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New bid to tackle illegal dumping
Environment Minister Alex Attwood has launched a new initiative to tackle illegal dumping in Northern Ireland, which will enable people to pass anonymous tips on to authorities about offenders.
Wednesday 8th February 2012
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Derry gets second 'walled city' 
It isn't often a new square opens up right in the middle of a city, but Londonderry is about to get a huge new public space.
Tuesday 7th February 2012
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'Very high' air pollution in Newry
High to very high levels of air pollution have been recorded in Newry, according to a report from the Department of the Environment.
Thursday 2nd February 2012
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Newry radon gas letters 'are scam'
Letters warning people in Newry that they must evacuate their homes next month for radon gas testing are part of a scam, according to the Health Minister.
Monday 30th January 2012
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Minor earthquake rocks Buncrana
A minor earthquake has rocked parts of Co Donegal.
Thursday 26th January 2012
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Comber spud earns EU protection
The new-season Comber potato has proven itself the 'champ' of local produce by earning European protected status.
Wednesday 25th January 2012
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Ross's Gull sighting causes a stir
A bird which hasn't been spotted anywhere near Northern Ireland for over 50 years has caused a stir by adopting Ardglass Harbour as its temporary home.
Wednesday 25th January 2012
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Moira crematorium plan approved
Planning permission has been granted for a new cemetery and crematorium in Moira, Co Down.
Tuesday 24th January 2012
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Cap raised on listed building aid
The cap on grant aid for listed buildings in Northern Ireland has been raised from £50,000 to £150,000.
Monday 23rd January 2012
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Local green projects get £250k
Nearly £250,000 is to be provided for green projects in Northern Ireland.
Tuesday 17th January 2012
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Nets to stabilise coastal rock face
Work to install safety netting to the rock face at Garron Point on the Co Antrim coast is due to get underway next week.
Monday 16th January 2012
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Planning complaints scheme launched
Environment Minister Alex Attwood has said a shake-up of the planning complaints procedure will make the system more user friendly.
Monday 9th January 2012
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Major oil tanker transfer completed
A major operation to transfer over 50,000 tonnes of oil from a stricken ship stranded off the Co Down coast has now finished.
Sunday 8th January 2012
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Oil tanker transfer continuing
It is hoped a major operation to move thousands of tonnes of oil from a stricken tanker off the Co Down coast will be completed on Saturday night, depending on weather conditions.
Saturday 7th January 2012
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Oil tanker cargo transfer underway
The transfer of a stricken oil tanker's cargo to another ship along the Co Down coast has finally got underway after previously being delayed due to poor weather conditions.
Friday 6th January 2012
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Oil tanker cargo transfer cancelled
The transfer of a stricken oil tanker's cargo to another ship along the Co Down coast has been cancelled due to poor weather conditions.
Monday 2nd January 2012
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Ex-UFU boss fined over dumping
The former president of Ulster Farmers Union, Graham Furey, has been fined £20,000 for allowing almost 2,000 tonnes of waste to be illegally dumped on his land.
Thursday 22nd December 2011
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Demolishers work on Larne flats
The Gardenmore Tower flats, which were built in Larne more than 40 years ago, are being demolished.
Thursday 22nd December 2011
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Toxic waste found at laundering plant
Two men are being questioned after five tonnes of highly toxic waste, the by-product of diesel laundering, was uncovered at an illegal fuel site in south Armagh.
Wednesday 21st December 2011
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'Face' among weird NI sewer finds
A baby car seat, an aptly named Pooh bear, fire extinguishers and even a spooky apparition are all among the things found in the sewers beneath Northern Ireland - to the dismay of staff tasked with keeping the system blockage free.
Tuesday 20th December 2011
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