By CLARE WEIR THE strike shutdown at City of Derry airport next week - at the height of the holiday season -prompted fears of chaos for tourists today.

ENVIRONMENTAL health chiefs in the North West have warned shop owners not to ignore legislation that bans the sale of cigarettes to anyone under the age of 18.

By BRENDAN McDAID FALCONERS, African musicians and a hotel full of bugs will form some of the highlights of this year's Picnic in the Park at Brooke Park. The free outdoor event will be staged at the historic Derry green space on Saturday, August 2.

By Claire Weir It is feared the facility may be forced to close on July 16 and 17 if workers walk out in a dispute over pay. Unions representing firefighters, baggage handlers and cleaners have been urged by airport operators Derry City Council to exempt their members from the UK-wide strike.

By Brendan McDaid The CAA, which shut down the airport for four days in May over safety concerns, said it was withholding its response until the report by the airport management is made available.