The trial of a man accused of murdering two young jockeys who died in a fire at a flat is due to start today.

The village of Malton came to a standstill today as the historic racing centre paid its respects to Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning trainer Jimmy FitzGerald, who died last week following a long illness, aged 69.

Curragh-based Dermot Weld was named International Trainer at a glittering ceremony in London today.