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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


Driving and vehicle test fees set to rise from October
The cost of driving and vehicle tests will change for tests being booked from 1st October 2023. Tests booked before 1st October will not...
Sep 7, 2023

NI Water confirms local road set to close for 10 weeks
The Ballygarvey Road, Ballymena is set to close from Monday (9th October) to allow NI Water to undertake scheduled works in the area. The...
Sep 6, 2023


Department for Infrastructure publishes major roads prioritisation programme
The Department for Infrastructure has published a prioritised list of major road schemes that will continue to be progressed....
Aug 14, 2023


Adger welcomes resurfacing of pothole problem area in Ballymena
Alderman Beth Adger has welcomed resurfacing works at a pothole problem area in Ballymena. Motorists in the town have been complaining...
Aug 13, 2023


MEA Council supports motion highlighting frustration over lack of grass cutting and maintenance
Overgrown hedges on the A26 Ballymena Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has supported a motion highlighting “frustration” over lack of...
Aug 3, 2023


Department for Infrastructure has serious questions to answer on ‘IRA tweet’ – Cllr Warrick
TUV Braid Councillor Matthew Warrick has criticised the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) for its' response following a retweet that...
Jul 14, 2023

Busy Ballymena road to be closed five days for manhole fitting
The Department of Infrastructure has confirmed a busy Ballymena road is set to be closed for most of next week to allow for the...
Jun 27, 2023


New road completed at St Patrick’s Regeneration Site, Ballymena
(L-R) David McQuitty, Department for Infrastructure; Gerard Murray, Director Regional Development Office, Department for Communities; Roy...
Jun 23, 2023


Major resurfacing scheme on Westlink to commence this weekend
A major resurfacing scheme on the Westlink, Belfast, will commence on Friday 19 May 2023. The essential structural maintenance work along...
May 16, 2023


Department for Infrastructure seeking to minimise disruption as strike action set to start
The Department for Infrastructure has issued a statement on Wednesday (19 April) saying that public services for which it is responsible...
Apr 19, 2023

Much needed resurfacing works set to begin in Ahoghill
A carriageway and footway resurfacing scheme on A42 Portglenone Road/Ballymena Road and The Diamond, will commence on Tuesday 9 May 2023....
Apr 18, 2023
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