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Weather warning issued for Northern Ireland
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning ahead of heavy rain that is expected to impact Northern Ireland this week. The warning...
Dec 5, 2023
Stormont to reduce grass verge cutting at roads due to “biodiversity” and budget constraints
A Stormont department has said that upcoming reductions in public grass verge cutting is down to a drive towards “biodiversity,” as well...
Dec 2, 2023
Tree-mendous effort by all to mark the beginning of National Tree Week!
Volunteers from Larne Area Support Group, pupils from Roddensvale School with teacher and Cllr Donnelly, Gary Bissett, Inver Garden...
Dec 1, 2023
Yellow weather warning issued with further wintry conditions forecast
The Met Office has issued another weather warning, advising of further showers, that will be mainly wintry at first, leading to icy...
Nov 30, 2023
Conservation efforts helps bring Curlews back from the brink
After a successful 2023 breeding season, RSPB NI this week announced that conservation efforts at Lough Erne and on the Antrim Hills to...
Nov 26, 2023
Local legacy of world first mapping project marked at Mapping Monuments Conference & Exhibition
Surveying on Binevenagh Mountain. A community heritage project undertaken by Binevenagh and Coastal Lowlands Landscape Partnership Scheme...
Nov 26, 2023
Oxford continues to charge toward net zero with fully electric buses built in Ballymena
Zero-emission electric buses manufactured by Ballymena-based Wrightbus have been launched in Oxford. The fleet of 21 StreetDeck...
Nov 25, 2023
A new future for the Dark Hedges in County Antrim
The Dark Hedges, in County Antrim Work begins today, Monday 20th November, on the first stage of preserving the Dark Hedges for future...
Nov 20, 2023
Wrightbus Ballymena secures new deals to deliver even more zero-emission buses to London
The new-look 2024 GB Kite Electroliner built in Ballymena by Wrightbus More zero-emission buses will be hitting the streets of London...
Nov 17, 2023
Next UTV ‘Up Close’ dives deep into the pollution crisis in Lough Neagh
Lough Neagh A pollution catastrophe faces Lough Neagh, arguably Northern Ireland’s greatest asset. Who will save it? UTV’s award-winning...
Nov 15, 2023
Glenarm Castle Walled Garden wins Historic Houses 2023 Garden of the Year
Glenarm Castle Walled Garden, County Antrim has won the Historic Houses 2023 Garden of the Year Award, sponsored by Christie’s. It is the...
Nov 15, 2023
Cullybackey Community Partnership receives first King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Cullybackey Community Partnership has been announced today, Tuesday 14th November, as a recipient of the first King's Award for Voluntary...
Nov 14, 2023
Number of trees to be removed at The Dark Hedges in Co Antrim
Essential public safety works, including removal and remedial works, to a number of trees at The Dark Hedges on Bregagh Road, Armoy will...
Nov 13, 2023
Oyster nursery installed at Belfast Harbour to help improve water quality and boost marine life
(L-R) Rachel Millar, Marine Conservation Officer, Ulster Wildlife; Dr Dave Smyth, Marine Conservation Manager, Ulster Wildlife; Simon...
Nov 12, 2023
Weather warning issued with heavy rain expected as new week begins
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning saying heavy rain is likely to affect parts of Northern Ireland as the new week...
Nov 11, 2023
More than 600 people say closure of country park is 'not acceptable'
More than 660 people have signed a petition demanding access to Carnfunnock Country Park outside Larne throughout a £6.2m upgrade planned...
Nov 9, 2023
‘In Bloom’ volunteers thanked for their hard work helping to keep MEA borough beautiful
Mayor of Mid & East Antrim Gerardine Mulvenna pictured with council staff and local community volunteers Mayor of Mid and East Antrim,...
Nov 7, 2023
Galgorm becomes first hotel in Northern Ireland to achieve gold in two top sustainability accolades
(L-R) Jonny McKay, Safety and Compliance Manager and Tara Moore, Head of Spa Operations, Galgorm Northern Ireland’s award-winning luxury...
Nov 6, 2023
The best bloomers recognised at Mid and East Antrim in Bloom Community Awards 2023!
Madeline Weir from Broughshane was crowned ‘Volunteer of the Year’ Mid and East Antrim in Bloom Community Awards winners and runners up...
Nov 5, 2023
Moy Park Biodiversity Champions learn all about their local environment at Ecos Nature Park
Staff from Moy Park Ballymena with staff of Mid & East Antrim Borough Council Mid and East Antrim Borough Council welcomed ‘Biodiversity...
Nov 2, 2023
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