An inquiry is underway in the North to establish why an airplane sank into tarmac on a runway at the City of Derry Airport.

THE British and Irish Governments are to provide three-quarters of the money needed for an extension to the runway at Derry City Airport, it was announced yesterday.

Irish airlines and airports have issued emergency contact numbers for passengers facing delays and cancellations due to the British anti-terrorism operation.

Budget airline Ryanair announced two new routes today linking Derry with Britain.

The Irish Government today pledged support to the SDLP on sporting and tourism proposals like an Olympics-standard athletics arena in Derry and a 400th anniversary commemoration of the Flight of the Earls next year.