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Jul 10, 2023
Met Office advise of further thunderstorms across Northern Ireland
A lightning strike on Slemish on Sunday evening (9 July). Image: Aaron McIntosh. The Met Office has issued a further yellow weather...


Jul 8, 2023
Blue-green algae identified at new swimming spot
Visitors to Antrim Loughshore have been asked to report any sightings of blue-green algae bloom at a new swimming spot. The council...


Jul 7, 2023
Public urged to be blue algae aware this summer
The public are being urged to remain vigilant and take extra care if visiting the north coast over the July holidays, particularly the...


Jul 5, 2023
Public urged to stay out of water at Portstewart Strand after toxic blue green algae concerns
The National Trust has warned the public that bathing is currently unsafe after concerns over the presence of blue green algae...


Jul 1, 2023
Ballymena built hydrogen fuelled bus fleet enters service at Gatwick Airport
A fleet of GB Kite Hydroliners, the first single deck hydrogen fuel cell bus from Wrightbus Ballymena, are now officially in service with...


Jun 29, 2023
New enhanced visitor experience for popular Banagher Glen
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan has welcomed a new project designed to enhance the visitor experience at...


Jun 25, 2023
World’s most efficient double deck battery-electric trialled on Isle of Man
The world's most efficient double deck battery-electric bus has visited the Isle of Man as part of a tour to demonstrate its...


Jun 25, 2023
Weather warning issued for thunderstorms
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning advising of thunderstorms which may cause some localised flooding and disruption on...


Jun 20, 2023
Consultation open for wind farms on the coast of Co Antrim and Co Down
North Channel Wind project director Niamh Kenny says proposals for a pair of floating wind farms in the Irish Sea off the coasts of...


Jun 17, 2023
NI company poised to support UN in environmental relief operation dubbed ‘ticking time bomb’
Kate and Seamus Connolly, company secretary and managing director of Antrim's Fast Engineering respectively, who are working alongside...


Jun 16, 2023
Fire Service confirms major incident closed down but crews continue at Glenariff
The scene at Glenariff, County Antrim. Northern Ireland Fire & Service (NIFRS) is no longer in Major Incident status, and has resumed...


Jun 15, 2023
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
Irish Air Corps support NIFRS response to Glenariff Gorse Fire
The Irish Air Corps is supporting Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) with its operational response to an extensive gorse fire...


Jun 14, 2023
NIFRS declares major incident as firefighters battle gorse fires
The scene on Wednesday afternoon at Glenariff. (Image: Liz Weir) Northern Ireland Fire & Service (NIFRS) has declared a major incident...


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 9, 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 2, 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...
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