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Victory for Broughshane: Craigs Wood protected by Tree Preservation Order
Craigs Wood, an ancient woodland In Broughshane, County Antrim In a significant victory for conservationists and residents of...
Sep 4, 2025
Outrage in Broughshane as ancient woodland faces deliberate attack ahead of council decision
Residents of Broughshane, County Antrim, are rallying to protect Craigs Wood, an ancient woodland within the Antrim Coast and Glens Area...
Sep 3, 2025
Minister Andrew Muir urges farmers to register for Soil Nutrient Health Scheme as deadline extended
Farm businesses in County Antrim and beyond are being urged to take their final opportunity to register for the Soil Nutrient Health...
Sep 2, 2025
Storm Amy leads list of UK storm names chosen by the public for 2025/26
The Met Office, alongside Met Éireann and the Dutch weather service KNMI, has unveiled the official list of storm names for the 2025/26...
Sep 1, 2025
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir champions conservation and community on Rathlin Island
Minister Muir is pictured with Professor Justin Magee, Future Island-Island, Charlie Bosanquet, LIFE Raft, Marina McMullan, Chair of...
Aug 29, 2025
Uform completes major rooftop solar installation in Toomebridge, boosting sustainability and savings
Uform Leads on Sustainable Manufacturing with New Solar Project In a significant step towards sustainable manufacturing, Uform, a leading...
Aug 29, 2025
Positive steps for local rivers as DAERA Minister visits Kilgad hatchery
Representatives of Kells, Connor & Glenwherry Angling Club, along with local schoolchildren welcomed DAERA Minister Andrew Muir to view...
Aug 28, 2025
Northern Ireland farmer convicted of multiple water pollution offences affecting Clady River
The Clady River, Portglenone In a stark reminder of the environmental risks posed by agricultural practices, a farmer from County Down...
Aug 27, 2025
DAERA Minister applauds Wrightbus’ role in net-zero transport revolution
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured with Wrightbus Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Director Sarah Schafer and Dr. Andy Harris,...
Aug 27, 2025
Be aware of bathing water advice over bank holiday weekend, warns DAERA Minister
People heading to Northern Ireland’s beaches and lakes this bank holiday are being urged to follow official bathing water advice, as...
Aug 23, 2025
Northern Ireland’s Largest Lake Faces Ecological Crisis – Politicians Urged to Act
Neagh at Ballyronan on 18 August 2025. (Photo: Lough Neagh Partnership) Lough Neagh Partnership Chair Urges Immediate Action to Protect...
Aug 18, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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