Tributes have been paid to founder of the company Wrightbus Sir William Wright who has died aged 94. The Ballymena man has been remembered as a 'giant character' and someone who had 'that X Factor'.
DUP MP Ian Paisley led tributes to Mr Wright and extended his condolences to his wife Lady Wright and the entire family circle.
In a statement he said: "Today, with the passing of Sir William Wright, Ballymena has lost a giant. A Godly man of faith. A loyal Ulsterman. An entrepreneur without match. We will not see his like again.
