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NIEA urges vigilance following sighting of Asian hornet in Cork
The invasive Asian Hornet Members of the public are being urged to remain vigilant following a confirmed sighting of the invasive Asian...
Aug 18


Kells Angling Club gains cross-party backing in high-stakes hatchery campaign
The declining Dollaghan Trout (All images: Kells, Connor & Glenwherry Angling Club) A County Antrim angling club has secured backing from...
Aug 17


Hill farming and wildlife conservation in focus at CAFRE Open Day
CAFRE Hill Farm at Glenwherry, County Antrim The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) and Teagasc are inviting the...
Aug 17


Final call for farmers to register for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme before upcoming deadline
Farm businesses in County Antrim and across Northern Ireland are being urged to register for the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS)...
Aug 14


Councillor Annie O’Lone backs kerbside box rollout despite blue bin backlash in wider Antrim area
Inset: Sinn Féin Dunsilly Councillor Annie O’Lone (Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council), the new triple-stack wheelie boxes, and...
Aug 13


Yellow weather warning issued for Northern Ireland with forecast of thunderstorms
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across Northern Ireland on Thursday, 14 August 2025, with the...
Aug 13


Offshore wind farm near Glenarm sparks tourism and wildlife concerns
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has called for an “in-depth review” of the potential impact on tourism from a proposed offshore wind...
Aug 8


‘A world full of wonders’: Specsavers celebrates children’s curiosity across Northern Ireland
Seven-year-old Mila from Whitehead, County Antrim with her wonder of the world! Shoppers in Belfast were treated to a magical sight this...
Aug 8


Discover the vital role of upland sheep farming at CAFRE’s Glenwherry Hill Farm Open Day
Ewes and lambs grazing at CAFRE’s Hill Farm Upland sheep farming will take centre stage at this year’s CAFRE Hill Farm Open Day, where...
Aug 7


Just 57 fines issued for dog fouling in NI last year despite thousands of complaints
Thousands of dog owners across Northern Ireland are escaping punishment for failing to clean up after their pets, according to new...
Aug 6


Larne RNLI issues coastal warning as Storm Floris forecast to bring up to 85mph winds
As Storm Floris lashes parts of the UK with wind speeds reaching up to 85mph, Larne RNLI has issued a stark safety warning to the public,...
Aug 4


Storm Floris prompts yellow wind warning for Northern Ireland as gusts of up to 70mph forecast
The Met Office has updated its yellow weather warning as Storm Floris is expected to bring a bout of unseasonably strong and potentially...
Aug 3


Peatland, biodiversity and hill farming united at Glenwherry Upland Open Day
The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) and Teagasc will jointly host a major Upland Open Day at Glenwherry Hill...
Aug 2


Silent Valley to close as Storm Floris brings weather warning to Northern Ireland
Silent Valley Mountain Park Image: K. Mitch Hodge Silent Valley Mountain Park in County Down will be closed to the public on Monday 4th...
Aug 2


DAERA warns bird keepers to remain alert as avian influenza cases confirmed
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has issued a renewed warning to all poultry and bird keepers in...
Aug 2


Storm Floris named as Northern Ireland braces for disruptive weather
Storm Floris has officially been named by the Met Office, with forecasters warning of unseasonably strong and potentially disruptive...
Aug 1


Buyers invited behind bars for unique native tree nursery open day at Magilligan Prison
Environmental leads Aisling and Erin will host an exclusive guided tour of the nursery. A ground-breaking environmental project inside...
Jul 31


Belfast tidal flood defences put through their paces in major emergency training exercise
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins attends a training exercise on the banks of the River Lagan, as Department staff test temporary flood...
Jul 30


Blue bins to go as wheelie box rollout set to begin in wider Antrim area
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is holding a series of public information events ahead of a roll-out of wheelie box bins in the...
Jul 30


SEA-ZE THE DAY: Free coastal wellbeing events return this August across Mid and East Antrim
Over 60 free activities to reconnect people with nature and promote mental wellbeing The Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds campaign is back...
Jul 30
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