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Exciting new arrivals at Belfast Zoo: Meet the new Meerkat family!
Photos: Alan Campbell Photography Belfast Zoo is delighted to announce the arrival of four new meerkats who moved into their new habitat...
Feb 14


Avian Influenza housing order to come into force across Northern Ireland
Mandatory housing measures for all kept birds and poultry are to come into force across Northern Ireland (NI) from 00:01 on Monday 17...
Feb 12


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


Lidl strengthens international commitment to healthy and sustainable diets in partnership with WWF
Lidl is advancing its commitment to healthy and sustainable diets with ambitions to further align its product range with the Planetary...
Feb 8


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


Ulster Wildlife urges nature lovers across Northern Ireland to help bring it back in 2025
Male barn owl with its distinctive heart-shaped face in a local woodland in December 2024. Image: Ronald Surgenor Northern Ireland’s...
Jan 17


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


Translink plants 30,000 native trees to support urgent need for afforestation in Northern Ireland
Ian Morrow, Network Assurance & Safety Manager, Translink and Suzanne Sinclair, Translink’s Biodiversity Manager Celebrating National...
Dec 14, 2024


Mid and East Antrim councillors told seaweed is causing a 'stink' for coastal residents
Rotting seaweed at the seafront is causing a stink for Carrickfergus residents, Mid and East Antrim councillors have been told. Speaking...
Dec 6, 2024


Angling clubs call for action after shocking fish kill figures revealed
Gareth Cooper, the River Enhancement Officer for the Kells, Connor & Glenwherry Angling Club Local angling communities are raising alarms...
Nov 26, 2024


Belfast Zoo welcomes the arrival of a newborn Eastern black and white colobus monkey
Akinya, a baby Eastern black and white colobus monkey. (Image: Alan Campbell) Belfast Zoo is delighted to announce the birth of an...
Nov 26, 2024


3,500 fish killed in Co Antrim and no prosecution will be taken by NIEA
(L-R) Allen Flemming, Chairperson and David Kennedy, Development Officer of the Crumlin and District Angling Association on the Crumlin...
Nov 22, 2024


Exciting new arrivals: Emus now at Belfast Zoo!
Belfast Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of two magnificent emus to the newly expanded Animals of Australia habitat. The emus,...
Nov 8, 2024


Illegal bird of prey killing must end, urges RSPB Birdcrime report
RSPB Investigations: Two White-tailed Eagles found poisoned in the Antrim Hills outside Ballymena The Birdcrime report, which reviews...
Oct 23, 2024


Research vessel to aid monitoring of blue green algae on Lough Neagh
AFBI Freshwater scientist, Faye Shiels with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured at the handover of the research vessel SALAR in...
Oct 22, 2024


It’s time to ban hunting wild mammals with dogs in Northern Ireland, says Blair
(L-R) Robbie Marsland (League Against Cruel Sports), Freddie the Fox, John Blair MLA (Alliance Party), and Nora Smith (USPCA). Image:...
Oct 21, 2024


Approval for Ballymena solar farm “the size of 93 football pitches” despite 72 objections
A planning application for a solar farm outside Ballymena was granted by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning Committee at a...
Oct 17, 2024


Explore Autumn’s beauty in native woodlands near you!
Autumn has officially arrived, and the Woodland Trust has highlighted a list of woods across Northern Ireland to visit where you can see...
Oct 15, 2024


RSPB NI: Curlew LIFE project sees turnaround from brink of extinction on Antrim Plateau
Curlew chick crossing the road. Photo Credit: Neal Warnock RSPB NI is delighted to announce the Curlew breeding results for this season....
Oct 9, 2024


Outscape digitally maps over 85,000 hectares of publicly accessible greenspace in Northern Ireland
Pictured at Barnett Demesne Park in Belfast are (L-R): Elizabeth Annett, Communication and Training Principal, Outscape; Morgan Stewart,...
Oct 5, 2024
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