Sting - yes, that Sting: Roxanne, The Police, tantric sex and stuff - is playing in Cork tonight, and he's been enjoying the craic on Leeside.

Punk legend John Lydon has lashed out at Sting – calling The Police frontman a “soggy old dead carcass”.

Former Beatle Ringo Starr has branded Sting "really boring", after The Police singer failed to impress with his performance at this year's Grammy Awards.

As security forces continue to ready themselves in the area around Drumcree for the controversial march today, a leading member of the forces has described the peaceful marches to date as a great success.