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Major incident status remains in place as firefighters continue tackling blaze in Co Antrim
The Northern Ireland Fire & Service (NIFRS) major incident status remains in place following a second day of gorse fires, as well as...
Jun 15, 2023


Sunny clean-up is a pick-me-up for Ballykeel
Pictured at Ballykeel 2 & District Community Association litter pick event (L-R) Ronny McFall (Tesco), Roy McClean (Housing Executive Mid...
Jun 15, 2023


Northern Ireland has seven new official bathing waters
Seven new official bathing water sites have been identified following a public review by DAERA. This means that sites will be monitored...
Jun 15, 2023


NIFRS battling ongoing gorse fire at Glenariff
The scene on Wednesday afternoon at Glenariff, County Antrim (Roisin Kerr) Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service is battling a large...
Jun 14, 2023


Local companies working together on a pathway to net zero
The Mid and East Antrim Manufacturing Task Force has recently focused on supporting businesses in the Borough meet the challenges faced...
Jun 14, 2023


Co Antrim man fined £2,000 for damage to an ancient monument
Historic Environment Division image showing some of the damage at the Scheduled Monument near Moorfields, Co Antrim. A man has been fined...
Jun 12, 2023


Met Office advises of potential thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail over weekend in NI
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland saying whilst many places will be largely dry, thunderstorms with...
Jun 9, 2023


Mid and East Antrim In Bloom community competitions launched
Mayor Alderman Noel Williams with members of Brighter Whitehead and Marlene Gattineau MEA Council Growing Communities Officer. After the...
Jun 2, 2023


Wrightbus hailed as fantastic example of clean growth by Government's Investment Minister
Leading bus manufacturer Wrightbus has been hailed by the Government’s Investment Minister as a “fantastic example” of a UK company...
Jun 2, 2023


MEA Council secure £300k to drive forward commitment to net zero across borough
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is delighted to announce that they have been awarded funding of up to £300,000 by Innovate UK KTN....
Jun 2, 2023


Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in Northern Ireland set to be lifted
The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) in force across Northern Ireland and the ban on poultry gatherings will be lifted on 00:01 on...
May 31, 2023


Moy Park continues initiative to boost biodiversity to Ballymena
Leading food company Moy Park is supporting biodiversity in Ballymena through a range of tree and flower planting projects with local...
May 29, 2023


Fines increasing to £200 to help combat dog fouling and littering in Causeway Coast & Glens
Senior Environmental Health Officer Lynne McCullough and Environmental Warden Jerry Callan with his dog Dobie Causeway Coast and Glens...
May 29, 2023


CAFRE continues expansion of NI hedgerows providing essential habitats for native species
The saying ‘Ne’er cast a clout till May is out’ refers to the hawthorn blossom, not the month! Surely there can be no more pleasant sight...
May 28, 2023


NI Public urged to enjoy outdoors responsibly this May Bank Holiday
Not-for-profit organisation, Outdoor Recreation NI, is appealing to the NI public to explore the great outdoors responsibly this May Bank...
May 26, 2023


SoS budget cuts threaten to devastate water quality and pose public health risk - Unite
Unite the union has condemned punitive budget cuts enforced by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Chris Heaton-Harris, after a...
May 26, 2023


Highly poisonous algae found at popular walking spot in Co Antrim after dog dies
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council have today confirmed that a highly toxic algae has been detected on Lough Neagh's shore at Rea's...
May 25, 2023


The cheetah, the world’s fastest cat, returns to Belfast Zoo!
Photos: Senior Keeper Carolyn Gribben Belfast zoo is delighted to welcome back the world's fastest land animal. A female cheetah called...
May 25, 2023


New Glenarm nursery set to release 800 million oysters to boost biodiversity
Cliodhna Matthews and Rory Tweed from Seaview Primary School join Dr. Dave Wall, Senior Marine Conservation Officer with Ulster Wildlife...
May 25, 2023


A World of Pure Imagination: Garden Show Ireland returns to Antrim Castle Gardens
Step into a world of pure imagination as Garden Show Ireland announces its return to the historic Antrim Castle Gardens for a three-day...
May 24, 2023
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