25/10/2019

Other News In Brief

Police Hunting Man Who Exposed Himself In Coleraine- Reports

Police are understood to be searching for a man who allegedly exposed himself in Coleraine.

The incident is believed to have occurred on the town's Mountsandel Road on Wednesday evening, 23 October.

While walking in the area at around 7pm, a woman was approached by the man who made an offensive comment, exposed himself and touched the woman inappropriately before fleeing.

He is described as being aged in his late teens or early 20s, of slim build, around 5'4" in height and wearing a maroon hooded-top and blue jeans.

Anyone with information or who saw the individual is urged to contact investigating officers on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

CITB NI To Offer Mental Health Courses

CITB NI is set to offer a number of free courses on mental health across the region as it looks to tackle the stigma surrounding the condition.

In the past year, over a third of construction workers reported that they have experienced a mental health condition.

A number of events will be held across Northern Ireland in a bid to address the issue.

CITB NI will host 'Laying the Foundations for Mental Health' on the Mobile Training Unit across various locations on Friday 08 November, Tuesday 12 Nov and Tuesday 26 November.

Those interested in booking the course can contact Amanda Beggs on 028 90 824229 or at amanda.beggs@citbni.org.uk.

A full list of CITB NI courses available over the next few months is available here.

Antrim Route To Close For Improvements

A County Antrim road heading towards Armoy is set to close for resurfacing work next month.

The Department for Infrastructure is investing £260,000 to improve two sections of the A44 Drones Road.

This scheme will see 2.1 kilometres in total resurfaced from Kilraughts Road junction in the direction of Armoy.

Work will begin on Monday 04 November and run until Sunday 17 November.

Daily road closures will be in place between the hours of 7.30am and 5.30pm throughout the project. A diversion will be implemented via Gracehill Road - Kilraughts Road - Pharis Road and vice versa.

Drivers should expect some delays and are advised to allow additional time when travelling in the area.



(JG/CM)


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