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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 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 18

Charities join together with the public to ban hunting with dogs

The League Against Cruel Sports and USPCA are calling on the public to support the campaign to ban hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland....

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...

Feb 28

Plans to see more than 200,000 new trees planted at Woodburn Forest

Aerial photo of Woodburn Forest, County Antrim. More than 200,000 trees are to be planted in Carrickfergus through an ambitious...

Feb 23

Repair plan agreed for Waterfoot beach following damage caused by Storm Ciaran

Waterfoot beach. (Image: Colleen Rainey) Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will begin repair plans at Waterfoot beach, following...

Feb 19

Translink awarded highest biodiversity accolade

Translink’s Kate Finnegan shows a ‘bug hotel’ to a student from Buick Memorial Primary School, Cullybackey. Translink has secured...

Feb 18

Plans accepted for proposed new walking trail on North Coast

Downhill Forest. Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has accepted a proposed development of Drumagally Trail in the north coast...

Feb 11

Basking Shark carcass over six metres long washes up on Causeway Coast

The National Trust team at the Giant's Causeway, County Antrim, have shared the story of a 'fishy tale with an Isha ending' after a...

Feb 8

Minister Muir pledges urgent action on Lough Neagh

DAERA's Deputy Chief Fisheries Officer Arthur Niven (left) and DAERA Minister Andrew Muir chat at Ballyronan Marina. DAERA Minister...

Feb 5

RSPB NI calls for immediate action from Stormont to protect nature and climate

RSPB NI has today, Monday, 5 February 2024, welcomed that the Northern Ireland Assembly has returned to Stormont and is again ready for...

Feb 2

NI Water highlights efforts on World Wetlands Day to preserve and protect vital areas of biodiversity

Natural peat dams at the Garron Plateau Special Area of Conservation in County Antrim. World Wetlands Day is celebrated across the world...

Jan 31

Ecological damage to Lough Neagh set to be “more severe” this summer – NI Water

Ecological damage to Lough Neagh is set to be “more severe” this summer according to a council report by NI Water. The government owned...

Jan 30

Double trouble at Belfast Zoo as endangered species welcomes two new babies

Staff at Belfast Zoo are overjoyed at the birth of two babies in their resident François’ Langur family group. François’ Langurs are a...

Jan 28

A floral facelift for trees planted by Housing Executive

Pictured before planting daffodil bulbs with children from Silverstream Primary School are, Louis Richmond, Housing Executive Patch...

Jan 28

Get involved today in RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch

Blue Tit RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch, the largest garden wildlife survey in the world, is back and taking place this weekend (26th – 28th...

Jan 27

Celebrate Co Antrim’s eco-heroes: Nominations open for Live Here Love Here Community Awards

L-R: Lynda Surgenor, Live Here Love Here Manager, Jenni Barkley, Communications and Corporate Responsibility Manager at Belfast Harbour...

Jan 24

Belfast Zoo announce the sad news of the death of Delilah

Belfast Zoo have announced the sad news of the death of Delilah, one of the park's most well-known residents. In a statement a...

Jan 22

Three Dark Hedges Beech Trees lost in Storm Isha

Three trees have fallen at the Dark Hedges as a result of the unyielding power of Storm Isha last night. The world-famous beech tree...

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