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Dec 14

Translink plants 30,000 native trees to support urgent need for afforestation in Northern Ireland

Ian Morrow, Network Assurance & Safety Manager, Translink and Suzanne Sinclair, Translink’s Biodiversity Manager Celebrating National...

Dec 6

Mid and East Antrim councillors told seaweed is causing a 'stink' for coastal residents

Rotting seaweed at the seafront is causing a stink for Carrickfergus residents, Mid and East Antrim councillors have been told. Speaking...

Nov 26

Angling clubs call for action after shocking fish kill figures revealed

Gareth Cooper, the River Enhancement Officer for the Kells, Connor & Glenwherry Angling Club Local angling communities are raising alarms...

Nov 26

Belfast Zoo welcomes the arrival of a newborn Eastern black and white colobus monkey

Akinya, a baby Eastern black and white colobus monkey. (Image: Alan Campbell) Belfast Zoo is delighted to announce the birth of an...

Nov 22

3,500 fish killed in Co Antrim and no prosecution will be taken by NIEA

(L-R) Allen Flemming, Chairperson and David Kennedy, Development Officer of the Crumlin and District Angling Association on the Crumlin...

Nov 8

Exciting new arrivals: Emus now at Belfast Zoo!

Belfast Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of two magnificent emus to the newly expanded Animals of Australia habitat. The emus,...

Oct 23

Illegal bird of prey killing must end, urges RSPB Birdcrime report

RSPB Investigations: Two White-tailed Eagles found poisoned in the Antrim Hills outside Ballymena The Birdcrime report, which reviews...

Oct 22

Research vessel to aid monitoring of blue green algae on Lough Neagh

AFBI Freshwater scientist, Faye Shiels with DAERA Minister Andrew Muir pictured at the handover of the research vessel SALAR in...

Oct 21

It’s time to ban hunting wild mammals with dogs in Northern Ireland, says Blair

(L-R) Robbie Marsland (League Against Cruel Sports), Freddie the Fox, John Blair MLA (Alliance Party), and Nora Smith (USPCA). Image:...

Oct 17

Approval for Ballymena solar farm “the size of 93 football pitches” despite 72 objections

A planning application for a solar farm outside Ballymena was granted by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Planning Committee at a...

Oct 15

Explore Autumn’s beauty in native woodlands near you!

Autumn has officially arrived, and the Woodland Trust has highlighted a list of woods across Northern Ireland to visit where you can see...

Oct 9

RSPB NI: Curlew LIFE project sees turnaround from brink of extinction on Antrim Plateau

Curlew chick crossing the road. Photo Credit: Neal Warnock RSPB NI is delighted to announce the Curlew breeding results for this season....

Oct 5

Outscape digitally maps over 85,000 hectares of publicly accessible greenspace in Northern Ireland

Pictured at Barnett Demesne Park in Belfast are (L-R): Elizabeth Annett, Communication and Training Principal, Outscape; Morgan Stewart,...

Sep 28

Mid and East Antrim’s Biodiversity University a great success!

A foraging group enjoyed exploring the Ecos Nature Park as part of the Biodiversity University programme. Children across the Borough had...

Sep 27

White-Tailed Eagles: First breeding pair confirmed in Northern Ireland in over 150 years

White-tailed Eagles have bred in Northern Ireland for the first time in more than 150 years in Co. Fermanagh. News of the discovery was...

Sep 22

Stunning Sperrins: Perfect location for scenic guided walks

Ciara Toner (Sperrins Partnership), Joe Mahon, Mairead McCallion (walking guide). Sperrins Walking is back with a programme of walks...

Sep 18

Rathlin - A Wild Life: Ruby Free launches first book telling of island stories and natures call

Ruby Free, a conservation biologist and now an emerging author, is set to captivate readers with her debut book, tentatively titled "...

Sep 12

Stunning Sperrins – perfect location for scenic guided walks!

Launching this year’s Sperrins Walking were (L to R) Cllr Sean Clarke, Chair of the Sperrins Partnership; Mairead McCallion, Walking...

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...

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