SOME of you halfwits have been blaming bankers and politicians for savage cutback, but righteous truth merchant, and Fine Gael TD, Derek Keating, has finally had the courage to identify the real cause of our current woes — single mothers.

Budding sprinter Amour Propre is set to warm up for Royal Ascot with a run at Haydock later this month, as long as the ground is suitable, following his win at Newmarket.

Budding young Jamie Olivers took up whisks and frying pans in a battle for the title of Britain’s best teenage chef.