LIMERICK’S International Band Parade and Competition next Sunday has attracted almost 600 musicians from marching bands who will travel from the US, Germany, Africa and Northern Ireland.

FOUR college bands from the US with more than 500 musicians will take part in Limerick’s International Band competition on Sunday.

The London market moved well into positive territory today as trading gained momentum amid hopes of more interest rate cuts in the US.

Strong gains from publisher Reed Elsevier and drinks giant Diageo failed to encourage the FTSE 100 Index to take further steps from the 6,400 barrier today.

European publishing group Reed Elsevier today unveiled plans to offload its under-performing Harcourt education business.

The FTSE 250 Index raced to a record high today as the wider London market enjoyed another day of strong growth.

The FTSE 100 index maintained its recent rally today as investors warmed to upbeat news in the oil and media sectors.

Publishing group Reed Elsevier today offered the strongest sign yet that its markets were turning in its favour.

Workers are being given posh new job titles instead of pay rises, according to a report.