Northern Ireland News for March 2026 : Page 6
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2026
Alliance Calls For Stricter Penalties In MLA Pay Consultation
The Alliance Party has formally submitted its response to the Independent Remuneration Board's consultation regarding MLA pay, expressing significant concern over proposed salary increases. In the su...
Alliance Calls For Stricter Penalties In MLA Pay Consultation
The Alliance Party has formally submitted its response to the Independent Remuneration Board's consultation regarding MLA pay, expressing significant concern over proposed salary increases. In the su...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2026
Justice Minister Launches Campaign To Combat Destructive Rape Myths
Justice Minister Naomi Long has launched a new social media campaign designed to dismantle harmful assumptions and common misconceptions surrounding rape and sexual assault. The initiative follows f...
Justice Minister Launches Campaign To Combat Destructive Rape Myths
Justice Minister Naomi Long has launched a new social media campaign designed to dismantle harmful assumptions and common misconceptions surrounding rape and sexual assault. The initiative follows f...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2026
Boy In Critical Condition After Shankill Road Collision
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland are appealing for information following a serious road traffic collision on the Shankill Road in Belfast on Saturday, 7 March. The incident occurr...
Boy In Critical Condition After Shankill Road Collision
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland are appealing for information following a serious road traffic collision on the Shankill Road in Belfast on Saturday, 7 March. The incident occurr...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2026
Economy Minister Embarks On US Investment And Tourism Mission
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has commenced a strategic visit to the United States this week, engaging in a series of high-level meetings designed to bolster trade, investment, and tourism for...
Economy Minister Embarks On US Investment And Tourism Mission
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has commenced a strategic visit to the United States this week, engaging in a series of high-level meetings designed to bolster trade, investment, and tourism for...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2026
Ministers Celebrate Community Leadership on International Women's Day
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have marked International Women's Day by hosting a special reception at Parliament Buildings. The event was dedicated t...
Ministers Celebrate Community Leadership on International Women's Day
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have marked International Women's Day by hosting a special reception at Parliament Buildings. The event was dedicated t...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2026
Fatal Motorcycle Collision in Dunmurry
The PSNI has confirmed that a man in his 50s has lost his life following a road traffic collision in Dunmurry on Sunday morning, 8 March. The incident, which involved a motorcycle, occurred in the Qu...
Fatal Motorcycle Collision in Dunmurry
The PSNI has confirmed that a man in his 50s has lost his life following a road traffic collision in Dunmurry on Sunday morning, 8 March. The incident, which involved a motorcycle, occurred in the Qu...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2026
The Rise of Flexible Mobility in Travel
Travelling has changed over the past decade as people adapt to different lifestyles and work patterns. Previously, most trips were limited to a specific holiday period or a single destination. Travell...
The Rise of Flexible Mobility in Travel
Travelling has changed over the past decade as people adapt to different lifestyles and work patterns. Previously, most trips were limited to a specific holiday period or a single destination. Travell...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2026
New Regional Guidance Launched to Support Domestic Abuse Victims
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Justice Minister Naomi Long have jointly launched new regionally consistent guidance designed to help healthcare professionals identify and respond to domestic abuse. ...
New Regional Guidance Launched to Support Domestic Abuse Victims
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt and Justice Minister Naomi Long have jointly launched new regionally consistent guidance designed to help healthcare professionals identify and respond to domestic abuse. ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 9, 2026
£650,000 Road Improvement Scheme Announced for Fintona
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that a £650,000 upgrade of the Ecclesville Road at Murley Mountain, Fintona, is now underway. The project is designed to improve a 2.2km section of th...
£650,000 Road Improvement Scheme Announced for Fintona
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed that a £650,000 upgrade of the Ecclesville Road at Murley Mountain, Fintona, is now underway. The project is designed to improve a 2.2km section of th...
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...
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Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and 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.