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  • Second time’s a charm: The Briefing for 22 March 2024

    Ireland’s Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has blocked a deal for only the second time since it was established a decade ago. The agency prohibited the operator of Dublin airport from acquiring a car park over concerns it would give the company a “near monopoly” over public parking services in the nearby area. Meanwhile, KPN’s acquisition of Youfone has survived a Phase II in the Netherlands, winning approval without remedies. Also in The Briefing, TikTok comes under the spotlight...

  • Easter Weekend proves the perfect time for budding home bakers

    A poll of 2,000 adults found 44 per cent – the equivalent of 23 million Brits – are set to bake something over the long weekend, with wannabe pâtissiers creating an average of three items. However, 45 per cent admit their skills in the kitchen leave a lot to be desired – and for 32 per cent, their creations haven’t always been suitable to serve to guests. Of these botched bakes, 28 per cent were burnt to a crisp, 19 per cent dropped the finished product on the floor, nine per cent even confused...

  • Derry defeated at the death as Tyrone U20s score dramatic Celtic Park win

    Derry 1-09, Tyrone 0-13 Gavin Potter's 64th minute point inflicted a first Ulster U20 Championship Group A defeat on Derry in Celtic Park on Wednesday, seconds after the Oak Leafers looked to have rescued a point through Johnny McGuckian's superb injury time goal. The defeat leaves Hugh McGrath's men with two points from two games - Tyrone moving to five points from three - with Derry still to travel to Monaghan before finishing the group with a home fixture against Antrim. Tyrone meanwhile...

  • Derry's new Pennyburn bridge: New update on opening

    The Council was responding after the Journal asked for a update on the bridge and were told that it should be ready for the end of April, although they also warned that this is only possible if it was subjected to no delays. Work on the bridge, costing £2 million pounds, has been ongoing since May. DC&SDC confirmed back in June that the contractor, FP McCann Ltd., started pre-construction activity (including bridge design work) in June. Connecting the city’s riverfront to the Bay Park Nature...

  • Best Wines for Easter 2024: Top Picks for Your Holiday Celebration

    The choice of wine can be as much a part of the Easter traditions as the food itself, with each selection reflecting the spirit of the spring season. In selecting the best wines for Easter, one might consider bottles that pair harmoniously with the diverse array of Easter dishes and the festive atmosphere. From the crisp effervescence of an outstanding Cava Brut Reserva to the fruity complexity of a fine London Cru Pinot Noir, the range is varied. The right wine not only complements the meal but...

  • 19 great pictures of Derry schoolkids at Féile's Easter Bonnet Parade

    Children from five local primary schools had an ‘eggscellent’ time as the donned their festive bonnets and walked from Verbal Arts Centre on the City Walls down to Guildhall Square where they received Easter eggs and refreshments as part of Féile’s celebrations.

  • Courthouse and custody suite closures have affected access to justice senior lawyer tells MLAs

    Darren Toombs, Law Society President, told a meeting of the Stormont Justice Committee that the closures in Limavady have had major implications. Mr. Toombs said this was brought home to him at a recent Limavady Solicitors Association dinner. "There are about 11 or 12 solicitors in that association; it is a small association. Their court was closed over COVID. It remains closed; they are not sure whether it will open. Their local custody suites are closed. "They cannot bring young, trainee...

  • More needs to be done to attract young Derry lawyers into high street practices, committee told

    Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson suggested graduates are being ‘snapped up by pharmaceutical, research and financial services companies’. "This is coming from what I hear in the neighbourhoods and communities and from knowing a lot of young people, given that my kids are all in their late 20s. “A lot of their friends studied law, and all of them, because of their analytical skills, have been attracted into the private sector and the likes of financial services, even my kids. They do not see law as...

  • Derry’s St Mary’s is Ireland’s Choir of the Year!

    The choir celebrated on stage of the magnificent RDs Concert Hall singing a triumphant rendition of ‘The Undertones’ standard, Teenage Kicks. The choir, under the direction of Emma-Jayne Kelly and accompanied by Trevor Burnside won the two- part Youth choir, were placed second in The Alice Yoakley Cup and won the overall Folen’s Publisher Award Cup and £3000 for the "School Choir of the Year 2024". Miss Kelly described the whole experience as “a fantastic day for Derry as Thornhill College also...

  • Drivers speeding, using mobiles and breaking red lights detected in Derry operation

    Local Response Policing Team officers conducted high visibility checkpoints and patrols in areas including Eglinton, the Waterside and Cityside. LPT Inspector Craig said: “Far too often we see the devastating and life changing impact of serious and fatal road traffic collisions. Lives are changed in an instant because of a wrong decision, or a moment’s inattention as a road user. "Our ask is that drivers adhere to the speed limit and slow down. Speeding is never worth it. It results in penalty...

  • 'Gift card' scam alert in Derry after victim loses thousands of pounds

    Police said money was lost after a local person was contacted online and told they'd won money. The victim was told they needed to send online gift cards to verify themselves. This continued for some time before the scam was spotted and stopped. Thousands of pounds have been lost.Inspector Craig said: "Criminals constantly change how they present their scam to lure people in and swindle them, but the core is the same - they’re trying to get your personal and financial details.“Fraud offences are...