Northern Ireland News for March 2026 : Page 3
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2026
Global Energy Supply Risks Under Watch – Economy Minister
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has sought to reassure households and businesses that her Department is closely tracking global supply chain risks following the recent escalation of attacks in t...
Global Energy Supply Risks Under Watch – Economy Minister
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has sought to reassure households and businesses that her Department is closely tracking global supply chain risks following the recent escalation of attacks in t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2026
Motorcyclist in Critical Condition After Lisburn Road Collision
Detectives in South Belfast are investigating a serious road traffic collision that occurred on the Lisburn Road on Sunday, 22 March. The incident, which took place shortly before 7.30pm near the jun...
Motorcyclist in Critical Condition After Lisburn Road Collision
Detectives in South Belfast are investigating a serious road traffic collision that occurred on the Lisburn Road on Sunday, 22 March. The incident, which took place shortly before 7.30pm near the jun...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2026
SDLP Leader Criticises Executive Over Lack Of Economic Strategy
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has stated that the Northern Ireland Executive is currently operating without a clear plan to advance the local economy. Her comments followed the release of a report by th...
SDLP Leader Criticises Executive Over Lack Of Economic Strategy
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP has stated that the Northern Ireland Executive is currently operating without a clear plan to advance the local economy. Her comments followed the release of a report by th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2026
Consumer Council Shares Top Tips To Smooth Your Easter Getaway
With Easter break approaching and demand rising across air, sea, road and public transport, the Consumer Council is advising passengers to plan ahead to reduce queues, disruption and unexpected expens...
Consumer Council Shares Top Tips To Smooth Your Easter Getaway
With Easter break approaching and demand rising across air, sea, road and public transport, the Consumer Council is advising passengers to plan ahead to reduce queues, disruption and unexpected expens...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2026
Meningitis Ruled Out at Belfast School
Health authorities have confirmed that meningococcal disease has been ruled out following the notification of a probable case involving a pupil at a Belfast school on 17 March 2026. As a result of th...
Meningitis Ruled Out at Belfast School
Health authorities have confirmed that meningococcal disease has been ruled out following the notification of a probable case involving a pupil at a Belfast school on 17 March 2026. As a result of th...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2026
Health Minister's US Trip Bolsters Transatlantic Healthcare Partnerships
Northern Ireland's Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, has completed a six-day visit to the United States (16–21 March) aimed at deepening transatlantic cooperation and exchanging innovative practice to st...
Health Minister's US Trip Bolsters Transatlantic Healthcare Partnerships
Northern Ireland's Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, has completed a six-day visit to the United States (16–21 March) aimed at deepening transatlantic cooperation and exchanging innovative practice to st...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2026
Police Appeal Following North Belfast Imitation Firearm Incident
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following the arrest of a man in North Belfast on Friday evening, 20 March. Detective Sergeant Stevenson stated: "Shortly before 6.25pm, it was repo...
Police Appeal Following North Belfast Imitation Firearm Incident
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following the arrest of a man in North Belfast on Friday evening, 20 March. Detective Sergeant Stevenson stated: "Shortly before 6.25pm, it was repo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 23, 2026
Business In The Community NI Backs Road Safety Campaign
Business in the Community Northern Ireland has joined the Department for Infrastructure's 'Share the Road to Zero' campaign, urging employers to champion safer driving and help cut deaths and serious ...
Business In The Community NI Backs Road Safety Campaign
Business in the Community Northern Ireland has joined the Department for Infrastructure's 'Share the Road to Zero' campaign, urging employers to champion safer driving and help cut deaths and serious ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2026
Government Scraps Two-Child Limit In Landmark Legislation
Historic legislation to abolish the two-child limit has officially become law, marking a significant shift in the UK Government's approach to tackling child poverty. The policy change is projected t...
Government Scraps Two-Child Limit In Landmark Legislation
Historic legislation to abolish the two-child limit has officially become law, marking a significant shift in the UK Government's approach to tackling child poverty. The policy change is projected t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2026
New Bill To Raise Northern Ireland Marriage Age To 18
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has introduced the Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill at the Northern Ireland Assembly, proposing to lift the minimum age for marriage and civil partnership to 18. At pre...
New Bill To Raise Northern Ireland Marriage Age To 18
Finance Minister John O'Dowd has introduced the Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill at the Northern Ireland Assembly, proposing to lift the minimum age for marriage and civil partnership to 18. At pre...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2026
Belfast Celebrates 30 Years Of Cruise Tourism As 2026 Season Approaches
Belfast is set to mark a major milestone in its tourism history on 1 April as it officially launches the 2026 summer cruise season. This year marks 30 years since the first cruise vessel arrived at Be...
Belfast Celebrates 30 Years Of Cruise Tourism As 2026 Season Approaches
Belfast is set to mark a major milestone in its tourism history on 1 April as it officially launches the 2026 summer cruise season. This year marks 30 years since the first cruise vessel arrived at Be...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2026
Ulster Hospital Emergency Department To Roll Out Body‑Worn Cameras
The South Eastern Trust will introduce wearable cameras for Emergency Department staff at the Ulster Hospital from the week commencing 23 March 2026, aiming to enhance safety following 1911 reported i...
Ulster Hospital Emergency Department To Roll Out Body‑Worn Cameras
The South Eastern Trust will introduce wearable cameras for Emergency Department staff at the Ulster Hospital from the week commencing 23 March 2026, aiming to enhance safety following 1911 reported i...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2026
Ulster Unionist Leader Champions NI During Washington DC Visit
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Jon Burrows MLA has concluded a visit to Washington DC, describing the trip as a critical platform for advocating for Northern Ireland on a global scale. Representing bo...
Ulster Unionist Leader Champions NI During Washington DC Visit
Ulster Unionist Party Leader Jon Burrows MLA has concluded a visit to Washington DC, describing the trip as a critical platform for advocating for Northern Ireland on a global scale. Representing bo...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2026
New Voluntary Scheme To Tackle Wastewater Crisis And Unlock Housing
Infrastructure Minister Kimmins has launched a new voluntary developer contribution scheme aimed at addressing the critical underinvestment in Northern Ireland's wastewater network. The move is design...
New Voluntary Scheme To Tackle Wastewater Crisis And Unlock Housing
Infrastructure Minister Kimmins has launched a new voluntary developer contribution scheme aimed at addressing the critical underinvestment in Northern Ireland's wastewater network. The move is design...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2026
Third Northern Irish Climate Change Adaptation Programme Published
Northern Ireland's third Climate Change Adaptation Programme (NICCAP3) was unveiled on 19 March 2026 by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, setting out how the region will prepare for and respond to escalatin...
Third Northern Irish Climate Change Adaptation Programme Published
Northern Ireland's third Climate Change Adaptation Programme (NICCAP3) was unveiled on 19 March 2026 by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir, setting out how the region will prepare for and respond to escalatin...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2026
High Street Shops vs Online Businesses In NI
Northern Ireland's trading sector is changing faster than many local business owners anticipated. Rising costs, changing shopping habits, and post-Brexit trading arrangements are forcing traders acros...
High Street Shops vs Online Businesses In NI
Northern Ireland's trading sector is changing faster than many local business owners anticipated. Rising costs, changing shopping habits, and post-Brexit trading arrangements are forcing traders acros...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2026
Lyons Highlights Ulster-Scots' Contribution To US Founding
At a jointly hosted event with the America250 Commission in Washington, DC, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said Ulster-Scots values remain influential and announced a summer programme across Northe...
Lyons Highlights Ulster-Scots' Contribution To US Founding
At a jointly hosted event with the America250 Commission in Washington, DC, Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said Ulster-Scots values remain influential and announced a summer programme across Northe...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 20, 2026
SDLP Leader Warns Prime Minister Against Involvement In Iran Conflict
SDLP Leader and MP for South Belfast and Mid Down, Claire Hanna, has urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to ensure the UK does not become drawn into military conflict with Iran. Speaking in the House ...
SDLP Leader Warns Prime Minister Against Involvement In Iran Conflict
SDLP Leader and MP for South Belfast and Mid Down, Claire Hanna, has urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to ensure the UK does not become drawn into military conflict with Iran. Speaking in the House ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2026
PHA Confirms Probable Meningitis Case In Belfast Secondary School
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has confirmed it is managing a probable case of bacterial meningitis involving a pupil at a secondary school in Belfast. Health officials have stated that all necessary...
PHA Confirms Probable Meningitis Case In Belfast Secondary School
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has confirmed it is managing a probable case of bacterial meningitis involving a pupil at a secondary school in Belfast. Health officials have stated that all necessary...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2026
Deputy First Minister Meets President Trump at the White House
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to reinforce the longstanding economic and cultural ties between Northern Ireland and the United ...
Deputy First Minister Meets President Trump at the White House
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to reinforce the longstanding economic and cultural ties between Northern Ireland and the United ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2026
Infrastructure Minister Reaffirms Commitment to A1 Safety Upgrades
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has reiterated her dedication to delivering the A1 Junctions Phase 2 Scheme following a meeting with road safety campaigners. The Minister met with Monica Heaney,...
Infrastructure Minister Reaffirms Commitment to A1 Safety Upgrades
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has reiterated her dedication to delivering the A1 Junctions Phase 2 Scheme following a meeting with road safety campaigners. The Minister met with Monica Heaney,...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2026
Health Minister Urged To Set Out Plans To Curb Possible Meningitis Spread
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan has written to the Health Minister to request details of the actions being taken after a Belfast student was hospitalised with suspected meningitis. The move follows rep...
Health Minister Urged To Set Out Plans To Curb Possible Meningitis Spread
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan has written to the Health Minister to request details of the actions being taken after a Belfast student was hospitalised with suspected meningitis. The move follows rep...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2026
West Belfast Man Sentenced For Offering To Supply Class C Drugs
A 52-year-old man from west Belfast has been sentenced for his involvement in the supply of illegal substances. Ian Cotter appeared in court in relation to four counts of offering to supply Class C c...
West Belfast Man Sentenced For Offering To Supply Class C Drugs
A 52-year-old man from west Belfast has been sentenced for his involvement in the supply of illegal substances. Ian Cotter appeared in court in relation to four counts of offering to supply Class C c...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2026
UUP Calls For Pause On Windsor Framework Implementation
The Ulster Unionist Party has formally requested that the UK Government pause the ongoing implementation of the Windsor Framework. The call comes as the current administration indicates a strategic ...
UUP Calls For Pause On Windsor Framework Implementation
The Ulster Unionist Party has formally requested that the UK Government pause the ongoing implementation of the Windsor Framework. The call comes as the current administration indicates a strategic ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2026
Two Arrested Following £100,000 Drug Seizure In L'Derry
Police in L'Derry have seized suspected Class A and Class B controlled drugs with an estimated street value of £100,000. The recovery was made by officers in the city yesterday, Wednesday 18 March. A...
Two Arrested Following £100,000 Drug Seizure In L'Derry
Police in L'Derry have seized suspected Class A and Class B controlled drugs with an estimated street value of £100,000. The recovery was made by officers in the city yesterday, Wednesday 18 March. A...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2026
Minister Invites RAISE Locality Projects To Strengthen Home, School And Community Links
Education Minister Paul Givan has opened a call for proposals to reinforce connections between schools, pupils' families and local communities across twelve RAISE Localities in Northern Ireland. Orga...
Minister Invites RAISE Locality Projects To Strengthen Home, School And Community Links
Education Minister Paul Givan has opened a call for proposals to reinforce connections between schools, pupils' families and local communities across twelve RAISE Localities in Northern Ireland. Orga...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2026
Easy Trips from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland
Let’s be honest, we are spoiled for choice when it comes to a quick getaway. Living in Northern Ireland means that a proper change of scenery is ne...
Easy Trips from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland
Let’s be honest, we are spoiled for choice when it comes to a quick getaway. Living in Northern Ireland means that a proper change of scenery is ne...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 19, 2026
Little-Pengelly Hails NI's Ambition And Global Investment Appeal
Addressing a gathering of political, business, and academic leaders in Washington DC, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has hailed Northern Ireland's growing reputation as a global hub for in...
Little-Pengelly Hails NI's Ambition And Global Investment Appeal
Addressing a gathering of political, business, and academic leaders in Washington DC, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly has hailed Northern Ireland's growing reputation as a global hub for in...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2026
PSNI Expands Focus to Tackle Child Criminal Exploitation
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has marked CE Awareness Day by announcing an expanded strategic focus designed to address Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) alongside Child Sexual Exploit...
PSNI Expands Focus to Tackle Child Criminal Exploitation
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has marked CE Awareness Day by announcing an expanded strategic focus designed to address Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) alongside Child Sexual Exploit...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 18, 2026
Woman Dies Following Two-Vehicle Collision In Enniskillen
The PSNI has confirmed that a woman in her thirties has died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Enniskillen. The incident, which involved a Toyota Yaris and a Volkswagen Amarok, occurr...
Woman Dies Following Two-Vehicle Collision In Enniskillen
The PSNI has confirmed that a woman in her thirties has died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Enniskillen. The incident, which involved a Toyota Yaris and a Volkswagen Amarok, occurr...
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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.