Memorials mark 40 years since pub bombing killed 21

The relatives of one of the 21 people killed in IRA bomb attacks at two Birmingham pubs say they are determined to continue pushing for authorities to reopen the case.

Brain and Julie Hambleton's sister Maxine was killed in the blasts at the Mulberry Bush and the Tavern in the Town pubs, which happened 40 years ago today.

Julie Hambleton, aged 49, told ITV News they were "not going to let this go", and vowed to keep fighting as part of the Justice for the 21 campaign group.

Six men were initially convicted for the bombings. Hugh Callaghan, Paddy Hill, Gerard Hunter, Richard McIlkenny, William Power and John Walker - known as the Birmingham Six - spent 16 years in jail until their convictions were quashed by the Court of Appeal in March 1991.

Since then, nobody has been brought before the courts over the tragedy.

A memorial evensong service for the victims of the Birmingham pub bombings will be held at the city's St Philip's Cathedral this evening to mark the 40th anniversary of the tragedy.

The bombings claimed the lives of 21 people and injured 182.

The evensong will be attended by family and friends of those who were killed or injured, and will then continue in Cathedral Square.

A minute's silence will be held at 8.26pm to mark the moment the first bomb exploded.