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A seven-year-old boy remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition following a serious road traffic collision in Coleraine on Sunday evening. Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage as they investigate the collision, which involved the young boy while he was riding his bicycle and a black Volkswagen Scirocco. Collision on Warnocks Lane The incident happened in the Warnocks Lane area at around 6.40pm on Sunday, 13 September. Inspector Roxborough said:

85-year-old Maud Kerr sadly died folloei g the collision in Coleraine An 85-year-old woman has died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Coleraine. Police have named the woman as Maud Kerr, from the Macosquin area. The collision happened on the Windyhill Road at approximately 12.30pm on Saturday, 12 September. Man remains in hospital Detective Inspector Stewart, from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit, said: “At approximately 12

DfI contractors on site refreshing the road markings outside Ballymena Primary School on the busy Ballymoney Road North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has welcomed action to improve road safety outside Ballymena Primary School after he raised concerns with the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) on behalf of the school. Fresh yellow zig-zag markings have now been installed after the school’s principal highlighted faded road markings and malfunctioning flashing school safety signs. Whil

Two police officers sustained minor injuries and several police vehicles were damaged after a car allegedly failed to stop for officers twice in the Antrim area on Sunday afternoon. A 31-year-old man was arrested following two vehicle pursuits and a subsequent foot pursuit, with police saying a stinger device and vehicle tactics were used to bring the white SEAT Ateca to a controlled stop. Vehicle failed to stop twice The Police Service of Northern Ireland said the Ateca fail

An e-scooter seized by police in Ballymena on Friday morning. Police have seized an e-scooter in Ballymena and are preparing a file for the Public Prosecution Service after warning that the vehicles cannot legally be ridden on public roads or footpaths. The e-scooter was seized by Ballymena Police on Friday 4 September, with officers also intending to seek a Disposal Order. Police warn of risks to riders and public Police used the seizure to remind people that privately owned

Police are appealing for information after an unknown black BMW allegedly overtook another vehicle carelessly and caused a road traffic collision outside Ballymena. The collision happened on the Dunminning Road at approximately 3.30pm on Friday, 28 August. Police said the black BMW was involved in an overtaking manoeuvre which caused the collision, and are now seeking information from anyone who witnessed what happened. Witnesses urged to come forward Anyone who was travellin

50-year-old James Bingham A 50-year-old man has sadly died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Lisburn, police have confirmed. James Bingham was pronounced dead at the scene after the collision, involving a white Citroen van and a white Mini, on Belfast Road in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 1 September. Police are now appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage as officers from the Collision Investigation Unit investigate the circumstances surrounding the

A yellow weather warning is in force across Northern Ireland today as forecasters warn heavy and thundery showers could bring flooding, travel disruption, lightning and hail. The Met Office warning takes effect from 11am on Sunday 30 August, with conditions expected to deteriorate as widespread showers develop later this morning and continue through the afternoon and evening. The latest Met Office warning currently shows the yellow thunderstorm warning remaining in force unti

A Volkswagen vehicle seized in Portadown by police from its Ballymena owner A motorist stopped by police in Portadown was left facing six penalty points, a £205 fine and a journey home to Ballymena by train after officers discovered his car insurance had been cancelled. Road Policing officers stopped the red Volkswagen in Portadown on Friday, 28 August, and established that the driver’s insurance policy had been cancelled the previous month. Despite no longer having valid cov

Ulster Unionist Party Braid representative Samantha Patton Residents’ fears over speeding through Moorfields have prompted calls for increased police enforcement and an urgent review of road safety measures amid warnings that someone could be seriously injured or killed. Braid Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Barr and party representative Sam Patton raised the issue after concerns were brought to them by a resident living on Kilgad Road. The resident reported vehicles travelli

Learner and newly qualified drivers across Northern Ireland are being urged to prepare for the biggest overhaul of the driver licensing and testing system in around 70 years, with new rules taking effect from 1 October. Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) will introduce a compulsory six-month minimum learning period, mandatory training recorded in a logbook and new restrictions for young people after they pass their test. The changes will also extend the period during which newl

Motorists in Ballymena and Larne are being warned to expect delays this Saturday as thousands of Royal Black Institution members and supporters take part in the annual Last Saturday demonstrations. Around 5,000 participants, 76 preceptories and 71 bands are expected at the main County Antrim demonstration in Larne on Saturday 29 August, with up to 10,000 spectators anticipated. For Ballymena residents, the impact will begin much closer to home. A number of feeder and return p

Drivers could be banned from overtaking school buses on single-carriageway roads where the national 60mph speed limit applies, under proposed new legislation aimed at protecting children as they get on and off buses. Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed she has selected the Department for Infrastructure’s preferred legislative approach following consultation, with plans to bring the proposal to the Northern Ireland Executive before potentially introducing legisla

81-year-old Eithne Vallely An 81-year-old woman has sadly died following a road traffic collision involving a lorry in Armagh. Police have named the woman as Eithne Vallely, who was from the Armagh area. The collision happened in the Portadown Road area on Friday morning, 21 August. Collision reported on Friday morning Detective Inspector Stewart, from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We received a report at approximately 8.20am on

Motorists travelling through Rasharkin are being advised to allow extra time this evening as road closures are put in place for an annual band parade expected to involve 25 bands. Ballymaconnelly Sons of Conquerors Flute Band will hold its annual parade through the village tonight, Friday 21 August, beginning at 7.15pm and expected to finish by 9pm. Parade route through Rasharkin The parade will leave the Turnpike at Church Road before proceeding along Main Street, Moneyleck

The newly resurfaced Galgorm Road in Ballymena The resurfacing of a key route from Galgorm into Ballymena has been completed, bringing an improvement to a stretch of road which local representatives say had caused concern among residents for some time. TUV councillors Stewart McDonald and Matthew Armstrong have welcomed the completion of the works on the main road into the town, saying carrying out the scheme during the summer holidays helped avoid some of the worst potential

Glenshesk Drive, Ballymena North Antrim MLA Paul Frew has urged motorists to obey the one-way system on Glenshesk Drive in Ballymena after receiving several complaints from residents about vehicles travelling in the wrong direction. The DUP representative said the incidents were particularly concerning because children regularly play near the road, including on an adjacent grass area. Residents report recent incidents Glenshesk Drive has operated as a one-way street for a num

Passengers travelling between Derry~Londonderry and Coleraine are being urged to plan ahead as essential engineering work will close the railway line across two weekends in September. Rail replacement buses will operate during the closures, while early-morning services will also face changes on the following Tuesdays. Dates passengers need to know Engineering work will take place on: Saturday 19, Sunday 20 and Monday 21 September Saturday 26, Sunday 27 and Monday 28 September

Heavy showers and thunderstorms could cause travel disruption and flash flooding across Northern Ireland today after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning. The warning takes effect at 12 noon today, Wednesday 19 August, and remains in place until 11.59pm tonight. Some areas could receive up to 20mm of rain in an hour or less, while a few places may see as much as 30mm within two hours. Heavy showers moving from west to east According to the Met Office, a band of heav

Motorists heading to Ballycastle for this weekend’s Ould Lammas Fair are being urged to plan ahead, with major road closures, limited parking and changes to bus stops expected as thousands of visitors arrive in the town. The PSNI has confirmed traffic restrictions across the four-day event, running from Saturday 22 to Tuesday 25 August, including extensive closures on Sunday evening and throughout Monday and Tuesday. Visitors are being strongly encouraged to consider public t