FIRST it was the Lonely Planet. Now Yahoo China has boosted Cork’s tourism stock even further.

TWO new landmark shopping areas on Cork’s main street have won the top awards in a prestigious building competition.

THE country’s tallest building has been named Cork’s best building.

CORK bucked the national trend to record an significant increase in Christmas trade, according to figures released yesterday.

A BABYSITTER and three young children had a lucky escape when lightning struck the roof of their house and set it on fire.

CORK is about to launch a national TV advertising blitz to attract Christmas shoppers to Leeside.

STALLED talks have forced Cork’s city manager to consider new sites for a multi-million euro conference centre.

SHOP tills were ringing loud in Cork yesterday as the city’s estimated €10 million Christmas shopping frenzy reached a festive fever pitch.

A NEW multi-agency body is poised to build on the massive economic success of Cork 2005 which was valued yesterday at €90 million.