Northern Ireland News for March 2026 : Page 3

Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2026
Rising Number of "Predatory Behaviour" Cases Investigated by Police Ombudsman
A report published today, 3 March 2026, by the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has revealed a significant increase in cases of "abuse of position for sexual purposes" (APSP) within the PSNI. P...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2026
Infrastructure Minister Visits Wrightbus to Discuss Net Zero Transport Progress
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has visited the Wrightbus facility in Ballymena to view the production of sustainable transport technology and discuss the sector's transition toward net zero. Du...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2026
Belfast Harbour Opens 2026 Community Awards with £110,000 Fund
Belfast Harbour has officially launched its 2026 Community Awards, making £110,000 available to grassroots organisations throughout Belfast and the wider region. Individual grants of up to £5,000 are ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2026
Minister Launches Consultation to Reform Landlord Registration
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has opened a public consultation on plans to strengthen the Landlord Registration Scheme. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to ensure a high-quality, wel...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2026
Health Minister Announces Major Boost to Community Sector Core Funding
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced that over 70 community and voluntary (C&V) sector organisations are expected to receive Core Grant funding for the 2026/2027 period. This represents a sign...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2026
PSNI Chief Welcomes Ombudsman's Report on Predatory Behaviour
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has welcomed the publication of the Police Ombudsman's report into the abuse of position for sexual purposes, describing such behaviour as a "serious breach of trust." A...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2026
Justice Ministers and Police Chiefs in Cavan for Cross-Border Conference
Justice Ministers and senior law enforcement officials from across the island of Ireland have gathered in Cavan for the 2026 cross-border police conference. The event serves as a primary forum for age...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2026
Investigation Launched After Pipe Bomb Explosion in East Belfast
Detectives have launched an appeal for information after a device exploded at a house in east Belfast on Monday, 2nd March. The incident occurred at approximately 11:25pm in the Sheskin Way area. The...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2026
Large Scale Cannabis Factory Discovered by Police in Omagh
Police in Omagh have uncovered a significant cannabis cultivation operation following a report of suspicious activity on Saturday, 28th February. The discovery was made after officers attended a hou...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 3, 2026
NI Water Marks Completion of £8m Ballygawley Wastewater Upgrade
NI Water recently hosted Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins at the Ballygawley Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) to celebrate the completion of a major £8 million upgrade. The project, situated off...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2026
Over 1,200 Opportunities Created Through JobStart Scheme
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has praised the success of the JobStart scheme, noting the broad spectrum of employment opportunities it has generated since its launch in October 2025. To date, 1,...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2026
Civil Service Launches Recruitment Drive for 120 Deputy Principals
The Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) has opened a large-scale recruitment campaign to fill approximately 120 Deputy Principal vacancies. These roles are available across a variety of government d...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2026
New Dog Play Area Opens in Ormeau Park
A new dedicated dog play area has officially opened in Ormeau Park, providing a secure environment for exercise and socialisation. Located near the Ozone Complex and Indoor Tennis Centre, the facility...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2026
Alliance MLA Calls for AI Regulation Following Reports of Abusive Content
South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl has stressed the urgent need for artificial intelligence (AI) regulation following reports that Meta is investigating accounts on Facebook and Instagram for sharing AI-g...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2026
SSE Airtricity Gas Announces 8.1% Price Cut for Customers
SSE Airtricity Gas has confirmed a price reduction of 8.10% for its regulated gas tariffs, benefiting domestic and small business customers across the Greater Belfast and West gas network areas. The c...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2026
'This Is Our Health' Public Engagement Programme Launches
Department of Health initiative, supported by the Public Health Agency and HSC partners, invites people across Northern Ireland to help shape a shared "health and care promise" through online and in&#...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2026
£290,000 Resurfacing Project Begins on B43 Pomeroy Road
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed the start of a £290,000 resurfacing scheme on the B43 Pomeroy Road in Donaghmore. The works, which commence today, Monday 2 March 2026, focus on a 1...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2026
Economy Minister Unveils £1.8m Investment for Tech Start-ups
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced a major £1.8 million equity investment in three Northern Ireland technology companies. The funding, delivered through Techstart Ventures as part o...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2026
Six Arrested During Overnight Police Operation in Belfast Area
Police have arrested six people for driving while unfit through drink or drugs during a string of overnight incidents in and around Belfast on Saturday, 28 February, and the early hours of Sunday, 1 M...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 2, 2026
Halfpenny Gate Road Resurfacing Works Underway
A £342,000 carriageway resurfacing project on Halfpenny Gate Road, Lisburn, is scheduled to start on Monday 2 March 2026. The improvement scheme will cover a distance of approximately 1.94 km, stret...