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This is BBC Newsline and these are the headlines this Tuesday

evening: Ulster rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding say

they're innocent of sex offence allegations against them.

Translink unveils plans for a massive new transport hub

to replace Great Victoria Street bus and train stations.

The former husband of Alliance's Anna Lo rejects

her claims that she was the victim of domestic abuse.

The debate about international footballers and poppies -

there will be an act of remembrance at Northern Ireland's next game.

Also on tonight's programme: And after a cracking start

to November we'll pay for it tonight with a frost in places.

I'll be back with a look ahead to the forecast for

The Ulster rugby players Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding say

they reject any allegations of sexual offences against them.

It emerged today that they were two of three men arrested

They were questioned about an alleged incident at a house

Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding are well-known names in rugby.

They're also part of the international team.

The arrests happened at the end of June, but details

In a statement, Paddy Jackson's solicitors said he completely

rejects any allegations made against him and he has fully

co-operated with police in their inquiries.

This afternoon, Stuart Olding's solicitors said he too completely

rejects any allegations of wrongdoing made against him

and that he too has fully co-operated with the police.

With Olding currently injured and not playing,

Ulster's Director of Rugby was asked today about Paddy Jackson.

He is available for the Test series as of next week. The player

management programme that is on. He cannot play this week.

Ulster Rugby said the two men have been assisting

The statement adds that the players deny any wrongdoing and have not

The Ireland squad plays New Zealand in Chicago on Saturday,

and 24-year-old Jackson has been left out -

the Irish Rugby Football Union said it was for "personal reasons".

The police say a file is being prepared for

Translink has unveiled an updated plan to reshape a huge area

of Belfast city centre with a new transport hub.

It will involve rebuilding the Europa Bus Centre

and Great Victoria Street railway station as well as adding offices

and shops to a site which stretches across 20 acres.

The public are being asked for their views on the scheme.

Our economics and business editor, John Campbell, reports.

Europa Bus Centre and Great Victoria Street are the busiest

They take about eight million passengers a year, a number

So, Translink are planning to increase capacity

by radically reshaping their city centre property.

This is a huge site. It stretches far behind me right up to the

boundary line where you can see the traffic moving. This entire area

will be transformed. You get a better impression

by looking from above. The main entrance for

the current facility is through the Europa Bus Centre

on Great Victoria Street. Those building will be replaced

by new commercial development. The new station will be set further

back, fronting onto Sandy Row and Durham Street, filling

the site which is bounded by the Grosvenor Road

and the Westlink. The idea is to use the station

for wider generation, as has happened with projects

like Kings Cross in central London. Translink's chief

executive says it's The new site will actually double

the capacity for bus and rail transport in Northern Ireland. As

well as that, it is a master plan to regenerate the area around the site

so that we can create jobs and opportunities for people in the

local area. Some enabling works have begun.

Building this will need around ?150m of public money.

The Executive have declared it a flagship infrastructure

project so those funds are likely to be allocated.

Translink also hope to attract private sector partners

for the commercial part of the development.

The preliminary stages of this scheme have involved European money.

And there is hope that more of that will be forthcoming

We hope to get that. We are not dependent on it because we have

other sources of funding but certainly the opportunity of that

being extended would help. The consultation runs

until 2nd December. A planning application will be

submitted next year, with construction expected

to start in 2018. As you heard in John's report,

the public consultation on how the transport hub will work

is now open. Will Leitch has been

to the community right Local people will tell you it needs

regeneration and new opportunities. The question is whether the new hub

will achieve that. Look at the map

of the current plans. platforms and bus parks

and surrounding commercial development, Sandy Row lies a few

dozen yards farther to the south. From a thriving tight-knit

community 50 years ago, it now has its fair share of empty

shops and commercial units, so, for some, the prospect

of a major development right on the doorstep

is an attractive one. Sandy Row is an area that needs some

regeneration. If you look up the street, the regeneration will create

shops and jobs. It has the potential to do a lot of good in the area.

The public consultation started today, urging local people in these

The plans would see the Boyne Bridge removed.

One man says its history means a great deal to local people

and he's urging them to speak to Translink.

There should be a good development on this site without taking away the

bridge. Let us see if that is possible and what can be done.

The public consultation lasts a month, until 2nd December.

All smiles and colour but the competition will be fierce at this

with's all Ireland dancing Championships.

The former south Belfast Assembly Member Anna Lo says she was a victim

The Alliance politician was taking part in a documentary on BBC

Northern Ireland presented by the former Deputy Chief

Ms Lo's former husband Gavin Millar strongly denies her claims.

Anna Lo has reached the quarter and is deemed elected.

Anna Lo became an MLA for the Alliance Party back in 2007 and

served in Stormont until she stood down in 2014. But during her time as

a member of the assembly, Anna Lo claims she was a victim of domestic

violence by her then husband Gavin Millar.

It was more controlling personality compounded by a short fuse and a bad

temper. I left him twice after the results of violence. He was in a bit

of a rage. I jumped out of the car. When he stopped to turn right, I got

out and he turned the car round and then he grabbed me, literally

dragged me to the car and punched me inside the car.

The former Deputy Chief Constable takes a look at a number of domestic

abuse cases and examines whether the laws are tough enough.

I told him that if he ever hit me again I would leave him a game in

November. That was about 16 months after we got married in July 20 ten.

-- 2010. It was almost a light bulb moment for me. There would always be

an excuse to hate me. If I do not leave no my life could be in danger.

Anna Lo did not press charges against her husband. He denies the

claims. The programme goes out tonight on BBC One at 10:45pm.

Fifa has refused permission for the Scotland England soccer

teams to wear poppy armbands during their international

Wales has also asked permission to wear the poppy for their game

Meanwhile the IFA says it has contacted Fifa about an act

of remembrance at Northern Ireland's game at Windsor Park

The Irish Football Association has made it clear that there will be

an act of remembrance at the game on Armistice Day.

However, at this stage it's not clear what that will be.

The arrangements around any Fifa international football match

are tightly controlled by the game's world governing body.

These include a ban on any political, religious or commercial

Fifa protocols become active ten minutes before kick-off, regulating

what happens as the players take to the pitch for the national

anthems, the handshakes, and the coin toss.

The football authorities in England, Scotland and Wales are in contact

with Fifa over having poppies printed on their shirts

for their games around Armistice Day.

The last time a Northern Ireland home international match

fell on the Armistice Day was in 1987 against Turkey.

In a statement this morning, the Irish Football Association said,

The IFA has made clear its commitment to "football for all"

with the aim of making Windsor Park an inclusive stadium for supporters

The act of remembrance in Belfast will be a period

of silent commemoration rather than the wearing of the poppy.

A big conference to discuss the implications of Brexit will be

Among those attending will be politicians from north and south,

representatives from the business organisation, farming

But the DUP and the Ulster Unionist Party won't be there.

Our Dublin correspondent Shane Harrison joins me.

This conference at the Royal Hospital in Kimainham is hosted

by the Irish government - what's the reasoning behind it?

Enda Kenny wants tomorrow's conference to hear from those who

will be affected by the UK's decision to leave the European

Union, to map out the challenges and hear about the impact it is going to

have north and south, especially for Civic Society. You mentioned that

the DUP and the UUP want to be there but the Alliance Party will be there

with Naomi Long and although the DUP's First Minister would be there

she has called the conference a grandstanding exercise. She does

believe that a conference later this month does serve some purpose.

Do we have any indication as to what Dublin may be looking

for in the weeks and months ahead in terms of Brexit negotiations?

The Republic of Ireland is only one of 27 states that the European Union

will be negotiating on behalf but it is the only one that has a land with

the UK. The broader implications for the peace process are of great

concern for the Irish government, as are the travel area and the 1

billion euros traded between the two states. Despite the fact the EU said

there would be no formal negotiations until article 50 is

triggered, senior sources you have said that senior counterparts from

both sides have met. They have not been involved in negotiations but

they have been exploring and teasing out issues in advance of that.

A key player makes a comeback for Northern Ireland's next World Cup

qualifier. A decision is due soon

on whether to keep top up payments for landowners who farm uplands

and other environmentally The minister concerned has said

keeping them will be challenging Farmers say if support

were to end it might mean Our agriculture and environment

correspondent Conor Macauley has been to find out what that

would mean for those landscapes. Andrew McCammond raises beef cattle

in the Belfast Hills. It's hard to make a living

on ground like this. The costs associated with farming

are higher, so he gets But that's now under threat for him

and 10,000 other farmers in what are known as areas

of natural constraint. Andrew says if the subsidy stops,

he might have to stop too. we not get support in the future,

production levels will drop and it will have a dramatic effect on the

whole agriculture industry. This is not rich land,

but it is productive. Lots of beef calves and breeding

sheep start their lives ?20 million a year has been spent

helping farmers like Andrew, but a decision on whether to

keep the support going Farmers on this kind of ground burn

around ?50 an acre less than their counterparts on better quality

lowland farm so they are at a disadvantage. But a big part of why

these places look the way they do is because of the beneficial impact of

grazing on them. If that was to change...

A very rough pasture taking over from the current graphs so you would

see a change in a few years. There would be changes in wildlife that

would be difficult to get back. A change in support is being

considered because the current scheme isn't considered a good

use of public money. Farmers in areas like this will be

getting extra cash under a redistribution of European

subsidies but they say it won't come close to the ?20 million

currently on offer. So whatever happens next could have

implications for farmers and for those who love the hills

for how they look. The financial problems facing

many of our schools is an issue we've highlighted recently on

BBC Newsline. But could sponsorship deals

be a solution to ever One school in Enniskillen has been

able to buy high tech equipment through a partnership

with a local company. Here's our south west

reporter Julian Fowler. This video was made by a Sikh

performer at St Michael's College on a work placement. Three pupils were

given paid employment over the summer. Quins has formed a

partnership with the school that involves sponsoring the technology

and design centre. It has allowed the purchase of high-tech equipment

such as a 3-D printer. It will allow them to use equipment

that they will use in the workforce. It improves their enjoyment and

engagement of the subject. The linkup has impressed the

education minister, who believes it is a model others could follow.

Some of the equipment and the training and also the opportunities

provided to the companies. Getting into the position where we

are able to give them exposure before they make those college

choices is key. When he leaves St Michael's, Josh

Kyle hopes to continue studies to become a chemical engineer. The

six-week summer job helped them gain an insight into the query options

available in Fermanagh. -- career options.

It is brilliant to know that there is stuff back here and a future

here. Quinn's currently employs 780 people

and hopes students like Josh will remain part of the local economy.

This hopes to reverse the brain drain of Fermanagh by giving

students the job skills they need and informing them of opportunities.

Record-breaking numbers of people flocked to Londonderry last night

The city's been voted the best Halloween destination in the world -

and this year celebrated its 30th anniversary of staging the event.

It's estimated 30,000 people attended the out of this world

celebrations which included a parade through the city

are taking part in the 2016 All Ireland Irish

Dance Championships at Belfast's Waterfront Hall.

Our arts correspondent Robbie Meredith went

It's highly colourful but it's also highly competitive and,

despite how it looks, it's about much more than costume.

I think some people don't see beyond the dresses and don't understand the

skill level and the arts behind the dancing. These dancers train for

five times a week. The 21st century fashions have gone a little bit

crazy. And clothes like 12-year-old Erin's

really do catch the eye. I got it three weeks ago and my

mummy had to put all the diamonds on it and it took very long. She had to

stay up very late every night to get them done.

Competition here at the Waterfront Hall goes on from dawn to after dark

every day this week, and some of the competitors

on the stage behind me have travelled a very long way

Including many from the United States.

I visited Ireland and I love Irish dance, we love Riverdance, my

husband and I. I love the competition aspect and

travelling around the world. Competing against my friends is fun

and you get international friends. That is a bonus. They danced

together and in the same dance school. The same with going to

university. I know there are a lot of Irish dance clubs the states.

The competition continues until Saturday.

The winners will go on to dance in the World Championships next year.

The Northern Ireland football team's next home match is one

It's their latest World Cup Qualifying game and to tell us

Azerbaijan the visitors to Windsor Park on the 11th of this month.

And the big boost for manager Michael O'Neill is the return

of midfielder Chris Brunt after a long term injury.

And fans' favourite Will Grigg, who has yet to feature in this

qualifying campaign, is also back.

Capped 54 times for Northern Ireland, Chris Brunt likes to shy

away from the limelight. But come the visit of Azerbaijan, the focus

will be on the midfielder's return to the international stage.

It is massive for us to have Chris back. We missed him obviously in

France. A player that has played his whole career at the top level of

English football. We are not blessed with many left-sided players in our

squad that are available to us saw him being back is a big plus. Not

only with his experience but the quality he brings.

Chris Brunt hasn't worn the green shirt for 11 months and isn't the

only one who has been on the sidelines.

Fans' favourite Will Grigg is back in the plans. His last game was the

final warm up match for last summer's European Championships.

Every time we put those players who are not starting players for us on

the pitch they give us something. That applies to well and everybody

else who does not start a game. When they get that opportunity they get

that opportunity and nail down a place in the starting 11.

A win against Azerbaijan will take Northern Ireland to second in the

group but, with opposition yet as can -- with opposition sit to

consider goal in this group, Chris Brunt could provide some welcome

firepower. Brendan Rodgers says his Celtic side

must win tonight in their vital Champions League group match

against Borussia Monchengladbach. The Germans won 2-0 in Glasgow two

weeks ago and Rodgers has admitted that his team need a victory to keep

hopes of progressing We are playing to win. That is the

key focus to us. We are not playing not to lose, we go in to win. In

order Frost to compete at this moment at this level, we need to

have our a game and there is no doubt that in the last game they

were better than us. Peterborough United striker

Joe Gormley has quit professional The club's director of football

Barry Fry has said today Gormley was "disillusioned" with the sport

but was now seeking to return The weather is next

with Cecilia Daly. Great start to the new month.

Temperatures are already five or 6 degrees so it will be chilly

tonight. Beautiful son to start but clear skies mean a cold night. It

has been a dry month in October, the driest in Northern Ireland since --

for 23 years. We have had that easterly wind for most of October.

One or two showers around the coast but mainly dry tonight. Temperatures

will continue to fall, lower than what you see on the map, below

freezing in some spots. Good news if you're still off for school holidays

because it will be a dry and bright day and there will be lovely such a

degree during the morning. Still that chilly northerly breeze you

will need to wrap up going to the parks tomorrow. The best of the

sunshine across eastern counties. Temperatures Bang on average for

this time of year. There will be an increase in cloud across western

counties but it will stay dry. Eventually that global bring spots

of rain to the west tomorrow night -- that cloud. Temperatures won't

get as low tomorrow night because cloud will continue to come in from

the rest and that should mean that most places are frost free on

Wednesday night, Thursday morning. This weather band comes in from the

west on Thursday. It is a cold front coming through on Thursday and that

means they are behind it gets even colder, yes Calder, as we head

towards the weekend. It is coming somewhere close from the Arctic so

cold easterly winds developing towards the weekend. For the rest of

the week, rain on Thursday see will have to think of indoor activities.

The mixture of sunshine and scattered showers on Friday and

Saturday and temperatures are not getting any higher swipe suspect we

will be looking for the gloves if you haven't got them already as we

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