Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from NIEA

‘Serious threat’ warning as Asian hornets found in part of UK for first time

The Yellow-legged hornet is a harmful invasive species originating from East Asia that feeds on honeybees

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

Muir ‘very disappointed’ bonfire was lit despite warnings over asbestos

Hundreds of Eleventh Night bonfires were lit across Northern Ireland on Friday.

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2025

Effigies of Kneecap, Irish flags and sectarian slogans top loyalist bonfires

The bonfires are set to be lit late on Friday night.

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Muir says controversial Belfast bonfire should not be set alight

Hundreds of loyalist bonfires are set to be lit on Friday night.

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025

Further safety concerns over asbestos at site of Belfast bonfire

Hundreds of loyalist bonfires will be lit on Friday night ahead of traditional July 12 celebrations across Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025

Legal action expected over loyalist bonfire sparking concern in Belfast

It is one of an estimated 300 bonfires set to be lit over July 10-11 ahead of the annual Orange Order marches on July 12.

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025

Year’s first cases of blue-green algae confirmed in Lough Neagh

The Northern Ireland Environment Agency said two reports had been made from locations on Lough Neagh and were verified on April 10 and 11.

Evening Standard · Apr 15, 2025

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Lough Neagh ‘dying in plain sight’ due to vast algal blooms

Agencies say toxic blue-green algae, thought to be driven by farm runoff and sewage, recorded at levels not seen since 1970s

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2023

The Earth's Corr: DAERA's dirty laundry hanging out for all to see now

They are being probed by the OEP over ammonia advice and a major factory farm planning scandal is brewing

Belfast Live · Jun 26, 2023

NI dog deaths to blue green algae “didn’t have to happen”

Expert Lucia Ross said: "Toxins can become airborne and cause respiratory distress in some people and animals."

Belfast Live · Jun 13, 2023

Deadly toxins discovered as six dogs die after walks at Irish lake

Families who lost their beloved pets now want to know if further deaths could have been prevented if action had been taken sooner

Irish Mirror · Jun 8, 2023

Charity demands urgent response plan to protect wild birds from avian influenza

The RSPB NI said it has had an outbreak at its Window On Wildlife Reserve in Belfast Lough.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

Tests taken 5 days after Fermanagh dog deaths show deadly toxins on shoreline and in water

Now families want to know if further deaths could have been prevented if action had been taken sooner

Belfast Live · Jun 7, 2023

The Earth's Corr: New greenspace map shows just how much of Norther Ireland is off-limits to the public

When I was rifling through the pages of the latest Environmental Statistics report for NI, I came across a very depressing map. For the first time this year the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs have produced a greenspace map

Belfast Live · May 27, 2023

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Belfast Live · Apr 16, 2023

New plan to reduce Northern Ireland wildfires open to public consultation

"Wildfires are a threat to people, property, wildlife and the countryside"

Belfast Live · Apr 10, 2023

Work underway to remove lamb carcasses found dumped in Co Derry

Between 30-40 lamb carcasses were dumped close to a popular beauty spot near Limavady

Belfast Live · Mar 29, 2023

Exclusive: A6 contractor in court over river pollution allegations on government job

"NIEA have submitted prosecution files to the Public Prosecution Service for Enforcement Action"

Belfast Live · Mar 27, 2023

Newry Canal oil spill source must be found, councillor says

"The waters will need to be tested and a clean up operation done immediately."

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Belfast Live · Feb 21, 2023

Watch: Fears new lighting drove away Belfast's famous starling murmuration

The roost site of the now red listed bird wasn't considered in developments around Albert Bridge

Belfast Live · Feb 13, 2023

Belfast grasslands at risk from one million trees project, councillor warns

Brian Smyth says "it doesn’t need an expensive consultant, simply one that can be considered capable and competent by NIEA"

Belfast Live · Jul 27, 2022

Bangor businesses urged to check drainage connections after latest Ward Park pollution

"Contamination of the water has unfortunately occurred on a number of different occasions over the past number of years."

Belfast Live · Jul 5, 2022

Concern 'sewage released' into the River Lagan in Belfast

NI Water has said any discharge from their assets are 'permitted discharges'

Belfast Live · Jun 21, 2022

Thousands of fish 'wiped out' after slurry spills into Co Tyrone river

"The river is basically dead. They have described it as a major incident"

Belfast Live · Jun 10, 2022

Antrim council issues fresh 'stay out' warning to dog walkers and water users at Lough Neagh

They still have no answers over the sudden deaths of two dogs in the area in May and investigations are ongoing

Belfast Live · May 26, 2022

Belfast unregulated car washes should be inspected for pollutants, councillor says

Councillor says City Hall should use its powers and not "push out" to Stormont

1 2

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.