Royal Birkdale has been increased in length by 154 yards in preparation for the 2008 British Open Championship.

THERE’S fashion in food just like everything else. Foodies are always intrigued by the latest trends on the gastronomic circuit.

TWO businessmen who ran a major mail order business from Ireland serving the US market have become multi-millionaires.

WATERFORD WEDGWOOD yesterday bought the Cork-based Cash’s and Shannon mail order business from Fairway Investments Limited for €22.04 million.