Conservation efforts helps bring Curlews back from the brink
After a successful 2023 breeding season, RSPB NI this week announced that conservation efforts at Lough Erne and on the Antrim Hills to...
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- 3 days ago
Local legacy of world first mapping project marked at Mapping Monuments Conference & Exhibition
Surveying on Binevenagh Mountain. A community heritage project undertaken by Binevenagh and Coastal Lowlands Landscape Partnership Scheme...
- 5 days ago
Oxford continues to charge toward net zero with fully electric buses built in Ballymena
Zero-emission electric buses manufactured by Ballymena-based Wrightbus have been launched in Oxford. The fleet of 21 StreetDeck...
- Nov 20
A new future for the Dark Hedges in County Antrim
The Dark Hedges, in County Antrim Work begins today, Monday 20th November, on the first stage of preserving the Dark Hedges for future...
- Nov 17
Wrightbus Ballymena secures new deals to deliver even more zero-emission buses to London
The new-look 2024 GB Kite Electroliner built in Ballymena by Wrightbus More zero-emission buses will be hitting the streets of London...
- Nov 15
Next UTV ‘Up Close’ dives deep into the pollution crisis in Lough Neagh
Lough Neagh A pollution catastrophe faces Lough Neagh, arguably Northern Ireland’s greatest asset. Who will save it? UTV’s award-winning...
- Nov 15
Glenarm Castle Walled Garden wins Historic Houses 2023 Garden of the Year
Glenarm Castle Walled Garden, County Antrim has won the Historic Houses 2023 Garden of the Year Award, sponsored by Christie’s. It is the...
- Nov 14
Cullybackey Community Partnership receives first King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Cullybackey Community Partnership has been announced today, Tuesday 14th November, as a recipient of the first King's Award for Voluntary...
- Nov 13
Number of trees to be removed at The Dark Hedges in Co Antrim
Essential public safety works, including removal and remedial works, to a number of trees at The Dark Hedges on Bregagh Road, Armoy will...
- Nov 12
Oyster nursery installed at Belfast Harbour to help improve water quality and boost marine life
(L-R) Rachel Millar, Marine Conservation Officer, Ulster Wildlife; Dr Dave Smyth, Marine Conservation Manager, Ulster Wildlife; Simon...
- Nov 11
Weather warning issued with heavy rain expected as new week begins
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning saying heavy rain is likely to affect parts of Northern Ireland as the new week...
- Nov 9
More than 600 people say closure of country park is 'not acceptable'
More than 660 people have signed a petition demanding access to Carnfunnock Country Park outside Larne throughout a £6.2m upgrade planned...
- Nov 7
‘In Bloom’ volunteers thanked for their hard work helping to keep MEA borough beautiful
Mayor of Mid & East Antrim Gerardine Mulvenna pictured with council staff and local community volunteers Mayor of Mid and East Antrim,...
- Nov 6
Galgorm becomes first hotel in Northern Ireland to achieve gold in two top sustainability accolades
(L-R) Jonny McKay, Safety and Compliance Manager and Tara Moore, Head of Spa Operations, Galgorm Northern Ireland’s award-winning luxury...
- Nov 5
The best bloomers recognised at Mid and East Antrim in Bloom Community Awards 2023!
Madeline Weir from Broughshane was crowned ‘Volunteer of the Year’ Mid and East Antrim in Bloom Community Awards winners and runners up...
- Nov 2
Moy Park Biodiversity Champions learn all about their local environment at Ecos Nature Park
Staff from Moy Park Ballymena with staff of Mid & East Antrim Borough Council Mid and East Antrim Borough Council welcomed ‘Biodiversity...
- Oct 30
Dunclug College students get outdoors at Ecos Nature Park!
Young people and staff from Dunclug College at a recent visit to the Ecos Nature Park Mid and East Antrim Borough Council welcomed...
- Oct 30
Travel warning in place in Northern Ireland as heavy rain continues
The Police are warning the public not to travel between 9pm tonight and 9am tomorrow morning as a series of weather warnings are in place...
- Oct 29
Weather Warnings issued as November set to get off to a wet start with Storm Ciaran
November looks set to get off to a wet with Storm Ciaran arriving in the UK and Ireland from mid-week. A yellow weather warning has been...
- Oct 27
Met Office issue weather warning for Northern Ireland
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain across Counties Antrim and Down, saying frequent and heavy showers may cause...
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