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‘Heatwave’ on the horizon?
The first full week of September is likely to contain a heatwave for some parts of the UK, says the Met Office’s latest forecast. A...
Sep 1, 2023


Weather responders included in 2023/24 storm names
The names of those who work to keep people safe in times of severe weather have been included in the new storm names for the 2023/24...
Sep 1, 2023


Larne Lough: No Gas Caverns and Friends of the Earth NI lose legal challenge
The High Court of Northern Ireland has today, Thursday 31 August, found against local campaigners No Gas Caverns and Friends of the Earth...
Aug 31, 2023


Ospreys breed in Ireland for the first time in over 200 years
A pair of ospreys have bred at a confidential nest site in County Fermanagh – a first in Ireland for more than 200 years. This beautiful...
Aug 27, 2023


Ballymena-built buses unveiled in York
Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliner double-deckers. First Bus together with City of York Council yesterday (Friday 25 August) ‘switched on’...
Aug 26, 2023


NI Water launches recruitment drive for Accelerated Craft Electrician Programme
Willie Fleck, from Broughshane. NI Water is launching a brand-new recruitment drive to find electricians who are ready to take their...
Aug 25, 2023


Wireless network plans revealed for Rathlin Island
Rathlin East Lighthouse, County Antrim. (Image: Douglas Cecil) Plans have been submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council for...
Aug 25, 2023


Maintenance work stalled on popular Causeway Coast walk for almost two years
The beautiful walk at Runkerry beach. Almost two years after a bridge was removed from a popular coastal walking route by Causeway Coast...
Aug 23, 2023


Uncover natural benefits and beautiful landscapes with Sperrins Walking
Sperrins Walking guide Mairéad McCallion pictured with Louise McDermott, Sperrins Partnership, Derry City and Strabane District Council...
Aug 22, 2023


Four Radius Housing schemes awarded Green Flag status by Keep NI Beautiful
Residents of Maine Fold in Cullybackey Four Radius Housing schemes have been awarded Green Flags by Keep NI Beautiful for the high...
Aug 22, 2023


MEA Council awarded funding to tackle sticky issue of chewing gum on borough’s streets
A grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force, administered by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, will help Mid and East Antrim Borough...
Aug 21, 2023


Ballycastle Community Café cooks up a storm using food destined for landfill
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Margaret-Anne McKillop, Ballycastle Community...
Aug 20, 2023


Storm Betty named by Met Éireann as yellow weather warnings issued for NI
Met Éireann have named Storm Betty as a low-pressure system which is also triggering Met Office warnings. Storm Betty, which will bring...
Aug 18, 2023


Cushendall coastal path reaps benefits of Small Settlements Regeneration Programme
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Margaret-Anne McKillop at the newly upgraded...
Aug 16, 2023


Built in Ballymena - Wrightbus Electroliner being trialled on streets of London
The world's most efficient double deck battery-electric bus is being trialled on the streets of London to demonstrate its zero-emission...
Aug 16, 2023


NI council seeking to curb use of disposable BBQs by raising awareness of dangers
A Northern Ireland council is to curb the use of disposable BBQs on its lands following huge wildfire destruction in its Areas of...
Aug 14, 2023


MEA Council agree to continue cloth nappy scheme in borough
Mid and East Antrim councillors have agreed to continue a cloth nappy scheme which will enable a further 25 families to participate....
Aug 12, 2023


Met Office issue yellow warning for heavy rain in Northern Ireland
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning advising of heavy rain for parts of Northern Ireland on Thursday evening, leading to...
Aug 10, 2023


NEW: Kingdom of the Barbary Lion opens at Belfast Zoo!
The ‘Kingdom of the Barbary Lion’ has been officially opened this week by the Lord Mayor of Belfast at Belfast Zoo. Studio Willms was...
Aug 10, 2023


MEA Councillors consider reducing caddy bin liners for householders to save £50k
Mid and East Antrim councillors have been counting the cost of providing food caddy bin liners. Currently, rolls of 50 liners are...
Aug 8, 2023
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