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Stuart Broad to help out South Africa bowlers but not interested in coaching job

16 hours ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | David Charlesworth

Broad will join the Proteas as a consultant for the day on Monday, working with their pacemen in preparation for the World Test Championship final against defending champions Australia at Lord’s. His media commitments as a Sky Sports cricket expert mean he will not be part of their backroom staff at the home of cricket for the one-off winner-takes-all match, which gets under way next Wednesday.
Hair stylist hits out at inability to bid for NHS wig contracts

20 hours ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Amy Cochrane

The Department of Health has confirmed to this newspaper that there is currently “no regional tendering process” in place for hairdressers here. Individuals can access free wigs through Health and Social Care services but, since 2015, only two hairdressers in the entire region have been permitted to supply wigs for NHS patients, it has been revealed.
Broadcasting legend Sir Trevor McDonald recalls his job reporting on Troubles in 1970s, living in most bombed hotel in world, and tells of his addiction to the news... and cricket | BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

20 hours ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Amy Cochrane

Broadcasting legend Sir Trevor McDonald recalls his job reporting on Troubles in 1970s, living in most bombed hotel in world, and tells of his addiction to the news... and cricketVeteran broadcaster Sir Trevor McDonald has told of his “fond memories” of reporting from here during the Troubles in the 1970s despite the chaos going on around him. The journalist, who was born in Trinidad, moved to London in 1969 and joined ITN in 1973.
Supreme Court ruling will impact PSNI approach to searches, Policing Board told

1 day ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Jonathan McCambridge

Mr Singleton told the Policing Board that the force had set up a working group to examine the impact of the landmark ruling. The Supreme Court found in April that the terms “woman” and “sex” in the 2010 Equality Act “refer to a biological woman and biological sex”. Northern Ireland is governed by its own equality laws, and the relevant provisions of the Equality Act do not apply in the region.
Cian Tracey: The future starts now as Craig Casey leads fresh Irish squad into battle

1 day ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Cian Tracey

Next month’s games in Georgia and Portugal provide chance to impressThe extent to which this is a new-look Ireland squad for the upcoming summer tour is best illustrated when considering the following: Paul O’Connell is a new interim head coach at the forefront of what is a fresh backroom team, and Craig Casey is a new captain, leading a largely inexperienced squad that includes 11 uncapped players.
Irvine controversy has impacted confidence in justice system - Singleton

1 day ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Jonathan McCambridge

Mr Singleton also told the Policing Board that he wanted to give clarity that he did not provide a character witness for Irvine and would not have done so if asked. Irvine was sentenced to two-and-a-half years, with half to be served in jail, at Belfast Crown Court last month following an incident where firearms and ammunition were found in the boot of his car.
Public urged not to ‘rush to judgment’ over Belfast protest arrests

1 day ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Jonathan McCambridge

The Policing Board was told that the Police Ombudsman was now to investigate the actions of PSNI officers last month given the high level of public interest. Concerns were raised during the board’s monthly meeting over the police response to the incident, with one member stating it had been prompted by a sticker being placed on a bank ATM machine.
Kelly challenges PSNI over ‘reluctance’ to blame paramilitaries for home attacks

1 day ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Jonathan McCambridge

Sinn Fein Policing Board member Gerry Kelly said it almost seemed like there was an “avoidance” of blaming terrorist groups, after an officer said there had been conflicting reports over their involvement. There was widespread political condemnation following the attacks on homes last month, when masonry was thrown at a number of properties in Annalee Street and Alloa Street.
Council receives request for environmental assessment for IFA’s national football centre

1 day ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Michelle Weir

The application is a request for an environmental impact assessment determination in relation to the planned facility outside Ballymena, at Fenaghy Road, Galgorm. The proposed development, which has been described by the IFA, as “multi-million pound, state-of-the-art” will comprise of five outdoor pitches, one indoor pitch, stands, training building and car parking. The facility is earmarked for a 50-acre site.
Ten probes into proceeds of crime ongoing in NI - NCA chief

1 day ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | Jonathan McCambridge

NCA director general Graeme Biggar told the board that one of the civil probes related to suspected assets of £3.5 million. Mr Biggar updated the board on the work of the NCA in tackling organised crime in the region. North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister asked about the agency’s role in combating paramilitarism. Mr Biggar said: “The main thing we are adding is the work we are doing on civil recovery, rather than criminal investigation.