Gaming firm Rank said today it planned to close nine Mecca bingo clubs ahead of the introduction of a nationwide smoking ban in the UK.

A 43-year-old man questioned in connection with Britain’s biggest robbery has been released on police bail, it was announced tonight.

THE owner of an industrial estate yard where police found several million pounds denied yesterday any knowledge of the £53 million (€77m) Securitas robbery.

Police investigating the £53m (€77m) Securitas heist found several million pounds following a raid in south east London, they said today.

Ireland and Liverpool full-back Steve Finnan has been arrested in the UK as part of an investigation into a death by dangerous driving.