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Bird flu prevention zone to be introduced in Northern Ireland

It will place a legal requirement on all bird keepers to follow strict biosecurity measures

The Independent UK

Avian influenza prevention zone to be introduced in NI

It will place a legal requirement on all bird keepers in the region to follow strict biosecurity measures.

Evening Standard

Muir ‘fast losing patience’ with Infrastructure Department over water pollution

The Agriculture Minister also warned that Belfast Lough ‘has the potential to become the next Lough Neagh’.

Evening Standard

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Claim of ‘battle a day’ at Stormont Executive a ‘surprise to me’ – Nesbitt

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said he believes the four-party coalition works ‘pretty collaboratively’.

Evening Standard

‘Battle a day’ at Stormont Executive, says minister

Andrew Muir also said he would not rule out the administration collapsing before the next Assembly election due in 2027.

Evening Standard

Recovery of Lough Neagh ‘will take years, if not decades’, says Muir

The Stormont Environment Minister also appealed for the support of his ministerial colleague to tackle the issues facing the lough.

The Independent UK

‘Power of peatlands’ embraced in new strategy to tackle climate crisis

It aims to deliver conservation, restoration and management of peatland to support greater carbon storage and improve biodiversity and water quality.

Evening Standard

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‘It’s dying in front of our eyes’: how the UK’s largest lake became an ecological disaster

Signs tout a natural paradise, but pollution from over-farming has left Northern Ireland’s Lough Neagh choked by toxic algae

The Guardian - UK

UK’s largest lake faces environmental crisis as rescue plans stall

Toxic algae cases in Northern Ireland’s Lough Neagh have tripled since last year, as local fishers’ incomes plummet

The Guardian - UK

Environmental crisis at Lough Neagh ‘has become a political problem’

Lough Neagh Partnership chief Gerry Darby has urged action after describing the lough as the worst he has ever seen.

Evening Standard

First Minister disappointed to not attend Belfast Pride this year

Organisers have asked political parties to stay away after Stormont backed a ban on puberty blockers.

Evening Standard

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

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

Evening Standard

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

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

Evening Standard

Muir says controversial Belfast bonfire should not be set alight

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

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Draft climate plan proposes hundreds of actions to protect Northern Ireland

The third Northern Ireland climate change adaptation programme is out for public consultation until August 4.

The Independent UK

Alliance leader says abuse ‘unacceptable’ as colleague targeted

Stormont Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir said he had been the target of ‘vile homophobic’ abuse over the Nutrients Action Programme.

Evening Standard

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

More than 50 firefighters battle blaze in the Mourne Mountains

A firefighting operation is expected to remain in place across Tuesday in the Bloody Bridge area.

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People starting wildfires risk being charged with manslaughter – Muir

The Environment Minister visited the Mourne Mountains in Co Down on Monday evening to view the extent of damage caused by recent fires.

Evening Standard

Firefighters braced for more wildfires in Northern Ireland as temperatures rise

The most significant blaze over the weekend took hold in the Hilltown area of Co Down on Saturday.

Evening Standard

DUP defeated in bid to annul EU-based law change on livestock tracing rules

Agriculture minister Andrew Muir branded the effort as ‘reckless’ and ‘bizarre’.

The Independent UK

‘Apocalyptic’ damage inflicted on forest parks by Storm Eowyn – Muir

The storm last month left a record number of people without electricity.

The Independent UK

Call for water rates to be considered by Stormont to help algae-hit Lough Neagh

An alarm bell was sounded over the state of waste water infrastructure in Northern Ireland and the impact on waterways.

The Independent UK

Couple who met at Helen’s Bay charity swim return for another festive dip

Among those who braved the elements on the Christmas Eve swim in Helen’s Bay were a couple who first met at the event last year.

Evening Standard

Third of NI farmers will be affected by Budget, says agriculture minister

Stormont Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir was set to meet Secretary of State Hilary Benn to discuss the issue.

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