America’s intelligence chief has released more documents that tell how the National Security Agency was given the go-ahead to start collecting bulk phone and internet records in the hunt for al Qaida terrorists.

CONNECTIONS of Another Jewel will be seeking another bold show in Friday’s Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase at Cheltenham.

A NUMBER of the capital’s well-known eateries were among food premises closed by food safety authorities in recent months because of sub-standard hygiene.

IF you wanted to know the truth about show jumping, Millstreet Horse Show was the place to be last weekend. The best of sport combined with the legendary Green Glens spirit for another memorable weekend.