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Design plans for 100% electric ‘flying’ ferry unveiled

Design plans for a zero emission 100% electric “flying” ferry have been unveiled. The EF-24 Passenger vessel uses cutting-edge hydrofoil technology to lift the craft out of the water, enabling it to sail above the waves. Maritime design company ...

26 Sept 2022 at 01:35

Local News

Council unveils new heritage plan for Derry and Strabane

A new strategy aimed at celebrating and promoting the City and District's unique built heritage was launched this week by the Chair of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Environment and Regeneration Committee, Alderman Keith Kerrigan, ...

26 Sept 2022 at 10:57

Northern Ireland

Temperatures forecast to soar up to 30C in some parts of Ireland

People across the island of Ireland are bracing themselves for a weekend of high heat, with temperatures set to reach up to 30C in the coming days. Met Eireann has extended its yellow weather warning from Leinster and Munster to all 26 ...

11 Aug 2022 at 12:28

Northern Ireland

Super-sized nature reserve planned for hills above Belfast

A “super-sized” nature reserve is to be created in the hills above Belfast. Conservation charity Ulster Wildlife has unveiled the plan for an area of grassland that is the size of 480 football pitches. The move comes after the charity ...

01 Aug 2022 at 11:43

Business

Drones deliver prescription medicines for well-known pharmacy for first time

Boots has become the first community pharmacy in the UK to deliver prescription medicines by drone. The retailer shipped medicines from Thorney Island, near Portsmouth, to the Isle of Wight. It said that using the technology speeded ...

27 Jul 2022 at 15:55

Northern Ireland

July currently driest in England since 1911, Met Office figures show

England has had its driest July since 1911 so far this month, figures from the Met Office show. The latest data reveals there has only been 15.8mm (0.6in) of rain averaged across England, just 24% of the amount that would be ...

27 Jul 2022 at 17:05

Taoiseach promises resolution on contentious turf-cutting issue

National News

Taoiseach promises resolution on turf-cutting issue

Questions over Government policy on turf cutting continued on Thursday, as coalition leaders were quizzed on claims that a ban on the sale of turf has been paused. Environment Minister Eamon Ryan had earlier rejected claims ...

15 Apr 2022 at 12:29

Home

Irregular behaviour on western bank of Lough Foyle

The “continuous desecration” of the western shore of Lough Foyle should be the subject of the Republic of Ireland's Environment Department investigation, according to a Donegal County Councillor. Speaking to Derry News, ...

11 Mar 2022 at 12:00

Local News

Survey shows 44 per cent of public want climate change to be a priority

As the results from the 2021 Environmental Engagement Index survey reveal that 44 per cent of those surveyed want the government to prioritise climate change, environmental charity, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful is ...

02 Jan 2022 at 10:00

Derry News

Brooke Park nominated for prestigious European award

Derry’s Brooke Park is in contention for a prestigious award that recognises the best and most improved urban environments across Europe. The shortlist for the Urbanism Awards was announced this week and ‘The ...

31 Aug 2022 at 13:16

National News

Rain warning for Northern Ireland and Scotland as flood alerts announced

A yellow weather warning has been announced for Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland amid forecasts of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms. The Met Office extended its warning on Saturday morning to ...

03 Sept 2022 at 13:06

Northern Ireland

Ice and sub-zero temperatures due overnight as agencies work to combat floods

Ice and snow are on the way for much of the UK while a “huge operation” is under way to contain flooding in areas affected by recent rain. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice across the ...

15 Jan 2023 at 16:46

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