BIRD-WATCHING in Morocco last week I encountered some magpies.

ALTHOUGH Basil Fawlty made Torquay famous, he wasn’t the South Devon seaside resort’s most important resident. That distinction goes to someone who lived a very long time ago.

THE plight of the twite troubles ornithologist Derek McLoughlin.

R&B pin-up Ussher broke the hearts of his legions of fans on Friday by confirming his engagement to longtime girlfriend Tameka Foster.

TAXI unions have accused Transport Minister Seamus Brennan of running a red light with his decision to make the wearing of seat belts compulsory for drivers from this Thursday.

TAXI drivers throughout the country are to gather in Dublin next month for their biggest protest against deregulation.

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary came under fire today after it emerged he had registered his Mercedes as a taxi in a bid to dodge city traffic jams.

TAXI leaders have warned they will stage further public protests if Transport Minister Seamus Brennan fails to address issues of concern they raised with him during talks yesterday.