Herta Fossett escaped from Czechslovakia in the ’50s and hailing from a line of circus performers, married into one of Ireland’s most famous circus families. She tells Deirdre Reynolds how her husband would have loved to see her awarded the ‘Oscar’ of the circus world.

The first lady of Irish circus has received a lifetime achievement award for giving enjoyment to people young and old.

Great Britain were down in 14th place as USA set the pace in the first official practice session for their home A1 Grand Prix race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.