http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/massereene-killer-to-learn-of-term-16115956.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/massereene-killer-to-learn-of-term-16115956.html?r=RSS A terminally ill dissident republican convicted of murdering two British soldiers is to find out the length of his jail term. Northern Ireland Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/barclays-set-to-reveal-bonus-pot-16115954.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/barclays-set-to-reveal-bonus-pot-16115954.html?r=RSS Banking giant Barclays is expected to report another multibillion-pound profit haul, despite a turbulent year for its powerhouse investment arm. UK Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/harry-becomes-everest-trek-patron-16115955.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/harry-becomes-everest-trek-patron-16115955.html?r=RSS Prince Harry has become the patron of an expedition to climb Everest being staged by a group of war-wounded soldiers. UK Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-shot-dead-in-housing-estate-16115952.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-shot-dead-in-housing-estate-16115952.html?r=RSS A man in his 20s was shot dead at his home in Co Donegal. Northern Ireland Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:12:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/being-lonely-worse-than-smoking-16115944.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/being-lonely-worse-than-smoking-16115944.html?r=RSS Being lonely in old age will propel you to the grave more quickly than smoking, a senior Downing Street adviser said as part of an effort to encourage people to retire later. UK Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:32:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/mod-budget-claims-overoptimistic-16115915.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/mod-budget-claims-overoptimistic-16115915.html?r=RSS Claims the Ministry of Defence has finally got to grips with its equipment budget after years of cost overruns and delays may be "over-optimistic", MPs have warned. UK Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:12:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/gas-call-centres-go-facetoface-16115916.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/gas-call-centres-go-facetoface-16115916.html?r=RSS British Gas customers will be able to talk face-to-face with staff when they telephone call centres through a new video service, the company has announced. UK Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:12:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/pm-support-for-nhs-change-drifted-16115917.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/pm-support-for-nhs-change-drifted-16115917.html?r=RSS David Cameron and other senior ministers have been criticised for backing away from public sector reforms amid heavy political pressure. UK Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:12:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/three-million-crb-checks-in-a-year-16115918.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/three-million-crb-checks-in-a-year-16115918.html?r=RSS Three million background checks were carried out in England and Wales last year, figures show. UK Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:12:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/girls-in-gangs-warned-of-rape-risk-16115919.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/girls-in-gangs-warned-of-rape-risk-16115919.html?r=RSS Girls involved with gangs are often raped by male members, teenagers have been warned, as the Government announced £1.2 million funding to help victims. UK Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:12:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/man-shot-dead-in-housing-estate-16115909.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/man-shot-dead-in-housing-estate-16115909.html?r=RSS A man in his 20s has been shot dead at his home in Co Donegal. Republic of Ireland Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/us-marines-in-nazi-banner-storm-16115910.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/us-marines-in-nazi-banner-storm-16115910.html?r=RSS The US Marine Corps once again did damage control after a photograph surfaced of a sniper team in Afghanistan posing in front of a flag with a logo resembling that of the Nazi SS - the special unit that murdered millions of Jews, gypsies and others. World news Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/chris-brown-to-remain-on-probation-16115888.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/chris-brown-to-remain-on-probation-16115888.html?r=RSS A judge has said Chris Brown should remain on supervised probation despite doing well with the terms of his sentence in a case filed after he beat then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009. News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ashton-hails-improved-discipline-16115827.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ashton-hails-improved-discipline-16115827.html?r=RSS Chris Ashton believes life on the straight and narrow is already paying dividends for England as they prepare to tackle Italy at the Stadio Olimpico. Rugby Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/denton-aims-for-consistency-16115828.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/denton-aims-for-consistency-16115828.html?r=RSS Scotland number eight David Denton is determined to outshine Wales counterpart Toby Faletau in the cauldron of the Millennium Stadium on Sunday. Rugby Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/leinster-stretch-lead-at-top-16115768.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/leinster-stretch-lead-at-top-16115768.html?r=RSS Leinster stretched their lead at the top of the RaboDirect PRO12 table to 14 points after surging past Benetton Treviso 42-8 at the RDS. Rugby Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/glasgow-secure-comfortable-win-16115753.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/glasgow-secure-comfortable-win-16115753.html?r=RSS Glasgow rose to third in the RaboDirect PRO12 table after a comfortable 19-9 victory over Scarlets in an uninspiring encounter at Firhill Stadium. Rugby Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/date-set-for-wikileaks-soldier-case-16115732.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/date-set-for-wikileaks-soldier-case-16115732.html?r=RSS A US Army private accused of leaking classified material to the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks will be back in a military courtroom for an arraignment later this month. World news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/255000-drive-to-reduce-divisions-16115731.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/255000-drive-to-reduce-divisions-16115731.html?r=RSS Graffiti art and DJ classes are the unlikely activities being used to bring young people together in one of Northern Ireland's most divided towns. Northern Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/barracks-shooting-parade-cancelled-16115718.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/barracks-shooting-parade-cancelled-16115718.html?r=RSS A loyalist parade past the scene of the fatal shooting of two soldiers in Northern Ireland has been cancelled following opposition from their families. Northern Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/laulala-heading-to-munster-16115713.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/laulala-heading-to-munster-16115713.html?r=RSS Cardiff Blues centre Casey Laulala will join Munster at the end of the season. Rugby Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/offbeat/severed-head-was-valentines-gift-16115696.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/offbeat/severed-head-was-valentines-gift-16115696.html?r=RSS While most couples celebrate Valentine's Day with flowers, chocolates and candlelit dinners, archivists have unearthed evidence that a less savoury romantic gesture was practised historically - bestowing a severed head on a loved one. Offbeat Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/371-prison-officers-seek-redundancy-16115692.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/371-prison-officers-seek-redundancy-16115692.html?r=RSS Stormont Assembly members have been told that 371 prison officers have applied to leave their jobs under a £60 million redundancy scheme. Northern Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mertesacker-enjoys-hectic-schedule-16115691.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/mertesacker-enjoys-hectic-schedule-16115691.html?r=RSS Defender Per Mertesacker is happy to miss out on an end-of-year "breather" as he looks to help push Arsenal back into the top four of the Barclays Premier League. Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/robinson-named-under21-boss-16115678.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/robinson-named-under21-boss-16115678.html?r=RSS Stephen Robinson has been named as Northern Ireland's new Under-21 manager, succeeding Steve Beaglehole in the post. Football Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/avb-welcomes-abramovich-presence-16115677.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/avb-welcomes-abramovich-presence-16115677.html?r=RSS Andre Villas-Boas remains relaxed about the recent close scrutiny of owner Roman Abramovich at Chelsea's training ground as the Blues boss focuses on making sure his side finish in the top four of the Barclays Premier League - which he accepts is "not a very honourable position for the dimension of this club". Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/offbeat/shark-tea-party-launches-display-16115666.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/offbeat/shark-tea-party-launches-display-16115666.html?r=RSS An aquarium has hosted a tea party with extra bite in a bid to challenge perceptions of sharks. Offbeat Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/munster-make-laulala-move-16115655.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/munster-make-laulala-move-16115655.html?r=RSS Munster have announced the signing of Cardiff Blues' midfield star Casey Laulala on a two-year contract. Rugby Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/scores-die-in-attack-on-homs-16115656.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/scores-die-in-attack-on-homs-16115656.html?r=RSS Syrian forces have fired mortars and rockets, killing scores of people in the rebellious city of Homs, activists say. World news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/soldier-teaches-afghan-general-16115653.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/soldier-teaches-afghan-general-16115653.html?r=RSS A soldier based in Northern Ireland is teaching English to a top Afghan general. Northern Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/pm-talks-to-king-about-preacher-16115654.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/pm-talks-to-king-about-preacher-16115654.html?r=RSS David Cameron and King Abdullah of Jordan have agreed on the "importance of finding an effective resolution" to the Abu Qatada case, Downing Street said. UK Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/three-die-as-tourist-sub-sinks-16115651.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/three-die-as-tourist-sub-sinks-16115651.html?r=RSS Three German tourists have drowned after their Egyptian sightseeing submarine sank off the coast of a popular Red Sea resort. World news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:03:36 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/scots-want-roof-closed-16115648.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/scots-want-roof-closed-16115648.html?r=RSS Scotland plan to meet fire with fire in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations match with Wales, with captain Ross Ford confirming the visitors have asked for the Millennium Stadium roof to be closed. Rugby Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/offbeat/3000-apply-to-be-hotel-apprentices-16115649.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/offbeat/3000-apply-to-be-hotel-apprentices-16115649.html?r=RSS A junior management apprenticeship programme launched by budget hotel firm Travelodge has attracted more than 3,000 applications in recent weeks - 66 for every position. Offbeat Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/firefighters-pension-strike-threat-16115650.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/firefighters-pension-strike-threat-16115650.html?r=RSS The Government is facing the threat of renewed industrial action over its controversial pension reforms after unions representing hundreds of thousands of NHS workers, civil servants, firefighters and teachers raised the prospect of widespread strikes. UK Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/jagger-set-for-top-10-chart-return-16115646.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/jagger-set-for-top-10-chart-return-16115646.html?r=RSS Sir Mick Jagger is due to return to the top 10 of the singles chart for the first time in more than a quarter of a century. News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/offbeat/pupils-suspended-for-snowball-fight-16115647.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/offbeat/pupils-suspended-for-snowball-fight-16115647.html?r=RSS School bosses have defended a decision to suspend six pupils for throwing snowballs. Offbeat Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/hughes-refuses-to-brood-on-the-past-16115644.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/hughes-refuses-to-brood-on-the-past-16115644.html?r=RSS Mark Hughes will not let QPR "cry over spilt milk" as he is only interested in winning their upcoming games. Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/jones-set-for-lock-role-16115645.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/jones-set-for-lock-role-16115645.html?r=RSS Former Wales captain Ryan Jones will take the place of banned lock Bradley Davies in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Millennium Stadium visitors Scotland. Rugby Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/chef-shocked-by-river-cottage-fire-16115642.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/chef-shocked-by-river-cottage-fire-16115642.html?r=RSS Celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has spoken of his shock after the 17th century barn which housed his cookery school kitchens was destroyed in a fire. UK Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/warning-over-varied-solicitor-fees-16115641.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/warning-over-varied-solicitor-fees-16115641.html?r=RSS Consumer chiefs have called for greater price transparency in solicitors' fees after a survey revealed a 5,000 euro difference in basic services. Republic of Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/crossdressing-conman-disgusting-16115640.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/crossdressing-conman-disgusting-16115640.html?r=RSS The victim of a thief who disguised himself as an elderly woman to steal thousands of pounds from her bank account has branded the cross-dressing conman as "disgusting". UK Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/offbeat/adventurer-calls-home-for-help-16115639.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/offbeat/adventurer-calls-home-for-help-16115639.html?r=RSS A British adventurer whose tent was destroyed in a storm in Iceland called his father back in the UK for help, the Coastguard has said. Offbeat Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/sheridan-set-for-sharks-return-16115638.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/sheridan-set-for-sharks-return-16115638.html?r=RSS England prop Andrew Sheridan is set to make his comeback five months after suffering a World Cup-ending injury in New Zealand. Rugby Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/nine-bomb-plot-terrorists-jailed-16115637.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/nine-bomb-plot-terrorists-jailed-16115637.html?r=RSS Nine members of an al Qaida-inspired terror group that plotted to bomb the London Stock Exchange and build a terrorist training camp have been jailed. UK Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/martinez-delighted-by-rodallega-16115635.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/martinez-delighted-by-rodallega-16115635.html?r=RSS Wigan manager Roberto Martinez believes he has found a "new player" in Hugo Rodallega since the closure of the January transfer window. Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/coyle-welcomes-selection-dilemmas-16115636.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/coyle-welcomes-selection-dilemmas-16115636.html?r=RSS Owen Coyle feels Bolton have finally reached a point this season where there is genuine competition within the squad for starting spots. Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/hope-for-uk-police-libya-visit-16115634.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/hope-for-uk-police-libya-visit-16115634.html?r=RSS Scotland Yard detectives investigating the murder of Wpc Yvonne Fletcher are expected to be able to visit Libya "soon". UK Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/higgins-to-visit-london-games-site-16115632.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/higgins-to-visit-london-games-site-16115632.html?r=RSS President Michael D Higgins will visit London on his first official trip abroad, it has been announced. Republic of Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/historic-city-church-to-be-saved-16115633.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/historic-city-church-to-be-saved-16115633.html?r=RSS A derelict church building in Belfast is to be saved from collapse. Northern Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/spain-judge-guilty-in-wiretap-probe-16115631.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/spain-judge-guilty-in-wiretap-probe-16115631.html?r=RSS The Spanish judge famed for pursuing international human rights cases has been convicted of overstepping his jurisdiction in a domestic corruption probe. World news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/uk-will-defend-falklands-properly-16115630.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/uk-will-defend-falklands-properly-16115630.html?r=RSS Argentina should be in no doubt that Britain will "defend the Falkland Islands properly" against any threat to its inhabitants' right to self-determination, Prime Minister David Cameron has said. UK Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/de-valeras-daughter-dies-aged-93-16115625.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/de-valeras-daughter-dies-aged-93-16115625.html?r=RSS The mother of Fianna Fail deputy leader Eamon O Cuiv has died. Republic of Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/vuckic-cardiff-bound-16115623.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/vuckic-cardiff-bound-16115623.html?r=RSS Newcastle midfielder Haris Vuckic is to join npower Championship side Cardiff on an initial one-month loan deal, the Magpies have confirmed. Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/greeks-clinch-new-bailout-deal-16115626.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/greeks-clinch-new-bailout-deal-16115626.html?r=RSS Taking negotiations to the eleventh hour, Greece has announced an agreement on new austerity cuts demanded by its international creditors to release a 130 billion euro (£109 billion) bailout, shortly before a crucial meeting of finance ministers in Brussels. World news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/boxing/macklin-relishing-martinez-bout-16115621.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/boxing/macklin-relishing-martinez-bout-16115621.html?r=RSS Irish favourite Matthew Macklin admits his St Patrick's Day shot at middleweight king Sergio Martinez in New York feels like "a fairytale". Boxing Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/ofcom-acts-to-tackle-slamming-16115614.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/ofcom-acts-to-tackle-slamming-16115614.html?r=RSS An estimated 520,000 households had their landline or broadband services switched without their consent in the last year, Ofcom has said. UK Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/earls-back-for-ireland-16115613.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/earls-back-for-ireland-16115613.html?r=RSS Keith Earls has been restored at outside centre for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with France in Paris on Saturday night. Rugby Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/dame-judis-lips-sealed-about-bond-16115611.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/dame-judis-lips-sealed-about-bond-16115611.html?r=RSS Dame Judi Dench has revealed she once saved a dying fairground fish by giving it "the breath of life". News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/naomi-im-honoured-to-play-diana-16115606.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/naomi-im-honoured-to-play-diana-16115606.html?r=RSS Naomi Watts is set to play Diana, Princess of Wales in an upcoming film. News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/klum-and-lohan-step-out-for-gala-16115607.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/klum-and-lohan-step-out-for-gala-16115607.html?r=RSS Heidi Klum looked dazzling as she made her first red carpet appearance since her split from husband Seal last month, while Lindsay Lohan covered up at the same star-studded charity event. News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/three-admit-abuse-at-care-home-16115602.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/three-admit-abuse-at-care-home-16115602.html?r=RSS Three members of staff at a care home at the centre of a television investigation into allegations of abuse have admitted mistreating patients. UK Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-makes-late-run-16115601.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/mcilroy-makes-late-run-16115601.html?r=RSS Rory McIlroy had seven birdies in his last 10 holes to finish the opening round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic only three behind Spain's Rafael Cabrera-Bello. Golf Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/synchro-sidesteps-gold-run-16115598.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/racing/synchro-sidesteps-gold-run-16115598.html?r=RSS Synchronised will miss Sunday's Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown after failing to satisfy connections in the run-up to the Grade One. Racing Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/rodgers-pens-new-swans-deal-16115596.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/rodgers-pens-new-swans-deal-16115596.html?r=RSS Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers has signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract and set his objective as keeping the Welsh club in the Barclays Premier League for its duration. Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/villa-unable-to-extend-keane-loan-16115597.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/villa-unable-to-extend-keane-loan-16115597.html?r=RSS Aston Villa have been unsuccessful in their attempt to extend Robbie Keane's loan period and he will return to the Los Angeles Galaxy after the clash at Wigan on February 25, Press Association Sport understands. Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/taliban-chief-killed-in-drone-raid-16115592.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/taliban-chief-killed-in-drone-raid-16115592.html?r=RSS A leading Taliban commander and key link to al Qaida, has been killed in a US drone attack on a house in Pakistan's north-west tribal region. World news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/45m-skills-cities-fund-launched-16115590.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/45m-skills-cities-fund-launched-16115590.html?r=RSS The Government has announced a £4.5 million fund aimed at boosting adult skills in cities across England. UK Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/mills-denies-playing-voicemail-16115589.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/mills-denies-playing-voicemail-16115589.html?r=RSS Heather Mills never authorised former News of the World editor Piers Morgan, or anybody else, to listen to her voicemails, she has told the inquiry into press standards. News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/elokobi-makes-forest-switch-16115588.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/elokobi-makes-forest-switch-16115588.html?r=RSS Wolves defender George Elokobi has joined Nottingham Forest on an emergency loan and could stay at the City Ground until the end of the season. Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/hogg-primed-for-scotland-chance-16115580.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/hogg-primed-for-scotland-chance-16115580.html?r=RSS Stuart Hogg is determined to make a lasting impression if handed his debut in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales in Cardiff. Rugby Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/mills-rejects-claims-over-voicemail-16115581.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/mills-rejects-claims-over-voicemail-16115581.html?r=RSS The former wife of Sir Paul McCartney did not authorise former News of the World editor Piers Morgan, or anybody else, to listen to her voicemails, she told the inquiry into press standards. UK Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/skys-the-limit-for-stair-runner-16115575.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/skys-the-limit-for-stair-runner-16115575.html?r=RSS A German runner has scored a record seventh straight win in an annual race up 86 flights of stairs at the Empire State Building. World news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/yachvili-sidelined-for-ireland-game-16115570.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/yachvili-sidelined-for-ireland-game-16115570.html?r=RSS France scrum-half Dimitri Yachvili has been ruled out of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Ireland in Paris with a back problem. Rugby Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/goodman-and-eastwood-make-trouble-16115567.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/goodman-and-eastwood-make-trouble-16115567.html?r=RSS John Goodman is set to star alongside Clint Eastwood in upcoming baseball movie Trouble With The Curve. News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/portman-back-to-work-with-two-films-16115568.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/portman-back-to-work-with-two-films-16115568.html?r=RSS Natalie Portman is returning from maternity leave with roles in two new Terrence Malick films. News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/berlin-fest-opens-with-kruger-film-16115569.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/berlin-fest-opens-with-kruger-film-16115569.html?r=RSS A costume drama set during the French revolution and starring Diane Kruger as Marie Antoinette has kicked off the annual Berlin Film Festival - the first of the year's major European film festivals. News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/1ds-harry-styles-takes-up-pilates-16115571.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/1ds-harry-styles-takes-up-pilates-16115571.html?r=RSS One Direction's Harry Styles has taken up Pilates to sort out his posture. News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/swap-shop-medal-tops-for-cousins-16115572.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/swap-shop-medal-tops-for-cousins-16115572.html?r=RSS Robin Cousins has revealed the medal that has "pride of place at home" is not his Olympic gold but one he was awarded by a children's television show. News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/three-more-arrests-over-2010-murder-16115566.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/three-more-arrests-over-2010-murder-16115566.html?r=RSS Two men and a woman have been arrested over the murder of a man in Dundalk nearly two years ago. Republic of Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/billy-connolly-joins-the-hobbit-16115553.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/billy-connolly-joins-the-hobbit-16115553.html?r=RSS Billy Connolly has been announced as the final addition to the cast of Peter Jackson's The Hobbit. News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/nz-quake-deaths-building-flawed-16115562.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/nz-quake-deaths-building-flawed-16115562.html?r=RSS A six-storey building that collapsed and killed 115 people in the New Zealand earthquake was made of weak columns and concrete and did not meet standards when it was built, the government says. World news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/sly-and-arnie-reteam-for-the-tomb-16115554.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/sly-and-arnie-reteam-for-the-tomb-16115554.html?r=RSS Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone are to co-star together in new action-thriller The Tomb. News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/adele-swears-by-expletive-phone-app-16115557.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/adele-swears-by-expletive-phone-app-16115557.html?r=RSS Adele has revealed she hunted for a mobile phone app that allowed her to swear when she couldn't talk. News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/ronnie-wood-i-turned-down-led-zep-16115558.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/ronnie-wood-i-turned-down-led-zep-16115558.html?r=RSS Ronnie Wood has revealed he turned down a chance to join Led Zeppelin. News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/cowell-wants-perry-for-x-factor-16115559.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/cowell-wants-perry-for-x-factor-16115559.html?r=RSS Simon Cowell is eyeing up Katy Perry to join the US X Factor judging panel. News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:32:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/redknapp-focus-is-on-spurs-16115545.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/redknapp-focus-is-on-spurs-16115545.html?r=RSS Harry Redknapp insists he has "not even thought about" becoming the next England manager. Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/hodgson-hails-mccarthy-16115536.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/hodgson-hails-mccarthy-16115536.html?r=RSS West Brom manager Roy Hodgson believes Wolves counterpart Mick McCarthy has been a victim of his own success ahead of Sunday's Black Country derby at Molineux. Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/pardew-england-job-is-not-for-me-16115521.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/pardew-england-job-is-not-for-me-16115521.html?r=RSS Alan Pardew has ruled himself out of the race to succeed Fabio Capello as England boss. Premier League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/england-unchanged-for-italy-clash-16115522.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/england-unchanged-for-italy-clash-16115522.html?r=RSS Chris Robshaw will captain an unchanged England team in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy in Rome's Stadio Olimpico. Rugby Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/man-arrested-in-us-over-1993-raid-16115519.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/man-arrested-in-us-over-1993-raid-16115519.html?r=RSS A man who has been on the run for 19 years after a £1 million raid on a security van has been arrested in America. World news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/lottery-winners-thank-lucky-vibe-16115514.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/lottery-winners-thank-lucky-vibe-16115514.html?r=RSS A young couple who won a lottery jackpot of more than £45 million have said there is a "lucky vibe" in Nottinghamshire after they became the second couple from the county to bank the prize in less than a month. UK Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:42:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/call-for-calm-after-driveby-murder-16115511.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/call-for-calm-after-driveby-murder-16115511.html?r=RSS Ireland's highest ranking Garda officer has urged calm after the drive-by shooting of a teenage girl. Republic of Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/syria-steps-up-bombardment-of-homs-16115508.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/syria-steps-up-bombardment-of-homs-16115508.html?r=RSS Syrian forces have renewed their week-long assault on Homs, activists have said, in the heaviest bombardment the city has seen since the country's uprising began in March. World news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/ofsted-boss-outlines-rating-changes-16115507.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/ofsted-boss-outlines-rating-changes-16115507.html?r=RSS As many as 1,000 outstanding schools could find their status under review because their teaching is not of the highest grade, Sir Michael Wilshaw has announced. UK Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:02:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/laidlaw-relishing-first-start-16115497.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/laidlaw-relishing-first-start-16115497.html?r=RSS Greig Laidlaw is ready for the responsibility of being Scotland fly-half, beginning in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales. Rugby Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ross-keen-to-make-amends-16115496.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ross-keen-to-make-amends-16115496.html?r=RSS Ireland prop Mike Ross accepts his team cannot afford to underperform for a second successive weekend when they meet France on Saturday night. Rugby Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/priestland-wants-better-discipline-16115498.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/priestland-wants-better-discipline-16115498.html?r=RSS Rhys Priestland has revealed Wales' RBS 6 Nations squad have reiterated among themselves the need for watertight discipline in Test matches. Rugby Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/botha-warning-over-italy-clash-16115499.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/botha-warning-over-italy-clash-16115499.html?r=RSS Saracens lock Mouritz Botha has warned his England team-mates not to take Italy lightly as they bid to build on their opening RBS 6 Nations win over Scotland. Rugby Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:52:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/poesy-caine-youngest-actor-i-know-16115476.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/poesy-caine-youngest-actor-i-know-16115476.html?r=RSS Clemence Poesy has declared Sir Michael Caine "the youngest actor I know" after working with him on their new film. News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:32:00 +0000