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06/02/2020
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Appeal Over Collision Involving School Pupil
Police are appealing for information following a road collision that involved a school girl in Co Fermanagh.
A black Volkswagen Golf vehicle was involved in the crash on Forthill Street, Enniskillen this morning, Thursday 06 February.
Police said the incident took place outside Dunnes Stores between 8.40am and 9am.
No further details of the collision, or the vehicle in question, are known as yet.
Any members of the public with information regarding the incident or motorists with dash cam footage are urged to contact police on 101 quoting reference 370 of 06/02/20.
88 New Homes Approved In L'Derry & Strabane
Three new housing developments have been green lit in L'Derry and Strabane, bringing 88 new homes to the area.
The projects, which were approved by members of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Planning Committee, include approximately 15 new houses and apartments at Melmount Road in Sion Mills, at lands including and adjoining 127 Melmount Road.
A further 24 new dwellings will be built in the Ballymagowan area, consisting of one three storey block of 12 apartments and 12 two storey semi-detached dwellings, featuring four different house types.
It's hoped the new builds will help alleviate housing pressures in the area.
The final project to win approval is the construction of 49 residential dwellings with associated landscape and access works at the site of the former Ebrington Primary School in the Waterside area.
Welcoming the decisions, Planning Committee Chair Councillor Christopher Jackson said: "I am delighted to see these plans reach the next stage of delivery today. We have a responsibility to encourage and promote responsible development and I am confident that these quality new homes will be welcomed in their respective community areas.
"They will go some way towards alleviating housing stress in Derry and Strabane in keeping with the aims of both the Strategic Growth Plan and the Local Development Plan which is currently being finalised. I hope to see more developers continuing to invest in the Derry and Strabane area."
Down Village To Undergo Roadworks
A £275,000 programme of roadworks has been announced for the Co Down village of Ballygowan.
This project will see Carrickmannon Road improved over a distance of 1,600 metres from its junction with Bog Road to its junction with Station Road.
Work will begin on Monday 10 February and run until Friday 28 February.
A daily weekday road closure will be implemented between 8am and 5pm throughout to facilitate the scheme. A signed diversion will be in place via Moss Road, Ballybunden Road, Comber Road, Saintfield Road/Kilcarn Road and vice versa.
The Department for Infrastructure has urged drivers to expect some delays and leave additional time when planning any journeys.
(JG/CM)
Police are appealing for information following a road collision that involved a school girl in Co Fermanagh.
A black Volkswagen Golf vehicle was involved in the crash on Forthill Street, Enniskillen this morning, Thursday 06 February.
Police said the incident took place outside Dunnes Stores between 8.40am and 9am.
No further details of the collision, or the vehicle in question, are known as yet.
Any members of the public with information regarding the incident or motorists with dash cam footage are urged to contact police on 101 quoting reference 370 of 06/02/20.
88 New Homes Approved In L'Derry & Strabane
Three new housing developments have been green lit in L'Derry and Strabane, bringing 88 new homes to the area.
The projects, which were approved by members of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Planning Committee, include approximately 15 new houses and apartments at Melmount Road in Sion Mills, at lands including and adjoining 127 Melmount Road.
A further 24 new dwellings will be built in the Ballymagowan area, consisting of one three storey block of 12 apartments and 12 two storey semi-detached dwellings, featuring four different house types.
It's hoped the new builds will help alleviate housing pressures in the area.
The final project to win approval is the construction of 49 residential dwellings with associated landscape and access works at the site of the former Ebrington Primary School in the Waterside area.
Welcoming the decisions, Planning Committee Chair Councillor Christopher Jackson said: "I am delighted to see these plans reach the next stage of delivery today. We have a responsibility to encourage and promote responsible development and I am confident that these quality new homes will be welcomed in their respective community areas.
"They will go some way towards alleviating housing stress in Derry and Strabane in keeping with the aims of both the Strategic Growth Plan and the Local Development Plan which is currently being finalised. I hope to see more developers continuing to invest in the Derry and Strabane area."
Down Village To Undergo Roadworks
A £275,000 programme of roadworks has been announced for the Co Down village of Ballygowan.
This project will see Carrickmannon Road improved over a distance of 1,600 metres from its junction with Bog Road to its junction with Station Road.
Work will begin on Monday 10 February and run until Friday 28 February.
A daily weekday road closure will be implemented between 8am and 5pm throughout to facilitate the scheme. A signed diversion will be in place via Moss Road, Ballybunden Road, Comber Road, Saintfield Road/Kilcarn Road and vice versa.
The Department for Infrastructure has urged drivers to expect some delays and leave additional time when planning any journeys.
(JG/CM)
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