http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/dublin-mayoral-election-this-year-14674386.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/dublin-mayoral-election-this-year-14674386.html?r=RSS Taoiseach Brian Cowen has vowed the election for Dublin's first directly-elected mayor will take place this year. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/i-feared-for-my-future--jones-14674374.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/i-feared-for-my-future--jones-14674374.html?r=RSS Wales forward Alun-Wyn Jones has revealed the full agony of his Twickenham sin-bin torture and admitted: "I thought it would jeopardise my international career." Rugby Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/afghanistan-deaths-soldiers-named-14674375.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/afghanistan-deaths-soldiers-named-14674375.html?r=RSS Two soldiers killed in Afghanistan as Britain's death toll in the conflict matched that of the Falklands War have been hailed for their bravery. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/katie-offers-support-to-terry-wife-14674366.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/katie-offers-support-to-terry-wife-14674366.html?r=RSS The wife of former England captain John Terry has been offered support by Katie Price - who said she would love to take the Wag out horse riding. Entertainment Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/big-financial-presence-for-70-years-14674365.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/big-financial-presence-for-70-years-14674365.html?r=RSS Bank of Scotland (Ireland)'s presence in the Irish financial sector dates back 70 years. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/cooperation-key-to-prosperity-14674353.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/cooperation-key-to-prosperity-14674353.html?r=RSS Increased co-operation between the Republic and Northern Ireland is key to the future prosperity of the island, Taoiseach Brian Cowen claims. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/kraft-reverses-cadbury-factory-vow-14674350.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/kraft-reverses-cadbury-factory-vow-14674350.html?r=RSS Food giant Kraft has signalled the loss of up to 400 jobs by announcing the closure of a Cadbury factory - despite earlier promises to keep it open. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/katie-price-vows-to-be-more-private-14674346.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/katie-price-vows-to-be-more-private-14674346.html?r=RSS Katie Price has vowed that her marriage to Alex Reid would be more private than her relationship with Peter Andre - but told reporters she could not wait to get "Reidinated". Entertainment Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/new-detective-in-midsomer-murders-14674347.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/new-detective-in-midsomer-murders-14674347.html?r=RSS Tom Barnaby will be replaced by his cousin in ITV's Midsomer Murders as actor John Nettles steps down from the show. Entertainment Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/pompey-talks-continue-14674327.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/pompey-talks-continue-14674327.html?r=RSS Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie remained locked in talks with representatives from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs on Tuesday afternoon over a bid to halt a winding-up order against the club. Soccer Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/angelina-jolie-set-for-haiti-visit-14674328.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/angelina-jolie-set-for-haiti-visit-14674328.html?r=RSS Angelina Jolie is heading to Haiti to meet with earthquake victims. Entertainment Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/robinson-warning-over-policing-deal-14674308.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/robinson-warning-over-policing-deal-14674308.html?r=RSS Northern Ireland's First Minister Peter Robinson has warned he is prepared to collapse the Stormont Assembly if Sinn Fein does not honour the landmark agreement on policing and parades, but stressed he was confident republicans would deliver. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/offbeat/theres-no-place-like-gnome-14674292.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/offbeat/theres-no-place-like-gnome-14674292.html?r=RSS A mystery thief who stole a treasured gnome from a garden 13 years ago has finally apologised and provided a replacement, the gnome's owners said. Offbeat Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/bruton-gets-to-bottom-of-rear-award-14674280.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/bruton-gets-to-bottom-of-rear-award-14674280.html?r=RSS Fine Gael's Richard Bruton showed a cheeky side today by sneaking a peak at one of the nominees for Britain's Rear of the Year award - the UK's Minister for Women. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/broadwater-farm-murder-man-held-14674281.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/broadwater-farm-murder-man-held-14674281.html?r=RSS A man has been arrested over the murder of Pc Keith Blakelock during the 1985 Broadwater Farm riots. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/mental-toughness-sees-ogara-through-14674271.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/mental-toughness-sees-ogara-through-14674271.html?r=RSS Ronan O'Gara credits mental resilience for enabling him to cope with the fluctuating fortunes of a fly-half as his Ireland comeback gathers pace against France on Saturday. Rugby Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/moody-calls-for-dogged-england-display-14674268.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/moody-calls-for-dogged-england-display-14674268.html?r=RSS Lewis Moody has warned England they will need all the "dog, heart and enthusiasm" in their armoury if they are to beat Italy in Rome this Sunday. Rugby Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/not-just-a-numbers-game-for-paterson-14674269.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/not-just-a-numbers-game-for-paterson-14674269.html?r=RSS Chris Paterson has revealed he was targeting far more than 100 caps as he prepared to make yet another bit of history in a Scotland jersey. Rugby Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/moyes-waits-for-fellaini-news-14674224.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/moyes-waits-for-fellaini-news-14674224.html?r=RSS Everton boss David Moyes is still anxiously awaiting news on the fitness of key midfielder Marouane Fellaini. Soccer Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/zola-unhappy-about-timing-14674225.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/zola-unhappy-about-timing-14674225.html?r=RSS Gianfranco Zola took a swipe at West Ham's new owners after David Sullivan announced in the media the entire staff would have to take a pay cut in the summer. Soccer Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/arrest-amid-playgroup-sex-probe-14674226.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/arrest-amid-playgroup-sex-probe-14674226.html?r=RSS A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault at a playgroup, police have said. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/terry-can-have-time-off--ancelotti-14674205.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/terry-can-have-time-off--ancelotti-14674205.html?r=RSS John Terry will be allowed to miss Chelsea's FA Cup fifth round tie against Cardiff this weekend if he wants to try to patch up his marriage after allegations he had an affair with the ex-girlfriend of former team-mate Wayne Bridge. Soccer Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/redknapp-hits-back-at-critics-14674206.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/redknapp-hits-back-at-critics-14674206.html?r=RSS Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has hit back at claims his side rely on Peter Crouch's height and has branded accusations of long-ball football as "rubbish". Soccer Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/major-jobs-blow-as-banks-shut-14674200.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/major-jobs-blow-as-banks-shut-14674200.html?r=RSS About 750 workers are to be laid off at Bank of Scotland (Ireland) in a massive blow to the country's financial sector. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/briton-dies-in-bungled-robbery-14674191.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/briton-dies-in-bungled-robbery-14674191.html?r=RSS A British man has died in Tenerife, the Foreign Office said, in what may have been a bungled robbery. World Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/lords-watchdog-to-probe-expenses-14674170.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/lords-watchdog-to-probe-expenses-14674170.html?r=RSS A House of Lords standards watchdog is to look into a complaint over the expenses of former Labour chairman Lord Clarke of Hampstead, it has been announced. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/st-patricks-day-plan-for-landmarks-14674147.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/st-patricks-day-plan-for-landmarks-14674147.html?r=RSS Ireland's global St Patrick's Day celebrations will take a twist this year with some of the world's most iconic buildings turning green. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/travolta-loved-being-bald-in-film-14674140.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/travolta-loved-being-bald-in-film-14674140.html?r=RSS John Travolta has revealed he liked the bald look he sported in his latest film, From Paris With Love. Entertainment Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/380-jobs-set-to-go-at-drugs-giant-14674142.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/380-jobs-set-to-go-at-drugs-giant-14674142.html?r=RSS Drugs giant GlaxoSmithKline is to cut up to a third of jobs at one of its UK research and development sites. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/seven-new-faces-in-cheetahs-squad-14674132.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/seven-new-faces-in-cheetahs-squad-14674132.html?r=RSS The Cheetahs have included seven Super 14 debutants in their match day 22 for their opening game of the season against defending champions the Bulls on Friday. Rugby Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/fashion-week-fever-hits-belfast-14674112.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/fashion-week-fever-hits-belfast-14674112.html?r=RSS The multi-award winning West Coast Cooler Fashion Week is to return to Belfast for the sixth year running with a new location and bigger than ever schedule. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/us-army-launches-afghan-offensive-14674113.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/us-army-launches-afghan-offensive-14674113.html?r=RSS The US Army has launched a major operation in support of a planned US-Afghan attack on the largest Taliban-controlled town in southern Afghanistan. World Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/ogara-keeps-number-10-jersey-14674106.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/ogara-keeps-number-10-jersey-14674106.html?r=RSS Ronan O'Gara will continue as Ireland's fly-half for the crucial RBS 6 Nations clash with France and could be joined in the side by Stephen Ferris. Sport Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ogara-keeps-number-10-jersey-14674107.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/ogara-keeps-number-10-jersey-14674107.html?r=RSS Ronan O'Gara will continue as Ireland's fly-half for the crucial RBS 6 Nations clash with France and could be joined in the side by Stephen Ferris. Rugby Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/people-on-the-move/valerie-meek-14674105.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/people-on-the-move/valerie-meek-14674105.html?r=RSS <p> <preform><b>Name</b>: Valerie Meek<br/> <b>Company</b>: Eircom Northern Ireland<br/> <b>Position</b>: New business development manager<br/> <b>Role</b>: Valerie joins eircom Northern Ireland as a new business development manager with responsibility for the growth of the local enterprise market.<br/> <b>Track record</b>: Valerie has over 17 years experience of the ICT/Telecoms market, acquired through the roles of account management and business development manager for a blue chip organisation and major systems integrator</preform> <br/></p> People on the Move Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:40:44 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/people-on-the-move/martin-daly-14674103.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/people-on-the-move/martin-daly-14674103.html?r=RSS <p> <preform><b>Name</b>: Martin Daly<br/> <b>Company</b>: eircom Northern Ireland<br/> <b>Position</b>: Service manager<br/> <b>Role</b>: He is responsible for the service management for a number of key customers in the eircom Northern Ireland portfolio. This includes contractual management, service delivery, continuous service improvement initiatives and ensuring the delivery of high levels of service<br/> <b>Track record</b>: Martin has over 15 years&rsquo; experience in the IT sector, comprising service management experience for public and private sector customers</preform> <br/></p> People on the Move Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:35:31 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/bbc-stars-paid-pound54m-figures-show-14674101.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/bbc-stars-paid-pound54m-figures-show-14674101.html?r=RSS The BBC spends &pound;54 million on its top-earning stars, according to new figures. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/fire-at-orphanage-kills-13-children-14674102.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/fire-at-orphanage-kills-13-children-14674102.html?r=RSS A South African official has said 13 children are dead after a fire tore through an orphanage. World Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/student-terror-conviction-quashed-14674096.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/student-terror-conviction-quashed-14674096.html?r=RSS A student branded a "wannabe suicide bomber" walked free from court after judges overturned his conviction on terrorism charges. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/labour-phone-campaign-broke-rules-14674097.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/labour-phone-campaign-broke-rules-14674097.html?r=RSS Labour breached privacy rules by making unsolicited automated phone calls to almost half a million people without their consent, the Information Commissioner's Office has ruled. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ferdinand-withdraws-appeal-14674084.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/ferdinand-withdraws-appeal-14674084.html?r=RSS Rio Ferdinand has withdrawn his appeal against the additional one-match suspension he incurred for a "frivolous" challenge to a violent conduct charge brought against him by the Football Association. Soccer Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/galvin-escapes-disciplinary-action-14674075.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/galvin-escapes-disciplinary-action-14674075.html?r=RSS Paul Galvin is set to escape censure after TG4's cameras caught him reaching out towards referee Rory Hickey during Sunday's NFL defeat to Dublin. Sport Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/ulster-parades---daily-meetings-planned-14674076.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/ulster-parades---daily-meetings-planned-14674076.html?r=RSS Daily meetings are to be held to find a way forward on Northern Ireland's parading dispute, the Executive has announced. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/ski-resort--uk--toddler-crushed-by-snowman-14674077.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/ski-resort--uk--toddler-crushed-by-snowman-14674077.html?r=RSS <p> A probe is under way in an Austrian ski resort after a British toddler was crushed by a giant snowman, police have said. </p> UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/jones-reprieved-by-gatland-14674070.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/jones-reprieved-by-gatland-14674070.html?r=RSS Wales coach Warren Gatland has made two changes for the RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland on Saturday - but lock Alun-Wyn Jones keeps his place. Rugby Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/blackburn-pay-respects-to-supporter-14674056.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/blackburn-pay-respects-to-supporter-14674056.html?r=RSS Blackburn will mark the death of a supporter on Wednesday night when they face Hull in the Barclays Premier League at Ewood Park. Soccer Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/go-west-set-for-uk-tour-in-april-14674057.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/go-west-set-for-uk-tour-in-april-14674057.html?r=RSS Go West are to embark on a 25th anniversary concert tour of the UK in April. Entertainment Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/british-soldiers-quizzed-over-brawl-14674059.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/british-soldiers-quizzed-over-brawl-14674059.html?r=RSS Six British soldiers are being questioned by police after reports of a brawl in a Lanzarote bar. World Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/lil-wayne-sentence-due-in-gun-case-14674058.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/lil-wayne-sentence-due-in-gun-case-14674058.html?r=RSS Lil Wayne is due to be sentenced after pleading guilty in a gun possession case. Entertainment Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/gender-inequality-rife-in-ireland-14674050.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/gender-inequality-rife-in-ireland-14674050.html?r=RSS Women in Ireland work less, earn less, live longer and are more likely to suffer depression than men, a report has revealed. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/triple-blow-for-france-14674035.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/triple-blow-for-france-14674035.html?r=RSS France have been hit by a triple blow ahead of their RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland with the news that Aurelien Rougerie, Luc Ducalcon and Benjamin Fall have all been forced to pull out of the side. Rugby Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/haiti-charity-single-makes-history-14674019.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/haiti-charity-single-makes-history-14674019.html?r=RSS The star-studded cover of Everybody Hurts has become the fastest-selling charity single this century. Entertainment Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/double-blow-for-les-bleus-14674020.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/double-blow-for-les-bleus-14674020.html?r=RSS France have been hit by a double blow ahead of their RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland with the news that Aurelien Rougerie and Luc Ducalcon have been forced to pull out. Rugby Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/vanity-is-threatening-the-very-nature-of-motherhood-14674007.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/vanity-is-threatening-the-very-nature-of-motherhood-14674007.html?r=RSS <p> She is the very epitome of beaming celebrity, airbrushed to near-oblivion, dolled up to the nines, radiating perfection. Oh, and what's that in the picture? Ah yes, her new-born tot. </p> Opinion Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:44:53 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/viewpoint/editors-viewpoint-clock-is-ticking-for-olympic-contracts-14673987.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/viewpoint/editors-viewpoint-clock-is-ticking-for-olympic-contracts-14673987.html?r=RSS <p> In two years time the world&rsquo;s biggest sporting event, the Olympics, will be held in London. </p> Editors Viewpoint Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:34:04 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/sdlp-nominates--maginness-as-justice-minister-14673990.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/sdlp-nominates--maginness-as-justice-minister-14673990.html?r=RSS <p> Alban Maginness has been nominated by the SDLP to become the first justice minister in the Northern Ireland Executive. </p> UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/godman-dropped-for-wales-clash-14673991.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/godman-dropped-for-wales-clash-14673991.html?r=RSS Phil Godman paid the price for Scotland's opening RBS 6 Nations defeat to France as Dan Parks was recalled at fly-half for Saturday's trip to Wales. Rugby Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/viewpoint/editors-viewpoint-send-in-the-clowns-14673983.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/viewpoint/editors-viewpoint-send-in-the-clowns-14673983.html?r=RSS <p> Children in hospital wards in Northern Ireland are due an injection of fun when Clown Doctors &mdash; professional entertainers &mdash; start doing the rounds from April this year. </p> Editors Viewpoint Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:31:25 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/tv-product-placement-ban-lifted-14673978.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/tv-product-placement-ban-lifted-14673978.html?r=RSS Product placement will be allowed on British TV programmes under new legislation announced by the Government. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/features/a-nurse-hillwalker-charity-worker-and-keen-traveller--snapshots-from-a-life-stolen-by-the-mystery-illness-me-14673965.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/features/a-nurse-hillwalker-charity-worker-and-keen-traveller--snapshots-from-a-life-stolen-by-the-mystery-illness-me-14673965.html?r=RSS <p> Co Down man Horace Reid has a deal of sympathy with Kay Gilderdale, the woman who went on trial accused of the attempted murder of her daughter who was suffering from ME. </p> Features Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:12:03 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/bid-to-identify-building-site-body-14673959.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/bid-to-identify-building-site-body-14673959.html?r=RSS Police are trying to identify a woman whose remains were discovered by workmen on a building site. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/supply-nuclear-fuel-iran-asks-west-14673960.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/supply-nuclear-fuel-iran-asks-west-14673960.html?r=RSS The head of Iran's atomic agency said the Islamic Republic would not enrich uranium to a higher level if the West provides the fuel it needs for a research reactor in Tehran. World Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/davies-talks-down-citys-chances-14673948.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/davies-talks-down-citys-chances-14673948.html?r=RSS Bolton skipper Kevin Davies has dismissed Manchester City's chances of breaking into the top four this season. Soccer Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gordon-to-sit-out-indefinitely-14673949.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/gordon-to-sit-out-indefinitely-14673949.html?r=RSS Down midfielder Dan Gordon is taking an indefinite break from inter-county football. Gordon has cited a lack of hunger and loss of form as the reasons for his decision. Sport Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/paul-gascoigne-arrested-yet-again-14673951.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/paul-gascoigne-arrested-yet-again-14673951.html?r=RSS Former England football star Paul Gascoigne has been arrested for the second time in two days. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/ocarroll-injury-blow-for-dubs-14673950.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/ocarroll-injury-blow-for-dubs-14673950.html?r=RSS Dublin defender Ross O'Carroll has been ruled out of Saturday's NFL clash with Derry at Parnell Park. Sport Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/lightstep-strides-into-indian-marketplace-14673944.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/lightstep-strides-into-indian-marketplace-14673944.html?r=RSS <p> Less than two months after clinching its first major deals Lightstep Technologies has secured another distribution agreement. </p> Business News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:47:52 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/branson-world-is-in-danger-of-oil-crunch-14673942.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/branson-world-is-in-danger-of-oil-crunch-14673942.html?r=RSS <p> Sir Richard Branson and other business leaders will warn this week that the world is hurtling towards an &lsquo;oil crunch&rsquo; to match the financial crisis within five years. </p> Business News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:45:32 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/borthwick-misses-training-14673940.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/borthwick-misses-training-14673940.html?r=RSS England captain Steve Borthwick missed training on Tuesday due to illness but is not expected to be in doubt for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy in Rome. Rugby Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/senate-vote-targets-nigerian-crisis-14673941.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/senate-vote-targets-nigerian-crisis-14673941.html?r=RSS Nigeria's Senate has passed a resolution that would empower the vice president to take over for the nation's ill president. World Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/brightest-students-leaving-in-thousands-14673936.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/brightest-students-leaving-in-thousands-14673936.html?r=RSS <p> Northern Ireland is suffering a brain drain because 20,000 of its brightest young people choose to study in Great Britain, according to a report published today. </p> Business News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:39:17 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/discount-retailer-goes-into-administration-for-second-time-14673935.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/discount-retailer-goes-into-administration-for-second-time-14673935.html?r=RSS <p> A discount fashion retailer with five stores in Northern Ireland collapsed into administration for the second time in less than two years yesterday, leaving 3,714 UK jobs hanging in the balance. </p> Business News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:37:13 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/gardai-hunt-dissident-republicans-14673934.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/gardai-hunt-dissident-republicans-14673934.html?r=RSS A series of raids have been carried out across Cork in a crackdown on suspected dissident republicans. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/help-advice/business-clinic/standing-out-brings-outstanding-results-14673926.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/help-advice/business-clinic/standing-out-brings-outstanding-results-14673926.html?r=RSS <p> Question: What is search engine optimisation? </p> Business Clinic Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:30:20 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/company-profiles/company-snapshot-john-graham-holdings-ltd-14673919.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/company-profiles/company-snapshot-john-graham-holdings-ltd-14673919.html?r=RSS <p> John Graham Holdings is the Dromore based parent company for a large group of construction and other related businesses, including the fulfilment of contracts gained under the PPP arrangements. </p> Company Profiles Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:21:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/opinion/john-simpson/a-drop-of-realism-is-required-to-keep-water-service-running-14673915.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/opinion/john-simpson/a-drop-of-realism-is-required-to-keep-water-service-running-14673915.html?r=RSS <p> Northern Ireland Water (NIW) is one of Northern Ireland&rsquo;s largest trading enterprises. With an annual turnover of over &pound;330m and 1,600 employees, NIW ranks among the top 30 local trading enterprises. </p> John Simpson Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:19:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/opinion/watching-web/get-the-most-out-of-your-customer-data-14673906.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/opinion/watching-web/get-the-most-out-of-your-customer-data-14673906.html?r=RSS <p> Social networking &mdash; Twitter, Facebook and so on &mdash; is one way for a business to get to know customers. It is cheap, simple and direct and its a good way to have a conversation. </p> Watching the Web Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:14:11 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/wenger-accuses-media-of-stamford-bridge-spin-14673907.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/soccer/wenger-accuses-media-of-stamford-bridge-spin-14673907.html?r=RSS Arsene Wenger has moved to put the record straight after Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack told the Arsenal manager to stop looking for excuses in the wake of defeat at Stamford Bridge. Soccer Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/williams-no-panic-in-wales-camp-14673909.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/williams-no-panic-in-wales-camp-14673909.html?r=RSS Shane Williams insists no panic buttons have been pressed in the Wales camp following a deflating RBS 6 Nations defeat against England. Rugby Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/ryanair-invests-in-lithuanian-hub-14673908.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/ryanair-invests-in-lithuanian-hub-14673908.html?r=RSS Ryanair is to establish a major hub in the Lithuanian city of Kaunas, its first in Central and Eastern Europe. UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/brumbies-name-giteau-in-23man-squad-14673910.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/sport/rugby/brumbies-name-giteau-in-23man-squad-14673910.html?r=RSS Star recruit Matt Giteau has been included in a 23-man Brumbies squad ahead of Friday's Super 14 clash against the Western Force in Perth. Rugby Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/opinion/watching-web/some-simple-steps-towards-tweet-business-success-on-the-internet-14673886.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/opinion/watching-web/some-simple-steps-towards-tweet-business-success-on-the-internet-14673886.html?r=RSS <p> Good communication hinges on one point. The speaker must understand how the message is being heard to be sure a clear channel has been established. </p> Watching the Web Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:11:57 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/born-or-made-what-is-the-secret-of-success-14673879.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/born-or-made-what-is-the-secret-of-success-14673879.html?r=RSS <p> It is a difficult question to answer definitively. Were the great leaders of our time born with the ability, skills, drive and intelligence that made them successful or were they made, formed through upbringing, education, training and experience? </p> Business News Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:08:31 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/three-held-over--death-of-psni-officer--carroll-14673874.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/uk-ireland/three-held-over--death-of-psni-officer--carroll-14673874.html?r=RSS <p> Detectives are interviewing two men and a woman over the murder last March of a policeman in Co Armagh. </p> UK & Ireland Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/anne-hathaway-fancies-tv-stint-14673873.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/anne-hathaway-fancies-tv-stint-14673873.html?r=RSS Anne Hathaway has revealed she'd like to work in TV. Entertainment Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/katie-petes-tv-quiz-was-cruel-14673875.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/katie-petes-tv-quiz-was-cruel-14673875.html?r=RSS Katie Price has lashed out over a recent interview with Peter Andre in which questions were put to him about his children. Entertainment Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/kat-and-alfie-back-in-eastenders-14673876.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/entertainment/kat-and-alfie-back-in-eastenders-14673876.html?r=RSS Jessie Wallace is returning to EastEnders to reprise the role of feisty Kat Moon. Entertainment Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/opinion/view-from-london/no-lsquoall-for-one-and-one-for-allrsquo-in-greek-tragedy-14673638.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/opinion/view-from-london/no-lsquoall-for-one-and-one-for-allrsquo-in-greek-tragedy-14673638.html?r=RSS <p> It's the politics, stupid. After years in which market forces dominated, in which economies were supposedly self-regulating and in which the nation state appeared increasingly impotent, markets are now struggling with the return of what might be called &lsquo;political economy&rsquo;. </p> View from London Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:54:09 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/opinion/view-from-dublin/we-must-cut-the-wages-of-friends-in-high-places-14673636.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/opinion/view-from-dublin/we-must-cut-the-wages-of-friends-in-high-places-14673636.html?r=RSS <p> At last, a bit of leadership from the Irish government, but from a most unexpected quarter. </p> View from Dublin Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:52:29 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/28-die-1500-missing-in-avalanches-14673640.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/28-die-1500-missing-in-avalanches-14673640.html?r=RSS At least 28 people are dead and another 1,500 are stranded following multiple avalanches in Afghanistan. World Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/historical-ulster-moira-14669401.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/historical-ulster-moira-14669401.html?r=RSS <p> Among the well-known landmarks on the old Belfast to Dublin road for many years were four statuesque lime trees at Moira, Co Down. </p> Life & Style Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:31:45 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/smoking-row-irish-pair-shot-at-us-bowling-alley-14673426.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/smoking-row-irish-pair-shot-at-us-bowling-alley-14673426.html?r=RSS <p> The parents of an Irishman who was shot outside a New York bowling alley after he was thrown out for smoking inside the venue have flown to the US to be at their son's bedside. </p> World news Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:23:38 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/telebest/telebest-the-10-best-valentines-day-gifts-2010-14673251.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/telebest/telebest-the-10-best-valentines-day-gifts-2010-14673251.html?r=RSS <p> Can't decide whether to go for chocolates or jewellery? </p> TeleBest Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:12:07 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/new-orleans-celebrates-super-bowl-win-14673213.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/new-orleans-celebrates-super-bowl-win-14673213.html?r=RSS <p> 'Amen' was the front page headline in the Times-Picayune newspaper yesterday, and such was the feeling that infuses America's most bewitching, most blighted and most beloved city after the magical night of 7 February 2010, when the Saints won the Super Bowl. New Orleans, you can at last believe, is back. </p> World news Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:50:43 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/forty-years-later-ira-finally-admits-to-manrsquos-lsquoexecutionrsquo-14673172.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/forty-years-later-ira-finally-admits-to-manrsquos-lsquoexecutionrsquo-14673172.html?r=RSS <p> Almost 40 years after the disappearance of Belfast man Joe Lynskey, republicans have finally admitted he was &ldquo;executed and buried&rdquo; by the IRA. </p> Local & National Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:08:57 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/cancerriddled-dog-found-abandoned-in-the-street-14673056.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/cancerriddled-dog-found-abandoned-in-the-street-14673056.html?r=RSS <p> This is the tragic picture of cancer-riddled Tally just hours before she had to be put down after she was found wandering the streets of Londonderry. </p> Local & National Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:40 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/renegade-catholic-bishop-pat-buckleys-wedding-postponed-14673113.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/renegade-catholic-bishop-pat-buckleys-wedding-postponed-14673113.html?r=RSS <p> It had been billed as one of the weddings of the year. But the civil partnership between Bishop Pat Buckley and his Filipino boyfriend descended into farce yesterday. </p> Local & National Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/first-minister-peter-robinson-lobbied-for-developer-who-funded-irisrsquos-lover-14673038.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/first-minister-peter-robinson-lobbied-for-developer-who-funded-irisrsquos-lover-14673038.html?r=RSS <p> A direct lobbying link between Peter Robinson and the developer who stumped up &pound;25,000 for his politician wife has been uncovered by the Belfast Telegraph. </p> Local & National Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:38 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/lsquocatholic-area-out-of-boundsrsquo-for-devlin-accused-14673039.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/lsquocatholic-area-out-of-boundsrsquo-for-devlin-accused-14673039.html?r=RSS <p> The man who allegedly stabbed schoolboy Thomas Devlin to death told police he had not been on the Somerton Road for &ldquo;years&rdquo; because &ldquo;it's all Catholics up there&rdquo;. </p> Local & National Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:26 +0000