THE E coli bacteria responsible for a mysterious outbreak that has left 18 people dead and sickened hundreds is a new strain that has never been seen before, the World Health Organisation said yesterday.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said the E.coli bacteria responsible for a deadly outbreak that has left 18 dead and sickened hundreds in Europe is a new strain that has never been seen before.

British competitor Emma Pooley’s stunning ride earned Britain a second road cycling medal – and their seventh overall of the Beijing Olympics.

AFTER a 1-0 defeat which left something of a sour taste in the mouths of the hosts, the Republic of Ireland U-19s will be looking for Bulgaria to do them a favour when they play Germany on Saturday while Sean McCaffrey’s men will be hoping to get their qualification ambitions back on track with victory against Hungary.