Trainer Nicky Richards and amateur rider Rose Davidson have appealed to the British Horseracing Authority against the findings of the Carlisle Stewards to punish them over the running and riding of New Lodge on Sunday.

The UN is being petitioned to investigate the killings of six people in Belfast more than 30 years ago – four by British soldiers, it was revealed today.

The European Union today pledged €10.6m towards the regeneration of communities affected by recent sectarian violence in North Belfast.