Other News In Brief

Co Fermanagh Roads Reopen Following Explosion

Police have confirmed that roads in Wattlebridge, County Fermanagh have now reopened as the security alert in the area has ended.

Officers had been on the scene over the weekend following reports of a hoax device and explosion on Monday morning, 19 August.

The main A3 Cavan Road, close to the border with the Republic of Ireland, was closed for some time as a result.

The PSNI thanked the local community for their patience and cooperation throughout the security operation.

No one was injured in the explosion which was designed as a deliberate attempt to kill police officers.

L'Derry Mayor Urges Public To Back Bid For National Lottery Award

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Michaela Boyle has urged local people to back the bid for Brooke Park to win a National Lottery Heritage award.

The recent regeneration of 'The People's Park' has been short listed from over 700 entrants in the Best Heritage Project category, a campaign that has been backed on social media by two of the city's best known celebrities, singer Nadine Coyle and actress Roma Downey.

Mayor Boyle urged the public to show their support by voting online before the closing date of midnight tomorrow, Wednesday 21 August.

"The public's support for the campaign to help Brooke Park win a National Lottery Award has really gathered pace over the last few weeks and shows the high esteem the park is held in locally," the Sinn Fein Mayor said.

"With nine other nominees, the Park will have to see off some strong opposition to claim the award and every vote is crucial so I'd encourage people to vote now on the Lottery Good Causes website or on twitter by using the hashtag #NLABrookePark.

"Brooke Park has been at the hub of the community since it was reopened three years ago, offering a wide range of leisure facilities, children's playpark, a horticultural training centre and the stunningly located Gwyn's Pavilion Café.

"Casting your vote is an ideal opportunity for the public to acknowledge the park's positive contribution to community life."

GRAHAM Completes Award-Winning Link Road In England

Northern Ireland contractor GRAHAM has been recognised for its work after a key road scheme was completed in Stockport, England.

The £8 million Travis Brow Link Road was delivered by GRAHAM as part of Stockport Council's £73m Town Centre Access Plan.

It creates a link between the A6 and M60 in Stockport town centre.

The work has also been recognised across the country, claiming Project of the Year at the 2019 Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) North West Awards.

Leo Martin, GRAHAM Managing Director – Civil Engineering, said: "This has been a really successful project and our teams have worked incredibly hard on a scheme which benefits millions of people who will use this link road.

"It forms a key part of an extensive access plan for Stockport town centre. High-levels of expertise were required in order to complete the work – especially when you take into consideration the Grade II listed viaduct and tunnel.

"Our work has been praised for meeting the key objectives of achieving best value, minimising disruption and efficient delivery."

GRAHAM procured the project through the Highways England CDF Lot 2 Framework.



(JG/CM)