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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


Mid and East Antrim’s Biodiversity University a great success!
A foraging group enjoyed exploring the Ecos Nature Park as part of the Biodiversity University programme. Children across the Borough had...
Sep 28, 2024


White-Tailed Eagles: First breeding pair confirmed in Northern Ireland in over 150 years
White-tailed Eagles have bred in Northern Ireland for the first time in more than 150 years in Co. Fermanagh. News of the discovery was...
Sep 27, 2024


Stunning Sperrins: Perfect location for scenic guided walks
Ciara Toner (Sperrins Partnership), Joe Mahon, Mairead McCallion (walking guide). Sperrins Walking is back with a programme of walks...
Sep 22, 2024


Rathlin - A Wild Life: Ruby Free launches first book telling of island stories and natures call
Ruby Free, a conservation biologist and now an emerging author, is set to captivate readers with her debut book, tentatively titled "...
Sep 18, 2024


Stunning Sperrins – perfect location for scenic guided walks!
Launching this year’s Sperrins Walking were (L to R) Cllr Sean Clarke, Chair of the Sperrins Partnership; Mairead McCallion, Walking...
Sep 12, 2024


Campaigners celebrate after MEA “council climbdown” in case of “David and Goliath” on Cloghan Point
Cloghan Point, Whitehead on the East Antrim Coast - proposed location of a new oil terminal. (Image: Hilary McCollum) Mid and East Antrim...
Sep 11, 2024


“DAERA petulance at its worst” – North Antrim MP backs local fishing club after fishery refusal
The Kells, Connor and Glenwherry Angling Club River Enhancement Officer Gareth Cooper and TUV North Antrim MP Jim Allister. North Antrim...
Sep 10, 2024


Northern Ireland’s first regenerative agriculture festival set to take place in Mid and East Antrim
Michael Borland (The Sheddings) with Claire Saunders (Director Fields Good) Susan Lynn (Tree and Woodland Officer, Mid and East Antrim...
Aug 30, 2024


Barra’s Return Of The Wild returns with brand new series
Barra Best (Image: BBC NI) Barra Best is back with a new three-part series of Barra’s Return Of The Wild, with the spotlight on how...
Aug 30, 2024


RTÉ's Ireland's Wild Islands earns international acclaim
RTÉ One's acclaimed natural history series, Ireland's Wild Islands , has garnered international recognition with nominations at two of...
Aug 26, 2024


Bee snap happy as Translink launches biodiversity photo competition
Suzanne Sinclair, Biodiversity Manager Translink and Paul Stewart, Centre Manager at WWT Castle Espie. Translink is running a...
Aug 26, 2024
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