Northern Ireland News for March 2024

Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2024
PSNI Launch North Coast Easter Safety Message
The PSNI have partnered with Translink and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council to ensure the safety of residents and those visiting the North Coast this Easter, focussing on Safer Roads, Safer Co...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2024
Executive Committed To Protecting Lough Neagh
The Executive has committed to "taking the necessary action to protect and better manage" Lough Neagh. First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said that the pro...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2024
Warning Issued After Thousands Lost To Gift Card Scam
The PSNI have issued a warning after a L'Derry resident lost thousands of pounds in a gift card scam. According to police, the person was contacted online and told that they had won money. They were ...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2024
River Lagan Flood Protection Works Underway
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that flood protection refurbishment work on the River Lagan has got underway. The work costing £900k is being carried out by local building contracto...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2024
Rates Suspension And Refunds For Victoria Square Apartment Owners
The owners of the disputed Victoria Square Apartments will no longer be charged rates, with refunds to be issued for rates paid since April 2019. The valuation of properties within the Victoria Squar...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2024
Investigation Launches Into South Belfast Arson Attack
South Belfast PSNI have issued an appeal for information following an arson attack at a commercial premises in the Diamond Gardens area of Finaghy, in the early hours of Thursday 28th March. Officers...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2024
Economy Minister Highlights 'All-Island Economic Opportunities'
Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, has said that it is "time to grasp all-island economic opportunities". Minister Murphy held meetings in Dublin with Catherine Martin, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Art...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2024
PSNI Conduct Road Safety Operation In L'Derry
The PSNI have carried out vehicle check points, speed checks and proactive patrolling in a road safety operation in L'Derry on Tuesday, 26 March. Local Response Policing Team (LPT) officers conducted...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2024
Healthy Happy Minds Pilot Project Independent Report Published
The Department of Education has published an independent evaluation of the Healthy Happy Minds pilot project, which was introduced to provide therapeutic and counselling support in primary schools and...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 28, 2024
Other News In Brief
Infrastructure Minister Commits To Irish Language On Public Services Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has pledged his continuing support for the promotion of the Irish language on public s...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2024
Appeal Following Theft Of 'Lifesaving Equipment' From Fire Station
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following he theft of "lifesaving equipment" from Carryduff Fire Station on Monday, 25 March. At around 8.30pm, it was reported to police that the fire ...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2024
Health Minister To Seek Deferral Of All Hospital Parking Charges
Health Minister, Robin Swann, has announced that he will seek a deferral to legislation to remove all hospital parking charges from 12 May, 2024. Minister Swann said that he will ask the Assembly to ...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2024
Renewed Appeal For Help Tracing Missing Woman Paula Elliott
The PSNI have issued a fresh appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of high-risk missing person Paula Elliott, who has now not been seen for three weeks. Paula, 52, was last seen on Tuesday 5th M...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2024
Infrastructure Minister Holds Meeting With Disability Action
Infrastructure Minister, John O'Dowd, has met with representatives of Disability Action to discuss issues of accessibility and inclusion in transport and travel. Speaking following the meeting, Minis...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2024
Man Wanted In Lithuania Arrested In Magherafelt
The PSNI have arrested a 23-year-old man in Magherafelt wanted in Lithuania to face charges of human trafficking. The man was arrested by officers from the Police Service's local policing team in Mag...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2024
Alliance Calls For Commitment To Support NI's Sports Bodies
The Alliance Party has called on the Communities Minister to make a commitment to support sports bodies in the upcoming Budget before jobs are lost. Strangford MLA and Communities spokesperson, Kelli...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2024
SDLP Calls For Urgent Restoration Of North South Ministerial Council
The SDLP has called for the urgent restoration of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC), which it said is needed to advance all-island cooperation following the restoration of the Stormont govern...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2024
SSE Arena Implements Amazon's 'Just Walk Out' Technology
Belfast's SSE Arena has become the first indoor venue in Europe to implement Amazon's 'Just Walk Out' technology, offering frictionless checkout-free shopping and revolutionising the fan experience. ...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2024
Asda Supports National Autistic Society's Annual Easter Events
Asda Larne has announce its support for the National Autistic Society's annual Easter egg hunt and family event. The supermarket has supported the event with a donation of Easter eggs and will form p...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 27, 2024
Other News In Brief
Greens Calls For More Support For Addicts The Green Party has called for more support for people struggling with addiction. Party representative for Holywood and Clandeboye, Cllr Lauren Ken...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2024
25-Year-Old Charged With Murder Of Bobbie McKee
A 25-year-old man has been charged in connection with the murder of Bobbie McKee in Kilkeel. Mr McKee (69) died shortly after being found seriously injured at his home in the Newcastle Road area on T...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2024
Health And Social Care Easter Arrangements Outlined
The Department of Health has announced arrangements for health and social care services over the Easter holiday period, encouraging everyone to look after themselves, both physically and mentally. Th...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2024
Casement Park Redevelopment 'Must Be Delivered'
The redevelopment of Casement Park "must be delivered", SDLP leader, Colum Eastwood, has said following a meeting with an Ulster GAA delegation at Stormont. Foyle MP Mr Eastwood said: "Our meeting to...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2024
15-Year-Old Arrested Following Stabbing In Lisburn
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 14-year-old in the Knockmore Road area of Lisburn last night, Monday 25th March. Police have said that at approximately 7.40pm...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2024
Hotel Shampoo Ban Claim 'Inaccurate And Incomplete' – DUP
The DUP has claimed news that hotel shampoo bottles are to be banned in Northern Ireland is "inaccurate and misrepresents the situation". North Belfast MLA and Chairman of the Stormont Economy Commit...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2024
Environmental Report Highlights 'Failure To Act'
A new environmental report highlights Northern Ireland's failure to act on protecting its environment, Alliance's Environment spokesperson John Blair MLA has said. A newly published report on Water Q...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2024
New Manifesto To Transform NI's Credit Union Network
The Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) has launched a new policy manifesto to support the Northern Ireland Assembly in bringing about essential changes and recognising the essential role of credit u...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2024
Consumer Council Gives 'Top Tips' To Help Address Food Waste
The Consumer Council has outlined a number of 'top tips' to help address food waste, as the cost of a weekly grocery shop continues to remain so high. The Consumer Council said that at times it seems...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2024
Justice Minister Announces New PSNI Pay Offer
Justice Minister Naomi Long has confirmed the 2023-24 pay remit for police officers at Federated and Superintending ranks has been agreed. The award is consistent with the recommendations of the inde...
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Northern Ireland News, Mar 26, 2024
Other News In Brief
Green Leader Unopposed In Seanad Seat Bid The Green Party has welcomed the news that Mal O'Hara, leader of the party in Northern Ireland, is to be unopposed in his bid for a seat in the Sean...
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