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Celebrate Co Antrim’s eco-heroes: Nominations open for Live Here Love Here Community Awards
L-R: Lynda Surgenor, Live Here Love Here Manager, Jenni Barkley, Communications and Corporate Responsibility Manager at Belfast Harbour...
Jan 27, 2024


Belfast Zoo announce the sad news of the death of Delilah
Belfast Zoo have announced the sad news of the death of Delilah, one of the park's most well-known residents. In a statement a...
Jan 24, 2024


Good News dumpers urged to stop in their ‘tracts’
A local group of environmental volunteers are appealing for information after thousands of plastic bottles containing Gospel tracts have...
Jan 24, 2024


Major £1.2M renewable energy project underway at Causeway Hospital
A £1.2m solar roof installation is underway at Causeway Hospital which, once complete, will offset more than 200,000 kgs of carbon...
Jan 23, 2024


Stay safe - Storm Jocelyn to bring more strong winds for NI
Multi-agency partners including the PSNI, NIE, the Department for Infrastructure and other emergency response and public sector...
Jan 23, 2024


Three Dark Hedges Beech Trees lost in Storm Isha
Three trees have fallen at the Dark Hedges as a result of the unyielding power of Storm Isha last night. The world-famous beech tree...
Jan 22, 2024


Met Office updates yellow weather warning for Storm Jocelyn
The Met Office has issued an update to a yellow weather warning ahead of Storm Jocelyn, saying strong winds are expected leading to...
Jan 22, 2024


DfI issues advice to road users ahead of Storm Isha
Multi-agency partners have met and will continue to meet over the weekend as preparations continue ahead of Storm Isha which is forecast...
Jan 20, 2024


Amber Weather Warning issued for NI with Storm Isha on the way
The Met Office have issued an Amber Weather Warning ahead of a storm forecasted to reach the UK and Ireland on Sunday. A yellow weather...
Jan 19, 2024


Met Office updates weather warnings for weekend
The Met Office has issued a further weather warning as we approach the weekend saying strong winds may bring disruption to travel and...
Jan 18, 2024


NT secures major funding to restore natural habitat and improve access at Divis and Black Mountain
Today (16 January) the National Trust unveiled plans to restore nature and improve access for the communities at the foot of Divis and...
Jan 16, 2024


Zero-emission buses manufactured by Wrightbus launched in Oxford
One of the biggest UK fleets of electric buses outside London - which includes more than 100 vehicles manufactured by Ballymena-based...
Jan 16, 2024


New weather warning issued for ice leading to hazardous driving conditions
A further yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office today advising that "ice will readily form on untreated surfaces this...
Jan 16, 2024


Belfast Zoo animals enjoy first snow of 2024
Chilean Flamingos can naturally be found at high altitudes where temperatures can drop below freezing. Standing on one leg preserves body...
Jan 15, 2024


Public told to avoid travel as NI Civil Service joins day of industrial action
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is warning of disruption to many services it provides ahead of the day of industrial action on...
Jan 15, 2024


Go-Ahead London begins trial of world’s most efficient double deck battery-electric bus built in Ballymena
Bus operator Go-Ahead London is trialling the world's most efficient double deck battery-electric bus to demonstrate its zero-emission...
Jan 14, 2024


Kilwaughter Quarry extension will support 250 jobs & provide “significant local economic positivity”
Kilwaughter Quarry in Larne, County Antrim. Permission was granted for an extension of Kilwaughter Quarry outside Larne at a meeting of...
Jan 14, 2024


Met Office extend snow weather warning for Northern Ireland
Sun rising over Slemish in the snow. Image captured on 31st December 2020 by Lauren Bleakly. The Met Office have issued an update on the...
Jan 14, 2024


Very cold next week – Met Office
Winter scenes on Tully Road, Ballymena captured on 18th January 2023. (Image: John Acheson) A northerly airflow will bring cold arctic...
Jan 13, 2024


Co Antrim battery facility will store power to boost National Grid
CGI of proposed battery storage facility approved for County Antrim. Permission was approved at a meeting of Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Jan 12, 2024
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