The study claims cancer risk could be reduced by eating green vegetables, such as spinach or green beans, yellow vegetables, such as peppers and carrots, and cruciferous vegetables.

Cosmic dust raining down from space has been discovered on rooftops in three major cities.

Actors dressed in period costume with wolfhounds at their sides greeted guests at a special bash last night to celebrate the 200th birthday of one of the country’s best known hotels.

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More than 250 derelict or ‘at risk of dereliction’ sites and buildings have been identified in Cork City following a major survey.

Scientists have found a protein they believe can help boost immunity to cancer and viruses.

A building on Cork’s South Mall up for let could be a good bet — previous uses have include a stockbrokers on the ground floor and a casino on its upper levels.

No hard retail evidence has emerged in Australia to show that the introduction of plain packaging for cigarettes is worth copying by other countries.

Clonakilty reopened for business just hours after floods again ran through the centre of the town.

Focus Ireland has made an urgent appeal for donations after a doubling of calls for help from the Cork region.

ONE of the world’s oldest and boldest matchmaking festivals is turning ‘pink’ this weekend.

Imperial Monarch is perhaps Aidan O’Brien’s most interesting runner of his five-strong Meydan team as he bids to prove his stamina in the Dubai Gold Cup (1.45).

One of the world’s biggest tobacco firms today took a fight against a planned cigarette display ban to the UK’s highest court.

A commemorative plaque was unveiled at the Imperial Hotel in Cork yesterday to mark a visit to the city 167 years ago by one of the most iconic figures in American history.

IMPERIAL Commander has been ruled out for the season after suffering a tendon injury.

Cigarettes and cigar giant Imperial Tobacco today warned profits from its Spanish business would fall by 40% this year after a price war broke out in the country.

GARDAÍ made special arrangements yesterday to ensure a beautiful bride got to the church on time.

PAUL HANAGAN is looking forward to seeing Wootton Bassett return to scene of his finest hour to contest Sunday’s French 2000 Guineas at Longchamp.

Imperial Commander made a perfect start to his campaign with a comfortable success on his seasonal bow in the Betfair Chase at Haydock.

Imperial Tobacco today said it sold more cigarettes in the UK than a year ago as smokers looked for cheaper brands – bucking the trend worldwide.

A RESEARCH team led by two military historians has compiled the most complete record of all Cork people who died in the Great War.

KAUTO STAR could bid to join an elite list of three-time totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup winners on March 19.

FERDY Murphy has ruled Kalahari King out of the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton on St Stephen’s Day.

CORK’s Imperial Hotel saw its pre-tax profits fall by nearly €200,000 last year, according to latest accounts lodged with the Companies Office.

Embassy cigarette maker Imperial Tobacco today confirmed its annual results for the year to September 30 were set to meet management targets.

Fears over the US financial sector sent blue chips more than 2% lower today in another turbulent session for the London market.

Imperial Tobacco announced plans today to close its cigar factory in Bristol, England and cut 285 jobs from its UK business.

Lambert & Butler cigarette maker Imperial Tobacco today said it had secured the backing of investors for its £4.9bn (€6.2bn) cash call.

Fears of an interest rate hike in the US failed to stop the London market from reaching a four-month high today as blue-chips were buoyed by some positive trading updates.

FIDEL Castro’s resignation as president of Cuba could have implications not just for the political world but for the price of America’s forbidden fruit — the Cuban cigar.

Dozens of people are fighting for their lives today after an explosion and fire rocked a sprawling Georgia sugar refinery.

One of the most volatile weeks in the London market’s recent history ended today with the FTSE 100 Index barely changed on its starting point.

Trainer Milton Harris is eyeing a crack at next month’s Boylesports.com Gold Cup at Cheltenham with stable star Magic Sky.

Imperial Tobacco, the maker of Davidoff cigarettes, secured a major new market today after winning approval to introduce its European brands to the United States.

Embassy maker Imperial Tobacco today said cigarette sales had slipped as smokers curbed their habit following the UK-wide smoking ban.

UK Embassy cigarette firm Imperial Tobacco today won the backing of its shareholders for a £11bn (€16bn) takeover of Gauloises firm Altadis.

Growing concerns over the US economy sent UK blue chips plunging into negative territory today, with news of a raft of high profile potential takeovers unable to stem the losses.

Merger and acquisition activity failed to support the London market today as US sub-prime mortgage concerns again hit global markets.

Embassy cigarette maker Imperial Tobacco said today it had agreed an £11bn (€16.34bn) takeover offer for Spanish rival Altadis.

Two private equity firms today entered the battle for Spanish cigarette maker Altadis after unveiling a potential €12.8bn offer.

Imperial Tobacco, the world’s fourth largest cigarettes maker, said today it had performed well after group profits rose 11% to €964m.

Imperial Tobacco could be poised to make a third takeover approach to Gauloises cigarette maker Altadis, it was reported today.

Imperial Tobacco’s hopes of landing rival Altadis were today under further pressure after it was reported private equity firm CVC planned to bid.