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Met Office updates yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland
Image: Anne Kelly The Met Office has updated its yellow weather warning advising that rain will impact Northern Ireland throughout the...
Sep 26, 2024


Met Office issue yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain affecting Northern Ireland, saying heavy rain may lead to some flooding and...
Sep 25, 2024


Stunning Sperrins: Perfect location for scenic guided walks
Ciara Toner (Sperrins Partnership), Joe Mahon, Mairead McCallion (walking guide). Sperrins Walking is back with a programme of walks...
Sep 22, 2024


Ballymena councillor and local volunteers take action on rubbish and fly-tipping scourge
Cllr Quigley along with members of the local community took action on the dumping issue. The community of Harryville has taken a stand...
Sep 20, 2024


Airport passengers served by new zero-emission buses
New single deck Electoliners built by Wrightbus in Ballymena and providing services to Belfast City Airport. Passengers travelling to...
Sep 19, 2024


Rathlin - A Wild Life: Ruby Free launches first book telling of island stories and natures call
Ruby Free, a conservation biologist and now an emerging author, is set to captivate readers with her debut book, tentatively titled "...
Sep 18, 2024


“Scruffy and untidy” - Council discusses weed control across Mid and East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim councillors approved a revised herbicide use and weed control policy at a meeting of the council’s Environment and...
Sep 18, 2024


Campaigners celebrate after MEA “council climbdown” in case of “David and Goliath” on Cloghan Point
Cloghan Point, Whitehead on the East Antrim Coast - proposed location of a new oil terminal. (Image: Hilary McCollum) Mid and East Antrim...
Sep 11, 2024


“DAERA petulance at its worst” – North Antrim MP backs local fishing club after fishery refusal
The Kells, Connor and Glenwherry Angling Club River Enhancement Officer Gareth Cooper and TUV North Antrim MP Jim Allister. North Antrim...
Sep 10, 2024


Team appointed for £24M i4C Innovation and Cleantech Centre in Ballymena
Pictured at the official announcement of the design team was (L-R) Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE with Gerard...
Sep 10, 2024


Finishing the remaining lambs this autumn
It is the time of year again when farmers with later lambing lowland flocks must consider the options for their remaining lambs.
Sep 5, 2024


Pioneering manufacturer Wrightbus takes wraps off latest stage of its hydrogen coach development
The new Wrightbus 300kw hydrogen coach demonstrator unveiled at the Cenex Expo. Wrightbus, the fastest-growing bus manufacturer in the UK...
Sep 5, 2024


Steps for a successful Autumn reseed
Grass seed being sown. For many farmers, there have been limited opportunities for reseeding to be completed throughout the spring and...
Sep 4, 2024


Prepare your garden for Spring with Dobbies’ free Grow How workshops on seasonal planting!
As the cooler days of Autumn approach, Dobbies Garden Centres is inviting families and gardening enthusiasts to its Antrim and Lisburn...
Sep 1, 2024


Northern Ireland’s first regenerative agriculture festival set to take place in Mid and East Antrim
Michael Borland (The Sheddings) with Claire Saunders (Director Fields Good) Susan Lynn (Tree and Woodland Officer, Mid and East Antrim...
Aug 30, 2024


All ‘sands on deck’:people wanted for epic sand art masterpiece at Ballygally Beach!
Anna Green and Fern Keeney, Live Here Love Here. Jenni Barkley Belfast Harbour, Orla McGrady and Lynda Surgenor Live Here Love Here. The...
Aug 30, 2024


Barra’s Return Of The Wild returns with brand new series
Barra Best (Image: BBC NI) Barra Best is back with a new three-part series of Barra’s Return Of The Wild, with the spotlight on how...
Aug 30, 2024


Storm names announced for 2024/25 season
Three historic names from the Met Office’s 170-year history have been included in the new storm names list for the 2024/25 season. James,...
Aug 29, 2024


RTÉ's Ireland's Wild Islands earns international acclaim
RTÉ One's acclaimed natural history series, Ireland's Wild Islands , has garnered international recognition with nominations at two of...
Aug 26, 2024


Bee snap happy as Translink launches biodiversity photo competition
Suzanne Sinclair, Biodiversity Manager Translink and Paul Stewart, Centre Manager at WWT Castle Espie. Translink is running a...
Aug 26, 2024
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