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Sep 18, 2023

CCGBCouncil urges beach and river users to exercise caution over blue-green algae

Algae in the River Bann. (Image: Johnty J) Council is urging the public to be cautious when visiting beaches and rivers in the Causeway...

Sep 18, 2023

Dunadry Hotel rolls out welcome mat to a green future

The award-winning Dunadry Hotel in County Antrim has taken a major step towards sustainability and environmental responsibility through a...

Sep 18, 2023

Firmus Energy to invest additional £120million to developing its network

Pictured (L-R): Firmus Energy chairman Dr David Dobbin CBE and company CEO Niall Martindale were joined at the energy briefing by AFRY’s...

Sep 15, 2023

£500,000 development plan for forests in Mid and East Antrim

Glenarm, County Antrim Plans for the development of leisure facilities at Mid and East Antrim forests are to be progressed at a cost of...

Sep 14, 2023

North Antrim MP Ian Paisley calls on NI Water to confirm safety of drinking water

River Bann, Portglenone North Antrim MP Ian Paisley has issued a statement on Thursday (14th September), calling on NI Water to confirm...

Sep 14, 2023

Councillors call for action on “out of control” algae impacting beaches & businesses on North Coast

Causeway Coast and Glens councillors have expressed concern about the recent blooms of blue-green algae in the area. The problem has...

Sep 13, 2023

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar pays tribute to pioneering Wrightbus in visit to Ballymena HQ

Wrightbus CEO Jean-Marc Gales (left) with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has praised the innovation of bus manufacturer...

Sep 12, 2023

Public concern grows over safety of tap water but NI Water says it is “confident” of quality

Public concern over the safety of Northern Ireland's tap water is continuing to grow as some fear algae blooms, that have been seen in...

Sep 10, 2023

MEA Council approves modification plans that will help secure NI’s electricity supply

Modifications to the turbine hall at Kilroot Power Station have been given the go-ahead by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning...

Sep 9, 2023

Weather warning for thunderstorms after week of high temperatures

Image: Russell Kennedy A yellow weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms after a week of high temperatures across the UK and...

Sep 8, 2023

Wrightbus receives slice of £50M government funding towards development of hydrogen coaches

Pioneering bus manufacturer Wrightbus has received a slice of £50 million government funding towards developing zero-emission hydrogen...

Sep 5, 2023

Mid and East Antrim Council urge dog owners to keep pets away from algae-covered pond

Image: Lynsey Poole Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has issued advice to dog owners urging them not to allow their pets near an algae...

Sep 3, 2023

NI consortium secures over £4.5M to shape eco-friendly waste management culture through design

Rathlin West Lighthouse. (Image: Tom McDonnell) A consortium led by Ulster University, in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast,...

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...

Sep 1, 2023

‘Heatwave’ on the horizon?

The first full week of September is likely to contain a heatwave for some parts of the UK, says the Met Office’s latest forecast. A...

Sep 1, 2023

Weather responders included in 2023/24 storm names

The names of those who work to keep people safe in times of severe weather have been included in the new storm names for the 2023/24...

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 26, 2023

Ballymena-built buses unveiled in York

Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliner double-deckers. First Bus together with City of York Council yesterday (Friday 25 August) ‘switched on’...

Aug 25, 2023

Wireless network plans revealed for Rathlin Island

Rathlin East Lighthouse, County Antrim. (Image: Douglas Cecil) Plans have been submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council for...

Aug 23, 2023

Maintenance work stalled on popular Causeway Coast walk for almost two years

The beautiful walk at Runkerry beach. Almost two years after a bridge was removed from a popular coastal walking route by Causeway Coast...

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