Developers lodged plans for a £50m (€55m) hotel scheme to regenerate a run-down area close to Belfast city centre, it was revealed today.

Northern Ireland’s national sports stadium row took a new twist tonight when Belfast councillors rejected two private sector proposals to build it in the city.

The North’s national sports stadium row took a new twist last night when Belfast Councillors rejected two private sector proposals to build it in the city.

American David Oakley made a move today in the second round of the British Seniors' Open Championship at Royal County Down, carding a three-under-par 68 to be four-under-par for his two rounds.

John Bland and Denis Durnien leaped into the lead after the first day’s play in the stg£501,000 British Seniors’ Open Championship at Royal County Down after both toured the Newcastle links in three-under-par 68.