Derry has won bid even before the announcement is made

It is the biggest cultural story around at the moment so unashamedly I'm blogging about the UK City of Culture 2013. And blogging from BBC Radio Foyle. We're up for the live announcement tonight. But try as I might I can't get anyone to tell me who's won.

The Derry bid team are in Liverpool, including the Deputy First minister Martin McGuinness, who has cancelled an engagement in the city to do so. Ed Vaizey the Culture minister will make the announcement during the BBC's The One Show.

Most people I talk to say they would "bet their house" on Derry winning. But while it's all been grist to the rumour mill, check out this article in the Mail Online. According to the reporter Derry has already won!

We will know for sure tonight, I'll be live from the Guildhall 1903-2000 BBC Radio Ulster "Arts Extra".

Join me then. It's going to be a night to remember.