RSPB NI: Rathlin’s Return - The Calling Corncrake’s Seasonal Home
Corncrake, Crex crex. Photo Credit: Andy Hay RSPB NI is excited to announce that the distinctive call of the Corncrake has been heard...
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NEWS
Apr 16
Local community comes together for tree planting initiative at Limepark, Armoy
Ruth McNeill and Gerry Burns from Armoy Community Association alongside children from Armoy Primary school, St Olcan’s Primary School and...
Apr 16
Transport pioneer Wrightbus helps Irish city to become first to deploy fully-electric bus service
Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan TD, NTA chief executive Anne Graham, and Bus Éireann chief executive Stephen Kent at the launch....
Apr 10
Zero-emission buses manufactured by Wrightbus to be rolled out across Hampshire
A new fleet of zero-emission vehicles, manufactured by Northern Ireland-based Wrightbus, is being rolled out across Hampshire. The new...
Apr 8
Over a quarter of Hen Harriers lost from Northern Ireland skies
Hen Harrier (Image: Pete Morris) The enigmatic ‘sky-dancing’ Hen Harriers are a rare sight in most places throughout the UK, especially...
Apr 5
Willow and Lore Glamping – a haven to be experienced in the Antrim hills
Love Ballymena had the pleasure of joining Willow and Lore for a unique soul refreshing experience – FIRE, FEAST AND FOLKLORE. This was...
Apr 5
Stay safe - NI multi-agency partners meet ahead of Storm Kathleen
Multi-agency partners including the PSNI, NIE, the Department for Infrastructure and other emergency response and public sector...
Apr 5
Storm Kathleen to bring strong winds
Image: Bill Guiller Low pressure will bring windy conditions and continued showers, especially in the west, and above average temperature...
Apr 4
Storm Kathleen named and weather warnings issued
Weather warnings have been issued for unsettled weather this week. The UK forecast up to and including the weekend presents a Smorgasbord...
Mar 28
Executive committed to taking action to protect Lough Neagh
First Minister Michelle O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Minister of the department of Agriculture, Environment...
Mar 27
Met Office issue yellow weather warning for further rainfall
Flooding at the Ecos Nature Park, Ballymena on Wednesday morning. (Image: Marie Reynolds) A second yellow weather warning has been issued...
Mar 26
The Puffin Premiere: Rathlin's feathered friends are back!
RSPB NI is pleased to announce that the punctual Puffins have returned! As anticipation builds for spring, the first of these charismatic...
Mar 26
It’s an extra special Easter as Belfast Zoo turns 90!
Arrival of Daisy the elephant in 1930s Belfast Zoo turns 90 on 28th March 2024 and will be kicking off a year of celebrations for this...
Mar 26
Met Office issues weather warning advising of heavy rain impacting Northern Ireland
A yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met Office today (Tuesday 26th March), advising that persistent rain will bring some...
Mar 22
A household in Mid and East Antrim could save £1,000 a year by using all the food they buy
Recycle Now and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council are launching a new campaign to encourage homes in Mid and East Antrim to use all the...
Mar 21
Permission granted for £6M waste treatment plant in Antrim despite 223 objections
Elevations of the modified thermal recovery building and (inset) 3MW combined heat and power plant. Planning permission has been granted...
Mar 18
Councillors ask why Mid & East Antrim’s household recycling rate is worsening
Most other NI councils use one blue wheelie bin with items sorted elsewhere, apart from Mid & East Antrim, and Newtownabbey. Food amounts...
Mar 17
HM Coastguard team tasked to rescue dolphin
HM Coastguard's Coleraine team were tasked on Sunday morning, 17th March, after receiving a report of a dolphin washed ashore in Lough...
Mar 16
Community gardeners from Randalstown, Ballynure and Antrim celebrated at Ulster in Bloom Awards
Randalstown - Winner of the Small Town Category in Translink Ulster in Bloom 2023 Antrim, Ballynure and Randalstown have scooped top...
Mar 12
Schoolchildren in NI denied engagement with natural world by ‘tree border’ – Gaston
Bannside TUV Councillor Timothy Gaston Local Bannside TUV Councillor Timothy Gaston has today highlighted the disadvantage being...
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