Charities are warning of crippling food price rises here and worldwide if immediate action is not taken to counteract the effects of climate change.

FORMER president and international human rights champion Mary Robinson has sent a message of support to the 32 Vita Cortex workers who have staged a five-week sit-in, in their bid for proper redundancy payments.

A PROJECT helping to restore local pride in a landmark urban lake has earned a group of Cork pupils a top prize in a national environment competition.