UP TO 20 Irish truck drivers were yesterday stranded in Cherbourg for the fourth day after French fishermen, angry at high fuel costs, blockaded the port.

Up to 20 Irish truck drivers have been stranded in Cherbourg for four days after French fishermen angry at high fuel costs blockaded the port.

AN Irish shipping company has been accused of paying its crew members as little as €2.63 per hour for working 365 hours per month in what trade unions fear is a repeat of the Irish Ferries crisis of 2005.

Manchester City have reported “promising developments” in their bid to attract new investment to the club.