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Foyle MLA express concern at high air pollution in Derry

SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin has expressed concern about air pollution in Derry, following reports from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs that high and moderate levels of air pollution are currently being experienced ...

12 Dec 2022 at 17:46

Northern Ireland

Public advised against swimming at Benone Beach after blue-green algae found

People have been advised against swimming at one of Northern Ireland’s most popular beaches after blue-green algae was detected. The notification has been placed on Benone Beach in Co Londonderry by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and ...

22 Aug 2025 at 14:09

Northern Ireland

Lough Neagh crisis will become ‘common experience’ without action, MLAs warned

The environmental crisis at Lough Neagh will become a “common experience” across Northern Ireland if nutrient pollution is not addressed, MLAs have been told. Dame Glenys Stacey, chairwoman of the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP), told ...

29 May 2025 at 12:08

M1 remains partially closed amid operation to free cows after lorry overturns

Northern Ireland

Rescue operation to free 40 cows after lorry overturns on motorway

The M1 remains partially closed following an operation to free cattle from a livestock lorry which overturned. The motorway is still shut in some sections in the eastern direction near Lurgan, Co Armagh, following the incident which involved ...

16 May 2025 at 16:59

Northern Ireland

Bluetongue suspected in second herd in Co Down

Disappointment has been expressed after a suspected case of bluetongue was flagged in a second herd in Co Down. Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) said the suspect case is on a farm close to ...

06 Dec 2025 at 20:23

Local News

New enhanced visitor experience for popular County Derry woodlands

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan has welcomed a new project designed to enhance the visitor experience at Banagher Glen. Tucked away in the north Sperrins, a few miles south of Dungiven, Banagher Glen has ...

29 Jun 2023 at 12:09

Northern Ireland

‘Significant disruption’ expected as port and meat factory workers walk out

Major disruption is expected as hundreds of workers at ports and meat factories across Northern Ireland start a five-day walkout over pay. The ports of Belfast, Larne and Warrenpoint as well as meat processing plants are being ...

30 Oct 2023 at 16:34

Northern Ireland

New centres to research climate change and food sustainability

Two new all-Ireland research centres on climate and sustainable food are to be created with funding of 70 million euro (£60.7 million). The funding will bring together academics, industry and policymakers across the Irish ...

28 Nov 2023 at 11:56

Northern Ireland

NI restricts animal imports from German area hit by foot-and-mouth disease

Northern Ireland has restricted animal imports from an area of Germany following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has said. Following an Executive meeting on Thursday, Mr Muir ...

16 Jan 2025 at 18:14

Northern Ireland

Restrictions to stop spread of avian flu introduced in Northern Ireland

Housing measures for birds and poultry have been introduced in Northern Ireland in a bid to stop the spread of bird flu. The order, implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), ...

17 Feb 2025 at 10:57

Northern Ireland

Stormont department took swift action over bird flu, says minister

Stormont’s Agriculture Minister has insisted his department “took swift action” over bird flu in Northern Ireland. Housing measures for birds and poultry to halt the spread of Avian Influenza came into force in the ...

17 Feb 2025 at 16:49

Local News

Eglinton playpark opens after £300k investment

Eglinton playpark has now opened to the public after over £300,000 of funding was provided for new equipment and environmental upgrades to the facility. The work, carried out by contractor AMS Limited, has seen ...

23 Jun 2022 at 21:27

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