Environment

Plans for a 24-dwelling development in Coleraine have been submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. CREDIT GOOGLE MAPS

Housing development for Ballycairn

Winners of the Federation of Master Builders Sustainability Award are, from left: joint directors of Setanta Construction, Mark and Niall Gribbin with Eddie Weir, Eddie Weir PCIAT PPCIAT, Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists. Picture: released by Setanta Construction.

Success for Setanta Construction at 2025 Northern Ireland Master Builder Awards

Plans for a holiday let, close to Bush House, were submitted to council’s planning portal (CREDIT Ramage Architecture Ltd/ Design and Access Statement)

Plans for holiday accommodation near Bushmills bar

Plans for a solar farm close to Limavady have been submitted to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council. CREDIT: LIBRARY PIC FROM PIXABAY

Limavady solar farm plans

Have you noticed the red stickers on your black bin? CREDIT CCGBC

What does the red sticker on your bin mean?

Mid and East Antrim Council is conducting a survey to gather information on swimming provision and facilities across the borough. Photo: Pixabay

Survey seeks feedback on swimming facilities in Mid and East Antrim

Volunteers working away in trench 10 to reveal ditch feature during 2023 Kilmocholmóg dig. Picture: Craigavon Historical Society

Craigavon Historical Society invites the public to help excavate Lurgan's past

Volunteers of all ages and abilities came together to help clean up Coalisland Canal and pathways.

In pictures: volunteers come together to help clean up Coalisland Canal

Councillor Craig, Chair of the Communities & Well-being Committee, with Resurgam Trust's Director, Adrian Baird

Hilden school restoration on track

There were only 20 responses to Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council's public consultation on climate change. Pic credit: Jessica Black.

Concerns raised over response to council climate change plan

The EnergyTown game is marketed towards UK schoolchildren, and funded by energy giant Equinor

Warning over classroom game accused of 'brainwashing' schoolchildren

The site was restored by the Carrickfergus Gasworks Preservation Society before opening to the public as a visitor attraction in 2002. Photo: Google

Film on Carrickfergus Gasworks marks Industrial Heritage Week

RSPB NI are delighted to confirm that six calling male Corncrakes have been recorded on Rathlin Island this breeding season.Pictured are the Corncrake Crex Crex birds. Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)

Highest number of corncrakes on Rathlin

Members were warned that flooding could damage beaches and golf clubs at Castlerock and Portstewart. CREDIT CHRIS HILL

“Economic and ecological disaster” if Barmouth not repaired

Drain's Bay Larne. CREDIT VISIT LARNE

Mid and East Antrim bathing sites get top rating for water quality

Antrim and Newtownabbey Council has expressed disappointment following an incident of vandalism at Mallusk Play Park. Photo: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

Newtownabbey play park vandalised only weeks after opening

UUP Councillor Richard Holmes seconded the motion and said the road has been a “festering sore for the last decade”. CREDIT GOOGLE MAPS

Moves to tackle pot holes in 'festering sore' Coleraine road

A use on single-use vapes is now in force in the UK. Picture: NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images.

Ban on single-use vapes now in effect in Northern Ireland

Mid and East Antrim council vehicle. Pic: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Break-in at depot halted vehicle vegetable oil trial

People enjoy the glorious sunshine at Helen's Bay beach on Belfast Lough, Co Down, on Sunday May 18 2025 during the sunniest spring on record. Picture Press eye

NI has had easily its sunniest ever spring weather, Met Office confirms

Northern Ireland motorists have been warned of the potential dangers of vaping and driving. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Warning for Northern Ireland drivers ahead of disposable vapes ban

The current Board of Rural Action: back row (L – R): Anne Marie McAleese, Joanna Gray, Allen McAdam, James Healy, Ruth Megahey; front row (L – R): Kim Addis, Shaun Henry, Tracey McNally, Prof. Maura Farrell. Missing from photo – Louise McLaughlin-Borlace. CREDIT RURAL ACTION

Local faces appointed to Rural Action Board

The World Heritage Site is being damaged by coins being hammered by visitors into the cracks and joints. CREDIT NATIONAL TRUST

Rusting coins causing 'Giant' issue at Causeway

The closed off slipway at Greenisland beach. Photo: Share the Shore

Public consultation on pedestrian-only access to Greenisland shoreline

The Antrim Arms on Ballycastle's Castle Street.

Owner applies for permission to demolish Ballycastle hotel

The operation to remove the beached minke whale calf from Portstewart Strand took place on Tuesday, May 27. CREDIT NI WORLD

VIDEO: Whale is removed from Portstewart Strand

On Sunday, May 25, the National Trust said it became aware of a dead minke whale beached at Portstewart Strand. CREDIT NI WORLD

Beached whale poses health risk, warns National Trust

At this month’s Leisure and Development Committee meeting embers approved the Ballycarton to Binevenagh Trail Head Project. CREDIT CCGBC

Binevenagh walking trail approved

Mossley Mill. Photo: Local Democracy Reporting Service

May Bank Holiday opening arrangements for Antrim and Newtownabbey council

Sewerage splurge over children's playing field at Drumellan, Craigavon, Co Armagh.

Horrendous pong after sewage spew

Mount Pleasant, Mountsandel Road, Coleraine: "A pleasing Victorian cottage, stuccoed with Tudor-style drip mouldings and a spectacular view across the river".

Spotlight on Coleraine cottage saved from ruin

Roberta Hoey, Chair of the Provincial Board at Moravian Church, Miranda Gordon, Vice Lord Lieutenant Co Antrim, Deputy Mayor Councillor Bréanainn Lyness, Emma Little-Pengelly, Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, David Johnston, Chair of Gracehill Old School Trust, Her Excellency Anna L. Nsubuga, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Mayor Alderman William McCaughey, Gordon Lyons, Minister for Communities of Northern Ireland. Photo: PAUL FAITH

Gracehill presented with official UNESCO Certificates

Gomezgani Nyasulu has completed a 13-week scholarship in Council. Pictured alongside Gomezgani to his leaving reception are (l-r) James Mills, Council Solicitor (Land and Property), Aidan McPeak, Director of Environmental Services, Councillor Sean McGlinchey, Councillor John Wisener, Alderman Sandra Hunter, Paul Snelling, ZAP Secretary, Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan, Roisin McCaughan, Zomba Action Project, Alderman Yvonne Boyle, Councillor Ashleen Schenning, Councillor Maighréad Watson, Sharon McAfee, Head of Health & Built Environment, Alexis Gamble, Environmental Health Manager, and Alderman Richard Stewart. CREDIT CCGBC

Saying goodbye to Gome

Minister Kimmins is pictured with representatives from the Rathlin Development and Community Association, The Future Island-Island Project and the Life Raft Project. CREDIT LORCAN DOHERTY

Rathlin community's drive towards net zero

'Harmonisation' of waste collection services was discussed by councillors. Photo: Local Democracy Reporting Service

£2m shortfall in sustainability budget, councillors told

A library picture provided by Portstewart bathing group The Herring Pond Hang Out of debris left after a previous fireworks display in the resort. CREDIT NI WORLD

Petition calls for end to Portstewart fireworks

Mid and East Antrim Council is reminding residents to share their views as part of the Play Park Survey before the closing date at the end of May 2025. Photo: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Closing date approaching for Mid and East Antrim Play Park Survey

Sal's Halal in Bridge Street, Portadown, Co Armagh.

Dead mouse and poor hygiene found at food outlet

Working alongside the current process operator, Noel McCurdy, Sarah will play a vital role in enhancing the community’s resilience to ensure the continued reliability of the island’s water supply. CREDIT NI WATER

Rathlin role for NI Water's Sarah

From left - Mark Strong, Coast and Countryside Officer, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council; Eric Randall, CEO, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful; Councillor Ciarán McQuillan, Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens; Sinead Murray, Local Environmental Quality Manager, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful; Eric Randall, CEO, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful. CREDIT PHIL MAGOWAN

Delightful dozen beach awards for Causeway Coast and Glens

Legg Play Park in Carrickfergus will be closed on Wednesday, May 7 for essential maintenance, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has said. Photo: Google

Carrickfergus play park closed due to 'essential maintenance'

DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has announced that seven new bathing water sites - including this one at Drain's Bay Larne - have been formally identified for Northern Ireland. CREDIT VISIT LARNE

Seven new bathing water sites identified for Northern Ireland

Household recycling centre. Pic supplied by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council

Call for return to Sunday opening at recycling centres

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Craigavon Courthouse. Picture: National World.

Woman accused of sexually assaulting police officer

Lisburn courthouse.. Pic credit: Google

Man rode scrambler-type motorbike while disqualified

Court told man was disorderly at Antrim Area Hospital. Photo: Google

Drunk man 'squared up to' pregnant nurse at hospital, court told