NEWS

Oct 15, 2023

Save Our Seas: £200,000 grants scheme returns to tackle marine litter

(L-R) Ruth Clarke and Chris Gourley announce launch of Marine Litter Grants 2023 The civic-pride campaign, Live Here Love Here, has...

Oct 3, 2023

Drinking Water Quality remains high across Northern Ireland– DWI report

The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) report for 2022 has once again found drinking water quality in Northern Ireland is of a high...

Oct 2, 2023

Plans lodged with MEA Council for ‘Inspection Buildings’ at port of Larne

A preliminary notice has been lodged with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the construction of three inspection buildings at the...

Sep 1, 2023

Co Antrim hydroelectric operator fined for fisheries related offences

A County Antrim hydroelectric operator was found guilty of fisheries related offences and fined a total of £815 at Coleraine Magistrates...

Aug 31, 2023

Larne Lough: No Gas Caverns and Friends of the Earth NI lose legal challenge

The High Court of Northern Ireland has today, Thursday 31 August, found against local campaigners No Gas Caverns and Friends of the Earth...

Aug 3, 2023

NIEA investigate report of fuel pollution in Braid River

River Braid, Ballymena, photographed by a local fisherman. The Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) is investigating after...

Jul 28, 2023

DAERA confirms further positive test results for Avian Influenza in Co Antrim

The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has continued to confirm positive results for highly pathogenic...

Jul 10, 2023

North Coast bathing waters situation improves but caution still advised – DAERA

The red flag advice against bathing at Portstewart, Castlerock, Downhill and Benone beaches on the North Coast has now been removed,...

Jul 7, 2023

Public urged to be blue algae aware this summer

The public are being urged to remain vigilant and take extra care if visiting the north coast over the July holidays, particularly the...

Jun 15, 2023

Northern Ireland has seven new official bathing waters

Seven new official bathing water sites have been identified following a public review by DAERA. This means that sites will be monitored...

May 24, 2023

CAFRE’s Level II Agricultural Business Operations Course open for applications now

Bronagh Brennan from Rasharkin, Co Antrim who completed her Level 2 Agriculture Business Operations course in beef production at...

May 23, 2023

Co Antrim angler found guilty of fishing offences after being caught at Woodburn Reservoir

A County Antrim angler was found guilty of fishing offences and fined a total of £541 at Laganside Magistrates Court today. Aurel Ciurar...