CANCER patients are expected to be given a better chance of survival after the arrival of breakthrough technology in Ireland.

PLANS to provide radiotherapy to private patients at a new hospital to open soon in Waterford have edged a step closer. And it emerged the hospital plans delivery of a second linear accelerator, the machine which provides radiotherapy, before Christmas.

AUTHORITIES investigating the case of a missing woman were surprised by her relatives’ announcement that new information from her husband had prompted them to tell volunteers to stop searching for her.

CHURCHES cancelled meetings and services to allow hundreds of congregants to flood neighbourhoods and go door-to-door in search of a missing pregnant woman whose disappearance has baffled friends and neighbours.