British shale gas exploration firm Cuadrilla said it had resumed fracking at its site in Lancashire, after securing all required permits.

Check out our selection of children’s books for this week, reviewed by Mary Arrigan.

The Homeless Bumblebee and Me by David Greaves

Premier basketball: Team Montenotte produced a top-class second-half display to demolish Liffey Celtics 91-63 in the Women’s Premier League top-of-the-table clash at Leixlip.

Team Montenotte and Killester will contest the Senior Women’s National Cup final following their respective semi-final wins over DCU Mercy and UL Huskies.