A dangerous storm system blamed for two deaths in Oregon and thousands of power outages in Washington state has swept south through California, causing mudslides and evacuations.

A local election candidate caught up in a littering row after a woman

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Independents and Sinn Féin are likely to be the biggest winners come next year’s local elections in Co Cork.

A FATHER and son yesterday sat side-by-side in a council chamber, ensuring the continuation of the Healy-Rae political dynasty into a third generation.

JUST over 20 years ago – on October 17, 1989 – an earthquake registering 7.0 on the Richter Scale hit California’s Bay Area. Sixty-three people died.

AN angry Kerry Independent councillor has hit back at an allegedly dirty tricks campaign being waged against him and others members of his family.

JUST in time for the Christmas market, the celebrated London toy store, Hamleys is to open an Irish branch at Dundrum Town Centre.

THE number of meningitis cases in Cork nearly doubled in the first five months of this year, compared to the corresponding period in 2005.

CALLS grew yesterday for crèche inspection reports to be made available to parents as the Labour Party blamed Government funding for the lack of compliance with crèche regulations.

PEOPLE who may have injured themselves in falls while skating on a hugely popular ice rink in Killarney during the festive season are themselves responsible, the rink’s operator insisted yesterday.

CANCER patients in Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow have access to more than four times the number of cancer specialists as people in the rest of the country.

A NEW guide to services including helplines and shelters for women in Cork and Kerry affected by violence was launched yesterday.

UP to 7% of people develop irrational fears, phobias or depression after a life-threatening event.