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Man (25) arrested in connection with Mournes gorse fire
Police have arrested a man, aged in his 20s, in connection with a large gorse fire in the Mournes. District Commander for Newry, Mourne...
Apr 6, 2025
Police urge public to enjoy Mournes safely as dry weather continues
With another weekend of dry and fine weather on the horizon, police in Newry, Mourne and Down are urging the public to enjoy the region’s...
Apr 4, 2025
Swann and Butler urge renewed efforts to tackle ongoing algae crisis at Lough Neagh
South Antrim MP Robin Swann an d Robbie Butler MLA , Chair of the Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (AERA) Committee, have...
Apr 2, 2025
Joint agency appeal: Malicious fire lighting must stop
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) and Police Service...
Mar 29, 2025
CAFRE Farm Centres install LECA to reduce ammonia emissions
Lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) added to the uncovered above ground slurry stores at CAFRE Farm Centres. Lightweight expanded...
Mar 27, 2025
Minister Muir chairs second Lough Neagh Stakeholder Forum
Minister Muir is pictured with members of the Lough Neagh Stakeholder Forum at Ballyronan Marina DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has chaired...
Mar 12, 2025
NI Water urges farmers to take extra care when spreading slurry
Farms can get really busy this time of year as Spring is here and the grass and crops are starting to grow. That’s why NI Water is...
Mar 6, 2025
NI’s “most ambitious energy infrastructure plan in a generation” – Archibald launches consultation
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has launched a consultation as a first step towards identifying areas for potential development of...
Mar 2, 2025
ANB Councillors set to approve proposal for new active travel projects
Walking routes to remote workplaces in Antrim and Newtownabbey are among proposed new “active travel” projects in the borough. The...
Mar 1, 2025
Green to Grow: New Go Succeed initiative helps SMEs reduce carbon footprint in Mid and East Antrim
(L-R) Laura McCourt MEABC Business Client Manager; Martina Coleman and Archhanaa Sivakumar from Climate Essentials; Ursula O’Loughlin...
Feb 26, 2025
New 'Lidl Green Fund' launched to award sustainable community projects across Co Antrim
(L-R) Business in the Community Northern Ireland Managing Director Kieran Harding, Elaine O’Connor, Head of Corporate Social...
Feb 25, 2025
Thousands more birds to be culled as DAERA announces third suspected case of Avian Flu
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has said biosecurity is the greatest weapon we have...
Feb 24, 2025
Tips for making the most efficient use of slurry as the closed period comes to an end
As the closed period ends there will be a balancing act for farmers to create space in slurry storage tanks while aiming to maximise the...
Feb 16, 2025
The Woodland Trust invites NI public to participate in consultation on Tree Protection Bill
Image: Michael Cooper/ WTML A public consultation on proposals for a Tree Protection Bill in Northern Ireland, brought forward by Peter...
Feb 16, 2025
Weight of our waste: 20,775 tonnes collected in Mid and East Antrim in three month period
(L-R) Aoife McCrory, Waste & Pollution Solutions Coordinator and Eric Randall, Chief Executive, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful Most...
Feb 15, 2025
Plans approved to transform Cathedral Gardens and enhance visitor facilities at Divis & Black Mountain
CGI of the planned transformation of Cathedral Gardens in Belfast city centre Council’s Planning Committee has given the green light to...
Feb 11, 2025
Ballymena's eco-volunteers celebrated at Live Here Love Here Community Awards
L-R Chris Wood from Friends of ECOS, Alex Scullion from Friends of ECOS, Lynda Surgenor, Live Here Love Here Manager, Pat Barkman from...
Feb 9, 2025
Captive Bird Temporary Control Zone in place following initial results of Avian Influenza outside Magherafelt
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has introduced a 3km Captive Bird Temporary Control Zone (CBTCZ)...
Feb 7, 2025
National Trust shares ambitions to make its biggest ever contribution to nature recovery
Views of Belfast City from Divis The National Trust is marking its 130th birthday by unveiling hugely ambitious plans for the next decade...
Jan 13, 2025
Ballymena catering supplies company fined £2,000
A County Antrim company was fined a total of £2,000 at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on 27 November 2024 for breaches of packaging waste...
Nov 29, 2024
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