Freezing conditions see closure of Giant's Causeway

The Giant's Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge have been closed because of treacherous road conditions.

A National Trust spokeswoman said the icy weather had made the north Antrim coast area "extremely dangerous".

As the icy conditions continue, the government has announced it will make a second round of cold weather payments.

Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie said on Monday that an additional 25 would be paid automatically to about 166,000 people on low incomes to help with heating costs.