Northern Ireland News for March 2025 : Page 4
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2025
16-Year-Olds Report High Rates Of Gender-Based Violence
A new report published by The Executive Office has revealed concerning statistics regarding gender-based violence experienced by 16-year-olds in Northern Ireland. The 'Ending Violence Against Women ...
16-Year-Olds Report High Rates Of Gender-Based Violence
A new report published by The Executive Office has revealed concerning statistics regarding gender-based violence experienced by 16-year-olds in Northern Ireland. The 'Ending Violence Against Women ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2025
Alliance Criticises UK Aid Funding Cuts
Kate Nicholl MLA, Chair of the All-Party Group on International Development at the Assembly, has strongly criticised the UK Prime Minister's intention to further reduce overseas aid funding. The propo...
Alliance Criticises UK Aid Funding Cuts
Kate Nicholl MLA, Chair of the All-Party Group on International Development at the Assembly, has strongly criticised the UK Prime Minister's intention to further reduce overseas aid funding. The propo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2025
NI Secures Special Status In US
Northern Ireland will have a special role in the 250th anniversary celebrations of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced. This unique status w...
NI Secures Special Status In US
Northern Ireland will have a special role in the 250th anniversary celebrations of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced. This unique status w...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2025
Ballymena Man Jailed For Historical Child Sexual Abuse
A 61-year-old man from the Ballymena area has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for historical child sexual abuse offences. Herbert (Herbie) Balmer will serve six and a half years i...
Ballymena Man Jailed For Historical Child Sexual Abuse
A 61-year-old man from the Ballymena area has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for historical child sexual abuse offences. Herbert (Herbie) Balmer will serve six and a half years i...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2025
Other News In Brief
Kimmins Calls For A5 Scheme To Proceed Without Further Delays Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has urged for the A5 road scheme to progress without further delays, emphasising its importa...
Other News In Brief
Kimmins Calls For A5 Scheme To Proceed Without Further Delays Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has urged for the A5 road scheme to progress without further delays, emphasising its importa...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2025
PSNI Donate High-Vis Vests To South West Acute Hospital Staff
Police officers in Enniskillen have donated high-visibility vests to staff at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) to enhance their safety when walking to and from work. Sergeant Lauren McFarland ini...
PSNI Donate High-Vis Vests To South West Acute Hospital Staff
Police officers in Enniskillen have donated high-visibility vests to staff at the South West Acute Hospital (SWAH) to enhance their safety when walking to and from work. Sergeant Lauren McFarland ini...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2025
Long Calls For Collaborative Approach To Tackle Homelessness
Justice Minister Naomi Long has emphasised the need for a collaborative, society-wide approach to address homelessness, following a visit to the People's Kitchen homeless charity in North Belfast. The...
Long Calls For Collaborative Approach To Tackle Homelessness
Justice Minister Naomi Long has emphasised the need for a collaborative, society-wide approach to address homelessness, following a visit to the People's Kitchen homeless charity in North Belfast. The...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2025
Causeway Dementia Scheme Wins PSNI Problem-Solving Award
Age Concern Causeway has been awarded a Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Problem Solving Award for its Dementia Safeguarding Scheme, which utilises QR code wristbands to assist vulnerable ind...
Causeway Dementia Scheme Wins PSNI Problem-Solving Award
Age Concern Causeway has been awarded a Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Problem Solving Award for its Dementia Safeguarding Scheme, which utilises QR code wristbands to assist vulnerable ind...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2025
Man Jailed For Domestic Abuse Assault In Ballymena
A 39-year-old man, Wojciech Lubinski, has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years' imprisonment at Antrim Crown Court following a domestic-related assault in Ballymena last year. He will serve three-a...
Man Jailed For Domestic Abuse Assault In Ballymena
A 39-year-old man, Wojciech Lubinski, has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years' imprisonment at Antrim Crown Court following a domestic-related assault in Ballymena last year. He will serve three-a...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2025
St Patrick's Day 2025: Traffic And Travel Disruption Across South Area
Motorists across the southern region of Northern Ireland are advised to expect significant traffic disruption on St Patrick's Day, Monday, 17 March, due to numerous parades and processions. The PSNI h...
St Patrick's Day 2025: Traffic And Travel Disruption Across South Area
Motorists across the southern region of Northern Ireland are advised to expect significant traffic disruption on St Patrick's Day, Monday, 17 March, due to numerous parades and processions. The PSNI h...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2025
PHA Initiative To Educate Children On Antibiotic Resistance
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has emphasised the critical need to educate children and young people about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), highlighting the availability of a free online resource for t...
PHA Initiative To Educate Children On Antibiotic Resistance
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has emphasised the critical need to educate children and young people about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), highlighting the availability of a free online resource for t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2025
Minister Muir Convenes Second Lough Neagh Forum
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has convened the second Lough Neagh Stakeholder Forum, held at Ballyronan Marina, as efforts continue to implement the 37-point Lough Neagh Action Plan. The forum brought to...
Minister Muir Convenes Second Lough Neagh Forum
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has convened the second Lough Neagh Stakeholder Forum, held at Ballyronan Marina, as efforts continue to implement the 37-point Lough Neagh Action Plan. The forum brought to...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2025
Pensioner Fuel Support Payments To Begin Arriving This Week
Pensioner households in Northern Ireland will begin receiving a £100 fuel support payment from Friday, 21 March, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced. The one-off payment aims to mitigate t...
Pensioner Fuel Support Payments To Begin Arriving This Week
Pensioner households in Northern Ireland will begin receiving a £100 fuel support payment from Friday, 21 March, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced. The one-off payment aims to mitigate t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2025
Discovering The Rich Tapestry Of Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland, a land rich in history, culture, and natural beauty, presents an enchanting mosaic of experiences awaiting exploration. This stunning region of the United Kingdom is distinguished by...
Discovering The Rich Tapestry Of Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland, a land rich in history, culture, and natural beauty, presents an enchanting mosaic of experiences awaiting exploration. This stunning region of the United Kingdom is distinguished by...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2025
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested In Belfast Over Us Hate Crime Allegations A 72-year-old man has been arrested in Belfast by officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI) International Policing ...
Other News In Brief
Man Arrested In Belfast Over Us Hate Crime Allegations A 72-year-old man has been arrested in Belfast by officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI) International Policing ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2025
Vital Rescue Equipment Stolen From Crumlin Fire Station
Critical life-saving equipment has been stolen from Crumlin Fire Station in County Antrim, the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has confirmed. The theft, which occurred overnight on Tues...
Vital Rescue Equipment Stolen From Crumlin Fire Station
Critical life-saving equipment has been stolen from Crumlin Fire Station in County Antrim, the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has confirmed. The theft, which occurred overnight on Tues...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2025
£100,000 Boost For Cycling Proficiency Scheme In NI Schools
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced a £100,000 investment to continue the Cycling Proficiency Scheme in Northern Ireland schools for the current academic year. The funding will enable ap...
£100,000 Boost For Cycling Proficiency Scheme In NI Schools
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced a £100,000 investment to continue the Cycling Proficiency Scheme in Northern Ireland schools for the current academic year. The funding will enable ap...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2025
79-Year-Old Woman Jailed For Child Sexual Assault
A 79-year-old woman from Comber, Co Down, has been sentenced to two years and nine months in prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy in 1984. Hazel Templeton pleaded guilty to four counts of ...
79-Year-Old Woman Jailed For Child Sexual Assault
A 79-year-old woman from Comber, Co Down, has been sentenced to two years and nine months in prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy in 1984. Hazel Templeton pleaded guilty to four counts of ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2025
Police Investigate Sudden Death Of Woman In Kilrea
Detectives are investigating the sudden death of a woman in her 40s in the Kilrea area. The woman was pronounced dead on Sunday, 9th March. A 38-year-old man arrested in connection with the investiga...
Police Investigate Sudden Death Of Woman In Kilrea
Detectives are investigating the sudden death of a woman in her 40s in the Kilrea area. The woman was pronounced dead on Sunday, 9th March. A 38-year-old man arrested in connection with the investiga...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2025
Man Jailed For Life For Bangor Murder
Timothy Walker, 43, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum tariff of 15 years for the murder of 25-year-old Denis Shearer in Bangor in February 2021. The sentencing took place at Belfa...
Man Jailed For Life For Bangor Murder
Timothy Walker, 43, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum tariff of 15 years for the murder of 25-year-old Denis Shearer in Bangor in February 2021. The sentencing took place at Belfa...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2025
Education Minister Launches TransformED Strategy For NI Schools
A new strategy designed to reform and improve education delivery in Northern Ireland has been launched by Education Minister Paul Givan. The TransformED strategy, described as the most systematic tr...
Education Minister Launches TransformED Strategy For NI Schools
A new strategy designed to reform and improve education delivery in Northern Ireland has been launched by Education Minister Paul Givan. The TransformED strategy, described as the most systematic tr...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2025
£750,000 Investment For Ulster American Folk Park
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced over £750,000 for the Ulster American Folk Park in County Tyrone, as part of an initiative to enhance cultural and heritage connections with the United ...
£750,000 Investment For Ulster American Folk Park
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced over £750,000 for the Ulster American Folk Park in County Tyrone, as part of an initiative to enhance cultural and heritage connections with the United ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2025
Cross-Border Crime Conference Held In Belfast
Justice Ministers from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, alongside senior police officers, have pledged to strengthen cross-border partnerships to combat organised crime. The commitment wa...
Cross-Border Crime Conference Held In Belfast
Justice Ministers from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, alongside senior police officers, have pledged to strengthen cross-border partnerships to combat organised crime. The commitment wa...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2025
NI's Entertainment Boom: Festivals, Culture And Affordable Online Fun
Northern Ireland thrives with a dynamic blend of summer festivals and year-round entertainment, offering budget-conscious players and culture lovers plenty to enjoy. These platforms let users enjoy ga...
NI's Entertainment Boom: Festivals, Culture And Affordable Online Fun
Northern Ireland thrives with a dynamic blend of summer festivals and year-round entertainment, offering budget-conscious players and culture lovers plenty to enjoy. These platforms let users enjoy ga...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2025
Other News In Brief
SDLP Invite Kier Starmer To The Belfast Fleadh Cheoil SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Keir Starmer to attend the Belfast Fleadh Cheoil. She made the...
Other News In Brief
SDLP Invite Kier Starmer To The Belfast Fleadh Cheoil SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Keir Starmer to attend the Belfast Fleadh Cheoil. She made the...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2025
Vacant Belfast Land To Be Redeveloped For Housing
Clanmil Housing Association has been appointed to develop a mixed-use, residential-led scheme on 1.7 acres of Belfast city centre land, owned by Belfast City Council and the Department for Communities...
Vacant Belfast Land To Be Redeveloped For Housing
Clanmil Housing Association has been appointed to develop a mixed-use, residential-led scheme on 1.7 acres of Belfast city centre land, owned by Belfast City Council and the Department for Communities...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2025
Childcare Subsidy Scheme To Continue In NI
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced that the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme (NICSS) will continue into the 2025/26 financial year. The subsidy cap, which determines the maximum amou...
Childcare Subsidy Scheme To Continue In NI
Education Minister Paul Givan has announced that the Northern Ireland Childcare Subsidy Scheme (NICSS) will continue into the 2025/26 financial year. The subsidy cap, which determines the maximum amou...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2025
Belfast To Host 2026 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Belfast has been confirmed as the host city for the 2026 Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the world's largest celebration of traditional Irish music and culture. The announcement was made at City ...
Belfast To Host 2026 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Belfast has been confirmed as the host city for the 2026 Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the world's largest celebration of traditional Irish music and culture. The announcement was made at City ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2025
Man Arrested in Connection With Strabane Drug Seizure
Police have arrested a 30-year-old man and seized suspected Class A, Class B, and Class C drugs following a search of a property in Strabane on Tuesday, 11 March. Inspector Pearce said: "Local Polici...
Man Arrested in Connection With Strabane Drug Seizure
Police have arrested a 30-year-old man and seized suspected Class A, Class B, and Class C drugs following a search of a property in Strabane on Tuesday, 11 March. Inspector Pearce said: "Local Polici...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 11, 2025
Youths Arrested Following Disorder At Broadway Roundabout
Police have arrested three male youths following reports of anti-social behaviour at the Broadway Roundabout in Belfast on Monday evening, 10 March. Inspector Adams said that officers responded to re...
Youths Arrested Following Disorder At Broadway Roundabout
Police have arrested three male youths following reports of anti-social behaviour at the Broadway Roundabout in Belfast on Monday evening, 10 March. Inspector Adams said that officers responded to re...
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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.