Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Mon 27th Oct 2014

Belfast Newsletter News RIR veteran: Afghan dead must never be forgotten Former Royal Irish Regiment Ranger Andy Allen, who lost both legs after being blown up whilst on foot patrol in Afghanistan, said on Sunday it was “important to remember the 453 British service personnel who paid the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan”. Read more... Row over sex ban media advice After the Assembly voted to criminalise the purchase of sex last week, a row has broken out over advice given to the media about how to describe the sex industry. Read more... Backing for DUP inquiry motion over Cahill case The SDLP looks set to support a DUP motion calling for an Assembly inquiry into the alleged treatment of Mairia Cahill at the hands of republicans. Read more... Concerns over cost of new £78m livestock database Plans to introduce a new livestock database at a cost of £78million have been questioned by Ulster Unionist agriculture spokeswoman Jo-Anne Dobson. Read more... Boom in student population 'might fundamentally change' arts quarter The massive upsurge in student numbers at Belfast’s Ulster University campus risks fundamentally altering the newly-regenerated cultural hub nearby. Read more...   Sport Belfast Giants face Coventry test after Panthers defeat The Belfast Giants head to Coventry for a rare Tuesday night game with a little catching up to do in the Elite League standings. Read more... St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright glad to get his side back on track St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright was delighted to end his side’s recent wretched run of form with a battling 0-0 draw against Partick Thistle at Firhill. Read more... Carl Hayman delight at Toulon's performance in win over Ulster Toulon captain Carl Hayman was delighted to leave the Kingspan Stadium with four points after the European champions claimed a 23-13 victory. Read more... Kieran Campbell focuses on positives after failed Ulster Ravens campaign In spite of losing by the last kick of the game, 31-29, against the Rotherham Titans acting Academy Manager Kieran Campbell focused on what was an improved Ulster Ravens performance that yielded two points for scoring four tries and not losing by more than seven points. Read more... TAS Racing tight-lipped over link to BMW in 2015 Northern Ireland’s TAS Racing squad has refused to confirm or deny reports it will become BMW Motorrad UK’s official team for the British Superbike Championship and international road races in 2015. 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