Northern Ireland News for March 2026
Northern Ireland News, Mar 31, 2026
PSNI Renews Appeal Over 1973 Murder Of Marian Beattie
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Legacy Investigation Branch are reviewing the murder of 18-year-old Marian Beattie and appealing for information to help establish what happene...
PSNI Renews Appeal Over 1973 Murder Of Marian Beattie
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Legacy Investigation Branch are reviewing the murder of 18-year-old Marian Beattie and appealing for information to help establish what happene...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 31, 2026
NI Hairdressers Trained to Spot Signs of Domestic Abuse
Hairdressers and beauticians from across Northern Ireland have participated in a specialist training programme designed to help them recognise the hidden indicators of domestic abuse. The 'Behind the...
NI Hairdressers Trained to Spot Signs of Domestic Abuse
Hairdressers and beauticians from across Northern Ireland have participated in a specialist training programme designed to help them recognise the hidden indicators of domestic abuse. The 'Behind the...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 31, 2026
Millions Of Families Set For Child Benefit Rise
More than 6.9 million families will receive higher Child Benefit from next week, with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) encouraging those yet to apply to claim online or through the HMRC app. From 6 Apri...
Millions Of Families Set For Child Benefit Rise
More than 6.9 million families will receive higher Child Benefit from next week, with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) encouraging those yet to apply to claim online or through the HMRC app. From 6 Apri...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 31, 2026
Major Security Alert in Lurgan As Driver Forced To Deliver Device
A significant security operation is underway in Lurgan following a incident on the night of Monday, 30 March. At approximately 22:30, a delivery driver in the Kilwilkie/Deramore Drive area was threat...
Major Security Alert in Lurgan As Driver Forced To Deliver Device
A significant security operation is underway in Lurgan following a incident on the night of Monday, 30 March. At approximately 22:30, a delivery driver in the Kilwilkie/Deramore Drive area was threat...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 31, 2026
New 'Neighbourhood Model' For Health And Wellbeing Unveiled
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has today published the Department of Health's new Neighbourhood Model of Health and Wellbeing Framework. A core component of the Department's 'Reset Plan', the model sig...
New 'Neighbourhood Model' For Health And Wellbeing Unveiled
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has today published the Department of Health's new Neighbourhood Model of Health and Wellbeing Framework. A core component of the Department's 'Reset Plan', the model sig...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 31, 2026
Police Issue Road Safety Appeal As Motorcyclist Numbers Rise
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is encouraging increased caution on the roads as the arrival of spring brings longer days and improved weather conditions. Head of Road Policing, Chief Inspecto...
Police Issue Road Safety Appeal As Motorcyclist Numbers Rise
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is encouraging increased caution on the roads as the arrival of spring brings longer days and improved weather conditions. Head of Road Policing, Chief Inspecto...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 31, 2026
Economy Minister Reassures Public Over Fuel Supply
The Minister issued the reassurance after a small number of local filling stations reportedly experienced fuel shortages. Despite these reports, official monitoring indicates that the wider network re...
Economy Minister Reassures Public Over Fuel Supply
The Minister issued the reassurance after a small number of local filling stations reportedly experienced fuel shortages. Despite these reports, official monitoring indicates that the wider network re...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 31, 2026
Alliance MLA Criticises Ministers Over SEN Summer Scheme 'Debacle'
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA has stated that the Education and Health Ministers have "a lot to answer for" following the brief cancellation of Special Educational Needs (SEN) summe...
Alliance MLA Criticises Ministers Over SEN Summer Scheme 'Debacle'
Alliance Education spokesperson Michelle Guy MLA has stated that the Education and Health Ministers have "a lot to answer for" following the brief cancellation of Special Educational Needs (SEN) summe...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 31, 2026
PHA Issues Meningitis Alert As Students Return For Easter
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is using the Easter break to remind students and their families to stay alert to the signs of meningitis and ensure they have received the MenACWY vaccine. While the PH...
PHA Issues Meningitis Alert As Students Return For Easter
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is using the Easter break to remind students and their families to stay alert to the signs of meningitis and ensure they have received the MenACWY vaccine. While the PH...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 31, 2026
Lord Mayor Breaks Ground on New £3.4m Youth Hub
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tracy Kelly, has officially marked the start of construction on a new £3.4 million youth and community hub in north Belfast. The project is being developed on th...
Lord Mayor Breaks Ground on New £3.4m Youth Hub
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tracy Kelly, has officially marked the start of construction on a new £3.4 million youth and community hub in north Belfast. The project is being developed on th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 30, 2026
NIFRS Urges Easter Fire Safety Vigilance
As Easter approaches, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging households to take simple precautions to reduce the risk of fire during the festivities. With more cooking, trips away a...
NIFRS Urges Easter Fire Safety Vigilance
As Easter approaches, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is urging households to take simple precautions to reduce the risk of fire during the festivities. With more cooking, trips away a...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 30, 2026
Children Put Speeding Motorists In The Dock At NI Schools
Motorists caught exceeding the limit outside primary schools across Northern Ireland are being offered a stark choice: accept points and a fine, or face a panel of pupils inside the classroom. The Kid...
Children Put Speeding Motorists In The Dock At NI Schools
Motorists caught exceeding the limit outside primary schools across Northern Ireland are being offered a stark choice: accept points and a fine, or face a panel of pupils inside the classroom. The Kid...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 30, 2026
Agreement Reached to Secure Special School Summer Schemes
A solution has been established to ensure special school summer schemes can go ahead this year following intensive discussions between the Department of Education, the Department of Health, and the Ed...
Agreement Reached to Secure Special School Summer Schemes
A solution has been established to ensure special school summer schemes can go ahead this year following intensive discussions between the Department of Education, the Department of Health, and the Ed...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 30, 2026
Sinn Féin MLA Slams Westminster Over 'Contempt' For Local Communities
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew has accused Westminster of demonstrating "contempt" for the requirements of communities across the north. The comments from the party's communities spokesperson come in a...
Sinn Féin MLA Slams Westminster Over 'Contempt' For Local Communities
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew has accused Westminster of demonstrating "contempt" for the requirements of communities across the north. The comments from the party's communities spokesperson come in a...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 30, 2026
Police Name Victim of Portadown Murder Investigation
Major Investigation Team detectives have formally named the victim of a murder inquiry in Portadown as Rolandas Kvederis, aged 49. The investigation follows an incident that took place on Thursday 26t...
Police Name Victim of Portadown Murder Investigation
Major Investigation Team detectives have formally named the victim of a murder inquiry in Portadown as Rolandas Kvederis, aged 49. The investigation follows an incident that took place on Thursday 26t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 30, 2026
PSNI Welcomes Ombudsman's Finding Of On 2025 Belfast Incident
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has welcomed findings from the Police Ombudsman into a call-out in the Donegall Road area of north Belfast on 10 September 2025. Chief Superintendent Ste...
PSNI Welcomes Ombudsman's Finding Of On 2025 Belfast Incident
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has welcomed findings from the Police Ombudsman into a call-out in the Donegall Road area of north Belfast on 10 September 2025. Chief Superintendent Ste...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 30, 2026
Ministers Break Ground On New North Belfast Youth Hub
The First Minister and deputy First Minister have cut the first sod for a new purpose-built youth hub in the Greater Ardoyne area of north Belfast, marking the start of construction on a £3.4 million ...
Ministers Break Ground On New North Belfast Youth Hub
The First Minister and deputy First Minister have cut the first sod for a new purpose-built youth hub in the Greater Ardoyne area of north Belfast, marking the start of construction on a £3.4 million ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 30, 2026
Ancient Neolithic Tomb in County Tyrone Preserved Through Collaborative Restoration
A significant Neolithic court tomb in County Tyrone has been restored and protected for future generations following a collaborative effort between NI Water, local historians, and environmental agenci...
Ancient Neolithic Tomb in County Tyrone Preserved Through Collaborative Restoration
A significant Neolithic court tomb in County Tyrone has been restored and protected for future generations following a collaborative effort between NI Water, local historians, and environmental agenci...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 30, 2026
Economy Minister Launches Consultation on First Regional Aviation Policy
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has launched a consultation on a new Aviation Policy, marking the first time a regional strategy of this kind has been developed for the North. The policy arrive...
Economy Minister Launches Consultation on First Regional Aviation Policy
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has launched a consultation on a new Aviation Policy, marking the first time a regional strategy of this kind has been developed for the North. The policy arrive...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 30, 2026
Education Minister Calls for Review into Special School Summer Schemes
Education Minister Paul Givan has requested that the Education Authority (EA) investigate all possible options to provide summer schemes for children with special educational needs this year. The mov...
Education Minister Calls for Review into Special School Summer Schemes
Education Minister Paul Givan has requested that the Education Authority (EA) investigate all possible options to provide summer schemes for children with special educational needs this year. The mov...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2026
Ombudsman Clears Armed Response Officers After Toy Gun Incident
A Police Ombudsman investigation has determined that officers did not use excessive force during an incident involving a toy water pistol that was initially reported as a credible firearm. The event ...
Ombudsman Clears Armed Response Officers After Toy Gun Incident
A Police Ombudsman investigation has determined that officers did not use excessive force during an incident involving a toy water pistol that was initially reported as a credible firearm. The event ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2026
Alliance Submits Recall Petition Over Special School Summer Schemes
The Alliance Party has officially tabled a petition to recall the Assembly in an effort to protect summer schemes at special schools. The move follows an announcement by the Education Authority that ...
Alliance Submits Recall Petition Over Special School Summer Schemes
The Alliance Party has officially tabled a petition to recall the Assembly in an effort to protect summer schemes at special schools. The move follows an announcement by the Education Authority that ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2026
Applications Open for Seventh Year of IGNITE Programme
Belfast City Airport has announced that applications are now being accepted for the seventh year of its IGNITE Youth Leadership Programme. The initiative is open to students aged 16 to 18 from across...
Applications Open for Seventh Year of IGNITE Programme
Belfast City Airport has announced that applications are now being accepted for the seventh year of its IGNITE Youth Leadership Programme. The initiative is open to students aged 16 to 18 from across...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2026
Northern Trust Makes Body-Worn Cameras Permanent In Antrim ED
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has approved the permanent use of body‑worn cameras for staff in Antrim Area Hospital's Emergency Department (ED) and will extend the scheme to Causeway...
Northern Trust Makes Body-Worn Cameras Permanent In Antrim ED
The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has approved the permanent use of body‑worn cameras for staff in Antrim Area Hospital's Emergency Department (ED) and will extend the scheme to Causeway...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2026
Mason Slams Education Minister's Failure To Provide Special School Summer Schemes
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has criticised the DUP Education Minister for failing to put summer schemes in place for children in special schools this summer, describing the situation as unacceptable. T...
Mason Slams Education Minister's Failure To Provide Special School Summer Schemes
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has criticised the DUP Education Minister for failing to put summer schemes in place for children in special schools this summer, describing the situation as unacceptable. T...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2026
Murray's Call For Pilot Drug Testing At Belfast Events Clears First Hurdle
An Alliance Party motion from Balmoral councillor Micky Murray to trial drug and pill testing facilities at major events and festivals across Belfast has passed its initial stage at Belfast City Counc...
Murray's Call For Pilot Drug Testing At Belfast Events Clears First Hurdle
An Alliance Party motion from Balmoral councillor Micky Murray to trial drug and pill testing facilities at major events and festivals across Belfast has passed its initial stage at Belfast City Counc...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2026
Two Arrested After Reported Stabbing In North Belfast
Police received a report of a stabbing in the Bentinck Street area of north Belfast shortly after 2.05pm on Thursday, 26 March. Two men, aged 33 and 35, were arrested on suspicion of wounding with in...
Two Arrested After Reported Stabbing In North Belfast
Police received a report of a stabbing in the Bentinck Street area of north Belfast shortly after 2.05pm on Thursday, 26 March. Two men, aged 33 and 35, were arrested on suspicion of wounding with in...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2026
Police Appeal After Aggravated Burglary In Newtownards
Detectives are appealing for information after an aggravated burglary in Newtownards on Thursday morning, 26 March. Detective Sergeant Westbury said: "It was reported to police that a male had been a...
Police Appeal After Aggravated Burglary In Newtownards
Detectives are appealing for information after an aggravated burglary in Newtownards on Thursday morning, 26 March. Detective Sergeant Westbury said: "It was reported to police that a male had been a...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2026
NI Water Highlights Infrastructure Pressures To Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
NI Water has detailed the scale of the investment challenge facing water and wastewater services in the Lisburn & Castlereagh area, during a briefing to Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. The utili...
NI Water Highlights Infrastructure Pressures To Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
NI Water has detailed the scale of the investment challenge facing water and wastewater services in the Lisburn & Castlereagh area, during a briefing to Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. The utili...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2026
New Academy To Boost Skills And Job Prospects For People With Disabilities
A five-day initiative to build confidence, strengthen employability and offer practical vocational experience for people with disabilities will run from 27 April to 1 May 2026, 9.30am–12.30pm each day...
New Academy To Boost Skills And Job Prospects For People With Disabilities
A five-day initiative to build confidence, strengthen employability and offer practical vocational experience for people with disabilities will run from 27 April to 1 May 2026, 9.30am–12.30pm each day...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A few showers around in the morning but still plenty of dry and bright spells. Drier in the afternoon, although the odd shower still possible, with longer sunny spells developing. Mostly light winds but breezy near coasts. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:It will be a dry evening with some late sunny spells before turning cloudier from the west. Becoming cloudy for all overnight with outbreaks of rain spreading eastwards. Minimum temperature 2 °C.