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Daniel McCrossan MLA has called for reform of the planning system after figures revealed the level of late NIEA responses

NI's planning system has 'ground to a halt' as two-thirds of NIEA responses late

Feargal Sharkey

Former Undertone Fergal Sharkey leads fight to save famed trout river

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The harsh penalties for breaking hosepipe bans, how much you could pay

Andrew Bowman is confronted and attacks two Environment Agency water bailiffs whilst fishing at Poole Hall Fisheries near Alveley - assisted by his dad Sidney Bowman.

Anglers turn violent after being caught fishing with no licence

Very low water level (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Are we in store for a long hot summer - experts predict yes

Eco-friendly housing (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Climate crisis – is it now time to go green?

Invest in flood protection in the home (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Crucial right steps to take to stop flooding in your home

Foam floating along the River Tame after reports of pollution

Watch: Drone footage of shocking river foam in town

Recycling saves energy. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Celebrating 21 years of recycling products

Swimmers have been urged to avoid 19 beaches across the UK due to serious health concerns. (Photo: Andrew - stock.adobe.com)

Warning to avoid 19 UK beaches

Toxic blue-green algae poses a life-threatening risk to dogs. (Photo: PONTUS LUNDAHL/TT News Agency/AFP via Getty Images)

Warning for dog owners after blue-green algae outbreaks across the UK

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Going Green: Make the most of your summer staycation

Trying to keep out flood water. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Very few Brits feel they’re prepared for climate change

Sir Paul McCartney (photo: Getty Images)

On the search for that perfect green eco-job

Take measures to help flooding. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Take preventative measures to help flooding

A view of debris and flood water in Sugar Island as the clear up begins in Newry Town, Co Down, which has been swamped by floodwater as the city's canal burst its banks amid heavy rainfall.

Storm Ciaran on way to UK with ‘danger to life’ amber weather warnings
Storm Ciaran is set to bring a fresh bout of wind and rain to the UK – with “danger to life” amber weather warnings issued for Thursday.
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Water providers could owe £800m in compensation to bill payers for ‘unfairly overcharging customers’

Bill payers could be owed £800m in compensation

Letters to editor

Letter: Horrified by algae warning after being at Magilligan with grandkids

Thames Water face £3.3m fine over sewage spill that turned rivers ‘black’ and ‘grey’

Thames Water face £3.3m fine over sewage spills

Warning issued after beach bug kills dog and makes eight others ill

Flooding in Holywood, Co Down, in 2021

Northern Ireland excluded from flooding forecast system that covers GB

Flooding in Holywood, Co Down, in 2021

Northern Ireland excluded from flooding forecast system that covers GB

Gales of up to 60mph and heavy rain are due to hit parts of the UK amid days of unsettled weather, forecasters have said

Wind warning in place as gales set to follow Easter weekend sunshine

There are 5.2 million homes across the UK that are at risk of flooding (photo: Adobe)

Warning of risk of flooding for homes next to waterways

Houses in Ironbridge surrounded by flood waters as River Severn levels started to rise following heavy rain.

Watch: Areas engulfed by water as rivers burst banks

Flooding in Alfriston. Picture by Eddie Mitchell

Environment Agency urges households to prepare for winter flooding

People making the most of the weather at Helens Bay Beach.

Photograph by Declan Roughan / Press Eye

‘Wrong sort of rain’ no help for drought
Drought conditions in parts of England and Wales are unlikely to be altered despite the break in the weather other the next few days.
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Kerry Rollins and Maria Cassidy at Newcastle beach, Co Down on Thursday as temperatures rose to 28C.
Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye.

Northern Ireland could be even hotter over weekend say forecasters

Charlie Lawson at the Roughan bonfire

Charlie Lawson: I’ve no regrets over lighting Eleventh Night bonfire

Plan ahead to cut down on food waste (photo: Adobe)

Going Green - Ideas for shopping smarter and cutting down on food waste

What to do if your house gets flooded - insurance tips, safety and how to access...

The UK has already seen a few storm names ticked off of the Met Office’s official list so far this year, but what are the other names lined up for the rest of 2020? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s the full list of Met Office storm names 2020 - including ones that have a...

This is what you need to know in order to keep your dog and yourself safe (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how to keep your dog safe from deadly blue-green algae during the summer ...

The UK is braced for three days of heavy rain (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is the difference between a ‘flood alert’ and a ‘flood warning’

Buying a new house can be an exciting time, with furniture to buy and rooms to decorate (Photo: Shutterstock)

New homeowners could be at risk of a £50,000 fine - here’s why

A hosepipe ban could be imminent in the South - here’s everything you need to kn...

The Environment Agency has warned that communities could be displaced by flooding (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the communities at risk of evacuation as flood threat increases

People caught in the rain on Oxford Street, central London on Tuesday. The wet weather continued in parts of England on Wednesday and is set to come to Northern Ireland on Thursday and Friday. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Thunderstorm warning across NI today

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Monaghan man, aged 71, fined for NI waste offences

The scene at New Forge Lane in south Belfast where NIE dealt with downed power cables after a tree fell over due to Storm Eleanor. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

Storm Eleanor leaves thousands without power as cold snap looms

Braving the weather

Forecasters warn of 80mph wind gusts as storm Eleanor heads for UK

Storm Dylan is expected to arrive in Ireland on Sunday.

Forecasters warn of 80mph wind gusts as Storm Eleanor heads for UK

NFU Mutual issues warning as flash floods threaten to hit England and Wales

Insurer issues weather warning as torrential rain is forecast

Fly-tipped rubbish

Rural businesses are putting themselves at risk of waste crime, research reveals

Half of people would take the risk and drive through floodwater

Almost half of motorists would drive through floodwater

Tigers are among the wild cats for which licences have been granted in the UK

Tigers and monkeys among raft of risky or rare animals owned in NI

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Illegal waste at NI dump came from Republic of Ireland

Killer blizzard Jonas to hit on Tuesday

Environmental permitting '“ how training can help pig businesses

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