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2 days ago
Yellow weather warning updated for Northern Ireland
The UK Met Office has issued an updated yellow weather warning for Northern Ireland, extending the advisory by three hours, saying strong...


3 days ago
Yellow weather warning issued for strong and gusty winds
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning advising that strong and gusty southerly winds may cause disruption to transport and...

5 days ago
Tips for making the most efficient use of slurry as the closed period comes to an end
As the closed period ends there will be a balancing act for farmers to create space in slurry storage tanks while aiming to maximise the...


5 days ago
The Woodland Trust invites NI public to participate in consultation on Tree Protection Bill
Image: Michael Cooper/ WTML A public consultation on proposals for a Tree Protection Bill in Northern Ireland, brought forward by Peter...

6 days ago
Suspect case of notifiable Avian Flu found in commercial poultry premises in NI
Disease control measures have been initiated by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) following suspicion...


7 days ago
Weight of our waste: 20,775 tonnes collected in Mid and East Antrim in three month period
(L-R) Aoife McCrory, Waste & Pollution Solutions Coordinator and Eric Randall, Chief Executive, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful Most...


Feb 14
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 12
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 9
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 8
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 7
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 2
FARMING | End of the slurry spreading closed period guidance
Ensure ground conditions are suitable before spreading slurry. The closed period for spreading slurry, is a condition of the Nutrient...


Feb 2
Muir marks first year with renewed commitment to balancing environmental & agricultural pressures
AFBI Freshwater scientist, Faye Shiels with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured at the handover of the research vessel SALAR in...


Jan 31
Minister Muir visits storm hit forest
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir is pictured with John Joe O'Boyle - Forest Service NI Chief Executive surveying the damage and clean up...


Jan 29
Yellow warning issued for icy conditions in Northern Ireland
A yellow weather warning has been issued this morning for ice across Northern Ireland, with the Met Office advising icy patches may lead...


Jan 29
Extensive damage to NT gardens and estates across NI with over 10,000 trees downed at Mount Stewart alone
Damage from Storm Éowyn at Mount Stewart Storm Éowyn has caused extensive damage to gardens and estates cared for by the National Trust...


Jan 29
Zero emission pioneer Wrightbus unveils four new products
Zero emission bus pioneer Wrightbus today (Wednesday 29th January) are taking the wraps off four new EV products as it laid out its plans...


Jan 28
Farmers urged to protect water resources when spreading slurry
As the slurry closed season comes to an end, NI Water are reminding farmers to ensure that they protect water resources when spreading...


Jan 28
The Bushmills Inn achieves prestigious StaySmart accreditation for Sustainability Excellence
The Bushmills Inn is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the esteemed StaySmart accreditation, a recognition of its ongoing...


Jan 26
Yellow weather warning for strong winds associated with Storm Herminia
The scene on Craigs Road, Cullybackey following Storm Éowyn on Friday. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as a period of...
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