An Irishman who competed in yesterday’s ill-fated Boston marathon was deeply traumatised last night by the explosions that left two dead and dozens injured and from which his wife had a lucky escape.

MAN’S best friend really does have a dog’s life around this time of year. Some dogs won’t even get to see Christmas, put down because their owners don’t want them messing up the place.

Soldiers opened fire in Derry on Bloody Sunday after automatic gunfire was heard, the Saville Inquiry was told today.