Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Wed 23rd Jul 2014

Belfast Newsletter News Unionists come together to demand parade inquiry Northern Ireland’s First Minister has insisted that a proposed commission of inquiry into a parading dispute in Belfast would not be a lop-sided pro-unionist vehicle. Read more... Dana 'covered up brother's abuse of two under-age girls for decades' Eurovision Song Contest winner and former Irish presidential candidate Dana Scallon covered up her brother’s sexual abuse of two under-age girls for decades, a court has heard. Read more... Girl impaled on her bicycle in freak accident owes life to PSNI PSNI officers have been hailed as heroes for helping save the life of an 11-year-old girl who was seriously injured after falling off her bike at Castlewellan Show. Read more... Call for minister to take booze plans further A call has been made for a further push to liberalise pub opening hours, in the wake of moderate proposals to alter the law. Read more... Tributes to Ulster-born NZ cleric The parents of tragic Anglican cleric Lynda Patterson said they have been inundated with support, as tributes continued to flow for their daughter. Read more...   Sport GLASGOW 2014 - DAY BY DAY GUIDE Guide to the games Read more... Martyn Irvine to carry Northern Ireland flag at Commonwealth Games Cycling world champion Martyn Irvine has been selected as Northern Ireland’s flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games tonight. Read more... Injured Wendy Houvenaghel forced to retire from cycling on eve of Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland Olympic medallist Wendy Houvenaghel has announced her shock decision to retire from cycling – just hours before the start of the Commonwealth Games. Read more... Paddy Barnes in a rage with Games doping officials Northern Ireland boxer Paddy Barnes has branded Commonwealth Games drug test timings a “disgrace” and insisted the procedure could have put his participation in Glasgow in doubt. Read more... SINI offers key support to Northern Ireland Games competitors Tucked away in a quiet corner of Jordanstown there is a hive of activity ahead of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, which start on July 23rd. The performance arm of Sport Northern Ireland, the Sports Institute Northern Ireland (SINI) works together with athletes, coaches and sports to provide practical and crucial support. 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