IF you don’t find treasure buried at the end of your garden, why not put it there? That’s what architect Mark Collins did.

A JUDGE yesterday said he was starting to get a headache after hearing details of the stunts performed on MTV show Dirty Sanchez.

The jury in the trial of a man and woman accused of murdering a taxi driver who was killed in a frenzied knife attack last year in north Dublin was sent away today in order to allow legal argument in its absence.

A taxi driver who was stabbed to death pleaded for help from a group of teenage girls who watched helplessly as he was repeatedly attacked, the Central Criminal Court heard today.

A woman accused of murdering a taxi driver in Dublin shouted encouragement as her partner, also charged with the murder, repeatedly stabbed the victim, a court heard today.

The Central Criminal Court trial of a man and a woman accused of murdering a taxi driver last year in Blanchardstown has been adjourned until Monday.

A Central Criminal Court jury has heard that a taxi driver was allegedly stabbed to death in front of his partner and two year old son last year in Blanchardstown.

The trial of a man and a woman accused of murdering a taxi driver in Blanchardstown a year ago, which was due to start this morning, has been delayed for a day.

UCC DEMONS will welcome the extra few days to prepare for their crucial NIVEA for MEN SuperLeague clash with Abrakebabra Tigers in Tralee, which has been rescheduled for Wednesday night.

It was twice the laughs for members of the White House Correspondents’ Association and guests when President George W Bush and a look-alike, sound-alike sidekick poked fun at the president and fellow politicians.

Red Bull Racing believe they have solved the cooling problem which has hindered testing of their new Ferrari-powered car.

Red Bull have confessed they are struggling to cure an overheating problem on their new car.

The new Midland Formula One team have announced Englishman James Key as their new technical director.

Red Bull Racing have brought in former Renault technical chief Mark Smith.

Jordan’s new technical director Mark Smith has issued a defiant warning to the team’s doubters, insisting: “Don’t be so hasty in writing us off.”

Jordan’s new technical director Mark Smith began work today insisting the team is on the verge of a major step forward.

JORDAN yesterday won the battle with Renault over the services of designer Mark Smith.

US president George Bush says he will return a Republican campaign donation from an Iraqi-American who had business dealings with Saddam Hussein’s government.

Ulster sides Instonians and Banbridge lead the way in Division 3 following the third round of games.

CATHAL LOMBARD claimed his place on the Irish team for next month’s world championships in Paris with a spectacular performance at the British Milers Club meet in Watford at the weekend, finishing fourth in the 10,000m in 28:05.27 — comfortably inside the B standard of 28:06.00.

LEADING from the start, Derek McGarrity and co-driver Chris Patterson withstood pressure from defending champions Andrew Nesbitt and James O’Brien to take their first win in the Buy & Sell Circuit of Ireland Rally.

The British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) in association with Bord Fáilte, gets the green light in Mondello Park this weekend.

Goalkeeper Tony Roberts helped Dagenham stay on course for another FA Cup upset with a fine first-half performance against Norwich at Carrow Road.

BILLY COLEMAN, arguably Ireland’s greatest rally driver, will be honoured this evening at the Motorsport International Show at the Simmonscourt Pavilion where a video entitled Tarmac Titans will be launched.

Envelopes containing suspicious powders were delivered to US consulates in Germany and embassies in Denmark and Italy today, sparking scares across Europe.

Tight security was enforced across Europe tonight on the eve of the anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the US.

The achievements of a number of leading Irish drivers were honoured at the Alfa Romeo Awards for Excellence in Irish Motorsport.

Dermot Carnegie is the 2001 BRDA Rallycross Champion after a dominant win at Mondello Park. Pat Doran (Ford Escort RS200), the pre-event championship leader, retired on the first lap with clutch maladies. Carnegie led all through and finished over three seconds ahead of the Metro 6R4 of Lawrence Gibson.

Declan Swanton has moved in to second place in the British Junior Superstock Championship after finishing third in the sixth round event at Thruxton.

Eamonn Boland/Anthony Nestor in their NVD Subaru were the top Irish crew in the Ypres Rally.

Mondello Park hosts its most prestigious fixture since its re-development.

Mark Smith was an impressive winner in the 100National category in the Irish Karting Championship third round at Kartworld, Watergrasshill.

Roy White and Michael Patterson, in the FESP sponsored and Michelin shod Mitsubishi Evo 6, netted a superb third overall and won the Group N category in the Bianchi Rally in Belgium.

In rallying, Eamonn Boland/Anthony Nestor brought their NVD home in third place in Rallye de Wallonie in Belgium.