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Infrastructure Minister backs No Mow May to promote biodiversity on road network
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd is pictured with the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Council, Councillor Steven Callaghan and staff...
May 2, 2024


Minister takes action on single use vapes with introduction of ban
Northern Ireland is set to ban the sale and supply of single use vapes by April 2025, in a bid to stop five million single use vapes...
May 2, 2024


Ban proposed for onshore oil and gas exploration in Northern Ireland
NI Economy Minister Conor Murphy In the Assembly today Economy Minister Conor Murphy announced that he would bring forward a proposal to...
Apr 29, 2024


Get ready for a blooming marvellous time at the Portglenone Forest Bluebell Festival!
Get ready for a spectacular display of wildflowers as the annual Bluebell Festival returns to Portglenone Forest on Saturday, April 27th...
Apr 23, 2024


UK-wide ban on wet wipes containing plastic to be put into law
The UK Government will introduce new world-leading legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic, the Environment Secretary has...
Apr 22, 2024


RSPB NI: Rathlin’s Return - The Calling Corncrake’s Seasonal Home
Corncrake, Crex crex. Photo Credit: Andy Hay RSPB NI is excited to announce that the distinctive call of the Corncrake has been heard...
Apr 17, 2024


Local community comes together for tree planting initiative at Limepark, Armoy
Ruth McNeill and Gerry Burns from Armoy Community Association alongside children from Armoy Primary school, St Olcan’s Primary School and...
Apr 16, 2024


Transport pioneer Wrightbus helps Irish city to become first to deploy fully-electric bus service
Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan TD, NTA chief executive Anne Graham, and Bus Éireann chief executive Stephen Kent at the launch....
Apr 16, 2024


Zero-emission buses manufactured by Wrightbus to be rolled out across Hampshire
A new fleet of zero-emission vehicles, manufactured by Northern Ireland-based Wrightbus, is being rolled out across Hampshire. The new...
Apr 10, 2024


Over a quarter of Hen Harriers lost from Northern Ireland skies
Hen Harrier (Image: Pete Morris) The enigmatic ‘sky-dancing’ Hen Harriers are a rare sight in most places throughout the UK, especially...
Apr 8, 2024


Willow and Lore Glamping – a haven to be experienced in the Antrim hills
Love Ballymena had the pleasure of joining Willow and Lore for a unique soul refreshing experience – FIRE, FEAST AND FOLKLORE. This was...
Apr 5, 2024


Stay safe - NI multi-agency partners meet ahead of Storm Kathleen
Multi-agency partners including the PSNI, NIE, the Department for Infrastructure and other emergency response and public sector...
Apr 5, 2024


Storm Kathleen to bring strong winds
Image: Bill Guiller Low pressure will bring windy conditions and continued showers, especially in the west, and above average temperature...
Apr 5, 2024


Storm Kathleen named and weather warnings issued
Weather warnings have been issued for unsettled weather this week. The UK forecast up to and including the weekend presents a Smorgasbord...
Apr 4, 2024


Executive committed to taking action to protect Lough Neagh
First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Minister of the department of Agriculture, Environment...
Mar 28, 2024


Met Office issue yellow weather warning for further rainfall
Flooding at the Ecos Nature Park, Ballymena on Wednesday morning. (Image: Marie Reynolds) A second yellow weather warning has been issued...
Mar 27, 2024


The Puffin Premiere: Rathlin's feathered friends are back!
RSPB NI is pleased to announce that the punctual Puffins have returned! As anticipation builds for spring, the first of these charismatic...
Mar 26, 2024


It’s an extra special Easter as Belfast Zoo turns 90!
Arrival of Daisy the elephant in 1930s Belfast Zoo turns 90 on 28th March 2024 and will be kicking off a year of celebrations for this...
Mar 26, 2024


Met Office issues weather warning advising of heavy rain impacting Northern Ireland
A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office today (Tuesday 26th March), advising that persistent rain will bring some...
Mar 26, 2024


A household in Mid and East Antrim could save £1,000 a year by using all the food they buy
Recycle Now and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council are launching a new campaign to encourage homes in Mid and East Antrim to use all the...
Mar 22, 2024
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