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Gerry Adams to step down as Sinn Fein President - what legacy will he leave?

He has been one of the most controversial figures in Irish politics. But now Gerry Adams is stepping down as leader of Sinn Fein and also as a Louth TD. Edited since transmission.

He's been one of the most recognisable and controversial figures in Irish politics. But now Gerry Adams is stepping down as leader of Sinn Fein and also as a Louth TD.

What political influence he will continue to have remains to be seen. What we do know is that Michelle O'Neill won't be Sinn Fein's next president, as she ruled herself out yesterday.

How will you remember Gerry Adams time as leader of Sinn Fein?

Will he be forever tainted by his association with the IRA? Or do you think he's one of Ireland's greatest republican leaders?

Also on the programme, no more pouty pics! Jamie Oliver bans teenage daughter from sharing selfies - is that too harsh? One pill will kill - father of Jamie Burns warns of drugs danger a year on from his son's death. And the Jackal is back! Carl Frampton wins in his return to the ring.

Please note this programme has been edited since transmission.

1 hour, 27 minutes

Ban On Selfies

Ban On Selfies

No more pouty pics! Jamie Oliver bans teenage daughter from sharing selfies – is that too harsh?

Most people like to post a selfie online but what about when children are doing it? Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has banned his 14 year old daughter from sharing selfies online describing them as the unhealthy "sugar of social media".

Although he regularly shares online posts of his family, he said he is uncomfortably with the pouty lips type posts of teenage girls.

One Pill Will Kill

One Pill Will Kill

A special service is being held at St Anne's Cathedral tonight - to raise awareness of drug deaths in Northern Ireland.

It will be held on the first anniversary of Jamie Burns who died after taking ecstasy on a night out.

Return of Frampton

Return of Frampton

Carl Frampton secured a hard-fought points win over Mexican Horacio Garcia at the SSE Arena on his return to the ring after 10 months out of action.

The Belfast boxer was made to battle all the way but was awarded a unanimous decision on the judges' scorecards.

The two-weight world champion was fighting for the first time since his split from Barry McGuigan's Cyclone Promotions during the summer.

Bugs

Bugs


Would you fancy tucking into a pizza covered in worms for your tea tonight? Well now you can. Retailers on Belfast's high street are selling 'Make your own Bug pizza' kits, alongside Bush Tucker Trail games featuring freeze dried creepy crawlies like crickets and locusts.

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