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PSNI Chief Inspector Siobhan Watt, PCSP Vice Chair Sharon Maxwell, PCSP Chair Councillor Lauren Gray, District Electoral Area Manager Ballymena and Lead for PCSP Jane Dunlop, and NIFRS Station Commander Johnston Birrell. (Image: Steven McAuley / McAuley Multimedia) Mid and East Antrim Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) is joining forces with the PSNI and Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) to encourage everyone to play their part in improving road

A young girl is in hospital in a critical condition following a road traffic collision involving a lorry and a child pedestrian in the Boleran Road area of Limavady. The incident occurred shortly before 4 pm today. Emergency services, including officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS), attended the scene together. It is also understood Northern Ireland Air Ambulan

(L-R) Robin Winsby, Translink Project Manager, John Thompson, Translink Head of Safety and Corporate Responsibility,  Michael Allen, Community Resuscitation Team Manager, Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Fearghal McKinney, Head of British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland.   Translink has announced a major life-saving initiative that will see Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) installed across its entire NI Railways train fleet by the end of December 2025. The mov

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain across Northern Ireland on Tuesday 11 November 2025, with forecasters warning of travel disruption and localised flooding throughout the day. The warning is in place from 06:00 to 21:00 (UTC) and covers the entire region, as a band of persistent and at times heavy rain is expected to move in early Tuesday morning. According to the Met Office , “a spell of persistent rain is expected to arrive across Northern Ireland

North Antrim MLA Paul Frew on Galgorm Road, Ballymena, near Cambridge House Grammar School North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has welcomed confirmation from the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) that a pedestrian crossing near Cambridge House Grammar School on Ballymena’s Galgorm Road will be considered in future traffic management works. Mr Frew said the development follows years of concerns raised by local residents about safety on the busy road, particularly for schoolchildren

Kilrea Bridge The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has announced interim measures that could see Kilrea Bridge reopen to cars and light vehicles before Christmas — offering a glimmer of relief to residents and traders after weeks of disruption. In a statement issued this today, the Department said it had been “working closely” with a specialist contractor since their appointment last week to explore every opportunity to “reduce the timescale and minimise disruption” for t

Police have confirmed that a man has died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Magherafelt on Thursday evening, 6 November. Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “Police received a report shortly after 5.50pm of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in the Grange Road area. “Our officers attended, supported by colleagues from partner emergency services. However, sadly, the pedest

Kilrea Bridge The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has confirmed that repair works on Kilrea Bridge are due to begin on Monday 10 November, following weeks of disruption since the bridge was closed on 20 September over structural safety concerns. The bridge, which carries the B64 Bann Road over the River Bann, was shut in both directions after an inspection identified extensive cracking on a retaining wall at the south-west end of the structure. A DfI spokesperson said: “

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed that a man aged in his 60s has died after being seriously injured in Dungiven in the early hours of Sunday, 2 November. Detective Inspector Gillian Connolly, from the PSNI’s Criminal Investigation Department , said: “Police received a report at approximately 1.35am that an injured man had been found in the Foreglen Road area. “Officers attended, alongside our colleagues from partner emergency services. The injured ma

Kilrea Bridge, and (inset) North Antrim MP Jim Allister North Antrim MP Jim Allister KC has challenged the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to commit to building a new bridge across the River Bann at Kilrea, following the closure of the 242-year-old structure due to serious structural defects. Kilrea Bridge, which provides a vital connection between Counties Antrim and Londonderry, was recently closed after inspectors found vertical and diagonal cracking on a retaining wal

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland, warning that strong winds and heavy rain could bring disruption on Thursday afternoon and evening. The warning is in effect from 1pm until 11pm on Thursday, 30 October 2025 , covering all parts of Northern Ireland. According to the Met Office , “A period of strong winds, accompanied by some heavy rain, could bring some disruption on Thursday afternoon and evening.” Forecasters say south to southeasterly

Glenarm, County Antrim Mid and East Antrim councillors have voted against introducing additional car park barriers along the Antrim Coast, opting instead to retain the current arrangements. At Monday evening’s meeting of the council’s Environment and Economy Committee, held at The Braid in Ballymena, members agreed to keep the existing barriers in place, with none to be removed. The committee was told that access to some council-owned car parks had previously been restricted

Councillor Alan Barr during a site visit to Carnlough Road, Broughshane, where there are community concerns over the speed of vehicles. Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr has called for urgent action to address serious road safety concerns on the Carnlough Road, Broughshane, following repeated complaints from residents about speeding vehicles and unsafe conditions for pedestrians. The stretch of road, located just outside the 30mph zone, currently carries a 60mph spee

Robin Swann MP during his Crumlin constituency surgery South Antrim MP Robin Swann has welcomed decisive action by local police to tackle dangerous driving across Crumlin and Nutts Corner. Concerns about reckless driving in the area were raised with Mr Swann by a local resident who attended his recent constituency surgery in Crumlin. The MP said he was encouraged by the prompt response from the police following these reports. Mr Swann stated: “I want to thank the Antrim and

The delivery of the “highest priority resurfacing projects, roadside stability, and drainage projects” in the Northern Division, including Mid & East Antrim, will be carried out by DfI Roads from a £68 million budget which “falls significantly short of funding requirements” , divisional roads manager Alan Keys has said. Presenting the Northern Division’s annual report, Mr Keys addressed members of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Neighbourhoods and Communities Committe

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has announced that APCOA has been appointed to manage parking services across Northern Ireland, under a new contract that comes into effect on 1 November 2025. Under the new agreement, Traffic Attendants will continue to wear the familiar red uniforms, ensuring they remain easily recognisable to the public. The uniform design has received a modern refresh, with updated fabrics aimed at improving comfort and practicality. Responsibilitie

Cross-border Enterprise train Translink passengers are being advised of significant travel changes on the cross-border Enterprise service between Belfast and Dublin due to Irish Rail engineering works taking place from Saturday 25th to Monday 27th October. The line will be closed between Drogheda and Dublin Connolly for three days while essential engineering works are carried out by Irish Rail. As a result, bus substitutions will be in operation for the affected section of th

A woman in her 60s has tragically died following a single-vehicle collision near Comber, County Down earlier today, police have confirmed. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said the incident occurred on Ballygowan Road at around 12.30pm on Monday, 20th October. Emergency services rushed to the scene after receiving reports of the crash. Inspector Cherith Adair from the Collision Investigation Unit said: “Police received a report at 12.30pm of a collision in the Ba

As the clocks prepare to go back and daylight hours shorten, the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has launched a new road safety campaign urging everyone to make themselves more visible on Northern Ireland’s roads. The ‘Be Bold. Be Seen’ initiative was unveiled by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, who highlighted the dangers faced by pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users during the darker winter months. The campaign encourages people to wear bright, bo

DUP representatives (L-R) East Londonderry MLA Maurice Bradley, North Antrim MLA Paul Frew, and Councillor for Bann, Michelle Knight-McQuillan during a visit to Kilrea Bridge DUP MLAs Paul Frew and Maurice Bradley , joined by Cllr Michelle Knight-McQuillan , have visited the site of the Kilrea Bridge over the River Bann to meet residents and discuss the latest update from DfI Roads amid continuing disruption caused by the closure. The representatives met with local people fr