The sister of a young woman killed in the Birmingham pub bombings has expressed her disappointment that the inquest will not seek to establish who was responsible.

A DUP councillor voted against his party colleagues for the second time last night as a proposal to light up Ards Town Hall in the rainbow colours for future Pride celebrations was defeated.

The RHI Inquiry has revealed major concerns at the top of the DUP over an investigation into special adviser Stephen Brimstone’s RHI arrangements – just weeks before Mr Brimstone quit his £92,000-a-year job advising Arlene Foster.

Glenn Irwin says he is ‘over the moon’ following confirmation that he will join the JG Speedfit Kawasaki team for the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship season.

Rangers are through to the last four of the Scottish League Cup – and for Steven Gerrard there was the satisfaction of a job well done as he reflected on the 90 minutes against Ayr United.

He might still be waiting on his first win as Coleraine manager, but Rodney McAree was full of admiration for his side following Tuesday night's 2-2 draw with Ballymena United.