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Man (25) arrested in connection with Mournes gorse fire
Police have arrested a man, aged in his 20s, in connection with a large gorse fire in the Mournes. District Commander for Newry, Mourne...
Apr 6, 2025


Silent Valley Mountain Park closes as firefighters tackle ‘deliberate’ wildfire in the Mournes
Silent Valley Mountain Park has been temporarily shut to the public as emergency services continue to battle a significant wildfire in...
Apr 6, 2025


Northern Ireland Fire Service battle 10-acre wildfire in Co Antrim
Firefighters from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) have been working tirelessly to contain a wildfire that broke out on...
Apr 4, 2025


Police urge public to enjoy Mournes safely as dry weather continues
With another weekend of dry and fine weather on the horizon, police in Newry, Mourne and Down are urging the public to enjoy the region’s...
Apr 4, 2025


Ferret-free future? Rathlin Island project nears victory over invasive predator
Representatives of a project to combat invasive species on Rathlin Island say they are “optimistic” that a species bird-killing, domestic...
Apr 3, 2025


Police launch investigation after two ravens fatally poisoned
Police in Newry have commenced an investigation after two ravens were confirmed to have been fatally poisoned in Poyntzpass. Testing...
Apr 3, 2025


Swann and Butler urge renewed efforts to tackle ongoing algae crisis at Lough Neagh
South Antrim MP Robin Swann an d Robbie Butler MLA , Chair of the Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) Committee, have...
Apr 2, 2025


Joint agency appeal: Malicious fire lighting must stop
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) and Police Service...
Mar 29, 2025


CAFRE Farm Centres install LECA to reduce ammonia emissions
Lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) added to the uncovered above ground slurry stores at CAFRE Farm Centres. Lightweight expanded...
Mar 27, 2025


The sky’s the limit for armchair astronomers
A partial solar eclipse, as seen from space. Courtesy of the European Space Agency Amateur astronomers and stargazers are invited to the...
Mar 26, 2025


Dark Hedges announcement marks new chapter for famed Co Antrim attraction
Pupils from Armoy Primary School (Armoy), Bushvalley Primary School (Stranocum) and St Olcan’s Primary School (Armoy) with Causeway Coast...
Mar 25, 2025


Connect with nature this Spring for your own good
The Woodand Trust says woods teeming with wildlife does wonders for your wellbeing. The sights, sounds and smells of life in our local...
Mar 23, 2025


Minister Muir chairs second Lough Neagh Stakeholder Forum
Minister Muir is pictured with members of the Lough Neagh Stakeholder Forum at Ballyronan Marina DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has chaired...
Mar 12, 2025


Residents of Causeway Coast & Glens to receive sticky reminder where to put food waste
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has unveiled plans to increase correct brown bin usage. At this month’s Environmental Services...
Mar 12, 2025


NI Water urges farmers to take extra care when spreading slurry
Farms can get really busy this time of year as Spring is here and the grass and crops are starting to grow. That’s why NI Water is...
Mar 6, 2025


Native oysters return to Carrickfergus in major Belfast Lough restoration effort
Native oysters have made a return to Carrickfergus as part of efforts to restore Belfast Lough’s small but endangered population. Over...
Mar 6, 2025


TV | Chronicles Of The Sperrins
Peatland Officer Rory at Mullaghcarn in the Sperrin Mountains. (Image: Waddell Media) The Sperrin Mountains are steeped in history and...
Mar 2, 2025


FARMING | The importance of lime for grass production
Ensure an optimum lime status for grazing swards to improve grass quality and intake. Liming grassland is one of the best investments any...
Mar 2, 2025


NI’s “most ambitious energy infrastructure plan in a generation” – Archibald launches consultation
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has launched a consultation as a first step towards identifying areas for potential development of...
Mar 2, 2025


ANB Councillors set to approve proposal for new active travel projects
Walking routes to remote workplaces in Antrim and Newtownabbey are among proposed new “active travel” projects in the borough. The...
Mar 1, 2025
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