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Councillors updated on MEA village projects including new greenway between Cullybackey and Galgorm
A Mid and East Antrim councillor has called for the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to “take responsibility” for greenway maintenance...
Jan 24, 2024


Stay safe - Storm Jocelyn to bring more strong winds for NI
Multi-agency partners including the PSNI, NIE, the Department for Infrastructure and other emergency response and public sector...
Jan 23, 2024


DfI issues advice to road users ahead of Storm Isha
Multi-agency partners have met and will continue to meet over the weekend as preparations continue ahead of Storm Isha which is forecast...
Jan 20, 2024


DfI issues advice for road users as industrial action continues
The Department for Infrastructure is reminding all road users to continue to exercise caution due to the cold weather conditions and...
Jan 18, 2024


DfI advises only “absolutely essential” journeys as strike action looms
Due to the combination of industrial action and particularly cold weather, the Department for Infrastructure is advising that only...
Jan 17, 2024


People urged to keep themselves safe as public workers set to strike
Departments have reiterated the call for people to keep themselves safe on Thursday (18th January) with snow and ice forecast and...
Jan 16, 2024


Public told to avoid travel as NI Civil Service joins day of industrial action
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is warning of disruption to many services it provides ahead of the day of industrial action on...
Jan 15, 2024


Department of Infrastructure refuses planning for Unshinagh Wind Farm in Antrim Hills
Views of the proposed windfarm from various vantage points in Carnlough. The Department for Infrastructure has today issued a Notice of...
Jan 10, 2024


Simplified renewal process launched for Blue Badge holders with life-long mobility issues
The Department for Infrastructure has announced a change in the renewal application process for Blue Badge holders with life-long...
Jan 7, 2024


Appeal to share our roads responsibly as yearly road fatalities continue to rise in NI
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is reminding everyone of our shared responsibility in 2024 to safeguard our own safety and that...
Jan 1, 2024


Police launch winter 2023/24 anti-drink and drug drive operation
With the festive season upon us, the Police Service of Northern Ireland is warning drivers that just one drink could kill and ruin lives....
Dec 11, 2023


Full pothole repairs being delayed or DfI budget would be blown by July
The divisional manager of Department for Infrastructure (DfI) Roads Northern Division has spoken of his “frustration” over budget...
Dec 7, 2023


Stormont to reduce grass verge cutting at roads due to “biodiversity” and budget constraints
A Stormont department has said that upcoming reductions in public grass verge cutting is down to a drive towards “biodiversity,” as well...
Dec 2, 2023


Number of trees to be removed at The Dark Hedges in Co Antrim
Essential public safety works, including removal and remedial works, to a number of trees at The Dark Hedges on Bregagh Road, Armoy will...
Nov 13, 2023


Taxi fares set for increase on run up to Christmas
The Department for Infrastructure has announced a decision to increase maximum taxi fares. Maximum fares will increase by 9.5% during the...
Nov 10, 2023


Travel warning in place in Northern Ireland as heavy rain continues
The Police are warning the public not to travel between 9pm tonight and 9am tomorrow morning as a series of weather warnings are in place...
Oct 30, 2023


Changes announced to rail fares across Northern Ireland
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is today, Thursday 19 October, announcing a simplification of the rail fares across Northern...
Oct 19, 2023


New extended railway platforms now complete on Portrush branch line
Cutting the ribbon at University Platform with Philip Maguire, University Vice President, Coleraine Campus and Translink’s Senior...
Sep 26, 2023


Groggan Primary School goes the extra mile
Pupils from Groggan Primary School with Dr Hannah McCourt, Senior Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Officer at PHA, Dr Brenda...
Sep 25, 2023


Objections to Stormont proposal to abolish concessionary fares on public transport for over 60’s
Belfast Council has announced it will be objecting to a Stormont proposal to abolish concessionary fares on public transport for over...
Sep 10, 2023
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