Marine wildlife is being destroyed because fishermen continue to flout European regulations banning driftnets, according to a report being presented to the European Commission today.

Three fishermen were reported missing today after a tanker and a fishing boat collided off Naples, Italy.

THE teacher of missing schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman yesterday fought back tears as she clutched a home-made thank you card made by one of the 10-year-olds.

The hunt is on to find the person or persons who best represent the values of the raditional welcome in the Irish tourism business. Developed by Bord Fáilte in consultation with the industry, the Irish Welcome Awards recognise Ireland's tourism champions who have made the traditional Irish welcome and the Céad Míle Fáilte so famous the world over.