Voters were this evening expected to rush to the polls in Northern Ireland after the Assembly Election got off to a sluggish start.

Manchester United saved at least £20m (€30.13m) when David Beckham, Paul Scholes and other top players were emerging through the club’s youth set-up, according to Alex Ferguson.

Gardai in Salthill, Co Galway, are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of a 19-year-old man who has been missing since May 9.