The woman said the abuse had left her a broken child, teenager and now an adult.

Just under 100 people are waiting for admission to hospitals in the Shannonside region.

There has been growing concern over the lack of affordable properties to buy or rent in the town

Flood warnings are being issued to areas across the Shannonside Region

The loss of the existing route has been branded by NBRU reps as a sad day for the drivers and passengers.

Nationally, the numbers seeking help for cocaine addiction have surged by up to 400%.

Members of staff are also required to man each entrance to a premises leading to staffing concerns among many businesses.

Successful submissions will be published in the Autumn Leaves broadsheet.