A Co Meath-based auctioneer stands to make more than €100,000 on the back of one of the Government’s latest jobs announcements.

KEVIN PIETERSEN was one of two cricketers fined for their foul-mouthed Tweeting yesterday.

ED JOYCE has turned his back on England in favour of resuming his international career with his native Ireland.

KEVIN PIETERSEN last night resigned as England captain while coach Peter Moores was sacked on a dramatic day for English cricket.

Kevin Pietersen has quit as England captain, according to reports this morning.