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Robin Swann welcomes police crackdown on dangerous driving in Crumlin and Nutts Corner
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
Oct 26, 2025


DfI Roads outlines £68m programme for Mid & East Antrim but warns budget ‘falls significantly short’
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
Oct 25, 2025


Parking enforcement in Northern Ireland to be managed by APCOA under new DfI contract
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
Oct 24, 2025


Woman dies following single-vehicle collision in County Down
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
Oct 20, 2025


Be Bold. Be Seen: New road safety campaign urges visibility as darker nights arrive
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
Oct 20, 2025


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
Oct 19, 2025


DUP urge progress on Broughshane Road and Woodside Road junction plans
DUP MLA Paul Frew and Cllr William McCaughey DUP MLA Paul Frew and Cllr William McCaughey have called for renewed momentum on long-awaited improvements to the Broughshane Road and Woodside Road junction in Ballymena, citing growing safety concerns among local residents. Mr Frew said he had been in “contact with DFI Roads Officials regarding this stretch of road for some time now” and welcomed the fact that plans are in place to improve the junction and road leading to the E
Oct 17, 2025


Met Office issues yellow weather warning for heavy rain across Northern Ireland
Image: Anne Kelly The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across Northern Ireland this weekend, warning that the conditions may cause some disruption overnight on Saturday 18 October into Sunday 19 October. The warning is in place from midnight until midday on Sunday (00:00 – 12:00 BST), with forecasters predicting that the heaviest rain will fall in the southeast of the region, particularly around the Mourne Mountains. A Met Office spokesperson sai
Oct 17, 2025


Ahoghill resurfacing works welcomed after years of local campaigning
Killane Road, Ahoghill, and (inset) TUV Alderman Stewart McDonald TUV Alderman Stewart McDonald has welcomed long-awaited resurfacing works on Killane Road, describing the project as “long overdue” and a “relief” for local residents. Major improvement works are set to get underway along Killane Road from Monday 20 October. The scheme includes resurfacing of both the main carriageway and footways from the Galgorm Road junction to the well-known Beehive Shed. The works are pla
Oct 16, 2025


Extra patrols in Portglenone as police tackle anti-social motoring
Police in Mid and East Antrim have confirmed that additional patrols were deployed on Sunday evening, 12 October, following reports of anti-social driving in the village. In a statement shared over the weekend, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said the move was prompted by ongoing concerns about dangerous and inconsiderate driving behaviour in the area. Officers from the local policing team referenced an “excellent post” originally shared by colleagues in PSNI N
Oct 13, 2025


Police issue travel advice ahead of Northern Ireland v Germany World Cup Qualifier in Belfast
Police have issued travel advice to football fans attending this evening’s UEFA World Cup Qualifier between Northern Ireland and Germany...
Oct 13, 2025


Cookstown man, 21, named as victim of fatal road traffic collision
21-year-old Thomas Lagan Police have named the man who tragically died following a two-vehicle collision in Cookstown on Friday morning,...
Oct 11, 2025


Tragic Cookstown road collision claims life of 21-year-old man
A 21-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in the Cookstown area early this morning, Friday 10th October....
Oct 10, 2025


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, 2025


Police urge caution as Storm Amy clean-up continues across Northern Ireland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is continuing to urge caution as recovery efforts from Storm Amy intensify across the...
Oct 4, 2025


Storm Amy Update: Police continue to urge caution as weather alert moves from amber to yellow
A tree down on Friday night on Raceview Road, leaving Broughshane village. (IMAGE: Izabela Gędłem) Police and emergency services are...
Oct 3, 2025


PSNI issues public safety advisory as amber weather warning hits Northern Ireland
Heavy rain on Friday morning across County Antrim. (IMAGE: Anne Kelly) The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has issued a public...
Oct 3, 2025


Storm Amy: Amber wind warning issued for Northern Ireland as RNLI urges public to stay safe on coast
The Met Office has upgraded its alerts for Storm Amy, issuing an Amber warning for damaging winds in Northern Ireland on Friday 3...
Oct 2, 2025


Storm Amy: Weather warnings for wind & rain across NI as first named storm of the season approaches
The Met Office has officially named Storm Amy as the first storm of the 2025/26 season, with Northern Ireland braced for unsettled and...
Oct 2, 2025


Yellow weather warning issued for Northern Ireland as Storm Amy approaches UK
A deep Atlantic low-pressure system has been officially named Storm Amy by the Met Office, marking the first named storm of the 2025/26...
Oct 1, 2025
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