The deaths of four miners trapped in a flooded mine were tonight described as a “stab through the heart” of a community hoping they could be rescued alive.

A third body has been found in the flooded colliery in south Wales.

FOUR miners trapped underground in a coal pit were named last night as rescue efforts continued.

THE winner of Canada’s election began facing the challenge yesterday of pushing his agenda of tax cuts and more defence spending through a parliament he does not control.