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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

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: “

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

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt with staff at Kilrea Dental Surgery. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has paid tribute to the team at Kilrea Dental Surgery for their crucial role in improving access to Health Service dental care through the Dental Access Scheme (DAS). During a visit to the practice, which joined the scheme in 2024 and has since treated 3,817 patients, the Minister was joined by Chief Dental Officer Caroline Lappin to meet with practice owner Mr Charlie Kielt and his

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

Three people were taken to hospital on Friday evening after carbon monoxide was detected at a property in Kilrea, County Londonderry. The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) said it received a call at 7.24pm on Friday, 17 October 2025, following reports of people feeling unwell at a house on Kurin Road. A NIFRS spokesperson said: “Following an initial call at 1924hrs on Friday 17th October 2025, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service attended reports of persons fe

Closed for repairs: Kilrea Bridge Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will contact the Infrastructure Minister to discuss potential...

Kilrea Bridge on the B64 Bann Road has been closed in both directions following concerns about the structural stability of a retaining...

The Diamond, Kilrea Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that a £190,000 road improvement scheme will begin in Kilrea later...

Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA, pictured alongside Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Oliver McMullan and Michael...

Detectives are investigating the sudden death of a woman in the Kilrea area.   The woman, aged in her 40s, was sadly pronounced dead on...

Annemarie (Annie) McWilliams Image: McKiernan’s Funeral Directors Police can confirm the name of the woman who died following a road...

Police investigating a vehicle pursuit, ramming and related offences in Kilrea on Wednesday afternoon, 27th November have charged three...

Police investigating a vehicle pursuit, ramming and related offences in Kilrea on Wednesday afternoon, 27th November have charged a man...

Police investigating a vehicle pursuit, ramming and related offences in Kilrea on Wednesday afternoon, 27th November have made a further...

Police have arrested two men on suspicion of a number of offences following a vehicle pursuit and related offences in Kilrea. Officers...

Pictured (L-R) are Jeremy Fitch, Director of Business Growth Group, Invest NI; Mark Hutchinson, CEO, Hutchinson; Economy Minister Conor...

A man has died in a single vehicle collision in Kilrea. The 35 year old was the driver and sole occupant of a blue Vauxhall Astra which...

Proposed location for new apartments to replace outbuildings in Kilrea Plans for a new six-dwelling development in Kilrea have been...

Artist Carla Hodgson, service user Ben McAllister, Ward Manager Charlotte McKeeman and Autism Awareness Champion Donna Smith celebrate...