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Yellow weather warning updated for Northern Ireland
The UK Met Office has issued an updated yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland, extending the advisory by three hours, saying strong...
Feb 20, 2025


Yellow weather warning issued for strong and gusty winds
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning advising that strong and gusty southerly winds may cause disruption to transport and...
Feb 19, 2025


Tips for making the most efficient use of slurry as the closed period comes to an end
As the closed period ends there will be a balancing act for farmers to create space in slurry storage tanks while aiming to maximise the...
Feb 16, 2025


The Woodland Trust invites NI public to participate in consultation on Tree Protection Bill
Image: Michael Cooper/ WTML A public consultation on proposals for a Tree Protection Bill in Northern Ireland, brought forward by Peter...
Feb 16, 2025


Suspect case of notifiable Avian Flu found in commercial poultry premises in NI
Disease control measures have been initiated by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) following suspicion...
Feb 15, 2025


Weight of our waste: 20,775 tonnes collected in Mid and East Antrim in three month period
(L-R) Aoife McCrory, Waste & Pollution Solutions Coordinator and Eric Randall, Chief Executive, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful Most...
Feb 15, 2025


Exciting new arrivals at Belfast Zoo: Meet the new Meerkat family!
Photos: Alan Campbell Photography Belfast Zoo is delighted to announce the arrival of four new meerkats who moved into their new habitat...
Feb 14, 2025


Avian Influenza housing order to come into force across Northern Ireland
Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland (NI) from 00:01 on Monday 17...
Feb 12, 2025


Ballymena's eco-volunteers celebrated at Live Here Love Here Community Awards
L-R Chris Wood from Friends of ECOS, Alex Scullion from Friends of ECOS, Lynda Surgenor, Live Here Love Here Manager, Pat Barkman from...
Feb 9, 2025


Lidl strengthens international commitment to healthy and sustainable diets in partnership with WWF
Lidl is advancing its commitment to healthy and sustainable diets with ambitions to further align its product range with the Planetary...
Feb 8, 2025


Captive Bird Temporary Control Zone in place following initial results of Avian Influenza outside Magherafelt
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has introduced a 3km Captive Bird Temporary Control Zone (CBTCZ)...
Feb 7, 2025


FARMING | End of the slurry spreading closed period guidance
Ensure ground conditions are suitable before spreading slurry. The closed period for spreading slurry, is a condition of the Nutrient...
Feb 2, 2025


Muir marks first year with renewed commitment to balancing environmental & agricultural pressures
AFBI Freshwater scientist, Faye Shiels with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured at the handover of the research vessel SALAR in...
Feb 2, 2025


Minister Muir visits storm hit forest
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is pictured with John Joe O'Boyle - Forest Service NI Chief Executive surveying the damage and clean up...
Jan 31, 2025


Yellow warning issued for icy conditions in Northern Ireland
A yellow weather warning has been issued this morning for ice across Northern Ireland, with the Met Office advising icy patches may lead...
Jan 29, 2025


Extensive damage to NT gardens and estates across NI with over 10,000 trees downed at Mount Stewart alone
Damage from Storm Éowyn at Mount Stewart Storm Éowyn has caused extensive damage to gardens and estates cared for by the National Trust...
Jan 29, 2025


Zero emission pioneer Wrightbus unveils four new products
Zero emission bus pioneer Wrightbus today (Wednesday 29th January) are taking the wraps off four new EV products as it laid out its plans...
Jan 29, 2025


Farmers urged to protect water resources when spreading slurry
As the slurry closed season comes to an end, NI Water are reminding farmers to ensure that they protect water resources when spreading...
Jan 28, 2025


The Bushmills Inn achieves prestigious StaySmart accreditation for Sustainability Excellence
The Bushmills Inn is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the esteemed StaySmart accreditation, a recognition of its ongoing...
Jan 28, 2025


Yellow weather warning for strong winds associated with Storm Herminia
The scene on Craigs Road, Cullybackey following Storm Éowyn on Friday. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as a period of...
Jan 26, 2025
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