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Yellow weather warning for snow and ice impacting Northern Ireland
A yellow weather warning has been issued advising of snow and ice expected to impact Northern Ireland. As next week begins, the Met...
Jan 12, 2024


Councillors back review of water safety across Mid & East Antrim
Lake at the Ecos Nature Park in Ballymena. Image: Peter Hayes Mid and East Antrim councillors have backed a motion for a review of water...
Jan 11, 2024


Disruptive snow possible next week – Met Office
Potentially impactful snow is possible for some next week, as an arctic airmass exerts its influence on the UK’s weather. A northerly...
Jan 11, 2024


Department of Infrastructure refuses planning for Unshinagh Wind Farm in Antrim Hills
Views of the proposed windfarm from various vantage points in Carnlough. The Department for Infrastructure has today issued a Notice of...
Jan 10, 2024


High air pollution forecast in Northern Ireland
The Department of Agticulture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) have advised that parts of Northern Ireland are expected to...
Jan 9, 2024


Council to get money from trees at Carnfunnock Country Park
Tree planting at Carnfunnock Country Park outside Larne will result in a payment of £1,200 per acre for Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Jan 7, 2024


Met Office | Colder conditions to come
The impactful rain and showers which have been a feature of the new year’s weather will ease with many regions becoming fine and dry over...
Jan 5, 2024


HMP Magilligan Native Tree Nursery grows with investment from the Dormant Accounts Fund
Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust (CCGHT) have been awarded funding of £93,414 over two years to continue to develop the native...
Jan 2, 2024


Brighter Whitehead is planting sustainably to help our local wildlife
(L-R): Sandra Thompson (Brighter Whitehead), Yvonne Carlton (Brighter Whitehead), Cherry Townsend (garden designer), Jo Adams(Brighter...
Jan 1, 2024


Weather warning issued for Northern Ireland ahead of weekend
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning ahead of the weekend advising that heavy rainfall on Saturday morning may lead to some...
Dec 29, 2023


Yellow weather warning with Storm Gerrit to bring wet and windy conditions across Northern Ireland
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning ahead of Storm Gerrit which is expected to bring wet and windy weather, which is...
Dec 26, 2023


Green light for new £24M Innovation and CleanTech Centre in Ballymena
Plans for a new i4C Innovation and CleanTech Centre to support local business and industry to innovate and the transition to net zero...
Dec 21, 2023


Police advise road users of potential traffic disruption from Storm Pia
Road users are advised of potential traffic disruption this morning, Thursday 21st December, caused by fallen trees and debris in some...
Dec 21, 2023


Met Office issue weather warning ahead of Storm Pia expected to impact Northern Ireland
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning, covering all parts of Northern Ireland, saying strong winds are expected to cause...
Dec 20, 2023


Households in Co Antrim urged to make plastic promise this Christmas
Chris Gourley, Waste and Pollution Strategic Lead at Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful. With the festive season underway Keep Northern...
Dec 17, 2023


MEA Council distributes over 900 free native trees to residents marking National Tree Week 2023
Mary O'Kane Mid and East Antrim Borough Council recently marked National Tree Week 2023 by distributing over 900 free native trees to...
Dec 17, 2023


NI council agrees “more stringent response” after NIE mistakingly cut down 170 trees
Belfast City Council has agreed to look at extra sanctions towards those who breach agreements on public land in the city, after NIE...
Dec 13, 2023


One of Mid & East Antrim’s key tourist attractions makes over half a million pounds
Revenue from one of Mid and East Antrim’s key tourist attractions amounted to £544,000 during the last financial year, councillors have...
Dec 11, 2023


Weather warning issued with more rain on the way bringing flood risk
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning today saying a period of heavy rain may bring disruption to transport and...
Dec 11, 2023


Yellow weather warnings issued for this weekend in Northern Ireland
The Met Office has today issued two yellow weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds going into the weekend. The weather warning...
Dec 8, 2023
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