01/03/2013 BBC Newsline

Good evening and welcome to BBC Newsline. Tonight's top stories. As

one prominent flags protestor faces charges in court another two remain

in police custody. Sinn Fein face pressure to change

their stance on abortion. It was Northern Ireland's first

Environmental Centre, but, 13 years on, some say it's time for a

rethink. Rory McIlroy's blames toothache for

his dramatic walk off the golf course in Florida. We'll have the

full story. It's been fine start to spring with

some good sunshine through the day, but will there be more over the

Today, one prominent participant in the flags protests, Jim Dowson, has

been arrested and another, Willie Frazer, faced a number of criminal

charges and was remanded in custody. A third, Jamie Bryson, is expected

in court tomorrow morning. At one stage today protestors met briefly

outside Belfast City Hall before dispersing and reassembling to walk

up the hill to Stormont. Conor Macauley reports.

This is Jim Dowson addressing a lunchtime protest rally at Belfast

City Hall. The crowd were there wanted to walk to Stormont to hand

in a protest letter, but were told they couldn't do it in one large

group. Instead, they were told they would have to split up and make

their way separately into East Belfast. They will arrest us, it is

as simple as that. Remember, if you get arrested, they are refusing

bail, so if you can spend the next months in jail Richard job, lose

your mortgage, it is up to you. crowd did disburse, but Jane Dowson

was arrested a few streets away. He is the third high-profile

spokesperson linked to the flags protest that has been detained in

recent days. Earlier, Willie Fraser appeared in court charged with the

number of protest offences and possession of a stun gun. When told

he could apply to bail to the High Court, he thanked the judge but

said he would rather stay in jail. Outside, his wife give her reaction.

The charges are trumped-up, ridiculous, they are political

decisions. William has been refused bail because his high profile.

Jimmy Bryson is still in police custody and is being questioned

about similar offences to those with which Willie Fraser has been

charged. Meanwhile, the protest of loyalists made its way to Stormont.

They have taken what they might think is their head of the snake,

but this has always been about the people, not about individuals. It

was started with the people, carried on by people, and will

carry on with the people. Three protesters delivered a lecture with

a petition -- a lecture with the Abortion has always been a

politically sensitive issue in Northern Ireland. Today, an anti-

abortion group claimed one political party is facing, what it

called, political suicide over its stance. Precious Life is urging

Sinn Fein to reconsider its position ahead of a vote in the

Assembly next month. Our political correspondent Martina Purdy has the

details. These politicians and campaigners reunited at Stormont

today offer their opposition to abortion. They included Unionists,

a Fianna Fail politician and Dana. Sinn Fein is supposed to be changed

to make it illegal for clinics to carry out abortions. If Sinn Fein

puts forward an position of concern against the cement and, I think

they should make it clear cue to the people about their views on

abortion. It could be political suicide for this party. De DUP's

said only the NHS should be carried out abortions when permitted under

the lot and echoed the call for Sinn Fein to rethink its position.

In this issue they are massively out of step and they think they

need to get real and I hope the leadership recognises the

significance and symbolism of what has occurred here today and that we

actually see a change of heart and an expression of the genuine views

that they will be hearing from their own constituents. The vote on

the amendment was supposed to take place on Tuesday. That has been

delayed for a week and in the meantime repetition of concern in

that blocking the measure is circulating here at Stormont. Sinn

Fein had no immediate comment. The Justice Minister this afternoon

told the BBC it was inappropriate to attack and amendments on

abortion on to his criminal justice bill at the last minute without

proper consultation, but the MLAs behind the amendment head back. But

they said it was normal practice and saying that the Minister and

self- had already agreed another amendment without public

consultation. You're watching BBC Newsline. Still

to come: Another bad day at the office for Rory McIlroy, as he

walks off halfway through his round A prominent Republican has appeared

in court charged with IRA membership. Sean Hughes was

arrested earlier this week by police making inquiries linked to

the murder of Robert McCartney in 2005. Several Sinn Fein politicians

were in court for the hearing. Chris Page reports.

This is Sean Hughes speaking at a funeral five years ago. He was

arrested on Wednesday but is making inquiries connected to the murder

of Robert McCartney in Belfast and 2005. The killing led to a crisis

in the peace process when Mr Mugabe's sisters said IRA members

were involved. This morning Sean Hughes appeared in court on three

charges including membership of an illegal organisation, namely the

IRA. Shunt you stood in the dock and did not speak during the short

hearing, he only nodded to the can for me understood the charges.

Prosecution lawyers agreed to bail and a police officer outlined the

conditions. The work that he must live at a summer dress, a report to

police once a week and not have any contact with witnesses in this case.

The accused, Hughes 51, is a member of Sinn Fein. Several politicians

from the party were in the public gallery for the hearing. This is

not about finding the killers of Robert McCartney. This is simply

about political policing. Sean Hughes will appear in court again

later this month. It was a millennium project which

set out to educate us about renewable energy and sustainable

living. All this was housed in a futuristic building which generated

its own power and heating. But, 13 years on, the Ecos centre near

Ballymena is mostly used for office space and conferences. So what does

the future hold for Ecos? Our district reporter David Maxwell has

been investigating. This was Northern Ireland's First

Environmental Centre. His unusual design draws attention but in

recent years it has not drawn visitors. When it opened this

building hosted state-of-the-art solar panels. Some of the solar

panels have been turned off and the building is now heated by gas. Some

believe it is time for a rethink. The difference here and 13 years is

that people are more educated, so maybe the education facility isn't

needed now. What we need to do is use the building for something

better, something to look towards the future. This is one of the

galleries that school groups used to come and visit. Here children

could learn about renewable energy. Now this place lies empty for much

of the year and many of the exhibits are out of date or not

working. Another one of the galleries has been converted into

meeting rooms. The council admits it has difficulty keeping up to

date with the School Curriculum and advances in green technology. So,

what lessons have been learnt? Basically that it requires a

continued investment in order to keep apace with technology.

some investment is coming down the line. A hundred �1,000 has been

secured to employ an enterprise manager for the next few years.

Their primary remit will be to develop communication space here,

hot bearskin, business support mechanisms in order to develop

suitable enterprise for the future. So, the council wants to attract

more businesses here. In order to do so it may need to make some

changes. The problem is that it that in this building might not be

that straightforward. The millions provided by the millennium

condition came up all sorts of restrictions over future years.

Council officials are now looking to save the was run reflects

ability. Many say the 150 acres of surrounding parkland has been the

major success of this project and it is certainly popular. The

spotlight is now on the future of this building, and its renewed

ability. Tonight sees the end of our series

of special reports on the Northern Ireland Film industry. All this

week we've spoken to the local people involved in making home-

grown productions and those big budget blockbusters. We've heard

from the technicians and the talent, now Natasha Sayee talks to those

who put the finishing touches to the on-screen look.

Pamela Smith is one of the most renowned make-up artists in the UK

and today she is teaching those who want to follow her brushstrokes and

naked in the film industry. If you put too much on a content to live

theatrical. I had been a make-up artist for 27 years. The majority

of that I had to work away, but for every six years ago we had some big

industry people from Hollywood come here and make movies and it was

just appearing to get bigger and bigger and bigger. So, when we had

difficulty getting make-up assistants for our bigger days, we

had hundreds of extras, we were really struggling. So, we set this

place up so that we could expand what the market. During this

specialist training, the students learn how to replicate everything

from gunshot wounds to head injury, it increasing their employability

in the film industry. At was working as an art teacher. That is

one of the industries were there are many jobs. I still wanted to do

something creative and be part of the artistic world. With the make-

up and the film industry in Northern Ireland really growing, I

thought it was a fantastic area to be working in. So, from developing

careers in cosmetics and effect here to learning all about the

wardrobe department here at Belfast The course tutors know that as the

Northern Ireland will and Industry crews, their students have every

chance of making them. neighbour next door in the Titanic

studios, that is an inspiration. We are trying to establish the Belfast

Metropolitan as the forefront of that, providing those skilled

students to progress on to that industry. So, we have seen the

make-up and the costumes. What about their hair? Patricia Strong

has been a wig mistress on loads of really big productions. We have a

great shortage of film hairdressers. Hairdressers working in salons

until hairdresser to do different things. You need to learn how to

become a film hairdresser. Certainly I would say in the next

few years, there would be a lot of work. Who was her favourite

celebrity to work on? I can go past Pierce Brosnan. He was an absolute

gentleman. Liam Neeson said he could possibly soon be making a

film in Northern Ireland. Maybe the ladies will get their chance to do

his make-up! Later in the programme we will

explain how everyone can hit the right note when it comes to one of

the big movie musicals. It appears toothache was to blame

for Rory McIlroy walking off the golf course and out of a tournament

in Florida today. Austin O'Callaghan's here.

McIlroy withdrew from the Honda Classic without finishing nine

holes today. This is an event he won last year. He left the course

initially saying he wasn't in the right place mentally. But later, a

statement on the PGA Tour website said McIlroy was suffering from a

sore wisdom tooth. Mark Sidebottom reports.

There is flash photography in this report.

He was seven over shot and that certain to miss another cut when he

made his dramatic exit. At the night told he put his second shot

into the water, took the drop, played his next shot and then

signalled to his caddie that he was picking his ball up, shook hands

with his playing partners, will walk to the parking lot saying I am

not in the group is mentally, I can't say much, I am just in a bad

place mentally. It turns out he actually meant dentally. He said to

take was the root of the problem and he quit due to severe pain.

world No. 1 began the year by missing the cut at Abu Dhabi. He

lost them in the opening round of the World Golf Championship. That

is part of what we do. We're under the spotlight and will get

criticised. I just go with them play the best I can. Hopefully that

is good enough. No one can question his ability to bounce back from

adversity, following the infamous masters meltdown in 2011, he went

on to win the US Open and he silenced the doubters last year

with an astonishing finish to 2012 winning his second major, the USPGA

as well as the race to Dubai. Don't be surprised if it does not get

crunch time. The teething problems could yet prove the catalyst.

Now to rugby and Ulster are looking to get back to winning ways in

rugby's Pro 12. They host Italian side Treviso at Ravenhill. Gavin

Andrews is pitch side. We have perfect conditions for

running rugby at Ravenhill. This is a big night tonight for Paddy

Jackson. It is, yes. He will relish it giving their -- and given the it

kicking opportunity the weather provides. I think you got the back

line moving well against Scotland. Unfortunately, he missed his kicks.

When you're not kicking for your problems week in week out, it will

be difficult in the Six Nations. Ulster have been through a patchy

spell. Treviso will make it tough. They will. They had a big win

against Munster last weekend's. Five tries. It shows they are

intent on playing running rugby. They will certainly be looking for

a big performance. Kick-off Pier is at 7:05pm. There

are four Irish Cup quarter-finals tomorrow in local football. Few

teams face a bigger challenge than amateur league side Kilmore Rec.

They travel to Solitude to take on high-flying Cliftonville, but they

will, at least, have some inside information on their opponents.

Kilmore Rec take the field tomorrow, enjoying life as an underdog. Even

the mascot has called lucky! They know they will lead -- will need a

lot of luck facing Cliftonville. Three of their players are for

marketable players. They hope to avoid their repeat of the previous

encounter with the big Belfast team. We were in that situation three

years ago against Linfield. It was an 11-0 defeat. We want to show

that there is not back gap between ourselves and a Premiership club.

You have to approach it with the mindset that there is a chance to

win. You have to believe that there is a chance. That is what we will

be taking into the game. They have reason to believe. They have won

their last six matches. Extending their run to seven at the expense

of Cliftonville is a very different proposition.

Tyrone and Donegal Gaelic footballers go head-to-head this

Sunday in Division one of the Allianz League. This is a dress

rehearsal for their Ulster Championship meeting later this

year. Paul Durcan's boot helped Donegal win last year's

championship clash. Sunday's match looks like being just as close. It

will be live on BBC Radio Ulster medium wave.

The sun will come out tomorrow and, no, that's not the weather forecast.

Barra will be here shortly with that. It's more of a challenge,

actually, particularly if you live in the North West. Do you know the

song, can you sing and can you dance and do you want to get into

the Guinness Book of Records? This weekend, as part of the City Of

Culture, one local community group is enlisting the support of

thousands to perform the song from the musical Annie and, as Keiron

Tourish reports, a wide range of people have already signed up. The

latest we're hearing is that around 4,000 have signed up so a few extra

will be welcome to get them over the world record line.

For the footballers of Derry City, this was a case of walking into the

unknown. They were walking -- they were swapping their football boots

for dancing shoes. I think might dancing days are definitely over!

But the footballers have got into dispirit and joined a local arts

group to try to break a world record. They are recruiting 4501

people to dance and sing the song from the famous musical. The Second

Reich told the girls and boys, it will to bat through to their

families, to their schools, their community. A great reaction and a

great buzz. Everyone is getting on board. So how did the players feel

they performed? I thought I was all right! It was a bit of fun. Or you

nervous? I was a little bit. My little girl must have watched a

double-hundred time so I had some idea of what it was. Something

different from training! There is no doubt that people here are up

for a challenge. In December 2007 13,000 men women and children put

on Santa Claus outfits into to the city walls to attempt to gain entry

into the Guinness Book of World Records. So, this scene is now set

for another world record attempt and all ages are determined to make

their mark. We think 4000 have signed up so a

few extra will be welcome! And you don't even have to have ginger hair,

I'm still losing my hair! In terms of sunshine, we did have plenty

today to kick up the spring season. Me to Robert -- according to the

met Office, spring starts today. It is because it is high pressure that

we have had good weather today. So, as we go through tonight, it will

stay dry and a little bit of frost developing in one or two places for

we have clear skies, especially in the south-east. Elsewhere we should

manage they just above freezing, so that means we can expect not too

much frost or put a few of us. Going into tomorrow, there will be

mist and fog developing tonight. Otherwise, dry start to the day.

Throughout the afternoon the cloud they be thick enough in parts of

the west and north to give some light patchy rain and drizzle. The

emphasis tomorrow, however, is on dry weather. Temperatures will be

similar to today, about nine degrees. The wind will stay fairly

light. Through the evening tomorrow that will stay dry. Into tomorrow

night a similar picture. We should have too much frost away about. The

pictures for most will stay just above freezing, but we do have some

breaks and Mark Clyde, we may see a touch of frost. Some pockets of

mist and fog once again forming as a going to Sunday. That could give

a few visibility problems. Sunday, apart from one or two spots of

light rain and drizzle, it will be a dry day and those temperatures

will be seven or eight degrees, so plenty of dry weather to come as

you go through the weekend. So, quick clip ahead to next week. Well,

there is some good news, we hold on to the Spring theme, but it looks

as it will be brighter and Monday and Tuesday. At least for the time

being it will be dry and there will be no rain on the way until the