An Afghanistan veteran who now runs a support charity for ex-service personnel has said he is “deeply humbled” to have been awarded an MBE.

Here it is – the full list of all Northern Ireland recipients of this year’s New Year’s Honours:

Newry & Armagh DUP Assemblyman William Irwin MLA has spoken of his concern following the theft of a tractor.

Former IBF Flyweight World champion Dave ‘Boy’ McAuley hopes Carl Frampton takes his time before deciding what he does next.

CONNACHT 21 ULSTER 12

It’s the final game of 2018 at Ibrox on Saturday afternoon – and just for good measure the last ‘Old Firm’ encounter of the year.