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HMP Magilligan Native Tree Nursery grows with investment from the Dormant Accounts Fund
Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trust (CCGHT) have been awarded funding of £93,414 over two years to continue to develop the native...
Jan 2, 2024


Brighter Whitehead is planting sustainably to help our local wildlife
(L-R): Sandra Thompson (Brighter Whitehead), Yvonne Carlton (Brighter Whitehead), Cherry Townsend (garden designer), Jo Adams(Brighter...
Jan 1, 2024


Households in Co Antrim urged to make plastic promise this Christmas
Chris Gourley, Waste and Pollution Strategic Lead at Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful. With the festive season underway Keep Northern...
Dec 17, 2023


MEA Council distributes over 900 free native trees to residents marking National Tree Week 2023
Mary O'Kane Mid and East Antrim Borough Council recently marked National Tree Week 2023 by distributing over 900 free native trees to...
Dec 17, 2023


NI council agrees “more stringent response” after NIE mistakingly cut down 170 trees
Belfast City Council has agreed to look at extra sanctions towards those who breach agreements on public land in the city, after NIE...
Dec 13, 2023


Stormont to reduce grass verge cutting at roads due to “biodiversity” and budget constraints
A Stormont department has said that upcoming reductions in public grass verge cutting is down to a drive towards “biodiversity,” as well...
Dec 2, 2023


Tree-mendous effort by all to mark the beginning of National Tree Week!
Volunteers from Larne Area Support Group, pupils from Roddensvale School with teacher and Cllr Donnelly, Gary Bissett, Inver Garden...
Dec 1, 2023


Conservation efforts helps bring Curlews back from the brink
After a successful 2023 breeding season, RSPB NI this week announced that conservation efforts at Lough Erne and on the Antrim Hills to...
Nov 26, 2023


A new future for the Dark Hedges in County Antrim
The Dark Hedges, in County Antrim Work begins today, Monday 20th November, on the first stage of preserving the Dark Hedges for future...
Nov 20, 2023


Next UTV ‘Up Close’ dives deep into the pollution crisis in Lough Neagh
Lough Neagh A pollution catastrophe faces Lough Neagh, arguably Northern Ireland’s greatest asset. Who will save it? UTV’s award-winning...
Nov 15, 2023


Number of trees to be removed at The Dark Hedges in Co Antrim
Essential public safety works, including removal and remedial works, to a number of trees at The Dark Hedges on Bregagh Road, Armoy will...
Nov 13, 2023


Oyster nursery installed at Belfast Harbour to help improve water quality and boost marine life
(L-R) Rachel Millar, Marine Conservation Officer, Ulster Wildlife; Dr Dave Smyth, Marine Conservation Manager, Ulster Wildlife; Simon...
Nov 12, 2023


Moy Park Biodiversity Champions learn all about their local environment at Ecos Nature Park
Staff from Moy Park Ballymena with staff of Mid & East Antrim Borough Council Mid and East Antrim Borough Council welcomed ‘Biodiversity...
Nov 2, 2023


Dunclug College students get outdoors at Ecos Nature Park!
Young people and staff from Dunclug College at a recent visit to the Ecos Nature Park Mid and East Antrim Borough Council welcomed...
Oct 30, 2023


TV | Sir David Attenborough returns with brand new Planet Earth III
Green turtles return to the sea having nested on Raine Island. This tiny sand cay attracts up to 100,000 nesting green turtles each year,...
Oct 21, 2023


Save Our Seas: £200,000 grants scheme returns to tackle marine litter
(L-R) Ruth Clarke and Chris Gourley announce launch of Marine Litter Grants 2023 The civic-pride campaign, Live Here Love Here, has...
Oct 15, 2023


County Antrim windfarm opens supplying renewable energy to Amazon
Wind turbines at the Ballykeel wind farm in the Antrim Hills, overlooking the Irish Sea Ørsted, the Danish-headquartered energy company,...
Oct 14, 2023


Controversial oil terminal redevelopment on east Antrim coast gets green light
Members of the 'No to Cloghan Point' campaign group gathered outside Mid & East Antrim Council HQ, based in The Braid, Ballymena. A...
Oct 11, 2023


Wild days out: NI schools competition launched
Pictured are Dianne Keys, Lana Haughian with mum Emma Haughian. The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) and Hughes Insurance have launched a...
Oct 11, 2023


Causeway councillors vote against establishment of independent Environmental Protection Agency
Causeway Coast and Glens councillors have voted against the establishment of an independent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to...
Oct 5, 2023
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