Day: January 9, 2026
Thousands of oysters planted in Belfast Lough to restore species in the waterway
January 9, 2026Thousands of oysters have been planted in Belfast Lough in a bid to restore the species in the waterway. Nature conservation charity Ulster Wildlife placed 2,000 adult European oysters (Ostrea edulis) and more than 30,000 juvenile oysters, called spat, grown on scallop and mussel shells. It marks the charity’s next step in plans to restore […]
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Many schools closed for fifth day as wintry weather continues
January 9, 2026Many schools will remain closed for a fifth day on Friday as the country remains gripped by ongoing wintry weather. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of snow and ice covering much of Scotland which comes into force at 8pm and runs until midday on Friday. It comes after several days of “intense” […]
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Snow set to cause school closures, power cuts and travel disruption
January 9, 2026Wintry weather is set to cause chaos across the country including school closures, widespread power cuts and major disruption to travel. It comes after Storm Goretti brought 99mph winds while a rare red warning was issued by the Met Office for “dangerous, stormy” winds in the South West. More than 50,000 properties were without power […]
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