Passengers had a lucky escape when their bus had its roof ripped off after it hit a tree in a “freak accident”.

Donations are continuing to pour in to a charity in memory of an “inspirational” runner who collapsed and died during the London Marathon.

People for Economic Justice, a group opposed to State payment to Anglo Irish Bank, today served legal papers on the Government.

A 66-YEAR-OLD man pleaded guilty yesterday to having sex with a horse and a donkey.

Large numbers today protested at Israeli attacks on Gaza in rallies across the country.