Torrential rain and gale-force winds caused havoc across the country as three weather warnings took their toll.

West Brom progressed in their FA Cup third round clash tonight as they defeated Peterborough 2-0 at London Road.

An Orange hall has been damaged in an arson attack in Co Tyrone, police said today.

Two men were recovering in Northern Ireland last night after being shot by a gang in a paramilitary-style attack in Newtownabbey.