The Kanturk native behind the hugely popular Sminky Shorts cartoons has been named as Cork Person of the Month for December.

COMEDIAN Andrew Maxwell has come under fire from angry fans after allegedly taking to the stage drunk at a weekend gig.

Patsy Kensit is in talks over an autobiography deal, which is set to lift the lid on her days as a wild child and Brit Pop figurehead as well as her colourful family background.