Northern Ireland news

• Police attacked with petrol bombs in north Belfast

  11-07-2020 14:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have been attacked by youths throwing petrol bombs during continued unrest in areas of north Belfast.
  
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• 5 games which defined Norwich’s season

  11-07-2020 14:39 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Norwich’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed as they slumped to a 4-0 home defeat to West Ham.
  
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• James Anderson and Stuart Broad must be England’s first picks – Ryan Sidebottom

  11-07-2020 14:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ryan Sidebottom believes James Anderson and Stuart Broad should remain England’s first-choice fast bowlers as the former left-arm seamer admitted his bemusement at the country’s obsession with pace.
  
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• Jack Charlton: Five amazing anecdotes about England and Ireland’s World Cup hero

  11-07-2020 14:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jack Charlton will be remembered not just as a World Cup hero for two nations but also as a larger-than-life character with a treasure trove of stories.
  
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• Troy Deeney double boosts Watford survival bid

  11-07-2020 14:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Troy Deeney scored a brace of penalties as Watford came from behind to beat Newcastle and take a huge step towards securing Premier League survival.
  
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• Daily coronavirus tally falls again in Scotland after complacency warning

  11-07-2020 14:29 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The number of daily coronavirus cases in Scotland has fallen back to single figures after a rise on Friday led Nicola Sturgeon to warn against complacency.
  
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• Norwich relegated after Michail Antonio hits four for West Ham

  11-07-2020 14:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Norwich have been relegated from the Premier League after a resounding 4-0 defeat to West Ham at Carrow Road.
  
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• Pools prove popular as outdoor swimming returns

  11-07-2020 14:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Swimmers returned to some outdoor pools on Saturday after further changes to Government coronavirus guidelines were made last week.
  
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• Police warn of consequences for those involved in north Belfast disorder

  11-07-2020 13:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have warned of consequences for those involved in a day of disorder in north Belfast.
  
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• In Pictures: Lido lovers get back in the swim as outdoor pools reopen

  11-07-2020 13:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Several of England’s outdoor pools were able to reopen on Saturday after the Government further relaxed lockdown measures.
  
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• Archbishop of York warns of ‘tribal and divided’ church

  11-07-2020 13:34 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The newly installed Archbishop of York has warned the Church of England has become “tribal and divided”, as he spoke of turbulent times ahead for society due to the coronavirus crisis.
  
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• Rory Burns falls after England openers reduce West Indies’ lead

  11-07-2020 13:21 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rory Burns fell softly after an opening stand of 72 with Dom Sibley made considerable inroads into the West Indies’ lead in the first #raisethebat Test.
  
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• Man ordered from car by gang in ‘terrifying ordeal’

  11-07-2020 13:19 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man was ordered from his car before it was smashed and set ablaze in Co Antrim, in what police have described as a “terrifying ordeal”.
  
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• Thousands join Black Lives Matter protest in Brighton

  11-07-2020 13:13 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Thousands of protesters are marching through Brighton in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
  
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• Charles pays tribute to courage of families on 25th anniversary of Srebrenica

  11-07-2020 13:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Prince of Wales has called on people to “stand in determined solidarity” with those who “have lost so much” from the Srebrenica genocide.
  
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• Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Storey row continues amid plans for alternative Twelfth

  11-07-2020 13:08 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Unionists have been accused by Sinn Fein of "a witch hunt" against Belfast City Council's most senior officers as
  
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• Jack Charlton, a hero to Ireland and England football fans, dies aged 85

  11-07-2020 13:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Republic of Ireland manager and England World Cup hero Jack Charlton has died at 85 years of age.
  
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• Labour demands Patel bullying inquiry be published immediately

  11-07-2020 12:55 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  An inquiry into allegations that Home Secretary Priti Patel bullied officials must be published immediately, Labour has demanded.
  
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• Jack Charlton kept his World Cup winner’s medal in a coal bucket – John Anderson

  11-07-2020 12:49 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jack Charlton was so down to earth, he kept his World Cup winner’s medal in a coal bucket.
  
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• Car showroom targeted by Covid-19 fraudster with eyes on £41,000 Porsche

  11-07-2020 12:47 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A car dealership almost lost a £41,000 Porsche after a fraudster took advantage of a Covid-19 financial rescue scheme.
  
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• Cancer patient ‘shattered’ after cycling Tour de France at home while shielding

  11-07-2020 12:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man with stage four bowel cancer said he is feeling “shattered” after completing a 2,000-mile mock Tour de France while shielding at home.
  
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• Scottish pilot to return home from Vietnam after Covid recovery

  11-07-2020 12:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Scottish pilot who was Vietnam’s most critical Covid-19 patient has been discharged from hospital, less than a week after doctors said he was virus-free and healthy enough to return home.
  
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• Coronavirus cases rise sharply in Africa and India amid widespread inequality

  11-07-2020 12:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  South Africa’s confirmed coronavirus cases have doubled in two weeks to a quarter of a million, while India has seen its biggest daily spike as its total passed 800,000.
  
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• Charles hails ‘resilience of Greece’ in face of pandemic as he hopes for return

  11-07-2020 12:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Prince of Wales has said he hopes to visit Greece again after the Covid-19 pandemic.
  
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• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer planning for ‘different scenarios’ as United chase glory

  11-07-2020 12:09 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says summer plans remain “up in the air” as the Manchester United manager looks to seal Champions League qualification and silverware.
  
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• Dean Smith says Aston Villa must believe they can beat drop ahead of Palace game

  11-07-2020 12:01 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has called on his players to have belief they can turnaround their fortunes during the final four matches of their Premier League season.
  
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• Banbridge put appeal to Hockey Ireland on hold after latest twist in European affair

  11-07-2020 11:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Banbridge are delaying a proposed appeal to Hockey Ireland concerning the allocation of European places for next year as they bid to secure one of the two on offer.
  
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• Policing minister says forces are ‘open and willing to learn’

  11-07-2020 11:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The “vast majority” of police forces are “open and willing to learn”, a Government minister has said in response to the Metropolitan Police voluntarily referring itself to a watchdog over a stop and search involving athlete Bianca Williams.
  
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• Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson expects Wilfried Zaha to finish season on a high

  11-07-2020 11:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wilfried Zaha has been backed to finish the season strongly for Crystal Palace after his eye-catching display against Chelsea.
  
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• Survivors mark 25th anniversary of Srebrenica massacre

  11-07-2020 11:41 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Bosnia is marking the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre, the only crime in Europe since the Second World War that has been declared a genocide.
  
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• Tomás Ó Sé meets AP McCoy: 'I'm the most insecure person in the world. But on a horse, I'm good'

  11-07-2020 11:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Maybe four years ago, I sat next to AP McCoy at a rugby club function in Armagh. If I'm honest, my heart sank a little when I saw the seating arrangements.
  
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• Fit-again Adair is named in Ireland's ODI squad for England tour

  11-07-2020 11:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ireland will take 21 players to England for their 18-day stay which culminates in three one-day internationals against the world champions at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton.
  
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• Old Head on standby for Irish Open switch if Mount Juliet aren't prepared for new September date

  11-07-2020 11:23 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The European Tour could take the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open to the Old Head of Kinsale this year if it fails to come to an agreement with Mount Juliet to extend its one-year deal to two.
  
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• Where are England’s World Cup winners now?

  11-07-2020 11:10 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  The class of 1966 still remain the only England side to lift a trophy at a major tournament.
  
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• Eddie Howe backs long-serving Bournemouth players in relegation battle

  11-07-2020 11:07 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Eddie Howe admits he has put his trust in the Bournemouth old guard as the Cherries attempt to escape relegation from the Premier League.
  
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• Browne aiming to help others in faith as he settles into new role with Christians in Sport

  11-07-2020 11:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Back in June 1976, a group of sports people met at the Park Lane Hotel in London on the eve of Wimbledon, united by the same goal of spreading the Christian faith within their respective sports.
  
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• Captain Sir Tom Moore presented with Lionhearts honour by David Beckham

  11-07-2020 10:54 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Fundraiser Captain Sir Tom Moore has become the first member of the Lionhearts squad of inspirational heroes, receiving a personal visit from David Beckham.
  
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• Johnson and Raab pay tribute to victims of Srebrenica genocide

  11-07-2020 10:33 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Boris Johnson and Dominic Raab have paid tribute to the victims of Srebrenica on the 25th anniversary of the massacre in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  
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• Evergreen Conor Gormley (40) isn't ready to call it a day for Tyrone just yet

  11-07-2020 10:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Consider Conor Gormley for a minute.
  
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• Celtic won't risk 10-in-a-row joy by letting focus slip, insists McGregor

  11-07-2020 10:30 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Callum McGregor insists Celtic have to "block out all the noise" on their quest for a record-breaking 10th successive Scottish Premiership title.
  
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• ‘Absolute disgrace’ that Jack Charlton wasn’t knighted – Ray Houghton

  11-07-2020 10:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jack Charlton should have been knighted after helping England win the 1966 World Cup, according to former Liverpool and Republic of Ireland midfielder Ray Houghton.
  
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• Patterson: "I was due to star in Australia after the Lions tour. Instead, I returned in a wheelchair."

  11-07-2020 10:20 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  It's now 40 years since so much changed for Colin Patterson during an afternoon on South Africa's Highveld. Four decades on July 8, to be exact, since his right knee was torn asunder by a freak injury playing for the British and Irish Lions at the De Beers Stadium in Kimberley against Griqualand West.
  
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• Man taken to hospital after Lisburn crash closes road

  11-07-2020 10:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been taken to hospital after a crash on the Crumlin Road in Lisburn in the early hours of Saturday morning.
  
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• Let 3,000 fans into Windsor to watch the Irish Cup final, appeals Cliftonville chairman Boyce

  11-07-2020 10:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Former Fifa vice-president Jim Boyce has called on the Irish FA to convince the NI Executive that 3,000 fans can attend the Irish Cup final.
  
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• Katic injury leaves Gerrard dealing with early headache ahead of new season

  11-07-2020 10:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  With Rangers heading off to France next week for a mini-tournament with Nice, Lyon and Celtic (teams from the same country won't play each other), the last thing Steven Gerrard needed was a long-term injury - but that's exactly what has happened to Nikola Katic.
  
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• India coronavirus cases pass 800,000 with record daily jump

  11-07-2020 09:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  India’s coronavirus cases have passed 800,000 with the biggest spike of 27,114 cases in the past 24 hours, causing nearly a dozen states to impose a partial lockdown in high-risk areas.
  
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• Dermot O’Leary discusses life as new father to his ‘brilliant’ son

  11-07-2020 09:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dermot O’Leary has discussed life as a new parent, saying he and his wife are having a “great time” with their new son.
  
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• 'If you'd told me I would be entering a convent two doors away from where I interviewed Gerry Adams, I would have laughed in your face,' says Martina Purdy

  11-07-2020 09:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Martina Purdy is a former journalist, former trainee nun and now public relations officer for the St Patrick Centre in Downpatrick.
  
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• Tributes paid to Jack Charlton, who ‘changed Irish football forever’

  11-07-2020 09:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Tributes have been paid to former Republic of Ireland football manager Jack Charlton, who has died at the age of 85.
  
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• Public vote to name osprey chicks, with Vera Lynn and Captain Tom among choices

  11-07-2020 09:38 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  Dame Vera Lynn, fundraising hero Captain Sir Tom Moore and Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir are in the running to have three internet famous ospreys chicks named after them.
  
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