North Sea

The glass protecting the Rokeby Venus was shattered with safety hammers, the group claimed (Just Stop Oil/Supplied)

Just Stop Oil activists smash glass protecting Rokeby Venus

British cargo ship Verity has sunk off the coast of Germany with several people reported missing. (Credit: NationalWorld)

Several people reported missing after British cargo ship sinks

The Rosebank oil field in Scotland have been given development and production consent by the NSTA despite pushback from campaigners. (Credit: Getty Images)

Rosebank oil field given go-ahead despite pushback from activists

A large whale was found washing up on a British beach this week

Huge 30-tonne whale found dead on British beach

The Northern Lights are a stunning sight

EasyJet pilot makes manoeuvre so passengers can see Northern Lights

British Gas report record-breaking profits amid UK energy crisis

Friends SteVe Flynn, Ronan Morris, Noel Gourley, together with Kevin Fitzpatrick (missing from photo) will canoe from the Scottish HIghlands to the North Sea to raise money for charity

Lisburn lads canoe from the Scottish Highlands to North Sea

Decom Engineering’s Business Development Manager Matthew Drumm (left) and Managing Director Sean Conway at the firm’s new Aberdeen base.

Tyrone pipeline decommissioning specialist targets North Sea clients

Here’s how long the snow is predicted to last across the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how long the snow is predicted to last across the UK

Here’s when and where snow is forecast across the UK this week

Here’s where it could snow on Christmas Day across the UK - according to the Met...

Why I Love ... sea swimming

The new Portrush RNLI Coxswain/Mechanic Dave Robinson

RNLI appoints a new coxswain/mechanic

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Councillor Sean Bateson, pictured at Ballycastle Beach with Environmental Resources Officer Janice Dunlop, is calling on members of the public to take part in The Great Nurdle Hunt around our iconic beaches and coastline as part of the Councils #LitterSmart initiative

Join in with ‘The Great Nurdle Hunt’

A puffin at The Gobbins. INLT-23-711-con

NI's only puffin colony returns to The Gobbins

Church news

Jutland Jack - faithful unto death!

An old postcard of the Battle of Jutland. INLT 20-657-CON

How an empty grave symbolises the Battle of Jutland's large loss of life

Glengormley Library to host Battle of Jutland presentation

Private James Lively fought at the Somme in 1916. This year marks the 100th year Commemoration of the Battle of the Somme on Friday 1st July 2016.

Rathfriland Legion to mark historic events

A Sea Scout Zero airship from Ballyliffin over a convoy off the north Irish coast.

Over here!

Malcolm Doherty displaying some of his hand crafted bell ropes by the River Foyle, once a bustling locus of merchant shipping.

For whom the bell tolls

Thunderstorm over Londonderry

Thunderstorm passes over city

A carrion crow foiled RAF electronic warfare drills in the North Sea.

Crow hampers RAF electronic warfare drills in North Sea

Stena Line does ‘Undercover Boss’

Companies to bear the brunt of soaring crude oil prices

Dream wedding wish granted for lucky Laura

Town Hall reception welcomes international musical talent