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NIE Networks creates 110 new jobs as part of investment to accelerate NI’s green growth
Paul Stapleton, Managing Director at NIE Networks, Economy Minister Gordon Lyons and John French, Chief Executive of the Utility...
Jan 21, 2022


Winter storms and high tides cause significant damage to sand dune systems in Co Antrim
Sand dunes at Waterfoot Beach, County Antrim where coastal erosion is having an impact. Significant damage and erosion has taken place at...
Jan 20, 2022


NI Water investigate possible pollution incident on River Braid
A local resident’s photograph of the discharge flowing into River Braid. Northern Ireland Water crews quickly responded on Tuesday, 18...
Jan 19, 2022


Steeper fines and CCTV urged to tackle "scourge" of fly-tipping in MEA
“Rising levels” of fly-tipping in Mid and East Antrim have cost the ratepayer more than £50k to clean up during the past two years,...
Jan 18, 2022


Plan to get "Belfast buzzing" by restoring 15 hectares for pollinators
A Europe-wide organisation devoted to the protection of insects is hoping to get “Belfast Buzzing” by restoring 15 hectares of city parks...
Jan 16, 2022


Belfast City Council calls on Stormont to ban hunting with dogs
Belfast City Council has called upon Stormont to end hunting with dogs – without the support of Sinn Fein. At the monthly meeting of the...
Jan 15, 2022


Get ready to take part in this year’s Big Garden Birdwatch
Keep your eyes wide open, get the kettle on and grab your binoculars as RSPB NI encourage you to join in on the charity’s Big Garden...
Jan 12, 2022


Human case of avian flu detected in UK
The UK Health Security Agency has confirmed a case of avian influenza in a person in the South West of England. Bird-to-human...
Jan 6, 2022


Army Cadets to plant 250 oak trees to mark Queen’s Jubilee in County Antrim
D Company Army Cadets based at Abbots Cross Army Reserve Centre in Newtownabbey is to plant 250 oak trees in Glas-na-Braden Glen as part...
Jan 5, 2022


Met Office yellow weather warning for icy conditions across Northern Ireland
The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for ice from 5pm this evening, Tuesday 4 January, to 9am tomorrow, Wednesday 5...
Jan 4, 2022


Met Office issue weather warning for snow and ice in Northern Ireland
The Met Office have issued a Yellow Weather Warning for snow and ice in Northern Ireland for the early hours and morning of Friday 7...
Jan 4, 2022


Extremely mild spell ushers in New Year with NI setting new record
An extremely mild spell will continue to affect the UK into the first few days of 2022. This spell has provisionally created a new daily...
Jan 1, 2022


‘Tree-cycle’ your natural Christmas trees at Belfast Zoo!
Don’t know what to do with your natural Christmas tree over the next few days? The animals of Belfast Zoo want your unwanted Christmas...
Dec 28, 2021


Belfast Zoo welcomes baby vicuna which was born during Storm Arwen
Born during storm Arwen on Friday 26 November, the baby Vicuna can be seen exploring it’s new home under the close eye of mum and dad. A...
Dec 18, 2021


ANBCouncil opts for electric Audi over Skoda for new mayoral car
Antrim and Newtownabbey councillors have opted for another Audi for their new mayoral car ahead of cheaper Tesla, Jaguar and Skoda SUV...
Dec 17, 2021


PSNI BikeSafe Team take delivery of fully-electric Harley-Davidson
The PSNI BikeSafe Team have taken delivery of a fully electric Harley-Davidson LiveWire motorcycle. This bike is one of a fleet of seven,...
Dec 15, 2021


New film captures local connections to Lough Neagh
Colin Ross, Larry Cowan and Thomas Pollock of Lamb Films, interviewing Maynard Cousley of NI Water on the shores of Lough Neagh, for a...
Dec 15, 2021


Santa’s ‘Eco’ helpers making Mid and East Antrim a cleaner, greener place to be
Eco Rangers volunteers with Gary Murtagh, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council (MEABC) Waste Supervisor for Larne Area and Catherine...
Dec 15, 2021


Borough’s second Community Fridge opens in Islandmagee
Islandmagee Community Fridge volunteers Francesca McConnell and Luan Ingrim with Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Cllr William McCaughey....
Dec 14, 2021


12 ways to ensure your Christmas won’t cost the earth!
Natural resources that can be used to make festive decorations. As you start to plan your festivities and you purchase your Christmas...
Dec 10, 2021
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