Blue-green algae5 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 202527 Oct 2025No bathing at Portstewart Strand after blue-green algae found on beachA "significant" amount of blue-green algae scum is detected in the water and also on the beach. 27 Oct 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 202522 Oct 2025How can Lough Neagh's blue-green algae problem be solved?Blue-green algae has been detected in the lough intermittently over the past six decades.22 Oct 202521 Oct 2025Lough Neagh: 'You can't put your children in the water'Two years on from the first blue-green algae blooms, BBC News NI returns to Lough Neagh to meet the people who call the area home. 21 Oct 202528 Sep 2025Lake reopens for boat races after algae testsBoats will be back on the water this weekend after a sample found safe levels of blue-green algae.28 Sep 202527 Sep 2025Warning over harmful algae at national parkPeople are urged to be careful around the lake and avoid direct contact with the algae.27 Sep 20259 Sep 2025Call for action over 'heart-wrenching' blue-green algaeA public meeting took place on Monday evening in response to the ongoing pollution crisis at Lough Neagh.9 Sep 202527 Aug 2025Bathing ban at north coast beach is liftedHigh levels of the potentially toxic algae were found at Benone Strand on Thursday.27 Aug 2025...
