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17/02/2020
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New BBC Good Morning Ulster Presenters Announced
BBC NI has announced two new presenters for its breakfast news programme Good Morning Ulster.
Chris Buckler and Sarah Brett will take over from broadcasters Noel Thopson and Karen Patterson, who announced they would be stepping away from the show in November.
Sarah, who began her reporting career at BBC Radio Foyle in 2004, has most-recently been working at BBC Radio 5 Live, while Chris comes from his role as BBC News Washington Correspondent.
Local man Chris has previously worked for BBC radio Ulster and BBC Newsline.
The pair will join the station in April.
Closures As Roadworks Begin In Ballymena
A two-month programme of roadworks has begun in Ballymena.
Approximately £500,000 is being invested to resurface a section of the A36 Moorfields from 160m east of Tully Road for 1.2km towards Ballymena.
Work is underway and expected to be completed by Friday 10 April.
A weekday one-way closure will be in place on the route from 7am to 6pm for traffic travelling towards Larne.
During the one-way closure a diversion will be in operation via A26 Lisnevenagh Road, M2 Motorway, A57 Templepatrick Road, A8 Larne Road, A8 Belfast Road (and vice versa).
For Non-Motorway traffic a diversion will be in operation via A26 Lisnevenagh Road, A26 Ballymena Road, B518 Stiles Way, B518 Ballycraigy Road, A6 Belfast Road, A6 Antrim Road, A57 Templepatrick Road, A8 Larne Road, A8 Belfast Road (and vice versa).
Drivers should expect some delays and are advised to allow additional time when travelling in the area.
£26m Ballymena Innovation Centre Moves Forward
Plans for a £26 million innovation centre in Ballymena are beginning to take shape.
The project, which has been put forward as part of the regeneration of the former St Patrick's Barracks site, is moving forward with local councillors developing a comprehensive Outline Business Case (OBC).
At the recent meeting of the Council's City Deal Elected Members Working Group, Alderman Audrey Wales MBE revealed the progress, with the OBC set to be submitted to the Treasury this summer.
Through the Belfast Region City Deal, the first phase of the innovation-led regeneration scheme will see the development of a next generation science park at the site. The proposed 'Integrated Industrial Inspiration and Innovation Campus', i4C, will be developed specifically to meet the needs of local businesses and potential entrepreneurs in target sectors such as advanced manufacturing and clean energy.
"The development of i4C will give our most rapidly growing business sectors such as advanced manufacturing access to cutting-edge technologies and expertise, supporting them to build capacity, fuel growth, bring new products and services to market and attract inward investment," Audrey Wales MBE said.
Councillor Timothy Gaston added: "We see this vital project as key to securing Mid and East Antrim's future as a regional hub for innovation and advanced manufacturing.
"Our proposals include substantial investment at the former St Patrick's Barracks site in Ballymena, with the innovation-driven regeneration of the key site to support economic growth and create jobs.
"The first phase of this project will involve the creation of an i4c digital innovation space and advanced manufacturing capabilities."
BBC NI has announced two new presenters for its breakfast news programme Good Morning Ulster.
Chris Buckler and Sarah Brett will take over from broadcasters Noel Thopson and Karen Patterson, who announced they would be stepping away from the show in November.
Sarah, who began her reporting career at BBC Radio Foyle in 2004, has most-recently been working at BBC Radio 5 Live, while Chris comes from his role as BBC News Washington Correspondent.
Local man Chris has previously worked for BBC radio Ulster and BBC Newsline.
The pair will join the station in April.
Closures As Roadworks Begin In Ballymena
A two-month programme of roadworks has begun in Ballymena.
Approximately £500,000 is being invested to resurface a section of the A36 Moorfields from 160m east of Tully Road for 1.2km towards Ballymena.
Work is underway and expected to be completed by Friday 10 April.
A weekday one-way closure will be in place on the route from 7am to 6pm for traffic travelling towards Larne.
During the one-way closure a diversion will be in operation via A26 Lisnevenagh Road, M2 Motorway, A57 Templepatrick Road, A8 Larne Road, A8 Belfast Road (and vice versa).
For Non-Motorway traffic a diversion will be in operation via A26 Lisnevenagh Road, A26 Ballymena Road, B518 Stiles Way, B518 Ballycraigy Road, A6 Belfast Road, A6 Antrim Road, A57 Templepatrick Road, A8 Larne Road, A8 Belfast Road (and vice versa).
Drivers should expect some delays and are advised to allow additional time when travelling in the area.
£26m Ballymena Innovation Centre Moves Forward
Plans for a £26 million innovation centre in Ballymena are beginning to take shape.
The project, which has been put forward as part of the regeneration of the former St Patrick's Barracks site, is moving forward with local councillors developing a comprehensive Outline Business Case (OBC).
At the recent meeting of the Council's City Deal Elected Members Working Group, Alderman Audrey Wales MBE revealed the progress, with the OBC set to be submitted to the Treasury this summer.
Through the Belfast Region City Deal, the first phase of the innovation-led regeneration scheme will see the development of a next generation science park at the site. The proposed 'Integrated Industrial Inspiration and Innovation Campus', i4C, will be developed specifically to meet the needs of local businesses and potential entrepreneurs in target sectors such as advanced manufacturing and clean energy.
"The development of i4C will give our most rapidly growing business sectors such as advanced manufacturing access to cutting-edge technologies and expertise, supporting them to build capacity, fuel growth, bring new products and services to market and attract inward investment," Audrey Wales MBE said.
Councillor Timothy Gaston added: "We see this vital project as key to securing Mid and East Antrim's future as a regional hub for innovation and advanced manufacturing.
"Our proposals include substantial investment at the former St Patrick's Barracks site in Ballymena, with the innovation-driven regeneration of the key site to support economic growth and create jobs.
"The first phase of this project will involve the creation of an i4c digital innovation space and advanced manufacturing capabilities."
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24 October 2016
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