For a man who had battled all his life, it was fitting that his last fight was the toughest and, perhaps, the most heroic.

Van Morrison is dismissive of fame, but his music will endure despite his aloofness, says John Minihan

AXED TV institution Top of the Pops is to return — with the BBC showing weekly reruns in its original time slot.

Great to hear of the proposed Walk of Fame in recognition of the showbands (Irish Examiner, July 18).