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The leader of the Presbyterian church is under fire for comments about bonfires - calling them a 'sin'. Dr Frank Sellar said they are not "fuelled by inclusiveness, respect and healing," but are instead, "a means by which we pass on to succeeding generations the sins of our fathers". His remarks have been blasted by the DUP.

Also, Stormont has rejected a ban on animal snares, despite pressure from political parties and welfare groups. Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Michelle McIlveen has defended her decision. She says there is a need to use them to protect farm animals and game birds from predators like foxes. But Alliance MLA Chris Lyttle says it is a "cruel practice" and wants to see a "total ban".

And our Big Friday Interview: A fortnight ago, most of us had no idea who Gina Miller was. Now, she's one of the most controversial figures in the country after she took a case against the government over Brexit. Her landmark court case on whether parliament or the prime minister could trigger Article 50 - the process by which the UK leaves the EU - created a constitutional crisis and propelled the former investment manager onto the front page of a number of national newspapers.