A dead minke whale has washed up at Portstewart Strand in County Londonderry. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) said it happened on Sunday evening. A spokesperson ...

People have been warned not to swim at one of Northern Ireland's best-known bathing sites after a "significant" amount of blue-green algae scum was detected in the water and also on the beach.

VISITORS to one of the north's most popular beaches have been warned to stay out of the water after potentially toxic algae was detected. The National Trust said suspected blue-green algae, which can ...

"I am 34 and this is my first time ever on Portstewart beach… it's just amazing." Conor O'Kane from Portglenone has mobility needs which prevented him from enjoying the beach in the past. However, new ...

Staff at Portstewart Strand, a National Trust site, have appealed for those wanting to soak up the sun in the area to be “patient” after parking on the Strand had to be suspended earlier due to a lack ...

Portstewart Strand has been named as the best beach in the UK by the Sunday Times. The Co Derry bathing spot beat off competition from across Northern Ireland and Great Britain to reach the top spot ...

Daera advise the public to avoid all beach scums and keep pets at a safe distance [Getty Images] People have been warned not to swim at one of Northern Ireland's best-known bathing sites after a ...