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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 bought 133 ...

01 Aug 2022 at 11:43

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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, following last Tuesday's ...

11 Mar 2022 at 12:33

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'Irregular behaviour' on western bank of Lough Foyle

The “continuous desecration” of the western shore of Lough Foyle should be the subject of an Environment Department investigation, according to a local councillor. Speaking to Donegal Live, following last Tuesday's Inishowen Municipal District ...

11 Mar 2022 at 10:33

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Irregular behaviour on western bank of Lough Foyle

The “continuous desecration” of the western shore of Lough Foyle should be the subject of an Environment Department investigation, according to a local councillor. Speaking to Inish Times, following last Tuesday's Inishowen Municipal District ...

10 Mar 2022 at 20:33

DUP minister will act to halt Brexit port checks, First Minister says

A DUP Stormont minister will act unilaterally to halt Brexit checks at Northern Ireland ports, Stormont’s First Minister has said. Paul Givan said his party colleague Edwin Poots will order a stop to the controversial checks after a failed ...

27 Jan 2022 at 17:55

DUP exposing itself to ‘public ridicule’ with port checks threat – O’Neill

Sinn Fein has accused Edwin Poots of stunt politics over his threat to halt port checks after highlighting previous Assembly correspondence in which the Agriculture Minister acknowledges he has responsibility for them. Deputy First ...

27 Jan 2022 at 13:25

Cash from water company fines to be used to improve environment, Government says

Ministers are planning to use money from fines handed to water companies – for polluting rivers and seas – to improve the natural environment, rather than giving the funds to the Treasury. Under Government proposals, funds will be ...

30 Nov 2022 at 10:53

Single-use plastic plates, trays and cutlery set to be banned from October

Single-use plastic plates, cutlery and a host of other items are set to be banned in England from October, the Government has said. The Department for the Environment said that a new ban will also cover single-use plastic bowls, ...

14 Jan 2023 at 01:07

Ireland

Government hits back at Michael O’Leary’s school bus criticisms

An Irish government department has hit back at comments by Ryanair chief Michael O’Leary, who accused the state of “squandering” millions in climate funds on a school bus scheme. The Department of the Environment said the ...

05 Dec 2022 at 21:51

Wildflower seeds for primary schools to mark coronation

Wildflower seeds are to be sent to primary schools so that children can mark the coronation by sharing the King’s love of nature. It is hoped children will want to learn about and improve the biodiversity of schools’ ...

01 May 2023 at 00:01

Government plans falling short of net zero farming pledges, report finds

The Government’s plans on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from farming and land use fall short of pledges made in its original net zero strategy, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The organisation ...

28 Apr 2023 at 12:25

One in four sea swimmers put off by sewage discharges, say Lib Dems

Almost one in four UK sea swimmers is being put off from taking a dip because of sewage, according to a new poll from the Liberal Democrats. Just over 30% of UK adults said they go sea swimming during the summer, ...

31 Jul 2023 at 00:01

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