“Scruffy and untidy” - Council discusses weed control across Mid and East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim councillors approved a revised herbicide use and weed control policy at a meeting of the council’s Environment and...
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Sep 11
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 10
“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
Team appointed for £24M i4C Innovation and Cleantech Centre in Ballymena
Pictured at the official announcement of the design team was (L-R) Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE with Gerard...
Sep 5
Finishing the remaining lambs this autumn
It is the time of year again when farmers with later lambing lowland flocks must consider the options for their remaining lambs.
Sep 5
Pioneering manufacturer Wrightbus takes wraps off latest stage of its hydrogen coach development
The new Wrightbus 300kw hydrogen coach demonstrator unveiled at the Cenex Expo. Wrightbus, the fastest-growing bus manufacturer in the UK...
Sep 4
Steps for a successful Autumn reseed
Grass seed being sown. For many farmers, there have been limited opportunities for reseeding to be completed throughout the spring and...
Sep 1
Prepare your garden for Spring with Dobbies’ free Grow How workshops on seasonal planting!
As the cooler days of Autumn approach, Dobbies Garden Centres is inviting families and gardening enthusiasts to its Antrim and Lisburn...
Aug 30
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
All ‘sands on deck’:people wanted for epic sand art masterpiece at Ballygally Beach!
Anna Green and Fern Keeney, Live Here Love Here. Jenni Barkley Belfast Harbour, Orla McGrady and Lynda Surgenor Live Here Love Here. The...
Aug 30
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 29
Storm names announced for 2024/25 season
Three historic names from the Met Office’s 170-year history have been included in the new storm names list for the 2024/25 season. James,...
Aug 26
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
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 22
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
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 21
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 18
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
Minister Muir plants first tree in Woodland Renewal project at Ulster Folk Museum
(L-R) Kathryn Thomson, Chief Executive, National Museums NI; Aaron ward, Director of Public Engagement, National Museums NI; and Andrew...
Aug 17
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...
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