Netflix launches in UK and Ireland

The movie and TV streaming service Netflix has launched in the UK and Ireland, although it is set to face stiff competition from online rivals, including Amazon-owned Lovefilm.

They couldn’t hold out forever

They couldn’t remain in denial forever. Ireland is expected to request an EU and IMF (known as The Bailout Boys) bailout package of up to €100 billion on Monday and is preparing to unveil a four year programme of steep tax rises and deep spending cuts.

Visitors from the Emerald Isle

Today, Tuesday, sees the arrival of ten Irish journalists in Nerja on a sort of fact finding mission to promote the town to the people of Ireland.