Northern Ireland News for March 2026 : Page 2
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2026
Infrastructure Minister Launches 'Hard-Hitting' Road Safety Campaigns
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has unveiled two major road safety campaigns designed to tackle the primary causes of death and serious injury on Northern Ireland's roads: speeding and driver beha...
Infrastructure Minister Launches 'Hard-Hitting' Road Safety Campaigns
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has unveiled two major road safety campaigns designed to tackle the primary causes of death and serious injury on Northern Ireland's roads: speeding and driver beha...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2026
DUP Leader Urges Greater Military Urgency Amid Middle East Tensions
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP has issued a warning to the UK Government, stating that the nation must respond with increased urgency to the "deteriorating security situation" in the Middle East. Spea...
DUP Leader Urges Greater Military Urgency Amid Middle East Tensions
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP has issued a warning to the UK Government, stating that the nation must respond with increased urgency to the "deteriorating security situation" in the Middle East. Spea...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2026
firmus energy Announces 10% Price Cut for Ten Towns Customers
firmus energy has confirmed a 10.10% reduction in its regulated gas tariffs for domestic and small business customers within the Ten Towns gas network area. The price decrease is set to take effect fr...
firmus energy Announces 10% Price Cut for Ten Towns Customers
firmus energy has confirmed a 10.10% reduction in its regulated gas tariffs for domestic and small business customers within the Ten Towns gas network area. The price decrease is set to take effect fr...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2026
Health Minister Visits Site of New £3.5m Macmillan Centre
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has visited the construction site of the new Macmillan Information and Support Centre at Antrim Area Hospital. The project, a result of a £3.5 million partnership, is de...
Health Minister Visits Site of New £3.5m Macmillan Centre
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has visited the construction site of the new Macmillan Information and Support Centre at Antrim Area Hospital. The project, a result of a £3.5 million partnership, is de...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2026
Police Investigate Arson Attack at Downpatrick Property
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a fire at a residential property in the Galhaun area of Downpatrick during the early hours of this morning, Friday 6th March. The incident is currentl...
Police Investigate Arson Attack at Downpatrick Property
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a fire at a residential property in the Galhaun area of Downpatrick during the early hours of this morning, Friday 6th March. The incident is currentl...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2026
Cirdan Imaging Announces £12.9m Expansion and 72 New Jobs
A major £12.9 million investment by Cirdan Imaging is set to bolster Northern Ireland's Life and Health Sciences sector, creating 72 new jobs in Lisburn. The move, announced by the First Minister, d...
Cirdan Imaging Announces £12.9m Expansion and 72 New Jobs
A major £12.9 million investment by Cirdan Imaging is set to bolster Northern Ireland's Life and Health Sciences sector, creating 72 new jobs in Lisburn. The move, announced by the First Minister, d...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2026
Finance Minister Highlights Success of Rates Relief Scheme
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has called on business owners to take advantage of the financial support provided through the Back in Business scheme. The Minister made the comments during a visit to a...
Finance Minister Highlights Success of Rates Relief Scheme
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has called on business owners to take advantage of the financial support provided through the Back in Business scheme. The Minister made the comments during a visit to a...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2026
Education Minister Launches Accredited SEN Training for Early Years Assistants
Education Minister Paul Givan has officially introduced a new training initiative tailored for classroom assistants who support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The Early Years Assistant...
Education Minister Launches Accredited SEN Training for Early Years Assistants
Education Minister Paul Givan has officially introduced a new training initiative tailored for classroom assistants who support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The Early Years Assistant...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2026
Safety Concerns Raised as Major L'Derry Water Project Progresses
Work is continuing on a significant £2.5 million initiative by NI Water designed to secure the water supply for Derry City for the next quarter-century. While the upgrades at Craigavon Bridge are mo...
Safety Concerns Raised as Major L'Derry Water Project Progresses
Work is continuing on a significant £2.5 million initiative by NI Water designed to secure the water supply for Derry City for the next quarter-century. While the upgrades at Craigavon Bridge are mo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 6, 2026
Wind Power Drives NI Towards 80% Renewable Target
A new report, 'Electricity Consumption and Renewable Generation in Northern Ireland: Year ending December 2025', shows that 47% of the region's gross final electricity consumption is now powered by re...
Wind Power Drives NI Towards 80% Renewable Target
A new report, 'Electricity Consumption and Renewable Generation in Northern Ireland: Year ending December 2025', shows that 47% of the region's gross final electricity consumption is now powered by re...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2026
New Arrest Made in Lisa Dorrian Murder Investigation
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Major Investigation Team have made a further arrest in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian. A 40-year-...
New Arrest Made in Lisa Dorrian Murder Investigation
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Major Investigation Team have made a further arrest in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian. A 40-year-...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2026
Minister Warns of Unjustified Heating Oil Price Hikes Following Middle East Attacks
Economy Minister Dr. Caoimhe Archibald has expressed deep concern regarding the sharp rise in home heating oil and fuel prices across Northern Ireland following recent military escalations in the Midd...
Minister Warns of Unjustified Heating Oil Price Hikes Following Middle East Attacks
Economy Minister Dr. Caoimhe Archibald has expressed deep concern regarding the sharp rise in home heating oil and fuel prices across Northern Ireland following recent military escalations in the Midd...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2026
Minister Announces £9m Pilot for Grassroots Football Facilities
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has officially launched the pilot stage of the Grassroots Facilities Programme, marking the next significant milestone for the Northern Ireland Football Fund. With an...
Minister Announces £9m Pilot for Grassroots Football Facilities
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has officially launched the pilot stage of the Grassroots Facilities Programme, marking the next significant milestone for the Northern Ireland Football Fund. With an...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2026
Emergency Repairs Cause One-Way Closure on Great Victoria Street
NIE Networks has implemented an emergency one-way road closure on a major Belfast city centre thoroughfare following accidental third-party damage to an underground electricity cable. The closure aff...
Emergency Repairs Cause One-Way Closure on Great Victoria Street
NIE Networks has implemented an emergency one-way road closure on a major Belfast city centre thoroughfare following accidental third-party damage to an underground electricity cable. The closure aff...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2026
BCC Announces Events to Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls
Belfast City Council has launched a comprehensive series of events for March to support the Northern Ireland Executive's Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls. The initiative c...
BCC Announces Events to Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls
Belfast City Council has launched a comprehensive series of events for March to support the Northern Ireland Executive's Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls. The initiative c...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2026
HMRC Urges New Starters to Use App During National Careers Week
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed that over 7 million people started a new job in 2025. As National Careers Week 2026 (2–7 March) gets under way, the department is reminding those entering th...
HMRC Urges New Starters to Use App During National Careers Week
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed that over 7 million people started a new job in 2025. As National Careers Week 2026 (2–7 March) gets under way, the department is reminding those entering th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2026
Three Arrested in Local Council Fraud Investigation
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's CID have arrested three individuals as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected financial crime. The operation follows a report initiall...
Three Arrested in Local Council Fraud Investigation
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's CID have arrested three individuals as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected financial crime. The operation follows a report initiall...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2026
Department of Justice to Increase Court Fees from April 2026
The Department of Justice has published its response to a public consultation regarding proposed changes to court fees, confirming that price increases are set to begin on 1 April 2026. The Northern ...
Department of Justice to Increase Court Fees from April 2026
The Department of Justice has published its response to a public consultation regarding proposed changes to court fees, confirming that price increases are set to begin on 1 April 2026. The Northern ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2026
Wastewater and Planning Reforms to Boost Housing Supply
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has addressed industry leaders at the Beyond '26 Live conference in Cookstown, focusing on the practical steps needed to increase the supply of new homes. The Min...
Wastewater and Planning Reforms to Boost Housing Supply
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has addressed industry leaders at the Beyond '26 Live conference in Cookstown, focusing on the practical steps needed to increase the supply of new homes. The Min...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 5, 2026
NI Water Announce Banbridge Sewer Works
NI Water will begin a programme of sewer relining in the Solitude Park area of Banbridge on Monday 16 March, with the scheme expected to take around 10 days. The work is intended to strengthen the loc...
NI Water Announce Banbridge Sewer Works
NI Water will begin a programme of sewer relining in the Solitude Park area of Banbridge on Monday 16 March, with the scheme expected to take around 10 days. The work is intended to strengthen the loc...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2026
Finance Minister Welcomes £390m Funding Boost While Warning of Financial Pressures
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has responded to the Spring Forecast statement, welcoming an additional £390 million in funding for the Executive while cautioning that the region's finances remains under...
Finance Minister Welcomes £390m Funding Boost While Warning of Financial Pressures
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has responded to the Spring Forecast statement, welcoming an additional £390 million in funding for the Executive while cautioning that the region's finances remains under...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2026
NIFRS Named Emergency Service of the Year at NI Blue Light Awards
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) secured the top honour of Blue Light Emergency Service of the Year at the 2026 Northern Ireland Blue Light Awards. Held at the Crowne Plaza in Belfas...
NIFRS Named Emergency Service of the Year at NI Blue Light Awards
The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) secured the top honour of Blue Light Emergency Service of the Year at the 2026 Northern Ireland Blue Light Awards. Held at the Crowne Plaza in Belfas...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2026
Health Minister Welcomes Improving Figures as Hospital Waiting Lists Fall
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed the latest healthcare statistics, which indicate a reduction in hospital waiting lists across Northern Ireland. Commending the efforts of staff, the Ministe...
Health Minister Welcomes Improving Figures as Hospital Waiting Lists Fall
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed the latest healthcare statistics, which indicate a reduction in hospital waiting lists across Northern Ireland. Commending the efforts of staff, the Ministe...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2026
Alliance Party Criticises "Knee-Jerk" Education Reforms
Nick Mathison MLA, the Alliance Party's Education Spokesperson and Chair of the Education Committee, has strongly criticised the Education Minister's newly announced qualification reforms. Mathison ar...
Alliance Party Criticises "Knee-Jerk" Education Reforms
Nick Mathison MLA, the Alliance Party's Education Spokesperson and Chair of the Education Committee, has strongly criticised the Education Minister's newly announced qualification reforms. Mathison ar...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2026
Twelve NI Arts Groups Enter "Critical" Growth Phase with £320k Investment
Twelve arts and cultural organisations across Northern Ireland have progressed to the second stage of the Arts & Business NI 'Blueprint' programme. This transition marks a shift from foundational tr...
Twelve NI Arts Groups Enter "Critical" Growth Phase with £320k Investment
Twelve arts and cultural organisations across Northern Ireland have progressed to the second stage of the Arts & Business NI 'Blueprint' programme. This transition marks a shift from foundational tr...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2026
Lord Mayor Names South Belfast Social Enterprise as Civic Charity
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tracy Kelly, has officially named Tre-Eco as one of her chosen charities for the remainder of her 2025/2026 term. The selection shines a spotlight on the South ...
Lord Mayor Names South Belfast Social Enterprise as Civic Charity
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tracy Kelly, has officially named Tre-Eco as one of her chosen charities for the remainder of her 2025/2026 term. The selection shines a spotlight on the South ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2026
New Sentencing Bill Introduced to Assembly
Justice Minister Naomi Long has introduced a significant new Sentencing Bill to the Northern Ireland Assembly, aimed at delivering more stringent penalties for a range of serious crimes. Developed in ...
New Sentencing Bill Introduced to Assembly
Justice Minister Naomi Long has introduced a significant new Sentencing Bill to the Northern Ireland Assembly, aimed at delivering more stringent penalties for a range of serious crimes. Developed in ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2026
Major Reform of GCSE and A Level Qualifications Announced
Education Minister Paul Givan has today announced a landmark policy framework for CCEA GCSE and A Level qualifications, marking the most significant shake-up of Northern Ireland's examination system i...
Major Reform of GCSE and A Level Qualifications Announced
Education Minister Paul Givan has today announced a landmark policy framework for CCEA GCSE and A Level qualifications, marking the most significant shake-up of Northern Ireland's examination system i...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2026
Council Launches Community Engagement for Armagh Gaol Transformation
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has announced a new community engagement process designed to determine the future of the Armagh Gaol Transformation Project. The move follows the...
Council Launches Community Engagement for Armagh Gaol Transformation
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has announced a new community engagement process designed to determine the future of the Armagh Gaol Transformation Project. The move follows the...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 4, 2026
Minister Andrew Muir Announces Major Crackdown on Water Pollution
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has unveiled a series of robust measures designed to strengthen the regulation and enforcement of water pollution across Northern Ireland. Addressing MLAs, the Minister hi...
Minister Andrew Muir Announces Major Crackdown on Water Pollution
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has unveiled a series of robust measures designed to strengthen the regulation and enforcement of water pollution across Northern Ireland. Addressing MLAs, the Minister hi...
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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.