http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/ice-hockey/belfast-giants-.htmlive-league-lesson-14555684.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/ice-hockey/belfast-giants-.htmlive-league-lesson-14555684.html?r=RSS <p> Steve Thornton has spelt out to his newcomers the importance of playing for the Elite League title as he shoots for top spot tonight. </p> Ice Hockey Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:08:58 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/tennis/classy-murray-gets-a-semi-in-style-14555683.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/tennis/classy-murray-gets-a-semi-in-style-14555683.html?r=RSS <p> Andy Murray progressed to the semi-finals of the inaugural Valencia Open with a comfortable 6-4 6-2 victory over Albert Montanes. </p> Tennis Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:08:22 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/peter-bills-new-coach-but-itrsquos-the-same-old-story-14555682.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/peter-bills-new-coach-but-itrsquos-the-same-old-story-14555682.html?r=RSS <p> Better whisper it around Ravenhill, especially if big Jeremy Davidson is anywhere within ear shot. </p> Rugby Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:06:49 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/peter-bills-success-for-ireland-hinges-on-oz-clash-14555681.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/peter-bills-success-for-ireland-hinges-on-oz-clash-14555681.html?r=RSS <p> They&rsquo;ve each appeared in three rugby World Cup finals. Their list of former stars light up the pages of some of the game&rsquo;s greatest moments. </p> Rugby Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:05:57 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/gunners-have-to-be-fired-up-fabregas-14555679.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/gunners-have-to-be-fired-up-fabregas-14555679.html?r=RSS <p> Cesc Fabregas knows Arsenal must be &ldquo;up for it&rdquo; to keep their Barclays Premier League title challenge on track when they travel to Wolves today. </p> Premier League Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:04:23 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/mcgivern-steps-down-to-face-the-germans-14555678.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/mcgivern-steps-down-to-face-the-germans-14555678.html?r=RSS <p> Ryan McGivern will make his debut for the Northern Ireland Under-21s against Germany next Friday &mdash; despite being established in the senior squad for over a year. </p> International Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:04:08 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/orsquoneill-is-not-sorry-over-cahill-transfer-14555677.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/orsquoneill-is-not-sorry-over-cahill-transfer-14555677.html?r=RSS <p> Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has no regrets about losing the services of central defender Gary Cahill to Bolton. </p> Premier League Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:03:37 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/liverpool-showed-us-the-way-ancelotti-14555676.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/liverpool-showed-us-the-way-ancelotti-14555676.html?r=RSS <p> Carlo Ancelotti has claimed Manchester United lost more than just three points when they were beaten 2-0 by Liverpool a fortnight ago; they gave away the key to how to beat them. </p> Premier League Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:03:11 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/carlorsquos-in-no-rush-to-splash-the-chelsea-cash-14555675.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/carlorsquos-in-no-rush-to-splash-the-chelsea-cash-14555675.html?r=RSS <p> Carlo Ancelotti insists he will not be rushed into buying new players in January even though the Court of Arbitration for Sport has suspended their transfer ban. </p> Premier League Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:02:34 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/defensive-alex-ferguson-out-to-land-a-knockout-14555674.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/defensive-alex-ferguson-out-to-land-a-knockout-14555674.html?r=RSS <p> Carlo Ancelotti's impressive start to life at Chelsea has not surprised Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. </p> Premier League Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:02:15 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/smith-gets-a-surprise-from-wilson-14555673.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/smith-gets-a-surprise-from-wilson-14555673.html?r=RSS <p> Rangers manager Walter Smith has compared Danny Wilson to a young David Narey and admits even he was surprised by how well the youngster handled his promotion to the first team. </p> Scottish Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:27 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/samaras-ready-for-tough-test-14555672.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/scottish/samaras-ready-for-tough-test-14555672.html?r=RSS <p> Georgios Samaras insists Celtic could not have a tougher set of opponents on their return from European duty than Clydesdale Bank Premier League basement side Falkirk. </p> Scottish Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:01:02 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/fernando-torres-wants-to-play-on--in-pain-14555671.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/fernando-torres-wants-to-play-on--in-pain-14555671.html?r=RSS <p> Fernando Torres has returned from his flying visit attending a medical clinic in Valencia to tell his manager Rafael Benitez he wants to avoid surgery for the hernia which restricted his movement in Liverpool's agonising draw in France in midweek. </p> Premier League Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:00:46 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/moyes-makes-case-for-old-firm-move-14555670.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/moyes-makes-case-for-old-firm-move-14555670.html?r=RSS <p> Everton boss David Moyes wants to see the Old Firm playing in the Barclays Premier League. </p> Premier League Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:59:19 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/horan-bids-for-speedy-return-after-heart-op-14555669.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/horan-bids-for-speedy-return-after-heart-op-14555669.html?r=RSS <p> Marcus Horan underwent minor heart surgery in a Dublin hospital yesterday but there are still hopes that he can resume his competitive rugby career after Christmas. </p> Rugby Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:57:51 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/boxing/end-of-the-road-now-for-brave-rogie-14555666.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/boxing/end-of-the-road-now-for-brave-rogie-14555666.html?r=RSS <p> Martin Rogan&rsquo;s bid to reclaim the Commonwealth heavyweight title ended in bitter disappointment when he was forced to retire at the end of the sixth round of his re-match with Sam Sexton at the Odyssey Arena last night. </p> Boxing Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:57:19 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/road-death-toll-set-to-exceed-last-yearrsquos-total-14555659.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/road-death-toll-set-to-exceed-last-yearrsquos-total-14555659.html?r=RSS <p> There have been over 100 road deaths this year and look set to exceed the total for 2008. </p> Local & National Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:44:34 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/murderaccused-facing-retrial-over-killing-of-his-lover-14555658.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/murderaccused-facing-retrial-over-killing-of-his-lover-14555658.html?r=RSS <p> A man accused of murdering his pregnant ex-girlfriend could face a retrial after a jury failed to reach a verdict. </p> Local & National Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:44:12 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/facebook-rugby-pair-are-wed-14555657.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/facebook-rugby-pair-are-wed-14555657.html?r=RSS <p> They were two lonely hearts wandering in cyberspace. But after meeting on Facebook, their relationship status now reads: married. </p> Local & National Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:43:33 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/inquest-into-deaths-of-mother-who-killed-herself-and-child-adjourned-14555656.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/inquest-into-deaths-of-mother-who-killed-herself-and-child-adjourned-14555656.html?r=RSS <p> The inquest into the deaths of Madeline and Lauren O'Neill has been adjourned to allow time for potential new evidence relating to the transfer of Mrs O'Neill's medical notes to be examined. </p> Local & National Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:42:51 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/oscar-buzz-over-irish-teenager-saoirse-14555653.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/oscar-buzz-over-irish-teenager-saoirse-14555653.html?r=RSS <p> Irish actress Saoirse Ronan has been tipped for her second Oscar nomination by the US's fiercest film critics. </p> News Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:42:19 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/fans-left-floored-as-tysonrsquos-belfast-show-is-cancelled-14555652.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/fans-left-floored-as-tysonrsquos-belfast-show-is-cancelled-14555652.html?r=RSS <p> Mystery surrounds the reason behind the last minute cancellation of a scheduled appearance by former heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson in Belfast. </p> Local & National Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:39:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/queues-at-royal-victoria-hospital-are-driving-visitors-to-distraction-14555651.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/queues-at-royal-victoria-hospital-are-driving-visitors-to-distraction-14555651.html?r=RSS <p> Taking on the car park queue at Belfast&rsquo;s Royal Victoria Hospital may not be for the faint-hearted. </p> Local & National Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:39:17 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/jail-for-mum-whose-lover-killed-her-infant-daughter-14555650.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/jail-for-mum-whose-lover-killed-her-infant-daughter-14555650.html?r=RSS <p> A woman who let her seven-week-old daughter die at the hands of her partner has been jailed for five years. </p> Local & National Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:38:44 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republican-why-irsquom-happy-to-wear-poppy-with-pride-14555648.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republican-why-irsquom-happy-to-wear-poppy-with-pride-14555648.html?r=RSS <p> A self-proclaimed republican has told of his frustration that he must defend his decision to wear a poppy. </p> Local & National Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:35:36 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/thousands-gather-to-remember-war-dead-14555647.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/thousands-gather-to-remember-war-dead-14555647.html?r=RSS <p> Tommorow thousands will gather at cenotaphs and war memorials across the UK to remember those who lost their lives in the Armed Forces. </p> Local & National Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:34:31 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/crossborder-service-for-irelands-war-dead-14555646.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/crossborder-service-for-irelands-war-dead-14555646.html?r=RSS <p> Thousands of fallen soldiers will be honoured at a cross-border commemoration service. </p> Local & National Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:34:17 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/people-were-off-guard-at-fort-hood-14555644.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/people-were-off-guard-at-fort-hood-14555644.html?r=RSS <p> It is in the heart of Texas gun country, but Ford Hood is the last place one would expect a massacre to take place, said a former British Army officer who served in the vast military base. </p> World news Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:29:02 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/world-in-focus-without-abbas-does-doomsday-loom-14555643.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/world-in-focus-without-abbas-does-doomsday-loom-14555643.html?r=RSS <p> When Western diplomats considered Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's announcement that he did not want to stand for re-election yesterday, they must have asked themselves the famous question attributed to Metternich about the death of a rival, &quot;What did he mean by that?&quot; </p> World news Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:28:15 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/columnists/robert-fisk/robert-fisk-the-german-lawrence-of-arabia-had-much-to-live-up-to-ndash-and-failed-14555642.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/columnists/robert-fisk/robert-fisk-the-german-lawrence-of-arabia-had-much-to-live-up-to-ndash-and-failed-14555642.html?r=RSS <p> His name was Captain Leo Frobenius and he was the German Lawrence of Arabia, tasked to start an Arab Muslim insurgency against British rule in Sudan and Egypt. </p> Robert Fisk Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:26:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/andrew-sachs-made-onair-prank-call-in-the-1980s-14555637.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/andrew-sachs-made-onair-prank-call-in-the-1980s-14555637.html?r=RSS <p> As the victim of Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand's offensive answerphone messages, Andrew Sachs received almost as much sympathy as his persecutors did vitriol. But the Fawlty Towers star is not as innocent as first thought, it has emerged. </p> Local & National Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:21:14 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/carlo-ancelottis-milan-success-still-pains-alex-ferguson-14555636.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/carlo-ancelottis-milan-success-still-pains-alex-ferguson-14555636.html?r=RSS <p> Carlo Ancelotti said in the aftermath of his Milan side's 3-0 win over Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United in a rainswept San Siro two and a half years back that he had just witnessed his greatest win as manager of the Rossoneri. </p> Premier League Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:18:06 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ashley-cole-we-need-to-pull-clear-of-united-before-we-lose-drogba-14555635.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ashley-cole-we-need-to-pull-clear-of-united-before-we-lose-drogba-14555635.html?r=RSS <p> <b>The Chelsea left back tells Mark Fleming how the African Nations Cup may damage the team's title challenge, why he'd rather win the league than the European Cup, and that facing United without Ronaldo just won't be the same</b> </p> Premier League Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:16:35 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/alex-ferguson-refuses-to-point-finger-at-uniteds-fragile-defence-14555634.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/alex-ferguson-refuses-to-point-finger-at-uniteds-fragile-defence-14555634.html?r=RSS <p> For a manager whose championships have been built on rock-solid defence &ndash; just 24, 22 and 27 goals conceded in the past three title-winning seasons &ndash; Sir Alex Ferguson's explanation yesterday of his side's sudden defensive fallibility was odd. </p> Premier League Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:14:08 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/chelsea-set-to-follow-liverpool-in-seeking-to-stifle-manchester-united-14555633.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/chelsea-set-to-follow-liverpool-in-seeking-to-stifle-manchester-united-14555633.html?r=RSS <p> Carlo Ancelotti has claimed Manchester United lost more than just three points when they were beaten 2-0 by Liverpool a fortnight ago; they gave away the key to how to beat them. </p> Premier League Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:12:37 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/cia-rendition-agent-we-broke-the-law-14555632.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/cia-rendition-agent-we-broke-the-law-14555632.html?r=RSS <p> One of the Americans convicted in absentia by an Italian court for her part in the 2003 abduction of a Muslim cleric by CIA operatives has acknowledged they &quot;broke the law&quot; and complained she was given insufficient protection by her superiors in Washington. </p> World news Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:10:42 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/un-attempts-to-slow-the-new-scramble-for-africa-14555631.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/un-attempts-to-slow-the-new-scramble-for-africa-14555631.html?r=RSS <p> Over 50 heads of state will gather for a summit later this month to look at ways of policing the extraordinary &quot;land grab&quot; that has seen richer countries buy up at least 20 million hectares of farmland in Africa in the last 18 months. </p> World news Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:08:33 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/nanny-rented-out-baby-to-beggars-14555630.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/nanny-rented-out-baby-to-beggars-14555630.html?r=RSS <p> When Anamika Joshi came home from work in the evening, she could not understand why her seven-month-old son was so drowsy and lethargic. Then one day she came home early to discover her child missing and the nanny she had employed to look after him casually watching television. </p> World news Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:07:44 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/last-taliban-stronghold-captured-by-pakistan-army-14555629.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/last-taliban-stronghold-captured-by-pakistan-army-14555629.html?r=RSS <p> Pakistani troops pushing deeper into South Waziristan yesterday razed the house of the militant leader Baitullah Mehsud, killed by a US drone strike this summer, as they assaulted the last of three Taliban strongholds. </p> World news Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:06:59 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/brown-tells-karzai-to-sort-out-corruption-or-else-14555628.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/brown-tells-karzai-to-sort-out-corruption-or-else-14555628.html?r=RSS <p> Gordon Brown has warned the Afghan President Hamid Karzai that Britain will not continue to put its forces &quot;in harm's way&quot; in his country unless he is prepared to root out corruption. </p> <p></p> World news Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:06:26 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/heroine-whose-shots-ended-the-slaughter-at-fort-hood-14555627.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/heroine-whose-shots-ended-the-slaughter-at-fort-hood-14555627.html?r=RSS <p> Schools were closed, streets deserted, and checkpoints set up at entrances to Fort Hood last night, as investigators tried to establish how a lone gunman was able to plan and carry out one of the most deadly killing sprees in US military history. </p> World news Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:04:26 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/inside-the-mind-of-major-nidal-hasan--us-army-killer-at-fort-hood-14555626.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/inside-the-mind-of-major-nidal-hasan--us-army-killer-at-fort-hood-14555626.html?r=RSS <p> In the morning, he went to the corner shop where he lived near Fort Hood to buy coffee. Security video shows him exchanging chit-chat and smiling. In the afternoon, he went to a squat building inside the military facility filled with fellow soldiers preparing to deploy. </p> World news Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:50:29 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/polygamist-sect-member-convicted-of-child-sex-offences-14555449.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/polygamist-sect-member-convicted-of-child-sex-offences-14555449.html?r=RSS <p> The first of a dozen polygamist sect members to be tried over charges including child sex offences faces jail after being found guilty. </p> <p></p> World news Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:59 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/lsquosoil-sample-links-colin-duffy-to-two-murdersrsquo-14555490.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/lsquosoil-sample-links-colin-duffy-to-two-murdersrsquo-14555490.html?r=RSS <p> Soil found on a boot belonging to high-profile republican Colin Duffy matches a sample in the getaway car used by terrorists who murdered two soldiers outside a Co Antrim military base, the High Court has heard. </p> Local & National Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:59 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/sinn-fein-threats-will-stall-justice-talks-says-peter-robinson-14555430.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/sinn-fein-threats-will-stall-justice-talks-says-peter-robinson-14555430.html?r=RSS <p> Threats from Sinn Fein will stall negotiations on the devolution of justice powers, the DUP leader has warned.. </p> Politics Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:56 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/sir-elton-john-lsquofeeling-finersquo-after-illness-14555488.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/sir-elton-john-lsquofeeling-finersquo-after-illness-14555488.html?r=RSS <p> Sir Elton John is out of hospital and is feeling &ldquo;fine&rdquo; after being struck down with a bout of flu and an E.coli bacterial infection. </p> News Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:42 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/psni-chief-constable-matt-baggott-attacked-over-loss-of-reserves-14555484.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/psni-chief-constable-matt-baggott-attacked-over-loss-of-reserves-14555484.html?r=RSS <p> The organisation representing rank and file police officers in Northern Ireland lashed out yesterday after the new chief constable confirmed plans to phase out the Full Time Reserve. </p> Local & National Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:19 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/father-raped-his-daughter-for-nine-years-14555442.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/father-raped-his-daughter-for-nine-years-14555442.html?r=RSS <p> A man in the Republic has been convicted of raping and sexually assaulting his daughter over nine years. </p> Local & National Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:19 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/riverdance-designer-in-euro800k-court-battle-14555443.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/riverdance-designer-in-euro800k-court-battle-14555443.html?r=RSS <p> A fashion designer who created the costumes for Riverdance The Show claims he has been &quot;airbrushed out of the history&quot; of the world famous dance and musical sensation. </p> Local & National Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:18 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/tuv-apologise-for-calling-irish-a-leprechaun-language-14555428.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/tuv-apologise-for-calling-irish-a-leprechaun-language-14555428.html?r=RSS <p> Hard-line unionist party, The Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV), has apologised for branding Irish a &quot;leprechaun language&quot;. </p> Local & National Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:15 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/scotland-yard-police-chiefs-worried-by-rise-in-gang-rapes-in-britain-14555450.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/scotland-yard-police-chiefs-worried-by-rise-in-gang-rapes-in-britain-14555450.html?r=RSS <p> Senior Scotland Yard officers admitted last night they are deeply concerned about the rising number of gang rapes. </p> Local & National Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:13 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/asda-recall-after-maggots-found-in-figs-14555448.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/asda-recall-after-maggots-found-in-figs-14555448.html?r=RSS <p> Asda has advised customers to return figs to the supermarket after maggots were found. </p> Local & National Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:07 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/dead-mouse-found-in-treacle-at-old-polish-bakery-14555487.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/dead-mouse-found-in-treacle-at-old-polish-bakery-14555487.html?r=RSS <p> Co Londonderry bakery was closed yesterday on the order of a court after environmental health officers found dead mice in the premises. </p> Local & National Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:01:05 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/coronation-street-star-kym-marsh-fears-trying-for-another-baby-14555485.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/coronation-street-star-kym-marsh-fears-trying-for-another-baby-14555485.html?r=RSS <p> Coronation Street star Kym Marsh is scared of trying for another baby after losing her premature son moments after he was born, she has revealed. </p> News Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:47 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/bowls-championrsquos-car-is-destroyed-in-petrol-bombing-14555491.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/bowls-championrsquos-car-is-destroyed-in-petrol-bombing-14555491.html?r=RSS <p> A bowling champion has told of his terror after his car was petrol bombed outside his Co Antrim home in an apparent sectarian attack. </p> Local & National Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:37 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/mike-tysons-weird-week-on-tour-in-the-uk-14555638.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/mike-tysons-weird-week-on-tour-in-the-uk-14555638.html?r=RSS <p> I had the dubious pleasure four years ago of being hired to &quot;work the room&quot; with Mike Tyson on his first British after-dinner speaking tour. The crowds were big, but I was told: &quot;No boxing questions. </p> Local & National Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:20 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/burglary-suspect-taunts-cops-with-police-van-photo-14555483.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/burglary-suspect-taunts-cops-with-police-van-photo-14555483.html?r=RSS <p> An on-the-run burglary suspect taunted the authorities with a home-made mugshot showing him standing next to a police van. </p> Local & National Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:36:23 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/commuters-hear-sex-noises-at-train-station-14555482.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/commuters-hear-sex-noises-at-train-station-14555482.html?r=RSS <p> Commuters used to hearing announcements about leaves on the line and late-running trains got a Tannoy broadcast with a difference, it was revealed. </p> Local & National Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:33:59 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/pete-dohertys-manager-charged-after-hitandrun-crash-14555481.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/pete-dohertys-manager-charged-after-hitandrun-crash-14555481.html?r=RSS <p> The manager of rock star Pete Doherty was today charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash, police said. </p> Local & National Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:32:30 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/us-army-major-shouted-allahu-akbar-before-fort-hood-gun-rampage-14555480.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/us-army-major-shouted-allahu-akbar-before-fort-hood-gun-rampage-14555480.html?r=RSS <p> The US officer who killed 13 soldiers in a gun rampage at a Texas army base shouted a triumphant Islamic proclamation before opening fire, it has been claimed. </p> World news Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:29:53 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/gunman-arrested-after-office-shooting-spree-14555478.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/gunman-arrested-after-office-shooting-spree-14555478.html?r=RSS <p> Police in the US have arrested a gunman who opened fire on employees in an office complex in Florida today, reportedly killing two and injuring six. </p> World news Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:25:50 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/trade-union-rally-hits-out-at-northern-irelands-squabbling-politicians-14555431.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/trade-union-rally-hits-out-at-northern-irelands-squabbling-politicians-14555431.html?r=RSS <p> Politicians in Northern Ireland have fiddled while the economy burns, a trade union rally heard today. </p> Local & National Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:02:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/people-on-the-move/chris-galway-14555406.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/people-on-the-move/chris-galway-14555406.html?r=RSS <p> <preform><b>Name</b>:Chris Galway <br/> <b>Company</b>:University of Ulster Sports Academy<br/> <b>Position</b>: Coach Education officer <br/> <b>Role</b>: Chris will play a key role in the |development of coach education services within the university and with partners throughout the UK and Ireland<br/> <b>Track record</b>: Chris obtained a BA Hons in Sport and Leisure Studies in 1998 and a MSc in Sport, Exercise and Leisure in 1999. Chris joins the Ulster Sports Academy after five years as the University of Ulster&rsquo;s Rugby Development officer where he was heavily involved in the delivery of the IRFU's Coach Education Programme. Chris previously spent three years as the Youth Development and Commercial manager at Larne RFC</preform> <br/></p> People on the Move Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:02:57 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/people-on-the-move/treasa-rice-14555404.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/people-on-the-move/treasa-rice-14555404.html?r=RSS <p> <preform><b>Name</b>: treasa rice<br/> <b>Company</b>:University of Ulster Sports Academy<br/> <b>Position</b>:Physical Activity Promotion officer<br/> <b>Role</b>: To increase the physical activity participation levels of staff and students within the University of Ulster, through the development, co-ordination and promotion of a range of physical activity opportunities<br/> <b>Track record</b>: Treasa is a graduate of the University of Ulster having obtained a Masters in Health Promotion in 2004. Treasa spent the last three years working for Action Cancer as Health Promotion officer for two years before being promoted to Health Promotion co-ordinator for the last years she worked there. Prior to her time with Action Cancer, Treasa worked as the youth health worker for Ligoniel Improvement Association</preform> <br/></p> People on the Move Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:59:40 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ancelotti-plays-down-manchester-united-fixture-14555394.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/ancelotti-plays-down-manchester-united-fixture-14555394.html?r=RSS <p> Carlo Ancelotti has tried to play down the importance of his side's clash with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. </p> Premier League Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:45:21 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/people-on-the-move/gordon-milligan-14555384.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/people-on-the-move/gordon-milligan-14555384.html?r=RSS <p> <preform><b>Name</b>: gordon milligan<br/> <b>Company</b>:Translink<br/> <b>Position</b>: Human Resources & Organisational Development director <br/> <b>Role</b>: Responsible for People & Organisational Development; Employee Relations; Workforce Planning and Equality<br/> <b>Track record</b>: Over 20 years&rsquo; experience working in HR including senior positions within Bombardier Shorts followed by Nortel Networks including HR director for Nortel&rsquo;s global operations business in Europe. He then joined Dunbia food processing company in 2006 as Group HR director. He has served on various external bodies including CBI and as a board member on the Labour Relations Agency</preform> <br/></p> People on the Move Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:29:44 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/miss-england-steps-down-after-tv-gladiator-row-sparks-arrest-14555371.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/miss-england-steps-down-after-tv-gladiator-row-sparks-arrest-14555371.html?r=RSS <p> Miss England Rachel Christie has relinquished her crown after being arrested on suspicion of a nightclub assault sparked by a row over a TV gladiator. </p> Local & National Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:18:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/mike-tyson-cancels-belfast-appearance-14555358.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/mike-tyson-cancels-belfast-appearance-14555358.html?r=RSS <p> Boxer Mike Tyson has cancelled a planned appearance at Belfast's Waterfront Hall this evening. </p> Local & National Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:03:28 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/theatre-arts/visual-art-61109-14555353.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/theatre-arts/visual-art-61109-14555353.html?r=RSS <p> I&rsquo;ve finally returned to the new gallery on the Lisburn Road, the Salamander, which I mentioned a few weeks ago. Owned by Peter Wheatly-Smith, it is at 4A Maryville Avenue, a bright, modernised Victorian church hall. </p> Theatre & Arts Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:53:13 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/theatre-arts/seatbelts-fastened-for-a-colourful-flight-14555351.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/theatre-arts/seatbelts-fastened-for-a-colourful-flight-14555351.html?r=RSS <p> Ever wondered what it&rsquo;s like to turn left when you enter an aeroplane, and settle down with the beautiful people? </p> Theatre & Arts Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:50:54 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/the-airborne-toxic-event--the-airborne-toxic-eventisland-14555347.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/the-airborne-toxic-event--the-airborne-toxic-eventisland-14555347.html?r=RSS <p> It can't be easy coming up with a name for a band. But surely this Californian fivepiece could have chosen a moniker that trips off the tongue a little easier? </p> Reviews Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:45:15 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-reviews-61109-14555326.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/album-reviews-61109-14555326.html?r=RSS <p> <b>U2 - The Unforgettable fire(Mercury) </b></p> <p> With U2 recently in the news thanks to their LA concert being broadcast live on YouTube, it&rsquo;s an opportune time to be releasing a re-mastered, 25th anniversary fourth album. </p> Reviews Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:38:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/student-stuns-iran-by-criticising-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-14555323.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/student-stuns-iran-by-criticising-supreme-leader-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-14555323.html?r=RSS <p> An Iranian maths student has become an unlikely hero to some of his countrymen for daring to criticise the country's most powerful man to his face. </p> World news Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:32:53 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/afghan-bomb-kills-two-us-troops-14555320.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/afghan-bomb-kills-two-us-troops-14555320.html?r=RSS <p> Two more US troops have been killed in Afghanistan. </p> World news Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:27:29 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/sex-with-the-neighbours-good-for-crabs-14555317.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/sex-with-the-neighbours-good-for-crabs-14555317.html?r=RSS <p> In the world of fiddler crabs, the best form of protection for females is apparently having sex with the neighbours, according to an Australian study. </p> World news Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:24:49 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/brazilian-man-shows-up-at-his-own-funeral-14555316.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/brazilian-man-shows-up-at-his-own-funeral-14555316.html?r=RSS <p> A Brazilian thought to have died in a car crash shocked his mourning family by showing up alive at his funeral. </p> World news Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:23:02 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/classical-music-61109-14555309.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/classical-music-61109-14555309.html?r=RSS <p> Moving on Music presents two jazz concerts this month at Queen&rsquo;s University&rsquo;s Sonic Arts Research Centre in Cloreen Park, just off the Malone Road. </p> Reviews Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:16:53 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/popdance-music-61109-14555304.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/popdance-music-61109-14555304.html?r=RSS <p> Unless you were among the lucky few who saw The Beatles play Belfast at The Ritz in 1963 or The King's Hall in 1964, any hopes of catching a live performance faded when the band abandoned touring in 1966 and finally split up in 1970. </p> Reviews Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:12:56 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/rootsfolk-music-61109-14555299.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/reviews/rootsfolk-music-61109-14555299.html?r=RSS <p> Old Flat Top Music is presenting a not-to-be-missed triple bill for Jazz and Blues fans at the Black Box this evening. </p> Reviews Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:08:41 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/hargreaves-back-in-training-for-united-14555296.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/hargreaves-back-in-training-for-united-14555296.html?r=RSS <p> Owen Hargreaves is back on his training programme after a minor setback in his recovery from major knee surgery. </p> Premier League Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:06:59 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/fabregas-focused-on-wolves-v-arsenal-14555295.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/fabregas-focused-on-wolves-v-arsenal-14555295.html?r=RSS <p> Cesc Fabregas knows Arsenal must be &quot;up for it&quot; to keep their Barclays Premier League title challenge on track when they travel to Wolves tomorrow. </p> Premier League Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:06:12 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/irelands-time-will-come-says-manchester-city-boss-hughes-14555289.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/irelands-time-will-come-says-manchester-city-boss-hughes-14555289.html?r=RSS <p> Manchester City boss Mark Hughes has urged Stephen Ireland to be patient following a period of frustration for the midfield star. </p> Premier League Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:02:54 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/chelsea-transfer-ban-suspended-14555287.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/chelsea-transfer-ban-suspended-14555287.html?r=RSS <p> Chelsea look set to be able to trade in the January transfer window after the Court of Arbitration for Sport agreed to suspend their FIFA-imposed transfer ban until a final decision is made in the case of the signing of Gael Kakuta. </p> Premier League Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:01:09 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/motring-ahead-14555284.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/motring-ahead-14555284.html?r=RSS <p> There are musicians, there are rock stars, and there are legends. Lemmy falls firmly into the last category. </p> News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:58:59 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/how-haunted-man-of-iron-is-fighting-off-his-old-demons-14555198.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/how-haunted-man-of-iron-is-fighting-off-his-old-demons-14555198.html?r=RSS <p> Brooding and tormented, Mike Tyson has become a dissertation in self destruction. </p> Opinion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:34:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/letters/uuplsquos-link-with-conservatives-is-not-going-to-work-14555197.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/letters/uuplsquos-link-with-conservatives-is-not-going-to-work-14555197.html?r=RSS <p> Councillor Nelson, in her letter to the Belfast Telegraph on November 4, claims that the link between the Conservative Party and the Ulster Unionist Party will ultimately strengthen the union and will ultimately provide a direct line to the heart of the UK Government. </p> Letters Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:32:53 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/letters/day-trip-to-belfast-was-worth-effort-14555195.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/letters/day-trip-to-belfast-was-worth-effort-14555195.html?r=RSS <p> My husband and I made one of our rare visits to Belfast today on our &lsquo;gray hair' bus pass. </p> Letters Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:31:31 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/letters/time-is-up-for-our-politicians-in-westminster-14555194.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/letters/time-is-up-for-our-politicians-in-westminster-14555194.html?r=RSS <p> I was not planning on writing to you today, but I've just signed a letter to the three main party leaders telling them that it is now time for the people to be given a genuine say in how our democracy is run. </p> Letters Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:17 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/letters/how-can-we-trust-tories-to-defend-ulster-14555191.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/letters/how-can-we-trust-tories-to-defend-ulster-14555191.html?r=RSS <p> I&rsquo;m disappointed to learn that the Tory Party has reneged on its promise to give the people of the United Kingdom a say on the Lisbon Treaty via a referendum. </p> Letters Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:29:05 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/letters/renovations-to-ulster-museum-waste-of-money-14555189.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/letters/renovations-to-ulster-museum-waste-of-money-14555189.html?r=RSS <p> I visited the &lsquo;new&rsquo; Belfast Museum on Saturday and as one who used to practically live in the &lsquo;old&rsquo; museum in my lunch hours, I have to say the disappointment was too much to bear. </p> Letters Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:28:10 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/why-these-pushy-ladies-are-really-starting-to-bug-me-14555188.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/why-these-pushy-ladies-are-really-starting-to-bug-me-14555188.html?r=RSS <p> The snows of Kilimanjaro are melting. The Ganges is drying up. El Ni&ntilde;o is unleashing freak weather all over the world. </p> Opinion Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:26:34 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/bt-woman/belfast-telegraph--women-of-the-year--awards--in-pictures-and-video-14554880.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/bt-woman/belfast-telegraph--women-of-the-year--awards--in-pictures-and-video-14554880.html?r=RSS <p> Eight months ago, for all the right reasons, hardly anyone knew who Kate Carroll was. And she loved that. </p> BT Woman Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:21:38 +0000