From Liverpool’s beat-pop to Bristol’s trip-hop, Irish writer Karl Whitney explains the distinctive musical output of individual cities in the UK, writes Marjorie Brennan.

Food news with Joe McNamee

MINISTER for the Environment John Gormley’s announcement yesterday that the Government is to undertake a multi-billion euro investment programme to upgrade water services is as welcome as it is overdue.

ON the first anniversary of a firebomb attack in Limerick, which left a young brother and sister badly injured, two regeneration agencies set up in the wake of the horrific incident will open their doors for the first time today.

The Palestinians’ ruling Fatah Party has split, with young activists forming their own group for the January parliamentary election.