http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/telebest/in-pictures-heartthrobs-hollywoods-leading-men-14570548.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/telebest/in-pictures-heartthrobs-hollywoods-leading-men-14570548.html?r=RSS <p> He has set millions of teenage hearts a-flutter and now the Twilight star Robert Pattinson is raising pulses among film executives keen to cash in on his profile. </p> TeleBest Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:30:17 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/fermanagh-suffers-worst-ever-flooding-14571051.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/fermanagh-suffers-worst-ever-flooding-14571051.html?r=RSS <p> One of Northern Ireland&rsquo;s top beauty spots is heading for more flooding misery with forecasters predicting a deluge of heavy rain over the weekend. </p> Local & National Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:47:09 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/families-stranded-as-torrential-downpours-block-country-roads-14571052.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/families-stranded-as-torrential-downpours-block-country-roads-14571052.html?r=RSS <p> Flooding led to several families having their homes cut off as the torrential rain brought chaos to parts of Fermanagh. </p> Local & National Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:25:40 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/french-reject-calls-to-replay-ireland-match-14571050.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/french-reject-calls-to-replay-ireland-match-14571050.html?r=RSS <p> The France Football Federation believe the controversy of their World Cup qualification should be put aside following FIFA's decision that the play-off against the Republic of Ireland will not be replayed. </p> International Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:20:50 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/donrsquot-blame-thierry-henry-fifa-are-the-real-villains-of-the-p.html-14571045.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/donrsquot-blame-thierry-henry-fifa-are-the-real-villains-of-the-p.html-14571045.html?r=RSS <p> You know it's time to worry when grief escalates to that eccentric condition of invoking a moral imperative. </p> International Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:47:19 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/keane-dreams-of-second-chance-for-republic-14571044.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/keane-dreams-of-second-chance-for-republic-14571044.html?r=RSS <p> Robbie Keane is refusing to accept that his World Cup dream is over - despite FIFA rejecting the Republic of Ireland's call for a replay of their play-off with France. </p> International Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:47:08 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/whittaker-aims-to-keep-heat-on-celtic-14571042.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/whittaker-aims-to-keep-heat-on-celtic-14571042.html?r=RSS <p> Steven Whittaker has urged Rangers to pile the pressure on Celtic by returning to the summit of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League. </p> Scottish Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:40:35 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/brownrsquos-celtic-return-is-in-hands-of-experts-14571041.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/brownrsquos-celtic-return-is-in-hands-of-experts-14571041.html?r=RSS <p> Celtic manager Tony Mowbray has revealed Scott Brown will stay on the sidelines until specialists agree the diagnosis on his ongoing ankle complaint. </p> Scottish Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:39:50 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/manchester-united-to-start-title-march-14571040.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/manchester-united-to-start-title-march-14571040.html?r=RSS <p> Sir Alex Ferguson is adamant his side can claw back Chelsea's five-point advantage. </p> Premier League Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:38:10 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/liverpool-relying-on-mother-of-all-remedies-14571039.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/liverpool-relying-on-mother-of-all-remedies-14571039.html?r=RSS <p> The task of resurrecting Liverpool&rsquo;s season always did look like the mother of all ventures so it&rsquo;s as well that Rafael Benitez has been looking in the right place. </p> Premier League Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:30:05 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/now-lampard-hunts-for-miracle-placenta-cure-14571038.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/now-lampard-hunts-for-miracle-placenta-cure-14571038.html?r=RSS <p> Frank Lampard has become the latest Premier League star to seek the healing hands of the mysterious horse placenta woman Marijana Kovacevic. </p> Premier League Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:28:37 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/van-persie-heads-to-serbia-for-placenta-treatment-14571037.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/van-persie-heads-to-serbia-for-placenta-treatment-14571037.html?r=RSS <p> Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is not a fan of alternative medicine &mdash; but accepts whatever makes a player comfortable can only help the healing process. </p> Premier League Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:25:44 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/braniff-key-to-portadowns-revival-14571036.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/braniff-key-to-portadowns-revival-14571036.html?r=RSS <p> John Convery believes one man has been largely responsible for the run of form that has seen Portadown go on a seven-game unbeaten run. </p> Local Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:24:48 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/derry-city-boss-kenny-in-talks-about-move-to-dundalk-14571035.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/derry-city-boss-kenny-in-talks-about-move-to-dundalk-14571035.html?r=RSS <p> Derry City manager Stephen Kenny could be on his way out of the Brandywell, with Premier Division side Dundalk his posible destination. </p> Local Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:23:55 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/platt-slams-fans-in-wake-of-mac-attack-14571033.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/local/platt-slams-fans-in-wake-of-mac-attack-14571033.html?r=RSS <p> The personal abuse Alan McDonald suffered after the 6-0 defeat to Coleraine has been widely condemned this week and the man who masterminded that heavy defeat &mdash; David Platt &mdash; is equally appalled at the behaviour of a few Glentoran fans. </p> Local Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:22:32 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/gaa/bradley-takes-top-gaa-award-14571032.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/gaa/bradley-takes-top-gaa-award-14571032.html?r=RSS <p> Both Antrim and Derry had cause for double celebrations when the Quinn Insurance Ulster GAA Writers&rsquo; Association annual banquet was held in the Sliabh Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell last night. </p> GAA Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:18:06 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/gaa/new-pitch-for-clones-and-stand-for-armagh-14571030.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/gaa/new-pitch-for-clones-and-stand-for-armagh-14571030.html?r=RSS <p> Two of Ulster&rsquo;s leading GAA grounds are to undergo further refurbishment in 2010 as the drive to enhance stadia gains fresh impetus. </p> GAA Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:13:11 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/button-up-for-lsquofightrsquo-with-hamilton-14571029.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/button-up-for-lsquofightrsquo-with-hamilton-14571029.html?r=RSS <p> Formula One world champion Jenson Button is ready for &ldquo;a good fight&rdquo; with new team-mate Lewis Hamilton. </p> Motorsport Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:12:42 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/westwood-keeps-two-shot-lead-over-mcilroy-14571024.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/westwood-keeps-two-shot-lead-over-mcilroy-14571024.html?r=RSS <p> Three faces told the story of another fascinating day in the Arabian desert. </p> Golf Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:09:25 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/garcia-canrsquot-wait-for-mcilroy-to-make-the-worldrsquos-top-10-14571022.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/garcia-canrsquot-wait-for-mcilroy-to-make-the-worldrsquos-top-10-14571022.html?r=RSS <p> Under instructions from Billy Foster his caddie, Lee Westwood is trying something completely different this week &mdash; and so far it is certainly working. </p> Golf Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:03:50 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/champion-meeke-proves-his-superiorty-14571021.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/motorsport/champion-meeke-proves-his-superiorty-14571021.html?r=RSS <p> Kris Meeke stamped his class all over the Rally of Scotland to take a 21-second lead into today's final leg. </p> Motorsport Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:02:54 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/court-ready-to-be-ireland-no-1-14571019.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/court-ready-to-be-ireland-no-1-14571019.html?r=RSS <p> Tom Court&rsquo;s calm and relaxed manner at tea-time yesterday in Dublin was that of a man in very good shape, mentally as well as physically. </p> Rugby Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:01:24 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ulster-ravens-29-bedford-blues-3-14571018.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ulster-ravens-29-bedford-blues-3-14571018.html?r=RSS <p> Ulster Ravens opened up their British and Irish Cup campaign with a comfortable bonus point victory over their English National One opponents at Ravenhill lst night. </p> Rugby Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:58:27 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/belfast-giants-6-nottingham-panthers-3-14571015.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/belfast-giants-6-nottingham-panthers-3-14571015.html?r=RSS <p> Steve Thornton wants the same performance and the same result tonight to complete a weekend double over the Nottingham Panthers. </p> Other Sports Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:39:51 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/murray-looks-to-perform-well-in-london-14571014.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/murray-looks-to-perform-well-in-london-14571014.html?r=RSS <p> According to Phil Anderton, chairman of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, ticket sales for next week's event at the O2 Arena make it 'the equivalent of 15 sold-out Led Zeppelin concerts'. </p> Other Sports Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:38:37 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/selection-box-picked-for-navan-14571013.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/selection-box-picked-for-navan-14571013.html?r=RSS <p> Crossgar trainer Colin McBratney looks like becoming highly fashionable judging by the number of wins he has had this season on the National Hunt scene. </p> Racing Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:36:38 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/doctor-had-sex-with-suicidal-patient-14571012.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/doctor-had-sex-with-suicidal-patient-14571012.html?r=RSS <p> A French doctor accused of having sex with a suicidal patient during a night call to her home has been struck off, the General Medical Council (GMC) said today. </p> Local & National Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:29:58 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/technology-gadgets/government-plans-broadband-limits-for-illegal-downloaders-14571011.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/technology-gadgets/government-plans-broadband-limits-for-illegal-downloaders-14571011.html?r=RSS <p> Internet users who illegally download films and music will run the risk of being cut off from the web under new laws published yesterday by the Government. </p> Technology & Gadgets Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:28:33 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/muted-reaction-greets-new-eu-president-14571010.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/muted-reaction-greets-new-eu-president-14571010.html?r=RSS <p> Limp waves of polite puzzlement circled the globe yesterday as leaders adjusted to the news that the much ballyhooed EU President would be a mild-mannered, competent manager rather than a charismatic new &quot;face&quot; for Europe. </p> World news Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:21:11 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/pope-and-archbishop-to-meet-amid-fears-over-anglican-converts-14571008.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/pope-and-archbishop-to-meet-amid-fears-over-anglican-converts-14571008.html?r=RSS <p> Pope Benedict XVI will today greet Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury and leader of the worldwide Anglican Communion, for the first time since the Vatican announced the creation of a canonical structure to receive groups of Anglican converts en masse. </p> World news Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:19:02 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/blair-happy-not-to-have-won-europe-job-14571006.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/blair-happy-not-to-have-won-europe-job-14571006.html?r=RSS <p> Tony Blair will not seek another big international job after being rejected for the new post of &quot;President of Europe&quot;, his allies said yesterday. </p> World news Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:14:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/egypt-pulls-ambassador-in-fallout-from-world-cup-clash-14571005.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/egypt-pulls-ambassador-in-fallout-from-world-cup-clash-14571005.html?r=RSS <p> Never mind the &quot;hand of Henry&quot; &ndash; the &quot;foot of Yahia&quot; has caused an even greater World Cup fallout in north Africa as rioting erupted in the early hours of yesterday morning in Cairo. </p> World news Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:05:51 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/interest-rates-to-stay-at-record-lows-says-nationwide-14571000.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/interest-rates-to-stay-at-record-lows-says-nationwide-14571000.html?r=RSS <p> Building society Nationwide today forecast a protracted recovery from recession and interest rates at record lows until &quot;at least&quot; the final quarter of next year. </p> Business News Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:57:22 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/paul-ogradys-dog-buster-dies-14570999.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/paul-ogradys-dog-buster-dies-14570999.html?r=RSS <p> TV host Paul O'Grady is mourning the death of his faithful sidekick, Buster. </p> News Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:49:24 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/brian-viner-sorry-roy-but-republic-played-like-superstars-14570997.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/brian-viner-sorry-roy-but-republic-played-like-superstars-14570997.html?r=RSS <p> The furore concerning the Thierry Henry handball has moved into a new dimension of weirdness, with the player himself agreeing that the controversial World Cup qualifier should be replayed, while former Republic of Ireland captain Roy Keane, with his customary charm, asserts that the Irish got what they deserved. </p> International Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:42:23 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/drugresistant-swine-flu-spreads-between-patients-14570995.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/drugresistant-swine-flu-spreads-between-patients-14570995.html?r=RSS <p> A strain of Tamiflu-resistant swine flu has spread between patients in a hospital, it was announced today. </p> Health Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:31:38 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/bloody-sunday-report-could-face-further-delay-14570994.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/bloody-sunday-report-could-face-further-delay-14570994.html?r=RSS <p> The Saville report could face further delay if David Cameron becomes the next prime minister, it was claimed last night. </p> Local & National Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:28:54 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/civil-servants-to-decide-on-pound150m-back-pay-14570992.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/civil-servants-to-decide-on-pound150m-back-pay-14570992.html?r=RSS <p> Around &pound;150 million is to be offered to civil servants in a deal to settle the long-running dispute over pay, it was revealed today. </p> Local & National Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:25:13 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/ulster-sculptor-honoured-with-an-obe-at-palace-14570988.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/ulster-sculptor-honoured-with-an-obe-at-palace-14570988.html?r=RSS <p> John Sherlock with Dame Mary Peters at Buckingham Palace, and (left) Delia Smith with her CBEONE of Northern Ireland&rsquo;s best known artists has received an OBE from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. </p> Local & National Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:14:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/two-presbyterian-mutual-society-directors-launch-bid-to-delay-investigation-14570987.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/two-presbyterian-mutual-society-directors-launch-bid-to-delay-investigation-14570987.html?r=RSS <p> Two directors at the collapsed Presbyterian Mutual Society have launched a High Court bid to delay an investigation by their professional disciplinary body. </p> Local & National Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:13:48 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/times-they-are-achanging-for-lsquoduppersrsquo-14570985.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/times-they-are-achanging-for-lsquoduppersrsquo-14570985.html?r=RSS <p> The activists come early at DUP gatherings. Ahead of their formal dinner at the La Mon last night and the main business of the conference today, councillors from across the province gathered yesterday for a full day of seminars and workshops. </p> Opinion Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:10:37 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/lawyer-in-plea-not-to-jail-suicidal-death-driver-14570981.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/lawyer-in-plea-not-to-jail-suicidal-death-driver-14570981.html?r=RSS <p> Relatives of a teenage girl who died after a speeding car flung her into the air gasped with disbelief as the driver's lawyer asked for him not to be jailed. </p> Local & National Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:04:47 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/no-fake-tan-for-x-factor-twins-john-and-edward-14570936.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/no-fake-tan-for-x-factor-twins-john-and-edward-14570936.html?r=RSS <p> Their pale Irish complexions are as much part of their image as their big hair and shiny suits. </p> News Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:58 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/post-primary-selection/8500-people-call-for-transfer-resolution-14570970.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/post-primary-selection/8500-people-call-for-transfer-resolution-14570970.html?r=RSS <p> More than 8,500 people have now signed up to support the Belfast Telegraph&rsquo;s Sit Down, Sort It Out campaign. </p> Post-Primary Selection Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:54 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/family-prepare-for-funeral-of-quad-bike-tragedy-teen-14570931.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/family-prepare-for-funeral-of-quad-bike-tragedy-teen-14570931.html?r=RSS <p> The body of the teenager who lost his life following a tragic quad bike accident has been returned to his family. </p> Local & National Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:52 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/telebest/gadgets-technology/the-ten-best-action-games-14569550.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/telebest/gadgets-technology/the-ten-best-action-games-14569550.html?r=RSS <p> <b>Titles that will have you glued to your TV over the festive season</b> </p> Gadgets & Technology Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:48 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/price-is-right-as-katie-gets-nine-stars-14570938.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/price-is-right-as-katie-gets-nine-stars-14570938.html?r=RSS <p> Model Katie Price successfully completed her latest fearsome Bushtucker Trial despite reacting badly when she was picked for a challenge for a fourth time. </p> News Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:47 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/mini-jedwards-lap-up-the-limelight-after-signing-up-for-model-agency-14570941.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/mini-jedwards-lap-up-the-limelight-after-signing-up-for-model-agency-14570941.html?r=RSS <p> Jedward mania has reached an all-time high this week, after mini Jedwards Aaron and Robert Lynch were signed to a modelling agency. </p> News Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:42 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/eastenders-scripts-stolen-from-house-14570940.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/eastenders-scripts-stolen-from-house-14570940.html?r=RSS <p> Scripts for EastEnders Christmas specials were stolen during a burglary at a writer's home, the BBC said yesterday. </p> News Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:34 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/post-primary-selection/ruane-admits-delay-in-setting-up-education-body-14570967.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/post-primary-selection/ruane-admits-delay-in-setting-up-education-body-14570967.html?r=RSS <p> Failure to establish the new single education authority by the deadline of January 1 will leave a multi-million pound hole in the education budget, the education minister has warned. </p> Post-Primary Selection Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:33 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/music-giants-jet-into-belfast-to-help-children-in-need-14570943.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/music-giants-jet-into-belfast-to-help-children-in-need-14570943.html?r=RSS <p> Alesha Dixon performed on the charity show, meanwhile Tess Daly appeared with pop band JLS and comedian Peter Kay shared a joke with Terry Wogan </p> News Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:27 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/two-thugs-armed-with-knives-rob-town-bank-14570933.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/two-thugs-armed-with-knives-rob-town-bank-14570933.html?r=RSS <p> Two men, believed to be armed with knives, have robbed a bank in Warrenpoint. </p> Local & National Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:19 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/man-who-strangled-wife-in-his-sleep-freed-14570948.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/man-who-strangled-wife-in-his-sleep-freed-14570948.html?r=RSS <p> A &ldquo;devoted&rdquo; husband who strangled his wife during a nightmare walked free yesterday as a judge told him he was a &ldquo;decent man&rdquo; who bore no responsibility for her death. </p> Local & National Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:18 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/man-killed-in-bulldozer-horror-14570939.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/man-killed-in-bulldozer-horror-14570939.html?r=RSS <p> A 60-year-old man was killed yesterday when he was run over by a bulldozer on a beach, police said. </p> Local & National Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:18 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/priest-denies-abuse-of-three-girls-14570968.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/priest-denies-abuse-of-three-girls-14570968.html?r=RSS <p> Fr Eugene Lewis, who was formally arraigned yesterday </p> Local & National Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:12 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/robinson-the-dup-will-not-walk-away-from-assembly-14570984.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/robinson-the-dup-will-not-walk-away-from-assembly-14570984.html?r=RSS <p> Peter Robinson will today warn Sinn Fein against threats to collapse the Assembly over the failure to agree policing and justice powers &mdash; but give the guarantee: &ldquo;My party will not be walking away.&rdquo; </p> Politics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:10 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/mla-hits-out-at-police-response-to-blitz-on-atms-14570932.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/mla-hits-out-at-police-response-to-blitz-on-atms-14570932.html?r=RSS <p> Pressure is intensifying on the PSNI to spell out what is being done to tackle the alarming rise in ATM thefts. </p> Local & National Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:07 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/policeman-dies-after-bridge-collapses-over-swollen-river-14570966.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/policeman-dies-after-bridge-collapses-over-swollen-river-14570966.html?r=RSS <p> It was the wettest day ever &mdash; and last night a family were mourning a &ldquo;heroic&rdquo; policeman and thousands of others were left counting the cost. </p> Local & National Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:07 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/couple-kidnapped-by-pirates-warn-they-could-be-killed-lsquowithin-a-weekrsquo-14570944.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/couple-kidnapped-by-pirates-warn-they-could-be-killed-lsquowithin-a-weekrsquo-14570944.html?r=RSS <p> The UK couple kidnapped by Somali pirates have said their captors are &ldquo;losing patience&rdquo; and they could be killed within a week. </p> Local & National Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:05 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/telebest/food-drink/the-ten-best-corkscrews-14569588.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/telebest/food-drink/the-ten-best-corkscrews-14569588.html?r=RSS <p> <b>An essential accessory as the party season gets underway</b> </p> Food & Drink Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:04 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/celibacy-lsquofundamentalrsquo-to-priesthood-say-bishops-14570946.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/celibacy-lsquofundamentalrsquo-to-priesthood-say-bishops-14570946.html?r=RSS <p> Catholic Bishops have insisted that celibacy remains &ldquo;fundamental&rdquo; to the priesthood &mdash; despite calls for the rule to be abolished. </p> Local & National Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:03 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/hammer-attack-thugs-get-longer-prison-sentences-14570972.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/hammer-attack-thugs-get-longer-prison-sentences-14570972.html?r=RSS <p> Two brothers who battered a man with hammers after breaking into his north Belfast home have been given new 12-month jail terms. </p> Local & National Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:02 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/french-should-offer-replay-says-wenger-14570842.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/french-should-offer-replay-says-wenger-14570842.html?r=RSS <p> Arsene Wenger has echoed Thierry Henry's calls for France's controversial World Cup play-off against the Republic of Ireland to be replayed. </p> International Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:47:24 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/redknapp-feels-for-keane-after-republic-heartbreak-14570841.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/redknapp-feels-for-keane-after-republic-heartbreak-14570841.html?r=RSS <p> Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp believes video technology would have prevented Robbie Keane returning to his club dejected this week following Republic of Ireland's controversial World Cup exit. </p> Premier League Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:46:50 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/robinho-makes-liverpool-trip-14570836.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/robinho-makes-liverpool-trip-14570836.html?r=RSS <p> Record signing Robinho will travel to Liverpool with Manchester City tomorrow, even if the &pound;32.5million striker is unlikely to play. </p> Premier League Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:45:43 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/people-on-the-move/trevor-campbell-14570834.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/people-on-the-move/trevor-campbell-14570834.html?r=RSS <p> <preform><b>Name</b>:Trevor Campbell<br/> <b>Company</b>: Fenix solutions<br/> <b>Position</b>: Area account manager<br/> <b>Role</b>:In his new role with Fenix, Trevor will have responsibility for developing and expanding the firm&rsquo;s customer base, in line with company strategy<br/> <b>Track record</b>: Trevor joins Fenix Solutions with many years experience in the telecoms and business equipment arenas </preform> <br/></p> People on the Move Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:44:11 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/wenger-wary-of-alternative-treatment-14570833.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/wenger-wary-of-alternative-treatment-14570833.html?r=RSS <p> Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is not a fan of alternative medicine - but accepts whatever makes a player comfortable can only help the healing process. </p> Premier League Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:44:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/roy-keanes-history-of-cutting-comments-14570832.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/roy-keanes-history-of-cutting-comments-14570832.html?r=RSS <p> Roy Keane's criticism of Irish complaints about their defeat in the World Cup play-off against is the latest outburst in what has been a career-long habit. </p> International Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:42:58 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/defence-key-for-chelsea-14570828.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/defence-key-for-chelsea-14570828.html?r=RSS <p> Carlo Ancelotti insists Chelsea possess the best defence in the world and that will be key to winning the Premier League title. </p> Premier League Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:40:41 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/people-on-the-move/jen-higgins-14570826.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/people-on-the-move/jen-higgins-14570826.html?r=RSS <p> <preform><b>Name</b>: Jen Higgins<br/> <b>Company</b>: Duffy Rafferty Communications <br/> <b>Position</b>: Media executive<br/> <b>Role</b>: Jen will be responsible for analysing and evaluating media coverage for clients. Jen also works in a supporting role on client accounts including Allied Bakeries, Northern Ireland Tourist Board and Belfast Visitor and Convention Bureau<br/> <b>Track record</b>: Previously employed as a journalist for County Down Spectator, Jen has a BA in commercial music and an NVQ (Level 4) in newspaper journalism</preform> <br/></p> People on the Move Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:40:06 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/people-on-the-move/kat-gillow-14570823.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/people-on-the-move/kat-gillow-14570823.html?r=RSS <p> <preform><b>Name</b>:Kat Gillow<br/> <b>Company</b>: Duffy Rafferty Communications <br/> <b>Position</b>:Account manager<br/> <b>Role</b>: In her new role Kat will work on accounts including Stena Line, C&C NI, United Biscuits and Northern Ireland Tourist Board<br/> <b>Track record</b>:Kat has more than four years public relations experience across corporate, business and consumer PR and previously worked for two years for a global market research agency in London. She has a BA (Hons) degree in English Literature from Durham University and holds a professional diploma in marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing</preform> <br/></p> People on the Move Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:34:43 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/villa-to-make-late-decision-on-dunne-14570815.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/villa-to-make-late-decision-on-dunne-14570815.html?r=RSS <p> Martin O'Neill has revealed the &quot;devastation&quot; felt by Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne after seeing the Republic of Ireland's World Cup dreams shattered by Thierry Henry's handball. </p> Premier League Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:22:17 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/theatre-arts/tis-the-season-to-be-jolly-oh-yes-it-is-14570808.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/theatre-arts/tis-the-season-to-be-jolly-oh-yes-it-is-14570808.html?r=RSS <p> You can almost hear the sleighbells in the distance, as our theatres roll out the tinsel in preparation for their festive entertainment. </p> Theatre & Arts Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:13:25 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/through-the-window-davidsons-new-show-14570807.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/through-the-window-davidsons-new-show-14570807.html?r=RSS <p> With Christmas coming up there&rsquo;s lots of good stuff on. </p> Reviews Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:10:06 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/norah-jones--the-fallblue-note-14570804.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/norah-jones--the-fallblue-note-14570804.html?r=RSS <p> Those expecting the languid, jazzy piano-led balladeer of old are in for a surprise. Four albums into her career and Norah Jones is embracing change. </p> Reviews Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:58:12 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-reviews-201109-14570798.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-reviews-201109-14570798.html?r=RSS <p> <b>Hilary Bow - Oneness(Bow Records)</b> </p> <p> Anybody who has fallen for the kooky charms of Julie Feeney is likely to be similarly impressed by this whimsical Dublin-based singer. </p> Reviews Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:55:33 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/classical-music-201109-14570792.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/classical-music-201109-14570792.html?r=RSS <p> It&rsquo;s not often a small County Down village acts as host to one of the great British string quartets of our time. </p> Reviews Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:47:31 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/popdance-music-201109-14570788.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/popdance-music-201109-14570788.html?r=RSS <p> Madchester's main &lsquo;monkey man&rsquo;, Ian Brown, is in Belfast this Sunday night, treating fans to a show containing tracks from his latest album, My Way, solo hits and, if he's feeling generous, maybe a few Stone Roses classics. </p> Reviews Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:43:54 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/rootsfolk-music-201109-14570786.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/rootsfolk-music-201109-14570786.html?r=RSS <p> Top local singer-songwriter Anthony Toner has followed the success of his album, A Sky For Every Day, with a new album, The Duke Of Oklahoma &amp; Other Stories. </p> Reviews Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:39:36 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/bunch-of-yes-men-14570768.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/bunch-of-yes-men-14570768.html?r=RSS <p> Ever since the dawn of time (well, the &rsquo;70s) prog rock has had a huge impact on the music world. </p> News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:29:23 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/fifa-block-irish-replay-hopes-14570764.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/fifa-block-irish-replay-hopes-14570764.html?r=RSS <p> FIFA have dashed the Republic of Ireland's hopes of a World Cup reprieve by insisting that the controversial play-off against France cannot be replayed. </p> International Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:23:45 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/a-rough-guide-to-basra-and-other-holiday-delights-14570740.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/a-rough-guide-to-basra-and-other-holiday-delights-14570740.html?r=RSS <p></p> <p> What do you do when you've bombed the living daylights out of a country? Well, you go on holiday there, of course. </p> Opinion Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:08:17 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/gagged-by-laws-that-make-free-speech-an-expensive-business-14570735.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/gagged-by-laws-that-make-free-speech-an-expensive-business-14570735.html?r=RSS <p> Never mind the fatwas, I say, and don't get hyper-agitated by the PC platoon, we who do not find rape jokes hilarious, and who rebuff the fond nicknames &lsquo;Paki&rsquo; and &lsquo;retard&rsquo;, believe careless language can sanction cruelty and injustice. </p> Opinion Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:05:09 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/columnists/jane-graham/society-setting-a-bad-example-to-our-children-14570729.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/columnists/jane-graham/society-setting-a-bad-example-to-our-children-14570729.html?r=RSS <p> How depressing to read Anti-Bullying Alliance research this week revealing that one in five primary school children have been bullied online. </p> Jane Graham Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/columnists/jane-graham/doctor-who-is-a-really-cool-icon-14570714.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/columnists/jane-graham/doctor-who-is-a-really-cool-icon-14570714.html?r=RSS <p> While so much of the TV kids love is worse for them than coke, there is still a shining beacon of a programme which appeals to kids, never underestimates or bores them, and actually teaches them to be better people. </p> Jane Graham Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:28 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/columnists/jane-graham/talk-is-cheap-hilary-swank-and-susan-sarandon-14570711.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/columnists/jane-graham/talk-is-cheap-hilary-swank-and-susan-sarandon-14570711.html?r=RSS <p> It&rsquo;s time to call a halt to the A-list actor interview &mdash; at least until the PRs and agents who now control every aspect of them relax and allow the odd morsel of interesting information to escape. </p> Jane Graham Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:18 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/replay-with-republic-of-ireland-is-fairest-solution-says-henry-14570715.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/replay-with-republic-of-ireland-is-fairest-solution-says-henry-14570715.html?r=RSS <p> France captain Thierry Henry has admitted replaying the World Cup qualification play-off against the Republic of Ireland would be &quot;the fairest solution&quot;. </p> International Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:49:03 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/newsletternew/love-quit-priest-says-partner-is-not-pregnant-14570678.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/newsletternew/love-quit-priest-says-partner-is-not-pregnant-14570678.html?r=RSS <p> The priest who quit after falling in love with a nurse today spoke out for the first time to make it clear his partner is not pregnant. </p> New Newsletter Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:08:51 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/newsletternew/billy-leonards-journey-from-the-orange-order-to-sinn-fein-mla-14570661.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/newsletternew/billy-leonards-journey-from-the-orange-order-to-sinn-fein-mla-14570661.html?r=RSS <p> A former police officer and Orange Order member who has become Sinn Fein&rsquo;s newest Assembly member today told of his transition from Protestant to nationalist to republican. </p> New Newsletter Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:01:19 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/roy-keane-tells-republic-of-ireland-to-get-over-it-14570644.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/roy-keane-tells-republic-of-ireland-to-get-over-it-14570644.html?r=RSS <p> Roy Keane has lambasted the Republic of Ireland's attempts to get their controversial World Cup play-off match against France replayed. </p> International Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:38:38 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/in-pictures-as-ireland-fumes-thierry-henry-is-targeted-by-jokers-14570025.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/in-pictures-as-ireland-fumes-thierry-henry-is-targeted-by-jokers-14570025.html?r=RSS <p> Within hours of the game that cost Ireland a place in the World Cup finals - pictures mocking Thierry Henry's handball were flooding the internet and dropping into inboxes. </p> Local & National Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:26:45 +0000