Northern Ireland News for March 2024 : Page 2

Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2024
PSNI Name Kilkeel Murder Victim As Bobbie McKee
The PSNI's Major Investigation Team have named the man who was murdered in Kilkeel on Thursday, 21st March as Bobbie McKee. Mr McKee, who was 69-years-old, was pronounced dead after his body was loca...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2024
New £70m Social Care Support Package
A new £70 million social care support package has been announced by Health Minister Robin Swann. The funding will help independent sector organisations deal with rising costs from the start of the ne...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2024
Easter Travellers Urged To 'Plan Ahead For Smoother Travel
Ahead of the Easter weekend, the Consumer Council has urged those travelling over the break to "plan ahead for smoother travel". Richard Williams, Head of Transport Policy emphasised the importance o...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2024
Four Die In Fatal Collision In Armagh In Early Hours Of 24 March
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a fatal collision in Armagh in the early hours of Sunday, 24 March. A driver and three passengers died when the grey Volkswagen ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2024
Woman Charged In Connection With Serious Assault In Comber
PSNI detectives investigating a serious assault in Comber, Co Down, have issued an appeal for help in tracing a man wanted for questioning in connection with the incident. A 29-year-old woman has app...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2024
New Taskforce To Expand Ulster Uni To Over 10,000 Students
A new taskforce has been established to develop and oversee an action plan to expand Ulster University’s L'Derry campus to 10,000 students. Announced by the Economy Minister, Conor Murphy said: "The...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2024
PHA Warns Of Increasing Cases Of Tuberculosis In NI
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has issued a warning over a steady increase in cases of tuberculosis (TB) in Northern Ireland since 2020. There were 77 cases of TB notified to the PHA in 2023, an incr...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2024
Enrolment Numbers Increase At 21 NI Schools
Enrolment numbers at 21 primary and post-primary schools has been increased, Education Minister Paul Givan has announced. The announcement has been made following a pilot programme developed to adjus...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2024
Executive Sends Best Wishes To Princess Of Wales
The Executive have sent their best wishes to the Princess of Wales following her recent cancer diagnosis. First Minister, Michelle O'Neill said: "I was very sorry to hear of the Princess of Wales' il...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 25, 2024
Other News In Brief
SDLP Welcomes New Ulster University Task Force SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has welcomed the news of a new task force established to try and boost the student population of Ulster Universit...
Business News, Mar 22, 2024
11 Administrative Challenges Facing Small Businesses
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, small businesses are facing an unprecedented array of challenges. From navigating the complexities of technology and compliance to fostering meaningful ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2024
Death Of Kilkeel Man Being Treated As Murder
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Kilkeel. On Thursday, 21 March, police received a report of a concern for safety for a couple at a property in the Newcastle R...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2024
Richard Pengelly Appointment 'Raises A Number Of Questions' – SDLP
The SDLP Opposition at Stormont has said that the appointment of Richard Pengelly as Chief Executive of the Education Authority "raised a number of questions". Mr Pengelly, who has been working as Pe...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2024
New Black Mountain Pathway Project Proposed
Belfast City Council has called for feedback on proposal to create a new walking trail at the foot of Black Mountain. The Black Mountain Pathway project aims to connect Ballygomartin Road with the Up...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2024
Health Minister Praises Work Of Mater Hospital's EOSC Staff
Health Minister, Robin Swann, has highlighted the innovative work of staff at the Elective Overnight Stay Centre (EOSC) in Belfast's Mater Hospital. The Mater EOSC and two other overnight stay centre...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2024
Ministers Commit To Delivery Of Key Social And Economic Projects
The Infrastructure and Finance Ministers have outlined their joint commitment to delivering projects that will bring social and economic benefits for communities across the north. Infrastructure Mini...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2024
New Support Programme For NI's 'Global Businesses Of The Future'
A new programme to support Northern Ireland's early-stage, technology-based, start-up businesses and entrepreneurs to become "global businesses of the future" has been announced Economy Minister Conor...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2024
Communities Minister Pledges To Address The Housing Crisis
The Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, has committed to increasing the number of social homes and providing more affordable housing options, in his keynote address at the Northern Ireland Housing Con...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2024
Executive Commits £150m To Deliver Strule Campus
The Executive has announced funding of £150 million over the next three years to deliver the Strule Shared Education Campus in Omagh. The Strule Campus has been described as "a pioneering project" th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2024
PSNI Conduct Strabane Road Safety Operation
The PSNI have conducted a proactive road safety operation in Strabane on Wednesday, 20 March, conducting vehicle check points and speed checks. Officers conducted high visibility checkpoints and patr...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 22, 2024
Other News In Brief
Strule Funding Welcomed But Questions Still Remain – SDLP The SDLP has welcomed the Executive announcement of funding for the Strule Shared Education Campus in Omagh but said that questions ...
Business News, Mar 22, 2024
Northern Ireland's Best Areas For Broadband Revealed
West Belfast has been named the Northern Ireland area with the best broadband, according to a new study. The experts at <a href= 'https://www.getac.com/intl/blog/benefits-of-industry-digital-transfor...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2024
BCC Unveils Refreshed Strategic Plan For Belfast City Centre
New plans to support the most vulnerable in Belfast while growing the economy, regenerating neighbourhoods and achieving climate targets have been published in a refreshed strategic plan for the city....
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2024
Call For Education On Violence Against Women And Girls
The Education Minister, Paul Givan, has been challenged by the SDLP on the proposed introduction of mandatory education around violence against women and girls in schools. At a meeting of the Educati...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2024
Those Eligible Urged To Get MMR Vaccine Ahead Of Easter Travel
All those eligible for the MMR vaccine have been urged to get vaccinated ahead of any Easter travel plans. With a growing number of measles cases in the UK and Europe, the Public Health Agency (PHA) ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2024
Craigavon Woman Jailed For Stealing £205,000 From Employers
A Craigavon woman has received a 23 month sentence for the theft of approximately £205,000 over an eight year period from two separate employers. At Craigavon Crown Court, Lisa McGuckin, 45, was sent...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2024
Arrests Made At Traffic Collision Following L'Derry Burglary
Police responding to a road traffic collision in L'Derry last night, Wednesday 20 March, arrested two men in connection with an earlier burglary in the area. At 23:55 last night, police received a re...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2024
PSNI Welcomes CJINI Inspection Report
The PSNI has welcomed the publication of the Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJINI) inspection report and said that it accepts all of the recommendations that relate to the Police Servic...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2024
Down Royal Announces Fibrus As New Headline Sponsor
Racegoers of all ages across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to attend Down Royal's brand-new Fibrus Family Race Day taking place on Sunday 14th April 2024. This partnership will see Fibrus sec...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 21, 2024
38,000 Expected To Support Big Spring Clean Initiative
Live Here Love Here, Northern Ireland's community and civic pride campaign, has announced the return of the region's largest volunteer clean-up campaign, Big Spring Clean, which saw over 38,000 volunt...