River Matthews is a singer/ songwriter from Surrey, and tours Ireland next week with dates at Fred Zepplins in Cork (Wed); Roisin Dubh, Galway (Thurs); and Whelan’s in Dublin (Fri).

Emergency services have launched a river search looking for a man who disappeared after a kayak capsized as Storm Katie hit Britain.

Children and staff are accounted for and safe following an explosion at a building site at a primary school in England, say firefighters.