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Belfast Zoo welcomes Buttercup - a new baby Blesbok
Belfast Zoo was overjoyed on the 23rd of May with the birth of a new baby Blesbok. Buttercup was born to proud parents, Prosper and...
Jun 14, 2024


Pollution incident kills hundreds of fish in Co Antrim
Fish kill on the Glenavy River, County Antrim A pollution incident that has killed hundreds of fish has been described as shocking by...
Jun 13, 2024


Belfast Zoo leads successful conservation effort for native red squirrels
In a significant conservation effort, Belfast Zoo has been actively involved in the breeding and release of native red squirrels, a...
Jun 13, 2024


Senior doctors in NI vote for strike action by 92%
Consultants in Northern Ireland will strike on 26 June following a resounding ‘yes’ result in their ballot for industrial action. The BMA...
Jun 10, 2024


GeoEnergy NI gets mayoral seal of approval in Randalstown schools visit
Pupils from Mount St Michael’s Primary School, Central Primary School and St Benedict’s College are pictured at the GeoEnergy Discovery...
Jun 7, 2024


Ballymena revealed as the second best place for stargazing in Northern Ireland
Ahead of the ‘Strawberry Moon’ on 22nd June, outdoor experts have revealed the best areas to stargaze in Northern Ireland. The study,...
Jun 3, 2024


Council urges dog owners to abide by new dog control restrictions on beaches
The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan, pictured at Benone Strand with his dog Buster Causeway Coast and...
Jun 1, 2024


100 Wrightbus built zero emission buses for Translink propels green growth for NI
Pictured with the Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd is Chris Chris Conway, CEO Translink and Jean-Marc Gales, Chief Executive of...
May 30, 2024


All good thing’s come in 3’s – Belfast Zoo welcomes new additions!
In September 2023 Belfast Zoo welcomed three new additions to their Colobus monkey family. This adorable trio have been off show for the...
May 30, 2024


Councillors consider greening town centres but questions raised over £120,000 for three green walls
Mid and East Antrim councillors have been counting the cost of “greening” town centres. The council’s Environment and Economy Committee...
May 29, 2024


Met Office issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms impacting NI
A yellow weather warning has been issued for Northern Ireland by the UK Met Office who say heavy showers and thunderstorms may bring...
May 28, 2024


Councillors discuss scourge of dog fouling across borough and agree penalty increase
Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed to increase the penalty for dog fouling and littering to the maximum of £200 from next month....
May 23, 2024


Minister Muir visits world leading Bioenergy plant in Ballymena
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured during his visit to the Stream BioEnergy Tully Biogas plant, Ballymena with Kevin Fitzduff Co-Founder...
May 22, 2024


Yellow weather warning issued for heavy rain and strong winds
A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office advising that heavy rain accompanied by strong winds may bring some disruption...
May 22, 2024


Co Antrim farm welcomes public to be part of BioBlitz Festival of Wildlife and Wellbeing!
Jubilee Farm welcomes the public to be part of BioBlitz 2024! As Northern Ireland’s first community owned farm, it promotes and conducts...
May 21, 2024


DAERA Minister Andrew Muir previews Balmoral Show
Pedigree breeder Pat McAreavey (L) shows off his award-winning Ballinderry Dexters to Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister...
May 14, 2024


Local angling clubs voice “taken away by DAERA overnight”
Gareth Cooper: River Enhancement Officer for Kells, Connor and Glenwherry Angling Club. Local fishing clubs have expressed serious...
May 14, 2024


BSE case in Scotland will not impact Northern Ireland’s Negligible Risk status
Image: Anne Kelly Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has provided reassurance that the discovery of a case of classical Bovine Spongiform...
May 10, 2024


Met Office issues weather warning for thunderstorms in Northern Ireland
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as the weekend arrives, saying heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms may develop...
May 10, 2024


Free compost for householders across Mid and East Antrim
To celebrate International Compost Awareness Week,which is taking place from 5-11 May, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council are teaming up...
May 5, 2024
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