SINCE the EU introduced regulations leading to a huge reduction of sheep on the hills we’ve been hearing complaints about uncontrolled vegetation that can result in fires that sometimes get out of control. At certain times of the year, farmers set fires to burn off scrub to allow fresh grass grow.

A German cat has been returned to its owner after going missing 15 years ago.

IN THE past week two leading Irish firms involved in the food sector warned the globe is facing into a period of sustained food price inflation. The prognosis is not encouraging.

IRELAND'S Jessica Kurten stepped up a gear tonight when taking a third place in the big 1m50 competition at Monte Carlo with Lady Georgina Forbes's 'Castle Forbes Libertina'.