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£218k improvement scheme underway at Coshquin Road

A £218,000 resurfacing scheme on the Coshquin Road, Londonderry, is underway.

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PSNI officers gather around the vehicle after it was driven into a field. (Photo: PSNI)

Boy (14) crashes car full of teenagers into N.I. field in early hours of Wednesday morning - police dogs locate occupants in nearby hedge

There is shock throughout Northern Ireland after it emerged a 14 year-old was behind the wheel of a vehicle when it crashed into a field in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

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The incident occurred on Tuesday evening.

Woman driver in N.I. thought she was giving one finger salute to ordinary motorist but it was really the PSNI

A female motorist who made an obscene gesture to the driver of another car after she almost caused a road traffic collision was left with egg on her face when she realised the vehicle was actually an unmarked PSNI car.

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Several roads have been closed by the P.S.N.I.

Emergency services rush to scene of serious N.I. road traffic collision

The emergency services are at the scene of a road traffic collision in Northern Ireland.

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The photo was shared on social media on Monday.

N.I. 'people being sound' car park photo goes viral

A photograph taken in a Northern Ireland car park on Monday has gone down a storm on social media.

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10 of the strangest UK parking laws

Parking your car may sound like a simple task, but there are some lesser known laws that apply in the UK that could see drivers caught out and landed with a hefty fine.

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Breaking the law while behind the wheel can come with a hefty fine attached - and put points on your license too

This is how many points you'll get on your licence for these driving offences

Breaking the law while behind the wheel can come with a hefty fine attached - and put points on your license too.

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The plane on the runway at Belfast International Airport.

Two injuries after Flybe plane had to land on its nose due to faulty sensor: AAIB

A sensor failure resulted in the pilot of a Flybe flight into Belfast City Airport burning fuel, diverting, and landing the plane on its nose at Belfast International Airport, according to a report by the Air Accident Investigation Branch published this morning.

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Glenshane Road, Co Londonderry. Pic by Google

Man dies following road crash in Co Londonderry

A man has died following a single vehicle road traffic collision on the Glenshane Road in Co Londonderry last night, police have said.

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TripAdviser has revealed the best airlines in Europe for a range of categories as part of its annual Travellers' Choice Awards

These are the best airlines in Europe, according to TripAdvisor

Choosing an airline to travel abroad is typically swayed by price, but paying less money doesn't always guarantee the best service.

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Johnny Scott. (Photo: McAuley Multimedia)

Co. Londonderry father of two killed in road traffic collision is named locally

A man who was killed after being hit by a car in Co. Londonderry on Sunday has been named locally as Johnny Scott.

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Man (30s) dies after Co. Londonderry road traffic collision

A man in his 30s has died after a road traffic collision in Co. Londonderry on Sunday.

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Loganair appointed to operate London route from City of Derry Airport

Derry City and Strabane District Council has confirmed it has agreed to appoint Loganair to operate the London Stansted route from City of Derry Airport.

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A man who died in a two-vehicle crash near Coleraine has been named locally as Peter Smyth. (Photo: Kevin McAuley / McAuley Multimedia)

Co. Londonderry father-of-three killed in crash named locally

Tributes have been paid to a father-of-three who died following a crash in Co. Londonderry on Wednesday.

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The City of Derry Airport air connection to Stansted, London, has been cancelled after operator Flybmi went into administration

Scottish airline Loganair keen to tender for City of Derry to Stansted route

A Scottish airline has said it is interested in taking over the Londonderry to London air route, after previous operator Flybmi went into administration at the weekend.

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Driving tests cancelled at some NI centres - amid ongoing weather warnings

Driving tests have been cancelled today in some areas due to the adverse weather conditions.

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The Scene at Causeway Airfield at Aghadowey on Saturday afternoon. Pic Matt Steele/McAuley Multimedia

Emergency services praised after light aircraft crashes on runway

The emergency services have been praised for their swift response after a light aircraft crashed on a runway at Causeway Airfield south of Coleraine this afternoon.

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