Northern Ireland News for March 2023 : Page 5
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2023
Chancellor Urged To Support Jobs And Businesses In Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt must bring forward clear proposals and money to protect jobs and support local businesses in his Budget to be announced on Wednesday. Urging the Chancellor to support workers, ...
Chancellor Urged To Support Jobs And Businesses In Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt must bring forward clear proposals and money to protect jobs and support local businesses in his Budget to be announced on Wednesday. Urging the Chancellor to support workers, ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2023
Political Paralysis Impacting Children And Families – UUP
The longer the political paralysis at Stormont continues, the greater the impact it is having on children and already struggling families, Ulster Unionist education spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA has ...
Political Paralysis Impacting Children And Families – UUP
The longer the political paralysis at Stormont continues, the greater the impact it is having on children and already struggling families, Ulster Unionist education spokesperson Robbie Butler MLA has ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2023
Bands Set To Represent NI At SXSW
A number of musical acts are to represent Northern Ireland at this year's SXSW, a major US conference and festival, thanks to support from Belfast City Council, the Arts Council of NI and Digital Cata...
Bands Set To Represent NI At SXSW
A number of musical acts are to represent Northern Ireland at this year's SXSW, a major US conference and festival, thanks to support from Belfast City Council, the Arts Council of NI and Digital Cata...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2023
Local Boxers Recognised At Belfast Sports Awards
Carl Frampton, Paddy Barnes and Michael Hawkins have been inducted into Belfast's Sporting Hall of Fame in recognition of their contribution to local boxing at the Belfast Sports Awards. The Former t...
Local Boxers Recognised At Belfast Sports Awards
Carl Frampton, Paddy Barnes and Michael Hawkins have been inducted into Belfast's Sporting Hall of Fame in recognition of their contribution to local boxing at the Belfast Sports Awards. The Former t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2023
Construction Work Begins On New Phoenix Integrated Primary School
The Department of Education has announced that construction work has begun on a new £7million build at Phoenix Integrated Primary School in Cookstown. The investment from the Fresh Start Programme wi...
Construction Work Begins On New Phoenix Integrated Primary School
The Department of Education has announced that construction work has begun on a new £7million build at Phoenix Integrated Primary School in Cookstown. The investment from the Fresh Start Programme wi...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2023
Schoolchildren Help Celebrate Irish Language Week
Children from seven primary schools across Belfast have been welcomed as special guests to Belfast City Hall alongside children's author Máire Zepf and artist/illustrator Andrew Whitson for an event t...
Schoolchildren Help Celebrate Irish Language Week
Children from seven primary schools across Belfast have been welcomed as special guests to Belfast City Hall alongside children's author Máire Zepf and artist/illustrator Andrew Whitson for an event t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2023
Other News In Brief
New PwC NI Assured Skill Academy Announced A new PwC NI Assured Skill Academy, offering 20 high quality training places, has been announced by the Department for the Economy. The Profession...
Other News In Brief
New PwC NI Assured Skill Academy Announced A new PwC NI Assured Skill Academy, offering 20 high quality training places, has been announced by the Department for the Economy. The Profession...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2023
25-Year-Old Questioned Over Attempted Murder Of DCI Caldwell
A 25-year-old man arrested in connection with a "claim of responsibility" over the attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell on 22nd February 2023 has been released following questioning. The man was arr...
25-Year-Old Questioned Over Attempted Murder Of DCI Caldwell
A 25-year-old man arrested in connection with a "claim of responsibility" over the attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell on 22nd February 2023 has been released following questioning. The man was arr...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2023
Three Men Jailed Over 'Savage Group Attack' In 2018
Three men have been jailed at Belfast Magistrates' Court in connection with a "savage group attack" on a man in West Belfast in 2018, which police assess to be linked to Arm Na Poblachta (ANP). Sean ...
Three Men Jailed Over 'Savage Group Attack' In 2018
Three men have been jailed at Belfast Magistrates' Court in connection with a "savage group attack" on a man in West Belfast in 2018, which police assess to be linked to Arm Na Poblachta (ANP). Sean ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2023
Drugs Worth Estimated £350,000 Seized In Fintona Area
Drugs with an estimated street value of £350,000 have been seized during a PSNI search operation in the Fintona area. The planned searches, carried out by officers from Lisnaskea District Support Tea...
Drugs Worth Estimated £350,000 Seized In Fintona Area
Drugs with an estimated street value of £350,000 have been seized during a PSNI search operation in the Fintona area. The planned searches, carried out by officers from Lisnaskea District Support Tea...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2023
New Photographic Technology Helps GP's Identify Skin Cancer
New photographic technology being used in GP practices help to flag more than 3,000 people as suspected skin cancer patients between March and December last year. The Dermatology Photo Triage referra...
New Photographic Technology Helps GP's Identify Skin Cancer
New photographic technology being used in GP practices help to flag more than 3,000 people as suspected skin cancer patients between March and December last year. The Dermatology Photo Triage referra...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2023
New Campaign To Raise Awareness Of Support For Abuse Survivors
A new campaign to raise awareness of the support, services and redress available for victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse, has been launched by the Executive Office. The Historical...
New Campaign To Raise Awareness Of Support For Abuse Survivors
A new campaign to raise awareness of the support, services and redress available for victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse, has been launched by the Executive Office. The Historical...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2023
Six Arrested For Public Order Offences At Windsor Park
Six people were arrested for public order-related offences during a Linfield and Coleraine football match in Belfast. Police have said that while the match at the National Football Stadium at Windsor...
Six Arrested For Public Order Offences At Windsor Park
Six people were arrested for public order-related offences during a Linfield and Coleraine football match in Belfast. Police have said that while the match at the National Football Stadium at Windsor...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2023
Appeal For Information On Serious Assault In East Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a report of an assault in east Belfast in the early hours of Sunday, March 12. Detective Sergeant McCartan said: "Officers respo...
Appeal For Information On Serious Assault In East Belfast
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a report of an assault in east Belfast in the early hours of Sunday, March 12. Detective Sergeant McCartan said: "Officers respo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2023
SDLP Calls For ETA System To Be Scrapped
The SDLP has called on the UK government to scrap the proposed Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system. South Belfast MP Claire Hanna made the call after the government confirmed residents in th...
SDLP Calls For ETA System To Be Scrapped
The SDLP has called on the UK government to scrap the proposed Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system. South Belfast MP Claire Hanna made the call after the government confirmed residents in th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2023
Govt Must Replace EU Funding In Full – SF
Sinn Féin has called again on the UK government to honour its commitment to replace EU funding in full. East Derry MLA Caoimhe Archibald said: "As it stands, groups funded by the European Social Fund...
Govt Must Replace EU Funding In Full – SF
Sinn Féin has called again on the UK government to honour its commitment to replace EU funding in full. East Derry MLA Caoimhe Archibald said: "As it stands, groups funded by the European Social Fund...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2023
Other News In Brief
US President To Be Invited To NI For Good Friday Agreement Anniversary US President Joe Biden is to be formally invited by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to Northern Ireland to mark the 25th ann...
Other News In Brief
US President To Be Invited To NI For Good Friday Agreement Anniversary US President Joe Biden is to be formally invited by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to Northern Ireland to mark the 25th ann...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2023
Yellow Weather Warning For Ice Issued Across NI
A number of schools across Northern Ireland are closed due to the heavy snow. A list of school closures is available ...
Yellow Weather Warning For Ice Issued Across NI
A number of schools across Northern Ireland are closed due to the heavy snow. A list of school closures is available ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2023
Man Attacked During Aggravated Burglary In Bushmills
A man, aged in his 60s, has been attacked during an aggravated burglary in Bushmills, Co Antrim. The assault occurred at a house in the Elmwood Park area just after 11.30pm on Thursday evening, 09 Ma...
Man Attacked During Aggravated Burglary In Bushmills
A man, aged in his 60s, has been attacked during an aggravated burglary in Bushmills, Co Antrim. The assault occurred at a house in the Elmwood Park area just after 11.30pm on Thursday evening, 09 Ma...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2023
Woman Dies Following M2 Collision
A woman who sustained serious injuries in a road traffic crash on the M2 on Sunday, 05 March, has died. The PSNI confirmed the woman who died was 59-year-old Jenny Dunlop. Sergeant Smart said: "Offi...
Woman Dies Following M2 Collision
A woman who sustained serious injuries in a road traffic crash on the M2 on Sunday, 05 March, has died. The PSNI confirmed the woman who died was 59-year-old Jenny Dunlop. Sergeant Smart said: "Offi...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2023
New Scheme Launches To Help Businesses Reduce Food Waste
Belfast City Council has launched a new scheme to help businesses reduce food waste. The 'Cater 4 Later' bring home box scheme will give diners the opportunity to take leftover food home, while allow...
New Scheme Launches To Help Businesses Reduce Food Waste
Belfast City Council has launched a new scheme to help businesses reduce food waste. The 'Cater 4 Later' bring home box scheme will give diners the opportunity to take leftover food home, while allow...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2023
Baby Boy Who Died In Moira Road Collision Named
A one-year-old baby boy who died in a collision involving a lorry in Moira On Wednesday was Frank Michael McIlduff. It has been reported his grandmother, who sustained serious injuries, was pushing t...
Baby Boy Who Died In Moira Road Collision Named
A one-year-old baby boy who died in a collision involving a lorry in Moira On Wednesday was Frank Michael McIlduff. It has been reported his grandmother, who sustained serious injuries, was pushing t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2023
SDLP 'Disappointed' After BBC Cuts Radio Foyle Breakfast Show To 30 Minutes
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has expressed "disappointment" at the BBC after its Radio Foyle breakfast show was cut to just 30 minutes. However he said efforts to ensure Radio Foyle is properly resourc...
SDLP 'Disappointed' After BBC Cuts Radio Foyle Breakfast Show To 30 Minutes
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has expressed "disappointment" at the BBC after its Radio Foyle breakfast show was cut to just 30 minutes. However he said efforts to ensure Radio Foyle is properly resourc...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 10, 2023
Other News In Brief
Call For SEN Children To Get The Support they Need The SDLP is calling for children with special educational needs (SEN) to get the educational support they need. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCr...
Other News In Brief
Call For SEN Children To Get The Support they Need The SDLP is calling for children with special educational needs (SEN) to get the educational support they need. West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCr...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2023
Weather Warning For Snow Issued Across NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow across Northern Ireland. The warning came into force at 7am and will remain until 2pm on Friday, 10 March. An amber warning for snow and i...
Weather Warning For Snow Issued Across NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow across Northern Ireland. The warning came into force at 7am and will remain until 2pm on Friday, 10 March. An amber warning for snow and i...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2023
Dept Of Economy Failed To Comply With Equality Scheme
The Department for the Economy failed to comply with specific Equality Scheme commitments in relation to the equality screening of the High Street Voucher scheme, according to the Equality Commission ...
Dept Of Economy Failed To Comply With Equality Scheme
The Department for the Economy failed to comply with specific Equality Scheme commitments in relation to the equality screening of the High Street Voucher scheme, according to the Equality Commission ...
Business News, Mar 9, 2023
Co Down Former Full-Time Mum's Bespoke Balloon Business Takes Off
A former full-time mum living in Holywood, Co Down, has turned her childhood passion for balloon modelling into a successful bespoke balloon design business, thanks to help from the Go For It programm...
Co Down Former Full-Time Mum's Bespoke Balloon Business Takes Off
A former full-time mum living in Holywood, Co Down, has turned her childhood passion for balloon modelling into a successful bespoke balloon design business, thanks to help from the Go For It programm...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2023
Child Dies Following Serious Crash In Moira
A child, aged one, has died and a woman in her 60s has been injured following a lorry collision in Moira, Co Down. The child is believed to have died at the scene which happened on Meeting street at ...
Child Dies Following Serious Crash In Moira
A child, aged one, has died and a woman in her 60s has been injured following a lorry collision in Moira, Co Down. The child is believed to have died at the scene which happened on Meeting street at ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2023
Govt Called To Extend Deadline For £600 Energy Support Vouchers
An Alliance MLA is urging the UK Government to extend the current deadline on households cashing in their £600 energy support vouchers. North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister made the call following the ...
Govt Called To Extend Deadline For £600 Energy Support Vouchers
An Alliance MLA is urging the UK Government to extend the current deadline on households cashing in their £600 energy support vouchers. North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister made the call following the ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2023
Two Men Attacked In West Belfast
Two men have been assaulted by a group of men armed with hammers in west Belfast. The attack happened on Conway Street at around 3.30pm on Wednesday, 08 March. The men were approached by approximate...
Two Men Attacked In West Belfast
Two men have been assaulted by a group of men armed with hammers in west Belfast. The attack happened on Conway Street at around 3.30pm on Wednesday, 08 March. The men were approached by approximate...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.