Images of rotting wood left exposed by the deadly collapse of a balcony in Berkeley are “incredibly similar” to pictures used in a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the construction company that built the complex where six students died, it was claimed last night.

Virgin Money has pushed back its plans for a £2bn flotation after the shares offer was hit by recent turbulent market conditions.

Designer shoe brand Jimmy Choo defied turbulent conditions in financial markets today as it pressed ahead with its UK stock market flotation.

Supermarket chain Centra has had to scrap a children’s allowance day promotion which included low-cost alcohol as part of the deal following a hail of criticism.

A controversial shop promotion offering cheap alcohol for children’s allowance day has been condemned by Government ministers.

Fianna Fáil Senator Averil Power is taking further action after four Centra stores were ordered to pull a promotion offering cheap alcohol as part of a special deal for children’s allowance day.

Brewing giant SABMiller today confirmed it will open its new £3m research brewery in Nottingham next month as it tries to reduce the amount of water required to make a pint of beer.

A PINT of plain is still your only man as Guinness has cemented its status as the most popular drink in Irish pubs.

BEAMISH and Crawford will no longer produce Miller products following a decision by SABMiller to end its contract with the Cork-based brewer.

FORMER Beamish & Crawford boss Alf Smiddy has been honoured by vintners for his three decades of work in the industry.

WHETHER either the Beamish & Crawford brewery on Cork’s South Main Street or the Heineken Ireland brewery on the city’s Watercourse Road will still be in operation in two years time is a very real question as the news is digested that the Competition Authority won’t be stopping the takeover of Ireland’s oldest brewery by Heineken Ireland.

IRELAND’S oldest brewery has thrown down the gauntlet to its competitors by announcing a price freeze.

THE Competition Authority is to move to a full investigation (Phase 2) into the takeover of Beamish & Crawford by Heineken.

A Co Meath man who had pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his friend was found not guilty of his murder at the Central Criminal Court today.

SABMiller, the London-based brewing giant of South African descent, has been linked to a £6.5 billion (€9.5bn) takeover of Scottish & Newcastle, the British drinks group which owns Beamish & Crawford.

BEAMISH & Crawford, the Cork-based brewer, has reported another successful year. Beer sales across its Beamish stout, Miller and Foster brands were up by 10% compared with 2005.

The FTSE 100 Index ended virtually where it started today in a rollercoaster session that saw traders struggle to make sense of recent batterings.

Brewing giant SABMiller today posted an 18% rise in pre-tax profits but warned a fierce price war in the United States continued to water down demand for Miller lager.

Brewing giant SABMiller sprung a surprise on investors today by revealing that a string of rainy days in South Africa had watered down demand for its lagers.

Brewing giant SABMiller warned of pressure on its US business today after sales fell flat and profits were hit by higher costs and price cutting.

Beamish and Crawford has extended a freeze on its wholesale prices in an effort to take more business away from Diageo.

Brewing giant SAB Miller has said it had bought the Chinese brewing interests of Lion Nathan for an equity value of $71m (€58m).

Miller Genuine Draft, which is brewed by Beamish & Crawford, has launched a major promotion to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Fender Stratocaster, one of the world’s most popular guitars.

DOES anybody else think that the policing of the 18-hour visit of George W Bush is completely over the top?

THE Government last night warned brewers and publicans they will do serious damage to the tourism industry if they go ahead with a combined 15 cent hike in the price of a pint.

AS the casualties mount in occupied Iraq, with hundreds of Iraqis and dozens of coalition soldiers dead, it strikes me that yet another Bush administration lie has been exposed.

CORK brewery Beamish & Crawford, which employs 120 people, is likely to escape the latest cost-cutting drive by British parent Scottish & Newcastle.

An economic slowdown, extra taxes and higher insurance and staff costs made 2003 a difficult year, says David Clerkin.

The low carb Atkins diet is producing a turnaround for the Miller Lite beer brand which has helped owner SAB to report a 60% jump in first half profits.

Dutch brewing giant Heineken today warned sales of its beers had gone flat after a series of world events hit demand from drinkers.

London’s benchmark FTSE 100 Index snatched back all of yesterday’s losses and made strides further into positive territory today following a deluge of company results.

His personal zoo has lions, cheetahs and a bear. His store has a million dollars worth of fine wines, liquors and heroin. His house has Cuban cigars, cases of champagne and downloaded pictures of prostitutes.

BEAMISH & Crawford is investing €7million to replace its bottling facility which packages its own stout brand name plus Miller Genuine Draft, Fosters and Carling for the Irish and Northern Irish market.

Mr T has filmed a cameo for P Diddy's new video.

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