An expectant mother who lost her High Court case to require health chiefs to enable her to have a home birth has been left in limbo after the HSE failed to show up for a hearing on the costs of the action.

Expectant mother Aja Teehan has lost a High Court action challenging the HSE’s refusal to facilitate a home birth for the delivery of her second child.

A mother has gone to the High Court in a bid to make the HSE comply with her request for a home birth.

Chris Evans is to speak at the Edinburgh International Television Festival this month.

Most television viewers say broadcasters are using sex to boost ratings – yet it is failing to arouse their interest, according to a survey today.