More festering, than festive - Romans decry 'grungy' Christmas tree

Locals in the Italian capital of Rome have dubbed the city's main Christmas tree as "spelacchio", which roughly translates as "grungy". The threadbare tree was imported from Austria at a cost of €50,000. Video: Reuters

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Gordon Manning tries drifting

Irish Times sports journalist, Gordon Manning, tries drifting at Mondello Park where Ireland's top drivers will battle to enter the Drift Masters competition.


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