Headlines From Belfast Newsletter Wed 22nd Oct 2014

Belfast Newsletter News Seven out of 10 people in NI back a relaxation of abortion law – survey Party political policy on abortion remains as entrenched as ever in Northern Ireland despite a survey which, it is claimed, shows that the law here is “out of line” with public opinion. Read more... VIDEO: Dawkins and Krauss in Belfast The world renowned scientists and committed atheists Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss have been in Belfast. Read more... VIDEO: Dawkins on the influence of religion in NI The world renowned scientist and committed atheist Richard Dawkins jokes about the influence of religion in Northern Ireland in this video clip. Read more... MLAs from four largest parties backed controversial clause Every MLA from the four largest parties who attended Monday’s debate voted in favour of criminalising sex buyers, the result being 81-10. Read more... Arson attack and shots fired in Londonderry Police are appealing for information after a shooting and an arson incident in the Cornshell Fields area of Londonderry in the early hours of today. Read more...   Sport CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers promises 'hurricane on the field' when Real Madrid step out at Anfield Brendan Rodgers has predicted a “hurricane on the field” when Liverpool clash with Real Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday night. Read more... Mar-Train Racing confirmed as Yamaha UK's roads team in two-year deal Northern Ireland’s Mar-Train Racing team will spearhead Yamaha UK’s official road racing assault in 2015 and 2016, it has been confirmed. Read more... HOCKEY: Angela Platt praises volunteers after U16 and U18 inter-provincial tournament Ulster Hockey’s Chief Executive Angela Platt has praised the efforts of the volunteers who made the weekend Under 16 and Under 18 inter-provincial tournament at Comber Road such a success calling them ‘unsung heroes.’ Read more... HOCKEY: Portadown stay strong despite losing players during the summer Game of the weekend has to be the match between Portadown and visitors South Antrim at Edenvilla. Read more... East Fife 0 Rangers 2: Ally McCoist pleased as Rangers progress to semi-finals of Petrofac Training Cup Ally McCoist was more than content to see Rangers safely progress to the semi-finals of the Petrofac Training Cup at Methil with a 2-0 win over East Fife – but like any manager he had more than a couple of complaints. 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