Northern Ireland News for March 2024 : Page 4

Northern Ireland News, Mar 15, 2024
Other News In Brief
UUP Calls For Legislation To Protect NI Homeowners The Ulster Unionist Party has called for new legislation to protect NI homeowners from defective buildings. In 2019, residents of the Belf...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2024
Two Men Jailed For 'Horrific And Callous' Murder Of Roy Reynolds
Two men have been jailed at Belfast Crown Court in connection with the "horrific and callous" murder of Roy Reynolds in County Antrim in 2022. Michael Campbell, 34, was handed a life sentence last De...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2024
Alliance Calls For Action To Protect Young People Online
The Alliance Party has called for action to help young people faced with blackmail or similar situations online. The party's Children and Young People spokesperson and North Antrim MLA, Sian Mulholla...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2024
'Plan Ahead' For St Patrick's Day Events This Weekend
Belfast City Council has outlined traffic and travel arrangements ahead of this Sunday's St Patrick's Day event in Belfast. A number of traffic diversions will be in place in and around Belfast city ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2024
Working Families Urged To Explore Childcare Savings Ahead Of Holidays
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has called on working families who have yet to sign up for Tax-Free Childcare to find out how they could save money on their childcare costs in time for the school holida...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2024
Over £1m Announced For Iconic Art Installations In Bangor
The Department of Communities (DfC) has announced funding of more than £1 million to support the delivery of three new, iconic art installations in Bangor. The Bangor Waterfront Art Installation, by ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2024
Ministers Praise Critical Work Of Ireland Funds
The First Minister and deputy First Minister have praised the work of Ireland Funds, highlighting its critical role in promoting and supporting peace. Michelle O'Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly, speak...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2024
Drugs, Firearm And Luxury Goods Seized In Bangor
The PSNI have deployed an armoured tactical vehicle, known as a BearCat, during a proactive search operation in Bangor. Officers from Bangor District Support Team, assisted by officers from specialis...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2024
Mums At Work: Entrepreneurs To Share Journey & Expertise
A whole host of local entrepreneurs are set to take to the stage at the Mums At Work Elevate Your Business event later this month. Sandra Miskimmin of SMASH Worldwide and Tina Calder of Excalibur Pre...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2024
Appeal Following Theft Of Quad Bikes And Trailer In Magherafelt
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following the theft of three quad bikes and a quad trailer in the Magherafelt area last week. On Tuesday 5th March police received reports that a Dark G...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 14, 2024
Other News In Brief
Executive Urged To Step In And Assist Victoria Square Apartment Residents The SDLP has called on the Executive to step in and assist the residents of Victoria Square apartments. Residents w...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2024
Man Jailed For Manslaughter Of David James Conville
A 31-year-old man has been jailed at Belfast Crown Court for the manslaughter of David James Conville in south Belfast in May, 2022. Edward Kelly was sentenced to serve three-and-a-half years, half o...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2024
SDLP Launches Petition For Restoration Of Integrated Schools Funding
The SDLP has launched a petition calling for the restoration of funding for new buildings at ten integrated schools across NI. The petition follows the recent announcement of the withdrawal of this f...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2024
Public Appeal After Third Confirmed Case Of Measles In Ireland
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has announced that it has been made aware of a third confirmed case of measles in the Republic of Ireland. It is understood that the case was confirmed in a resident of...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2024
First And Deputy First Minister To Celebrate St Patrick's Day In US
The First and Deputy First Minister will travel to the United States this week for a series of St Patrick's Day engagements in Washington DC. The visit will focus on showcasing the local economy and ...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2024
Assembly Agrees Support For Miscarriage Leave In NI
The Assembly has agreed to support the extension of miscarriage leave for workers in NI. DUP Economy Spokesperson, Phillip Brett, brought an amendment to a Sinn Féin motion, which was agreed by the A...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2024
Translink Workers Reject Pay Offer
Translink NI workers have rejected a pay offer from the public transport company. Unite, GMB and SIPTU confirmed that their members has "decisively voted to reject as inadequate" a pay offer made by...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2024
'Plan Ahead To Stay Safe' This St Patrick's Day
People planning to attend St. Patrick's Day celebrations on L'Derry have been urged to "plan ahead to stay safe". Police in Derry City & Strabane have been working alongside Derry City and Strabane D...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2024
Three Arrested In Connection With East Belfast Burglary
Two men and a woman have been arrested in connection with an attempted burglary in east Belfast on Monday, 11 March. PSNI officers responded to a report of an attempted break in and criminal damage a...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2024
Last Chance To Enter Remarkable Marketing Awards
There's just one day left to enter Northern Ireland's inaugural marketing awards aimed at recognising the talent and hard work of individual marketers across the country. Nominations for the The Rema...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 13, 2024
Other News In Brief
Over 100 School Pupils Participate In City Hall Language Event Belfast City Hall has hosted more than 100 school pupils have participated in Seachtain na Gaeilge, part of the council's Langu...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2024
O'Dowd Announces New Measures To Tackle MOT Waiting Lists
New measures designed to tackle MOT waiting lists have been announced by Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd. Speaking in the Assembly on Monday, 11 March, Mr O'Dowd said he will explore the introduc...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2024
Economy Minister To Promote NI In New York And Washington
Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, will highlight the benefits of Northern Ireland's business and economic opportunities during an official visit to New York and Washington DC. The Minister has travelle...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2024
PSNI Investigates Arson Attack In L'Derry
The PSNI have launched an investigation into an arson attack in L'Derry on Monday, 11 March. At around 11.30pm last night, it was reported to police that two vehicles were on fire in the Grainan Driv...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2024
Communities Minister Must Prioritise Anti-Poverty Measures
The Alliance Party has criticised Communities Minister, Gordon Lyons, for "not prioritising anti-poverty measures". MLA Kellie Armstrong said the Minister's inaction was "disappointing" in light of a...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2024
SDLP Calls For New Strategy To Tackle Child Poverty
The SDLP has called on the Executive to produce a new strategy to tackle child poverty. The party's Opposition Communities Spokesperson, Daniel McCrossan, made the call after a Northern Ireland Audit...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2024
NI Households Left With Less Than £32 Per Week After Essentials
Discretionary income has fallen by over half since 2021 for Northern Ireland's lowest earning households, leaving them with only £31.31 per week on average, according to the Consumer Council. The Cou...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2024
Parents Urged To Vaccinate Children Following Whooping Cough Rise
Pregnant women and the parents of young children have been urged to book an appointment for the pertussis vaccine to help protect their children following a significant rise in cases of whooping cough...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2024
Health Minister Announces New Bereavement Support Website
A new bereavement support website, designed to provide a range of accessible resources for people who are experiencing bereavement, has been launched by Health Minister, Robin Swann. 'Bereaved NI' ca...
Northern Ireland News, Mar 12, 2024
Appeal Following Serious Collision In Gilford
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a serious road traffic collision on Banbridge Road, Gilford on Saturday 9th March. Just after 10.50pm, it was reported that two ...