Up to 14,500 dishwashers manufactured under the Hotpoint and Indesit brands and sold here could pose a potential fire risk and need to be examined.

An unknown number of Irish families have been kept in the dark for over a year about fears their dishwashers are at risk of bursting into flames.

Affordable prices, good finish in Bandon scheme, says Tommy Barker.

Marconi is selling its 50% stake in Hotpoint's owner General Domestic Appliances in a £144m deal.