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DUP team visit community impacted by Kilrea Bridge closure as calls grow for action and support
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
4 days ago


Three people taken to hospital after carbon monoxide incident in Kilrea
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
5 days ago


Kilrea Bridge closure ‘decimating businesses’ as council pushes for support
Closed for repairs: Kilrea Bridge Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will contact the Infrastructure Minister to discuss potential...
Oct 8


Structural concerns force closure of Kilrea Bridge on River Bann
Kilrea Bridge on the B64 Bann Road has been closed in both directions following concerns about the structural stability of a retaining...
Sep 19


Kilrea to benefit from £190,000 resurfacing scheme at key A54 roundabouts
The Diamond, Kilrea Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that a £190,000 road improvement scheme will begin in Kilrea later...
Aug 21


Go Succeed drives growth at Kilrea’s Healy McKeown Architects
Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA, pictured alongside Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Oliver McMullan and Michael...
Aug 18


Detectives investigate sudden death of woman in Kilrea
Detectives are investigating the sudden death of a woman in the Kilrea area. The woman, aged in her 40s, was sadly pronounced dead on...
Mar 11


Police confirm name of Kilrea woman who sadly died in road traffic collision
Annemarie (Annie) McWilliams Image: McKiernan’s Funeral Directors Police can confirm the name of the woman who died following a road...
Feb 21


Police charge further three men to court following ramming and pursuit in Kilrea
Police investigating a vehicle pursuit, ramming and related offences in Kilrea on Wednesday afternoon, 27th November have charged three...
Nov 29, 2024


Police charge man following vehicle ramming and pursuit in Kilrea
Police investigating a vehicle pursuit, ramming and related offences in Kilrea on Wednesday afternoon, 27th November have charged a man...
Nov 29, 2024


Police make further three arrests after vehicle pursuit in Kilrea
Police investigating a vehicle pursuit, ramming and related offences in Kilrea on Wednesday afternoon, 27th November have made a further...
Nov 28, 2024


Two men arrested following vehicle pursuit and related offences in Kilrea
Police have arrested two men on suspicion of a number of offences following a vehicle pursuit and related offences in Kilrea. Officers...
Nov 28, 2024


Kilrea company Hutchinson creating 57 jobs in multi-million pound investment to boost productivity
Pictured (L-R) are Jeremy Fitch, Director of Business Growth Group, Invest NI; Mark Hutchinson, CEO, Hutchinson; Economy Minister Conor...
Oct 3, 2024


Police investigate after man dies in collision in Kilrea
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...
Sep 3, 2024


New apartments planned for Kilrea
Proposed location for new apartments to replace outbuildings in Kilrea Plans for a new six-dwelling development in Kilrea have been...
Aug 17, 2024


Donation adds colour to Causeway Hospital’s Day Procedure Unit
Artist Carla Hodgson, service user Ben McAllister, Ward Manager Charlotte McKeeman and Autism Awareness Champion Donna Smith celebrate...
Aug 16, 2024


O’Dowd views progress on Carnroe Weir Rehabilitation Project in Kilrea
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd visited Kilrea today where he received an update on the Carnoe Weir Rehabilitation Project. Carnoe...
Jun 26, 2024


Driver reported for multiple offences after police interceptors team stop vehicle in Kilrea
A male has been reported for multiple offences after being apprehended by PSNI Road Policing Interceptors on Sunday evening, 21st April....
Apr 22, 2024


Man extradited from Poland to NI for offences in Kilrea, Maghera and Coleraine
A 41 year-old-man was today, Wednesday 10th April, extradited from Poland to Northern Ireland, where he is wanted to stand trial in...
Apr 10, 2024


Plans for new training academy and accommodation as Hutchinson sees continued growth
Plans for the expansion of a Kilrea engineering company, including a new training academy, have been submitted to Causeway Coast and...
Mar 31, 2024
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