style transport powers to the regions could pave the way for better high-speed rail links between the north and south of Britain, shadow transport secretary Mary Creagh has said. Read more... Missing pensioner is found A pensioner who sparked a police appeal when she apparently vanished has now been discovered. Read more...   Sport Northern Ireland Women's side books place in Elite stage of UEFA tournament Northern Ireland’s Under-19 women booked their place in the elite stage of the UEFA Women’s Under 19 Championship after securing the runners-up place in their qualifying round mini tournament in Finland. Read more... Delia demands Celtic players lift standards Ronny Deila has told Celtic players that they have to reach the standards of skipper Scott Brown and Kris Commons after the Hoops’ stars came to the rescue in the 1-1 Scottish Premiership draw with Motherwell at Parkhead. Read more... Rangers captain McCulloch frustrated by Alloa display Lee McCulloch was a frustrated Ibrox skipper – with both result and performance – as he reflected on Rangers’ 1-1 draw with Alloa Athletic on Saturday. Read more... Ruddy goal gives Ballymena edge over Coleraine COLERAINE 1 BALLYMENA 2 Read more... Swifts secure deserved point at Solitude CLIFTONVILLE 1 DUNGANNON 1 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