http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/service/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/mp-dodds-calls-for-action-to-stop-northern-ireland-players-opting-for-republic-16116499.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/mp-dodds-calls-for-action-to-stop-northern-ireland-players-opting-for-republic-16116499.html?r=RSS <p> The British and Irish governments need to intervene to prevent talented young footballers &ldquo;haemorrhaging&rdquo; from Northern Ireland to the Republic, an DUP MP has said. </p> International Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:27:01 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/thug-who-beat-up-bus-tour-rival-now-pastor-court-told-16116484.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/thug-who-beat-up-bus-tour-rival-now-pastor-court-told-16116484.html?r=RSS <p> A former bus tour worker convicted of beating and banging a rival operator's head off a kiosk in Belfast city centre is now a church pastor, a court has heard. </p> Northern Ireland Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:27:52 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/owners-of-belfasts-tallest-building-in-administration-16116482.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/owners-of-belfasts-tallest-building-in-administration-16116482.html?r=RSS <p> The company which bought one of Belfast&rsquo;s tallest buildings in a multi-million pound deal has gone into administration. </p> Business News Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:24:42 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/sex-offender-forced-off-belfast-train-court-told-16116479.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/sex-offender-forced-off-belfast-train-court-told-16116479.html?r=RSS <p> A sex offender was forced off a train after allegedly being bullied and verbally abused by fellow prisoners, the High Court heard. </p> Northern Ireland Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:17:29 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/boris-johnson-calls-london-st-patricks-day-event-lefty-sinn-fein-crap-16116465.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/boris-johnson-calls-london-st-patricks-day-event-lefty-sinn-fein-crap-16116465.html?r=RSS <p> Outspoken London mayor Boris Johnson has described the city&rsquo;s St Patrick&rsquo;s Day gala dinner celebrations linking them to Sinn Fein and branding it &quot;lefty crap&quot;. </p> UK Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:30:33 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/big-payout-prison-staff-can-apply-for-new-jail-jobs-16116003.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/big-payout-prison-staff-can-apply-for-new-jail-jobs-16116003.html?r=RSS <p> Almost 400 prison officers hoping to benefit from a £60 million redundancy scheme could later apply to take on new jobs in the jail system, Northern Ireland politicians have been told. </p> Northern Ireland Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:10:20 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/good-wishes-for-ian-paisley-flow-in-from-across-the-divide-16116014.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/good-wishes-for-ian-paisley-flow-in-from-across-the-divide-16116014.html?r=RSS <p> Ian Paisley spent his fifth night in hospital last night after being admitted on Sunday with heart trouble. </p> Northern Ireland Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:00:39 +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/northern-ireland/son-faked-own-death-to-swindle-mum-court-told-16115551.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/son-faked-own-death-to-swindle-mum-court-told-16115551.html?r=RSS <p> A 38-year-old Northern Ireland man who claimed he was dead has appeared in court charged with trying to defraud his mother of £1,000 to offset his own funeral expenses. </p> Northern Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:31:08 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/video-indian-ministers-quit-after-watching-porn-video-clip-16115515.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/video-indian-ministers-quit-after-watching-porn-video-clip-16115515.html?r=RSS <p> Two senior Indian politicians were forced to resign after they were caught watching a pornographic film during a session of their state assembly. </p> World news Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:47:18 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/robinson-targeting-liberal-voters-16115396.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/robinson-targeting-liberal-voters-16115396.html?r=RSS Peter Robinson's appeals for a shared future in Northern Ireland are aimed at wooing liberal Protestants rather than Catholics, a rival unionist has claimed. Northern Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/property-prices-tumble-by-10-16115397.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/property-prices-tumble-by-10-16115397.html?r=RSS House prices in Northern Ireland continue to tumble, with properties falling more than 10% in value in the last year, according to the latest snapshot of the market. Northern Ireland Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/cats-eagles-and-hand-grenades-weird-things-seen-on-a-football-pitch-16115011.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/premiership/cats-eagles-and-hand-grenades-weird-things-seen-on-a-football-pitch-16115011.html?r=RSS <p> Monday night's Premier League match between Liverpool and Tottenham was so poor that the most exciting action of the evening involved a tabby cat finding its way onto the Anfield turf. </p> Premier League Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:37:50 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/paisley-critical-moderator-hails-great-qualities-of-big-ian-16114969.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/paisley-critical-moderator-hails-great-qualities-of-big-ian-16114969.html?r=RSS <p> The next moderator of the Presbyterian Church has joined a chorus of well-wishers, including Peter Robinson Martin McGuinness, expressing his best wishes for the Rev Ian Paisley, who remains seriously ill in hospital. </p> Northern Ireland Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:23:46 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/service/promotions-competitions/the-belfast-telegraph-meal-deal-is-back-16114679.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/service/promotions-competitions/the-belfast-telegraph-meal-deal-is-back-16114679.html?r=RSS <p> Once again diners will get the chance to enjoy fabulous food and wine from an impressive list of participating restaurants for just £6.95, Monday to Thursday between 5.00pm and 8.00pm. </p> Promotions & Competitions Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:37:25 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/win-a-class-trip-to-alton-towers-16114496.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/win-a-class-trip-to-alton-towers-16114496.html?r=RSS Sunday Life Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:17:26 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-drove-at-100mph-in-derry-city-centre-16114471.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-drove-at-100mph-in-derry-city-centre-16114471.html?r=RSS <p> An apprentice welder who pleaded guilty to driving at 100mph in a 30mph zone in Northern Ireland has been fined £800. </p> Northern Ireland Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:00:45 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/belfast-bus-tour-man-bashed-rivals-head-during-parking-space-row-16114461.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/belfast-bus-tour-man-bashed-rivals-head-during-parking-space-row-16114461.html?r=RSS <p> A bus tour worker punched a rival operator up to 10 times and banged his head off a kiosk in a row over parking in Belfast city centre, a court has heard. </p> Northern Ireland Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:41:30 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/rock-fall-forces-scenic-antrim-coast-road-to-close-16114454.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/rock-fall-forces-scenic-antrim-coast-road-to-close-16114454.html?r=RSS <p> A major rock fall has closed the Antrim coast road. </p> Northern Ireland Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:22:44 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/rev-ian-paisley-admitted-to-hospital-unconfirmed-reports-of-heart-attack-16114101.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/rev-ian-paisley-admitted-to-hospital-unconfirmed-reports-of-heart-attack-16114101.html?r=RSS <p> The Rev Ian Paisley, the former Northern Ireland First Minister ahd leader of the Free Presbyterian Church, has been admitted to hospital. </p> Northern Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:24:09 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/republic-of-ireland-should-rejoin-commonwealth-says-unionist-chief-elliott-16114087.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/republic-of-ireland-should-rejoin-commonwealth-says-unionist-chief-elliott-16114087.html?r=RSS <p> The Republic of Ireland should consider rejoining the Commonwealth as Britain celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the leader of the Ulster Unionist Party said. </p> Northern Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:52:15 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/f1-old-boy-eddie-irvine-buys-bangor-grammar-school-building-16113924.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/f1-old-boy-eddie-irvine-buys-bangor-grammar-school-building-16113924.html?r=RSS <p> Former Formula One ace Eddie Irvine is going back to school in his native north Down &mdash; but he won&rsquo;t be getting behind a desk. </p> Northern Ireland Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:23:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/more-than-900-people-attacked-by-dogs-last-year-16113498.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/more-than-900-people-attacked-by-dogs-last-year-16113498.html?r=RSS <p> More than 900 people were attacked by dogs last year across Northern Ireland, shocking new figures have revealed. </p> Northern Ireland Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:02:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/us-expects-israel-to-attack-iran-16113483.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/us-expects-israel-to-attack-iran-16113483.html?r=RSS <p> Iran's supreme leader threatened to attack Israel yesterday in retaliation for Western sanctions against the Islamic Republic, warning that &quot;threatening Iran and attacking Iran will harm America&quot;. </p> World news Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:01:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/america-prepares-for-super-bowl-xlvi-16113478.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/other-sports/america-prepares-for-super-bowl-xlvi-16113478.html?r=RSS <p> Listen to Bill Belichick, the most successful NFL coach of the present era, and tomorrow's battle between the New York Giants and his own New England Patriots for the gaudiest prize in American sport has nothing to do with revenge. </p> Other Sports Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:55:09 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/stephen-carroll-murder-accused-lsquotargeted-another-policemanrsquo-16113472.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/stephen-carroll-murder-accused-lsquotargeted-another-policemanrsquo-16113472.html?r=RSS <p> A 20-year-old Co Armagh man accused of the murder of Constable Stephen Carroll allegedly tried to collect information on another policeman for dissident republicans, his Belfast Crown Court trial has heard. </p> Northern Ireland Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:06:19 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/hollywood-actor-martin-sheen-proud-of-uncles-ira-past-16113460.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/hollywood-actor-martin-sheen-proud-of-uncles-ira-past-16113460.html?r=RSS <p> Hollywood star Martin Sheen has declared himself proud of his uncle's IRA past. </p> Northern Ireland Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:52:33 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-kills-himself-at-hairdressers-16113457.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/man-kills-himself-at-hairdressers-16113457.html?r=RSS <p> A man has shot himself dead at a hairdresser's salon in Dungannon, Co Tyrone. </p> Northern Ireland Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:40:56 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/terminallyill-massereene-barracks-killer-cannot-expect-leniency-16113108.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/terminallyill-massereene-barracks-killer-cannot-expect-leniency-16113108.html?r=RSS <p> The fact that dissident republican Brian Shiver, who was convicted of murdering two British soldiers, is terminally ill should not influence the length of his jail term, his defence lawyer has accepted. </p> Northern Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:28:17 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/woman/life/worlds-10-most-desirable-women-harry-potter-emma-spellbinding-16111735.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/woman/life/worlds-10-most-desirable-women-harry-potter-emma-spellbinding-16111735.html?r=RSS <p> Actress Zooey Deschanel has edged ahead of figures such as Pippa Middleton and Emma Watson to the title of the year's 'most desirable woman'. </p> Life Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:50:29 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/murdered-british-soldiers-family-told-the-truth-40-years-later-16113012.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/murdered-british-soldiers-family-told-the-truth-40-years-later-16113012.html?r=RSS <p> The family of British soldier Paul Carter, who murdered by the IRA in 1971, have spent the last 40 years believing he died alone in Belfast and without any assistance, until now. </p> Northern Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:22:08 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/alleged-belfast-thief-gave-police-graphic-details-of-sex-in-bush-16113002.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/alleged-belfast-thief-gave-police-graphic-details-of-sex-in-bush-16113002.html?r=RSS <p> An alleged burglar discovered just yards from a stolen Mercedes car told police he was there taking part in a sex act, the High Court in Belfast has heard. </p> Northern Ireland Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:06:32 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/cameron-benefits-cap-will-affect-just-one-person-in-northern-ireland-16112463.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/cameron-benefits-cap-will-affect-just-one-person-in-northern-ireland-16112463.html?r=RSS <p> Just one individual in Northern Ireland will be affected by the Government&rsquo;s controversial benefits cap, an MP has claimed. </p> Northern Ireland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:49:08 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/food-bound-for-landfill-to-feed-northern-ireland-poor-16112457.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/food-bound-for-landfill-to-feed-northern-ireland-poor-16112457.html?r=RSS <p> More than 23.5 tonnes of food has been diverted from Northern Ireland&rsquo;s landfill sites by a charity that redistributes meals to vulnerable people. </p> Northern Ireland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:41:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/killer-who-kicked-homeless-man-to-death-says-friend-stood-on-victims-throat-16112396.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/killer-who-kicked-homeless-man-to-death-says-friend-stood-on-victims-throat-16112396.html?r=RSS <p> A Northern Ireland man convicted of murdering a homeless Polish national has denied that he has implicated his former friend as revenge after she gave evidence against him. </p> Northern Ireland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:45:52 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/harry-redknapp-interrupts-evidence-to-lash-out-at-staring-detective-16112253.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/harry-redknapp-interrupts-evidence-to-lash-out-at-staring-detective-16112253.html?r=RSS <p> Harry Redknapp yesterday turned angrily on a detective whom he accused of &quot;staring&quot; him down in court after describing his wife Sandra's terror at a police raid on their home, on the eighth day of his trial for tax evasion. </p> UK Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:59:12 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/video-port-said-pitch-riot-leaves-74-people-dead-16112234.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/video-port-said-pitch-riot-leaves-74-people-dead-16112234.html?r=RSS <p> At least 74 people were killed and hundreds more injured last night when a top-flight football match ended in one of the worst sporting disasters in Egypt's history. </p> World news Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:28:49 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/wild-rottweiler-tasered-by-belfast-police-after-attacking-man-and-woman-officer-16111963.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/wild-rottweiler-tasered-by-belfast-police-after-attacking-man-and-woman-officer-16111963.html?r=RSS <p> A rottweiler dog has been tasered by Northern Ireland police police after a savage attack which left a female officer needing surgery. </p> Northern Ireland Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:44:39 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/service/promotions-competitions/free-ireland-rugby-squad-2012-poster-with-the-belfast-telegraph-on-friday-3rd-february-16111946.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/service/promotions-competitions/free-ireland-rugby-squad-2012-poster-with-the-belfast-telegraph-on-friday-3rd-february-16111946.html?r=RSS <p> Answer Ireland's Call </p> Promotions & Competitions Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:11:46 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/woman/life/holly-washes-rory-mcilroy-right-out-of-her-hair-16111914.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/woman/life/holly-washes-rory-mcilroy-right-out-of-her-hair-16111914.html?r=RSS <p> Hue&rsquo;s that? Experts split after Rory&rsquo;s ex dumps bottled blonde look to go redhead </p> Life Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:36:21 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/cowell-eyes-up-beyonce-knowles-for-x-factor-after-us-cull-16111883.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/cowell-eyes-up-beyonce-knowles-for-x-factor-after-us-cull-16111883.html?r=RSS <p>Beyonc&eacute; Knowles is been courted to join the US X Factor judging panel, according to reports.</p> News Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/maschopiro-tribe-of-peru-makes-uncomfortable-contact-with-tourists-16111742.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/maschopiro-tribe-of-peru-makes-uncomfortable-contact-with-tourists-16111742.html?r=RSS <p> They've no idea what to make of the strange people who have appeared on the far riverbank, wearing clothes, carrying cameras, and using alien transportation devices. But they are right to be concerned. </p> World news Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:32:13 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/israel-sets-up-elite-command-unit-to-strike-behind-enemy-lines-16111740.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/israel-sets-up-elite-command-unit-to-strike-behind-enemy-lines-16111740.html?r=RSS <p> Israel has set up a specialist commando unit designed to carry out missions deep inside enemy territory amid growing consensus in government circles that military strikes must be contemplated if economic sanctions do not halt Iran's nuclear programme. </p> World news Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:25:56 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/mcguinness-eyes-windsor-park-match-16111668.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/mcguinness-eyes-windsor-park-match-16111668.html?r=RSS Martin McGuinness has revealed he would cheer on the Northern Ireland football team and hopes to get the chance on a visit to Windsor Park. Northern Ireland Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:12:13 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/site-to-produce-gas-for-50-years-16111666.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/site-to-produce-gas-for-50-years-16111666.html?r=RSS Up to 50 years worth of daily consumption of natural gas in Northern Ireland could be produced from a substantial field in Co Fermanagh, according to the energy company behind the project. Northern Ireland Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/scientists-make-telepathy-breakthrough-16111214.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/scientists-make-telepathy-breakthrough-16111214.html?r=RSS <p> A first step has been taken towards hearing imagined speech using a form of electronic telepathy, it has been claimed. </p> World news Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:28 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/david-cameron-urges-rbs-bonus-restraint-16111222.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/david-cameron-urges-rbs-bonus-restraint-16111222.html?r=RSS <p> David Cameron has urged the Royal Bank of Scotland to show &quot;restraint&quot; in its bonus packages for senior colleagues of chief executive Stephen Hester. </p> Business News Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:22:29 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/in-pictures-big-freeze-alert-as-winter-weather-returns-to-uk-16111217.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/in-pictures-big-freeze-alert-as-winter-weather-returns-to-uk-16111217.html?r=RSS <p> Scattered snow showers and freezing temperatures could cause icy conditions on roads in parts of the UK, according to forecasters. </p> UK Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:12:37 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/tom-elliott-no-regrets-in-disciplining-david-mcnarry-16111041.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/tom-elliott-no-regrets-in-disciplining-david-mcnarry-16111041.html?r=RSS <p> The leader of Ulster Unionist Party, Tom Elliott, said he has no regrets in disciplining senior colleague David McNarry, claiming the MLA's decision to resign from the Assembly group in protest was an over-reaction. </p> Politics Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:29:31 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ulster-set-to-ditch-brian-mclaughlin-16111184.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ulster-set-to-ditch-brian-mclaughlin-16111184.html?r=RSS <p> In a move certain to send shockwaves through Irish rugby, Ulster are set to ditch Brian McLaughlin and bring in a new coach for next season. </p> Rugby Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:12:11 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/notorious-paedophile-priest-left-laptop-with-280000-childporn-images-on-plane-16111137.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/notorious-paedophile-priest-left-laptop-with-280000-childporn-images-on-plane-16111137.html?r=RSS <p> A paedophile priest was caught in possession of child pornography after accidentally leaving a laptop on a plane. </p> Republic of Ireland Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:35:07 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/gunman-kills-himself-after-firing-seven-shots-at-unarmed-gardai-16111134.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/gunman-kills-himself-after-firing-seven-shots-at-unarmed-gardai-16111134.html?r=RSS <p> A man shot himself dead last night after opening fire on two unarmed garda officers when his van was stopped as part of a routine patrol. </p> Republic of Ireland Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:31:49 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/belfast-telegraph-launches-home-delivery-promotion-16110894.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/belfast-telegraph-launches-home-delivery-promotion-16110894.html?r=RSS <p> If you would like the Belfast Telegraph delivered to your home then we have got good news for you. </p> Business News Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:01:51 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/shoppers-face-5p-plastic-bag-tax-in-northern-ireland-16110844.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/shoppers-face-5p-plastic-bag-tax-in-northern-ireland-16110844.html?r=RSS <p> A 5p tax on single-use carrier bags will be introduced in Northern Ireland next year. </p> Northern Ireland Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:28:44 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/northern-ireland-university-applications-fall-by-4-16110813.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/northern-ireland-university-applications-fall-by-4-16110813.html?r=RSS <p> The number of UK students applying to start university this autumn has fallen by almost 9%, official figures show. </p> Education Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:46:13 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/translink-belfast-bus-driver-made-detour-to-winemark-offlicence-16110740.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/translink-belfast-bus-driver-made-detour-to-winemark-offlicence-16110740.html?r=RSS <p> A Belfast Citybus driver went off route and stopped off at an off-licence while driving his passengers across the city. </p> Northern Ireland Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:38:32 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/nuclear-inspectors-met-by-protests-in-iran-16110688.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/nuclear-inspectors-met-by-protests-in-iran-16110688.html?r=RSS <p> A mission by a United Nations team to inspect Iran's nuclear programme &ndash; which could play a critical part in whether or not military strikes are ordered against Iran &ndash; began yesterday amid acrimony and tension. </p> World news Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:42:51 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/bloody-sunday/poison-of-bloody-sunday-finally-seeps-away-as-derry-moves-on-16110644.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/bloody-sunday/poison-of-bloody-sunday-finally-seeps-away-as-derry-moves-on-16110644.html?r=RSS <p> The people of Derry yesterday marked the 40th anniversary of Bloody Sunday -- the event which shaped the history of their city when 14 youths and men on a civil rights march were killed by British soldiers. </p> Bloody Sunday Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:25:50 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/fleadh-cheoil-goes-to-northern-ireland-for-first-time-16110625.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/fleadh-cheoil-goes-to-northern-ireland-for-first-time-16110625.html?r=RSS <p> The organisers of the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil have been commended for their &quot;leap of faith&quot; in deciding to hold next year's event in Londonderry - the first time it will take place in Northern Ireland. </p> News Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:33:27 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/offbeat/ultrasonic-sperm-zap-tests-hailed-16110611.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/offbeat/ultrasonic-sperm-zap-tests-hailed-16110611.html?r=RSS As birth control methods go, it sounds like one of the more extreme examples. Offbeat Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:22:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/woman-found-stuffed-in-bag-suffocated-or-strangled-16110650.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/woman-found-stuffed-in-bag-suffocated-or-strangled-16110650.html?r=RSS <p> A woman whose body was found stuffed into a travel bag was either suffocated or strangled, a post mortem has found. </p> Republic of Ireland Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:26 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/report-reveals-fears-over-northern-ireland-household-bills-16110593.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/report-reveals-fears-over-northern-ireland-household-bills-16110593.html?r=RSS <p> Large numbers of people in Northern Ireland are rationing their fuel and borrowing cash from moneylenders to meet household bills, a new survey has found. </p> Northern Ireland Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:09 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/minimum-pricing-for-alcohol-wont-work-16110590.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/minimum-pricing-for-alcohol-wont-work-16110590.html?r=RSS <p> Introducing minimum pricing for alcohol would not target problem drinkers and would hit jobs and trade, a pro-business economics consultancy said. </p> Northern Ireland Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:05 +0000 ?r=RSS <p> Stephen Slevin was driving along a rural highway in southern New Mexico in August 2005 when traffic police pulled him over and arrested him on suspicion of drink-driving, along with a string of other motoring offences. </p> World news Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:31:24 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/technology-gadgets/twitter-faces-user-backlash-over-move-to-censor-messages-16110222.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/technology-gadgets/twitter-faces-user-backlash-over-move-to-censor-messages-16110222.html?r=RSS <p> Twitter was facing a backlash from its users last night after the website said it had the technology to censor tweets on a country-by-country basis. </p> Technology & Gadgets Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:19:05 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/irish-student-wants-boss-of-youtube-jailed-for-contempt-16110173.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/irish-student-wants-boss-of-youtube-jailed-for-contempt-16110173.html?r=RSS <p> An Irish student falsely accused of not paying a taxi fare in an internet video is trying to have the chief executive of YouTube jailed for contempt of court after the clip was put up again on the web. </p> Republic of Ireland Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:01:49 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/wellwishers-mark-ian-paisleys-retirement-from-the-pulpit-16110166.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/wellwishers-mark-ian-paisleys-retirement-from-the-pulpit-16110166.html?r=RSS <p> For the man who has had more farewells than Frank Sinatra, the Reverend Ian Paisley last night marked his retirement from the pulpit. </p> Northern Ireland Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:01:57 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/service/promotions-competitions/free-world-map-for-every-reader-with-the-belfast-telegraph-16108574.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/service/promotions-competitions/free-world-map-for-every-reader-with-the-belfast-telegraph-16108574.html?r=RSS Promotions & Competitions Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:55:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/weather-alert-warns-of-snow-for-northern-ireland-16109751.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/weather-alert-warns-of-snow-for-northern-ireland-16109751.html?r=RSS <p> Northern Ireland could experience snowfall over the coming days, forecasters said today. </p> Northern Ireland Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:15:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/holy-mackerel-toppled-lorry-dumps-thousands-of-fish-in-farmers-field-16109727.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/holy-mackerel-toppled-lorry-dumps-thousands-of-fish-in-farmers-field-16109727.html?r=RSS <p> This is the Biblical scene that met Northern Ireland farmer Gordon Flinn after a lorry overturned into his field, spilling tonnes of fish. </p> Northern Ireland Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:34:12 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/belfast-city-airport-was-on-brink-of-closure-after-ryanair-exit-16109713.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/belfast-city-airport-was-on-brink-of-closure-after-ryanair-exit-16109713.html?r=RSS <p> Ryanair's decision to withdraw from Northern Ireland nearly sounded the death-knell for George Best Belfast City Airport and 1,500 jobs, its boss has said. </p> Business News Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:55:07 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/service/editors-choice/harry-redknapp-i-can-barely-write-i-couldnt-have-fiddled-my-tax-16109645.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/service/editors-choice/harry-redknapp-i-can-barely-write-i-couldnt-have-fiddled-my-tax-16109645.html?r=RSS <p> The Tottenham Hotspur manager, Harry Redknapp, admitted that he had such a &quot;problem&quot; with handwriting that he could not even &quot;fill in a team sheet&quot; and required an accountant to &quot;run his life&quot;, a court heard yesterday in a dramatic fourth day of his trial for tax evasion. </p> Editor's Choice Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:18:10 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/inquiry-urged-over-pseudomonas-baby-infection-deaths-16109615.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/inquiry-urged-over-pseudomonas-baby-infection-deaths-16109615.html?r=RSS <p> The parents of one of four babies who died in outbreaks of a killer infection in two hospitals have called for a public inquiry. </p> Northern Ireland Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:26:24 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/us-schools-classify-pizza-as-veg-but-whiff-of-victory-for-jamie-oliver-16109651.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/us-schools-classify-pizza-as-veg-but-whiff-of-victory-for-jamie-oliver-16109651.html?r=RSS <p> In a victory for everyone from Jamie Oliver to Michelle Obama, the school cafeterias of America are to redesign their menus around strict calorie limits and minimum quotas of healthy food. </p> World news Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:49 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/irans-president-mahmoud-ahmadinejad-wants-new-nuclear-talks-16109648.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/irans-president-mahmoud-ahmadinejad-wants-new-nuclear-talks-16109648.html?r=RSS <p> Iran is ready to revive talks with the West, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said yesterday, as the country faces tougher sanctions aimed at forcing Tehran to sharply scale back its nuclear programme. </p> World news Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:45 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/abbas-willing-to-find-way-out-of-deadlock-says-ashton-16109647.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/abbas-willing-to-find-way-out-of-deadlock-says-ashton-16109647.html?r=RSS <p> Hours after Palestinians declared that talks with Israel were &quot;over,&quot; the European Union's foreign policy chief Baroness Ashton has insisted that the peace process is not at an impasse. </p> World news Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:09 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/service/promotions-competitions/2-pairs-of-ulster-rugby-tickets-to-be-won-with-the-belfast-telegraph-16108703.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/service/promotions-competitions/2-pairs-of-ulster-rugby-tickets-to-be-won-with-the-belfast-telegraph-16108703.html?r=RSS Promotions & Competitions Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:10:32 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/ulster-homes-shaken-as-donegal-hit-by-22-magnitude-earthquake-16109221.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/ulster-homes-shaken-as-donegal-hit-by-22-magnitude-earthquake-16109221.html?r=RSS <p> People in Co Donegal were woken up and their homes were shaken as the north of the county was hit by a minor earthquake. </p> Republic of Ireland Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:06:03 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/simpsons-fans-scramble-for-ebay-homershaped-glue-blob-16109202.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/simpsons-fans-scramble-for-ebay-homershaped-glue-blob-16109202.html?r=RSS <p> A blob of dried glue that bears a vague resemblance to cartoon character Homer Simpson has attracted bids of over £2,000 on Ebay. </p> UK Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:31:27 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/in-pictures-one-direction-raise-the-roof-at-belfast-waterfront-hall-16109120.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/in-pictures-one-direction-raise-the-roof-at-belfast-waterfront-hall-16109120.html?r=RSS <p> X Factor sensations One Direction served up a real treat for their fans in Belfast last night. </p> News Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:47:57 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/black-box-bid-to-cut-premiums-16108993.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/black-box-bid-to-cut-premiums-16108993.html?r=RSS Aircraft-style black boxes could be installed in new drivers' cars to help cut insurance premiums and reduce accidents in Northern Ireland, the DoE has claimed. Northern Ireland Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:02:02 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/service/promotions-competitions/win-with-quotthe-parkquot-and-the-ifa-16108616.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/service/promotions-competitions/win-with-quotthe-parkquot-and-the-ifa-16108616.html?r=RSS <p> Win tickets to Northern Ireland V Norway on the 29th February and a signed NI football shirt. </p> Promotions & Competitions Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:10:22 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/nostalgia/belfast-telegraphs-old-school-pictures-ian-paisley-16108651.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/nostalgia/belfast-telegraphs-old-school-pictures-ian-paisley-16108651.html?r=RSS <p> Former DUP leader and head of the Free Presbyterian Church Ian Paisley joins Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle, actor James Nesbitt, X Factor's Janet Devlin and a host of other &quot;local kids done good&quot; in the Belfast Telegraph gallery of schoolday images. </p> Nostalgia Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:35:16 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/crash-pilots-thought-they-were-flying-upsidedown-16108536.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/crash-pilots-thought-they-were-flying-upsidedown-16108536.html?r=RSS <p> Two pilots involved in a fatal crash in the Republic of Ireland may have become so confused that they thought they were flying upside down. </p> Republic of Ireland Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:33:19 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/liam-neeson-considers-converting-to-islam-16108522.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/liam-neeson-considers-converting-to-islam-16108522.html?r=RSS <p> Liam Neeson is considering converting to Islam, according to newspaper reports. </p> News Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:21:51 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/chelsea-ace-lampard-and-christine-bleakley-rumoured-to-be-moving-to-la-16108053.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/chelsea-ace-lampard-and-christine-bleakley-rumoured-to-be-moving-to-la-16108053.html?r=RSS <p> Northern Ireland presenter Christine Bleakley and her footballer fiancé Frank Lampard are planning to relocate to Los Angeles after their wedding this summer, it is being reported. </p> Northern Ireland Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:21:23 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ulsters-ravenhill-rugby-stadium-to-get-multimillion-pound-upgrade-16108025.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ulsters-ravenhill-rugby-stadium-to-get-multimillion-pound-upgrade-16108025.html?r=RSS <p> Plans for a major redevelopment of Ravenhill rugby stadium have been given the green light, Assembly ministers confirmed today. </p> Rugby Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:40:04 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/fury-over-tyrone-gaa-teams-testicle-tugging-dirty-tricks-16107921.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/fury-over-tyrone-gaa-teams-testicle-tugging-dirty-tricks-16107921.html?r=RSS <p> A GAA game between Dromid Pearses and Derrytresk that spilled over into an ugly brawl was marred by dirty tricks from the very start, club officials said last night. </p> Republic of Ireland Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:51:19 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/baby-deaths-regulator-has-never-inspected-neonatal-unit-at-belfast-hospital-16107523.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/baby-deaths-regulator-has-never-inspected-neonatal-unit-at-belfast-hospital-16107523.html?r=RSS <p> The regulator tasked with conducting external infection and hygiene inspections at hospital wards across Northern Ireland, has never inspected the Neonatal Unit at Belfast&rsquo;s Royal Jubilee Maternity hospital, according to Northern Ireland news and analysis website The Detail. </p> Northern Ireland Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:14:03 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/eight-streakers-disrupt-ulster-womens-hockey-match-16107454.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/eight-streakers-disrupt-ulster-womens-hockey-match-16107454.html?r=RSS <p> An investigation is to be launched after reports that streakers disrupted a women&rsquo;s hockey game at Jordanstown at the weekend. </p> Northern Ireland Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:47:31 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/tesco-hiv-guard-sacked-over-night-shift-ribena-awarded-27000-16107375.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/tesco-hiv-guard-sacked-over-night-shift-ribena-awarded-27000-16107375.html?r=RSS <p> A former Tesco employee in the Republic of Ireland who said there was a link between his HIV and being fired has been awarded &euro;32,000 (£27,000) in compensation for unfair dismissal. </p> Republic of Ireland Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:55:43 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/new-baby-may-have-killer-infection-16107319.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/new-baby-may-have-killer-infection-16107319.html?r=RSS Another suspected case of a baby being infected by a killer bacteria is under investigation by medical staff at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Belfast. Northern Ireland Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:12:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/dissident-brian-shivers-guilty-of-murdering-massereene-sappers-16106496.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland/dissident-brian-shivers-guilty-of-murdering-massereene-sappers-16106496.html?r=RSS <p> A terminally ill dissident republican was jailed for life today for murdering two British soldiers shot dead outside a military barracks in Northern Ireland. </p> Northern Ireland Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:07:08 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/fifa-beer-rights-must-be-enshrined-in-law-16106374.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/fifa-beer-rights-must-be-enshrined-in-law-16106374.html?r=RSS <p> Beer must be sold at all venues hosting matches in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, football's governing body has insisted. </p> World news Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:44:26 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/belfasts-merchant-hotel-named-best-in-uk-16106257.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/business-news/belfasts-merchant-hotel-named-best-in-uk-16106257.html?r=RSS <p> Belfast city centre hotel the Merchant has been named best in the UK at an industry awards ceremony. </p> Business News Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/sdlps-outrage-at-sinn-fein-royalist-jibe-in-jubilee-row-16106233.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/sdlps-outrage-at-sinn-fein-royalist-jibe-in-jubilee-row-16106233.html?r=RSS <p> Sinn Fein has sparked outrage after branding the SDLP &ldquo;royalists&rdquo; for supporting funding for the Queen&rsquo;s Jubilee celebrations. </p> Politics Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:15:12 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/gps-back-industrial-action-over-48000-pension-survey-16105798.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/gps-back-industrial-action-over-48000-pension-survey-16105798.html?r=RSS <p> A British Medical Association survey suggests a majority of doctors would support industrial action over proposed pension reforms. </p> UK Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:53:55 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/costa-concordia-cruise-tragedy-i-fell-into-life-raft-and-got-stuck-claims-captain-16105672.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/costa-concordia-cruise-tragedy-i-fell-into-life-raft-and-got-stuck-claims-captain-16105672.html?r=RSS <p> The captain of the luxury liner shipwrecked off Italy on Friday has explained his early escape from the vessel by claiming he stumbled into a life raft and was unable to get out. </p> World news Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:59:32 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/student-sends-oxford-university-a-rejection-letter-16105625.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/education/student-sends-oxford-university-a-rejection-letter-16105625.html?r=RSS <p> An English state-school pupil who was invited to Oxford University for an interview turned the tables on the institution by writing her own letter of rejection because it &quot;did not quite meet the standard&quot; of other universities. </p> Education Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:30:45 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/technology-gadgets/darkness-descends-with-wikipedias-blackout-day-16105608.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/technology-gadgets/darkness-descends-with-wikipedias-blackout-day-16105608.html?r=RSS <p> If you were researching your history coursework yesterday, or, say, writing a newspaper article about Wikipedia, then you will have found yourself at a loss. </p> Technology & Gadgets Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:15:18 +0000