News

Coleraine farmer fined £500 for pollution offence

- 03 February 2012
A Co Londonderry farmer pleaded guilty and was fined £500 at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court today.

High air pollution recorded in parts of Northern Ireland

- 03 February 2012
High to very high levels of air pollution are being monitored in the Newry area. Moderate levels are also being recorded in Armagh, Londonderry and North Down.

Need to get fracking issue right - Attwood

- 01 February 2012
Environment Minister Alex Attwood today highlighted that we need to get the right balance between a potential major economic boost and possible environmental damage regarding fracking.

Clough man fined for unauthorised waste offence

- 31 January 2012
A Clough man was fined £750 plus £49 court costs at Coleraine Magistrates’ court today for the unauthorised disposal of controlled waste.

Northern Ireland Environmental Statistics Report 2012 published

- 30 January 2012
The latest edition of the Northern Ireland Environmental Statistics Report with over 50 environmental indicators is published today (26 January 2012).

Historic Monuments Council appointments

- 27 January 2012
Environment Minister, Alex Attwood, today announced the appointment of six new members, and the re-appointment of the chairman and eight existing members to the Historic Monuments Council for a five-year term, effective from 1 February 2012.

Significant Funding Boost For Historic Buildings - Attwood

- 26 January 2012
ronment Minister Alex Attwood today raised the cap on grant-aid for listed buildings from £50,000 to £150,000.

Downpatrick historic monument to get makeover

- 25 January 2012
Environment Minister Alex Attwood announced today that his Department has begun work to preserve and enhance the Mound of Down, one of Northern Ireland’s largest earthwork monuments.

Assembly agrees tougher stance on Strangford Lough

- 24 January 2012
The Northern Ireland Assembly today supported new measures for better protection of Strangford Lough.

Caledon historic building saved with £30,000 grant boost

- 24 January 2012
A historic building at risk in Caledon was saved when it was awarded a grant of £30,000 to help with its restoration.