National Highways is urging motorists to plan ahead as parts of the motorway is shut from Friday.

The Care Quality Commission suspends the facility's rating after placing it in special measures.

British ambassador to Ireland Paul Johnston, who is finishing his posting in September, has announced that he and his wife will stay in Ireland and leave the British diplomatic service.

Britain’s ambassador to Ireland Paul Johnston is to step down from the diplomatic service in order to remain in Dublin after his posting ends later this year.