Council to debate reintroduction of cash-for-bottles scheme 

Years ago, a gang of kids could have made cash retrieving the treasure trove of glass bottles embedded in the banks of the River Bann and selling them back to shops.

In the bag... volunteers clean 18 miles of canal 

It was the biggest challenge of our Big Spring Clean campaign yet – clearing up litter from the entire 18-mile length of the Newry Canal, all at the same time.

Castle Espie birds back in full voice 

Nature's finest singers have been silenced by the grim weather that has swept Northern Ireland in recent weeks – but now they're back in full voice.

Walk of the Week: Mussenden Temple & Downhill Demesne 

There cannot be a more wild and dramatic headland in Northern Ireland than Downhill Estate.

Trees felled, fields scarred... the landscape torn up for a road plan that's been shelved 

On one farm a 300-year-old oak tree was felled to stop bats from roosting in it.

Walk of the Week: Island Hill and North Strangford Nature Reserve 

Island Hill offers access to Strangford Lough and provides amazing views of the Lough and the flora and fauna of the area. The area welcomes the Arctic migrants.

5p carrier bag charge 'too low' 

The 5p charge on plastic bags which came into force on Monday should be more, according to an environmental campaigner.

Little coal tit tries to revive its dead relative 

Charge scheme for bags introduced in Northern Ireland 

Charging for bags came into force in Northern Ireland today as the environment minister pledged to dramatically cut the number used.

Slurry fears drive anglers to take lough battle to Europe 

Anglers have lodged a complaint with Europe over an exemption that allows Northern Irish farmers to spread slurry on their land during the winter closed season.

Frank Mitchell: Lifting litter is an obsession with me 

Broadcaster Frank Mitchell has described how he was told off for missing a bit of litter by a holidaymaker who mistook him for a council worker.

Walk of the Week: Slievenacloy Boundary 

Slievenacloy in the Belfast Hills is a haven for wildlife and people alike at the edge of the busy urban populations of Belfast and Lisburn.

Rare wild albino rabbit spotted in Fermanagh 

This cute little fellow might look like he's someone's pet bunny enjoying a break from his hutch – but in fact he is a highly unusual wild albino rabbit.

Think he's just a cute deer? Meet the Bambi with an Asbo 

They've been dubbed 'Asbo Bambis', 'killer deer' and even 'doe-eyed destroyers' – and this tiny menace is spreading across Northern Ireland.

Developers blamed as water quality at this popular beach now among worst in Europe 

Cost-cutting property developers who bypass the sewerage network are helping ensure that the water quality at one of Northern Ireland's most popular seaside resorts is among the worst in Europe.

Walk of the Week: Loughgall Country Park 

Few scenes could be more beautiful than rural Armagh during apple blossom season.

Anti-litter army aims to sweep across the land 

The war on litter has been declared. More than 70 supporters of the Belfast Telegraph's Big Spring Clean gathered at the Skainos Centre in east Belfast yesterday to help officially launch our anti-litter campaign.

Blooming lovely as Clandeboye Estate is opened to public for rare treat 

One of Northern Ireland's most spectacular historic estates is to throw open its gates to the public for the first time in a decade.

Big Spring Clean: Join anti-rubbish revolution 

These are some of the green army of dedicated volunteers poised to help transform Northern Ireland in the weeks to come.

Look west to see the red kites flying high 

Red kites are striking out west into new territory, according to nature watchers.