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Disappointment as DAERA refuses major salmon and trout hatchery initiative on Co Antrim river
The Kells, Connor and Glenwherry Angling Club have expressed serious disappointment at the refusal by DAERA of a major initiative aimed...
Aug 22, 2024


Three is the magic number: arrival of third baby giraffe in 2024 at Belfast Zoo
The new arrival at Belfast Zoo. Belfast Zoo is thrilled about the arrival of a new Rothchild's Giraffe born on August 13. Neja, an...
Aug 22, 2024


Minister commits to new Farming with Nature Package
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir's visit to Stephen Alexander's farm in Groomsport with Réamaí Mathers and Stephen. On a recent visit, DAERA...
Aug 21, 2024


Spread of giant hogweed being controlled by ‘wooly’ good idea
The ABC Borough is currently trialling an environmentally-friendly way of getting rid of giant hogweed – sheep from Tannaghmore Farm have...
Aug 18, 2024


Ballymena to host exciting new biodiversity workshop
Translink is bringing its commitment to enhancing biodiversity and promoting sustainability to Ballymena with a new educational and...
Aug 17, 2024


Belfast International Airport recognised for biodiversity
(L-R) Daniel Perry, Environment and Sustainability Officer and Kevin Napier Compliance Manager at Belfast International Airport, which...
Aug 12, 2024


Belfast Zoo goes ‘down under’ with new animals of Australia habitat
Belfast Zoo is going ‘down under’ with a brand new ‘Animals of Australia’ habitat. Animals of Australia will transform the former...
Aug 8, 2024


Mid & East Antrim Council to develop tree planting strategy for borough
Mid and East Antrim councillors have been given an update on the Climate Canopy Project which has seen more than 107,000 trees planted...
Aug 4, 2024


New 15 acre woodland haven completed at Galgorm Resort
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Ald Beth Adger MBE pictured with Colin Johnston, Managing Director of Galgorm Collection, along with...
Jul 31, 2024


Mid & East Antrim to make waves as Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds returns
(L-R) Anna Green; KNIB Field Officer, Fern Keeney; Adopt a Spot Officer, Jenni Barkley; Communications and Corporate Responsibility...
Jul 30, 2024


Wildflower blooms bursting with colour in Larne
L-R is Brian Patterson (DfI), Claire Duddy (MEABC), Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Alderman Beth Adger MBE and Tommy Armour (MEABC). A...
Jul 30, 2024


Rathlin is an ecotourism example for us all – Muir
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is pictured with representatives from RSPBNI at RSPB Seabird Centre at the West on Rathlin Island (L-R)...
Jul 29, 2024


March of the baby penguins at Belfast Zoo!
Three gentoo penguin chicks are delighting Belfast Zoo visitors this summer! Earlier in 2015, the zoo welcomed three birds to the flock...
Jul 25, 2024


It’s a boy! Belfast Zoo asks public to pick name for baby Rothschild’s giraffe.
Belfast Zoo have announced that their latest baby Rothschild’s giraffe is a boy! Born to experienced mother daisy on 14 July, the week...
Jul 21, 2024


No “quick fixes” but Executive approval for 37-point Lough Neagh Report & Action Plan a “first step”
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir on a recent visit to Lough Neagh, and an aerial image captured recently by PSNI Air Support of the blue-green...
Jul 18, 2024


Dobbies Antrim and Lisburn stores hosts free Show and Tell gardening workshop
Hannah McAtamney from Dobbies’ store in Antrim is pictured with Ronan (7) at a recent Little Seedlings Club workshop. Dobbies, the UK's...
Jul 10, 2024


Researcher says farmers’ perspectives need to be considered when reintroducing lynx and wolves
Image: Hans Veth via Unsplash A researcher from Queen’s University Belfast says farmers need to be listened to in the debate about...
Jul 7, 2024


Plans to protect Larne Lough breeding ground on Blue Circle Island
Blue Circle Island (Image: Monika Wojcieszek, RSPB NI) The RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) Northern Ireland has...
Jul 5, 2024


Final farewell: Belfast Zoo announces week-long celebration as majestic Asian elephants leave
Belfast Zoo has announced a week-long celebration as it says a final farewell to the last two majestic Asian elephants housed at Northern...
Jul 2, 2024


Lidl and WWF launch ambitious international partnership
Lidl, one of the largest retailers, and WWF, one of the world’s largest independent conservation organisations, announced the start of a...
Jun 29, 2024
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