An Irish property developer who alleged he was kidnapped and held captive for eight months made up the extraordinary story, it has been claimed today.

A property developer who was allegedly kidnapped for eight months has been released from plice custody.

Environmental advisers have been called in to brief Government on the impact of the controversial method of gas extraction known as "fracking".

A PENSIONER who died after an attack in his home was described yesterday as a gentle-natured man.