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Belfast Zoo’s oldest gorilla Delilah celebrates 60th birthday!
Delilah the gorilla enjoying a special birthday treat at Belfast Zoo One of Belfast Zoo’s oldest residents is celebrating a milestone...
Sep 22, 2023


Further wet and windy weather to come as Hurricane Nigel crosses Atlantic
A typically autumnal mixture of sunshine and showers is likely in the coming days, with further wet and windy weather likely from late on...
Sep 20, 2023


NI Water urge farmers to protect water quality when spreading slurry over the next few weeks
As we approach the slurry closed season on 15th October, it will be a busy time for farmers trying to get the slurry tanks emptied before...
Sep 20, 2023


Wrightbus’ first ever double-deck electric ‘low bridge’ buses launch in Leicester
Pioneering bus manufacturer Wrightbus’ first ever double-deck zero emission buses designed to combat low bridges are to be rolled out...
Sep 20, 2023


NI Water to carry out pipelaying in Carrickfergus as part of environmental protection measures
NI Water is due to begin work to install a new stormwater pipeline on Marine Highway/Taylors Avenue on Monday 25th September. The work,...
Sep 18, 2023


CCGBCouncil urges beach and river users to exercise caution over blue-green algae
Algae in the River Bann. (Image: Johnty J) Council is urging the public to be cautious when visiting beaches and rivers in the Causeway...
Sep 18, 2023


Dunadry Hotel rolls out welcome mat to a green future
The award-winning Dunadry Hotel in County Antrim has taken a major step towards sustainability and environmental responsibility through a...
Sep 18, 2023


Firmus Energy to invest additional £120million to developing its network
Pictured (L-R): Firmus Energy chairman Dr David Dobbin CBE and company CEO Niall Martindale were joined at the energy briefing by AFRY’s...
Sep 18, 2023


£500,000 development plan for forests in Mid and East Antrim
Glenarm, County Antrim Plans for the development of leisure facilities at Mid and East Antrim forests are to be progressed at a cost of...
Sep 15, 2023


North Antrim MP Ian Paisley calls on NI Water to confirm safety of drinking water
River Bann, Portglenone North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has issued a statement on Thursday (14th September), calling on NI Water to confirm...
Sep 14, 2023


Councillors call for action on “out of control” algae impacting beaches & businesses on North Coast
Causeway Coast and Glens councillors have expressed concern about the recent blooms of blue-green algae in the area. The problem has...
Sep 14, 2023


Taoiseach Leo Varadkar pays tribute to pioneering Wrightbus in visit to Ballymena HQ
Wrightbus CEO Jean-Marc Gales (left) with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has praised the innovation of bus manufacturer...
Sep 13, 2023


Public concern grows over safety of tap water but NI Water says it is “confident” of quality
Public concern over the safety of Northern Ireland's tap water is continuing to grow as some fear algae blooms, that have been seen in...
Sep 12, 2023


MEA Council approves modification plans that will help secure NI’s electricity supply
Modifications to the turbine hall at Kilroot Power Station have been given the go-ahead by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning...
Sep 10, 2023


Weather warning for thunderstorms after week of high temperatures
Image: Russell Kennedy A yellow weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms after a week of high temperatures across the UK and...
Sep 9, 2023


Dogs Trust Ballymena issues advice to keep dogs safe during September heatwave
As the country basks in some surprise September sunshine, Dogs Trust has issued a reminder to dog owners that there is no safe amount of...
Sep 8, 2023


Wrightbus receives slice of £50M government funding towards development of hydrogen coaches
Pioneering bus manufacturer Wrightbus has received a slice of £50 million government funding towards developing zero-emission hydrogen...
Sep 8, 2023


Belfast’s last two elephants set for new home at Burgers Zoo
Dhunja and Yhetto Belfast City Council has confirmed that Dhunja and Yhetto, the last remaining elephants housed in Northern Ireland's...
Sep 6, 2023


Mid and East Antrim Council urge dog owners to keep pets away from algae-covered pond
Image: Lynsey Poole Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has issued advice to dog owners urging them not to allow their pets near an algae...
Sep 5, 2023


NI consortium secures over £4.5M to shape eco-friendly waste management culture through design
Rathlin West Lighthouse. (Image: Tom McDonnell) A consortium led by Ulster University, in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast,...
Sep 3, 2023
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