Plans revealed for new oyster nursery in Mid and East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim’s first oyster nursery in Glenarm. Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has indicated plans to establish an oyster...
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NEWS
Jul 4
Mid and East Antrim schools shine with eight green flags as Eco-Schools mark 30th anniversary
Mid and East Antrim Eco-Schools winners pictured with Mayor, Alderman Beth Adger The Eco-Schools programme, a renowned global initiative...
Jul 2
Muir takes action on water quality and Lough Neagh
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Minister Andrew Muir has announced 20 actions his Department will take...
Jul 2
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...
Jun 29
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 27
Waste management company rejects DAERA bin collection plans stating it will cost the ratepayer £1bn
A Stormont overhaul of Northern Ireland bin collections will cost ratepayers £1 billion, it is claimed. Waste management firm Re-Gen says...
Jun 27
Hard work pays off with trio of Corncrakes calling across Rathlin Island
RSPB NI are thrilled to announce that three calling Corncrakes have returned to Rathlin Island for the breeding season this year. They...
Jun 27
The continued abuse of our rivers is unsustainable – Kells, Connor and Glenwherry Angling Club
Phil Mailey, Chariman of Kells, Connor and Glenwherry Angling Club. Local fishing clubs have expressed serious concerns at the amount of...
Jun 26
Council knows how to increase recycling but dithers around reducing bin size and 3 week collections
Cllr Timothy Gaston Mid and East Antrim councillors have been considering their response to a consultation on the future of recycling...
Jun 26
O’Dowd views progress on Carnroe Weir Rehabilitation Project in Kilrea
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd visited Kilrea today where he received an update on the Carnoe Weir Rehabilitation Project. Carnoe...
Jun 24
Queen’s report highlights emotional and personal impact of the Lough Neagh crisis
Queen’s today launched the first report focusing on the emotional and personal impact of the Lough Neagh blue-green algae ecological...
Jun 20
Randalstown is crowned Best Kept Town in Ireland 2024
Tidy Randalstown members are presented with Ireland’s Best Kept Town overall winner and Ireland’s Best Kept Small Town Awards at the...
Jun 18
Latest arrival: New baby Pudu for Belfast Zoo
Belfast Zoo is delighted to announce the birth of a new Southern Pudu! The gorgeous bundle of joy was born on the 26th of May to proud...
Jun 15
Ratepayers pick up bill after 500 tyres dumped at bonfire site in Ballymena
Ratepayers in Mid and East Antrim were left to foot a cleanup and disposal bill of thousands of pounds after approximately 500 tyres were...
Jun 14
Belfast Zoo welcomes Buttercup - a new baby Blesbok
Belfast Zoo was overjoyed on the 23rd of May with the birth of a new baby Blesbok. Buttercup was born to proud parents, Prosper and...
Jun 13
Pollution incident kills hundreds of fish in Co Antrim
Fish kill on the Glenavy River, County Antrim A pollution incident that has killed hundreds of fish has been described as shocking by...
Jun 13
Belfast Zoo leads successful conservation effort for native red squirrels
In a significant conservation effort, Belfast Zoo has been actively involved in the breeding and release of native red squirrels, a...
Jun 10
Senior doctors in NI vote for strike action by 92%
Consultants in Northern Ireland will strike on 26 June following a resounding ‘yes’ result in their ballot for industrial action. The BMA...
Jun 7
GeoEnergy NI gets mayoral seal of approval in Randalstown schools visit
Pupils from Mount St Michael’s Primary School, Central Primary School and St Benedict’s College are pictured at the GeoEnergy Discovery...
Jun 3
Ballymena revealed as the second best place for stargazing in Northern Ireland
Ahead of the ‘Strawberry Moon’ on 22nd June, outdoor experts have revealed the best areas to stargaze in Northern Ireland. The study,...
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