IRELAND: Furious Dubliner...
IRELAND: Furious Dubliner Sean Brady complained to local police after a disgruntled tarmac layer spelled out a swear word in asphalt on his drive. The eight-foot obscenity had to be painted over.
Rising petrol prices...
Rising petrol prices are the driving force behind another record month for diesel car sales. Despite a fall in new vehicle registrations in July compared to last year, the number of oil-burners that found new homes increased. Best seller overall for July was the Ford Focus - its 50th month at the top. Meanwhile, the year"s second biggest seller so far - the Vauxhall Corsa - was pushed into third place for the month by the Renault M탩gane.