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Ancient ‘The Belvoir Oak’ dedicated to The Queen to mark Jubilee
Environment Minister Edwin Poots MLA has visited ‘The Belvoir Oak’ tree, one of a network of 70 ancient trees identified across the UK...
Jun 3, 2022


Bank Holiday baby boom at Belfast Zoo!
Belfast Zoo has announced a menagerie of new arrivals ahead of the Bank Holiday. The latest new-borns include critically endangered...
Jun 1, 2022


Electricityworx: a powerful, sustainable new tenant at Ballymena’s Innovation Centre
The Innovation Centre at Ecos in Ballymena has welcomed another tenant as it expands its occupant portfolio. Electricityworx, which...
May 31, 2022


Hydrogen production in Mid & East Antrim a key driver of the NI green economy
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has visited a local energy project to view how they are working to produce green hydrogen from renewable...
May 30, 2022


Artemis Technologies continue to advance innovation and green growth in NI
DAERA Minister Edwin Poots MLA and Economy Minister Gordon Lyons MLA have visited Artemis Technologies in Belfast. At the visit, the...
May 27, 2022


Hargey & Poots officially open new £1.7m heritage visitor attraction at Ballycopeland Windmill
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey, together with her Executive colleague Edwin Poots, Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural...
May 27, 2022


Avian Influenza Prevention Zone in Northern Ireland set to be lifted
Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has announced that the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) in force across Northern Ireland (NI) and...
May 25, 2022


Mid and East Antrim wins six environmental awards for beaches and marinas quality
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council landed three Blue Flag Awards and three Seaside Awards at a recent ceremony celebrating excellent...
May 22, 2022


New £6M road a major advance in St Patrick’s transformation for Ballymena
Construction of a spine road at a major regeneration site in Ballymena is to start in the coming weeks, Communities Minister Deirdre...
May 20, 2022


BEAUTIFUL NI | Beaches and marinas in Causeway Coast and Glens win 12 environmental awards
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council won 10 Blue Flag Awards and two Seaside Awards at a recent ceremony celebrating excellent...
May 20, 2022


Bringing bees back to Belfast as part of all-Ireland plan to save species
Belfast could soon become a haven for endangered bee species. Councillors from all parties have backed a plan taking steps to protect...
May 14, 2022


NIFRS asks public to do their part to prevent wildfires this summer
As warmer weather approaches next week, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) is calling on the public to do their part to...
May 13, 2022


No water sports or open water swimming at Antrim Loughshore as investigation continues
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has urged the community not to partake in water sport activities, including open water swimming...
May 11, 2022


‘It’s All In The Show’ – prepared and ready for Balmoral!
Northern Ireland’s largest agri-food event is back, as the 153rd Balmoral Show in partnership with Ulster Bank returns to Balmoral Park,...
May 10, 2022


Warning to dog owners as two dogs die after paddling at Antrim Lough Shore
Dog owners have been urged to keep their beloved pets away from Rea‘s Wood, at Antrim Lough Shore, after two dogs that were paddling in...
May 7, 2022


Co Antrim farmer fined £1,250 for causing water pollution
A County Antrim farmer was convicted today at Coleraine Magistrates' Court sitting in Ballymena for a water pollution offence. Patrick...
May 6, 2022


New noise camera trial launched to banish loud engines and exhausts
The Department of Transport (DfT) in England is set to launch a trial on Britain’s noisiest streets, that if successful, could also be...
May 1, 2022


Volunteers gearing up to clear 45 years of marine rubbish from north coast cave
Members of the Ulster Speleological Society and Caving Club (USSCC) are gearing up with their own personal project to tackle what is...
Apr 29, 2022


Wildfire risk still high warns NI Water
As we enter the May bank holiday weekend, NI Water is reminding visitors to mountain areas, particularly the Mournes, that there is a...
Apr 29, 2022


Residents invited to dig into Mid and East Antrim’s Compost Week
Green-fingered enthusiasts and budding gardeners will already know the benefits of composting at home, and during Mid and East Antrim’s...
Apr 29, 2022
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