THE decision by an English judge to award Cliff Richard damages against the BBC over its coverage of a police raid on his home represents the biggest setback for press freedom in Britain for decades.

In advance of the Crosstown Drift event, Eoghan O’Sullivan asked some of the participating authors about what makes Cork a special place for them.

Dancer Michael Flatley’s Castlehyde mansion has disappeared from property websites, having failed to find a buyer after two years on the open market with a quoted guide price of €20m.

A national treasure, the Donegal crooner has won the hearts of a new generation of millennials thanks to a mix of reality TV shows and quirky boiler ads, writes Caomhan Keane.

Cliff Richard and X Factor judge Louis Walsh have offered support to the brother of singer Dana Rosemary Scallon as he threatens legal action against police and the media for their handling of sex abuse allegations.

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It wasn’t called the Showgrounds for nothing. The site may now be occupied by the Marquee music bonanza for a few weeks in the year, but last night was definitely ‘SHOW’ time for Cliff Richard fans and there was a whole lot of Just… Fabulous Rock ‘n’ Roll going on.

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A ‘beautiful, energetic, vibrant woman was crushed by what she described as her ‘tortured shell of a body’ so her friend decided to help her in seeking an assisted suicide, writes Eoghan O’Sullivan

Since the group’s win in 2014, the band have earned the titles as the world’s most successful musical theatre group.

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The Brexit vote has sparked renewed interest in Michael Flatley’s mansion, which is on the market for €20m.

Daniel appeared on The Late Late Show last night.

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Cliff Richard has said his life was “effectively turned upside down” as he confirmed he was suing the BBC and South Yorkshire Police over live coverage of a police raid at his home.

Prosecutors are considering whether to bring charges against veteran entertainer Cliff Richard over alleged historical sex abuse.

Life should be a colourful experience. My advice is to try not to get trapped in the grey areas.

NOT another one. If you’re still trying to comprehend the idea that David Bowie was not, in fact, a star man made of star dust, but encased in a biodegradable meat sack like the rest of us, then the news of Prince will have felt like a great big purple slap, writes Suzanne Harrington. 

Cliff Richard has been interviewed by South Yorkshire Police after meeting officers voluntarily, a spokesman for the star said.

Singer Cliff Richard has declined to answer questions about sex abuse allegations as he took to the stage for the opening show of his 75th birthday tour.

As he prepares to launch his tour in Killarney, veteran pop star Cliff Richard has learned that police have dropped an inquiry into one sex abuse allegation.

Cilla Black's family have blasted "ghoulish" fans who crashed her private burial.

“Ta-ra girl, I’ll see you on life’s highway,” comedian Paul O’Grady said, thanking Cilla Black for all the good times they shared as he said goodbye to the much-loved singer and TV presenter at her funeral.

Spanish police are investigating whether Cilla Black’s death was caused by a fall from a dizzy spell, after a sudden temperature change in the room.

Ireland turns to Nama to tackle the escalating housing crisis, Minister Richard Bruton has blamed an administrative error after a letter addressed a well known baker as ’Mr. Bread’ and Real Madrid have secured their place in the Champions League Semi Final.  These are some of the latest and most read news stories on irishexaminer.com this morning.

The police investigation into veteran singer Cliff Richard has “increased significantly in size” and involves “more than one allegation”, South Yorkshire’s Chief Constable has revealed.

Tell someone you are visiting Portugal and they assume you are visiting the Algarve on a sun or golf holiday, or perhaps taking a weekend break in Lisbon.

Cliff Richard is unsure who is accusing him of sexual assault.

Cliff Richard has vowed to clear his name over allegations of sexual abuse.