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Belfast Zoo welcomes the arrival of a newborn Eastern black and white colobus monkey
Akinya, a baby Eastern black and white colobus monkey. (Image: Alan Campbell) Belfast Zoo is delighted to announce the birth of an...
Nov 26, 2024


Northern Ireland sees significant growth for Green Jobs in 2024
The hydrogen powered bus - built in Ballymena by Wrightbus - the UK leader in zero-emission public transport. Northern Ireland has seen...
Nov 25, 2024


Nominations now open for Live Here Love Here Community Awards
Lynda Surgenor, Live Here Love Here Manager The nomination window for the 2025 Live Here Love Here Community Awards is now open,...
Nov 24, 2024


Yellow weather warning issued for strong winds across Northern Ireland
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning covering all parts of Northern Ireland, advising strong winds associated with Storm...
Nov 23, 2024


Weather warnings updated ahead of Storm Bert
New National Severe Weather Warnings have been issued for Saturday and Sunday as Storm Bert heads towards the UK. The weather system will...
Nov 22, 2024


3,500 fish killed in Co Antrim and no prosecution will be taken by NIEA
(L-R) Allen Flemming, Chairperson and David Kennedy, Development Officer of the Crumlin and District Angling Association on the Crumlin...
Nov 22, 2024


Weather warning issued as Storm Bert makes its way toward British Isles
The Met Office have issued a further yellow warning covering all of Northern Ireland, as Storm Bert makes its way toward the British...
Nov 21, 2024


Wintry conditions to continue with yellow weather warning issued
Wintry weather look set to continue with a further yellow warning issued by the UK Met Office was advice that Northern Ireland is set for...
Nov 21, 2024


Met Office issues yellow weather warning with further wintry conditions forecast
The Met Office has issued a further yellow warning with more wintry weather expected, advising icy stretches will lead to some difficult...
Nov 20, 2024


Weather warning issued for snow and ice across Northern Ireland
A yellow weather warning has been issued by the UK Met Office advising snow and icy surfaces can be expected leading to difficult travel...
Nov 18, 2024


Wrightbus sets sights on further European expansion after hydrogen buses land in Germany
Wrightbus and RVK teams with some of the buses. Leading zero-emission bus pioneer Wrightbus today announced plans for further expansion...
Nov 14, 2024


A cold and wintry spell is on the way
There’s a major change in the weather from this weekend, as an early winter cold spell arrives bringing the potential for disruption for...
Nov 14, 2024


Exciting new arrivals: Emus now at Belfast Zoo!
Belfast Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of two magnificent emus to the newly expanded Animals of Australia habitat. The emus,...
Nov 8, 2024


DAERA urges the NI poultry sector to prepare as Avian Flu confirmed in England
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging all bird keepers in Northern Ireland to prepare for the...
Nov 6, 2024


Minister Muir announces the 2024 Bathing Water Results
Ballygally, County Antrim Northern Ireland’s bathing waters continued to perform well in 2024 despite the rather gloomy, wet summer. All...
Oct 29, 2024


Ballymena school teams compete to win Angus calves at 2024 ABP Youth Challenge Exhibition
Team 2 from Cambridge House Grammar School pupils Alan Gillespie, Lucy Cubitt, William McCaughey and Kirsten Waddell. The future of...
Oct 28, 2024


Illegal bird of prey killing must end, urges RSPB Birdcrime report
RSPB Investigations: Two White-tailed Eagles found poisoned in the Antrim Hills outside Ballymena The Birdcrime report, which reviews...
Oct 23, 2024


Research vessel to aid monitoring of blue green algae on Lough Neagh
AFBI Freshwater scientist, Faye Shiels with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured at the handover of the research vessel SALAR in...
Oct 22, 2024


International expert in education policy appointed to review Northern Ireland Curriculum
International expert in education policy, Lucy Crehan Education Minister Paul Givan has announced a Review of the Northern Ireland...
Oct 21, 2024


It’s time to ban hunting wild mammals with dogs in Northern Ireland, says Blair
(L-R) Robbie Marsland (League Against Cruel Sports), Freddie the Fox, John Blair MLA (Alliance Party), and Nora Smith (USPCA). Image:...
Oct 21, 2024
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