A HUSBAND accused of strangling his wife claims too much caffeine from canned drinks and diet pills caused him to lose control.

A HUSBAND and wife on their way to a funeral with an American relative were among five people killed on the nation’s roads over the weekend.

A HUSBAND and wife have lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála against the decision of Waterford County Council to grant planning permission for a €52 million hotel and holiday home development close to the resort of Clonea outside Dungarvan.