A private hotel and pub business which went into administration earlier this month is closing five hotels and 15 managed pubs with the loss of 220 jobs around the UK, it was announced today.

BRIDES and grooms are being offered the chance to get their hands on €250,000 of cut-price wedding dresses and suits next week following the collapse of a plush Cork bridal shop.

Connections of Sagitta 2002 Guineas third Norse Dancer are considering supplementing him for the Vodafone Derby following his fine run at Newmarket.