Lough Neagh8 Jan 2026The students with a solution to clean up Lough NeaghThe students are showcasing their science project at the Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in Dublin.8 Jan 20261 Jan 2026Blue-green algae to bluetongue - 2025 in NI agriculture and environmentBBC NI's Agriculture and Environment correspondent Louise Cullen gives her round-up of 2025.1 Jan 202624 Dec 2025My friend Henry the Robin - how a tame bird went viralHenry the robin has become "world famous" after videos of his visits to Tom went viral.24 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Eel fisherman urges support package rethinkGary McErlain has fished Lough Neagh all his life and says livelihoods are at risk.19 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Scheme to support eel fishermen announcedThe financial support will be available to fishermen who landed more than £1000 worth of brown eels in the 2024 season. 17 Dec 20259 Dec 2025Cocaine widely detected in some of NI's major lakes and rivers A study of five waterways, including the River Lagan and Lough Neagh, finds cocaine and its by-product in 91% of almost 140 water samples.9 Dec 20255 Nov 2025Bathing spot failed to meet water standards over blue-green algaeOne bathing water in NI has been classed as "poor", with 24 achieving "excellent" status.5 Nov 20255 Nov 2025MLAs told cooperation over environment agency is 'crucial'Andrew Muir says assembly members should "put their money where their mouth is" and support the plan for an independent environment agency.5 Nov 202524 Oct 2025Minister apologises to farmers and says he'll fix Lough Neagh issuesAndrew Muir says mistakes had been made with farmers incentivised to increase production, contributing to pollution issues in the lough.24 Oct 2025...
