DAVY Russell excelled on the Paul Nolan-trained favourite Moskova as she completed a hat-trick over fences in the Ashbourne Mares Chase at Fairyhouse yesterday.

Northern Secretary Peter Hain has denied that he offered a peerage to a former Labour Party MP in an effort to stop him contesting the last British general election.

A TRIUMPHANT George Galloway was yesterday celebrating his shock victory over Labour after capturing the seat of Bethnal Green and Bow.