The minister tells the Nolan Show there is a risk the disease could spread because of surgery delays.

New administration demands have led some NI customers to stop placing orders from GB suppliers.

The 75-year-old singer will mount a legal challenge against the Covid-19 ban on live music in NI.

North West 200 organisers say it will be impossible to run this year's motorcycling event because of the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Priority will be given to those who select the college as their first choice when applications open.

Patricia Treacy will perform for the Biden family at a church service before the inauguration.

All practices will have their own rollout plan but they have to meet official targets, says GP committee.

Ten officers have tested positive and 22 are self isolating in the outbreak at the County Down station.

A weather warning for heavy rain remains in place until 12:00 GMT on Wednesday.

Edwin Poots hits back after Brandon Lewis claimed trade disruption was caused by the pandemic, not Brexit.

An alert is ongoing in Fermanagh after a dissident group claimed to have fired at a police helicopter.

Health workers can book an appointment at seven vaccination centres in operation across NI.

Some 10% of the UK population is showing signs of recent infection, a doubling since October, says ONS.

The number of people needing intensive care is expected to continue rising for at least two weeks.

As England and Scotland enter new coronavirus lockdowns, what are the rules about going to work?

A letter from 50 health professionals calls for the establishment of a UK-wide commission.

Elderly and more vulnerable people who are most at risk from the disease are being given priority.

Statistics agency Nisra says 145 deaths were registered last week, bringing its pandemic total to 1,976.

The increase is partly down to special schools remaining open for all pupils, unlike in 2020.

BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack answers readers' questions about how the new restrictions will affect you.

How the relationship between the Democratic Unionist Party and Conservatives has changed.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

This week's podcast looks at how the fear of Home Rule led to a split in unionism.

Amnesty International says the issue of forced adoptions also needs close scrutiny.

Anna Corrigan's family story was central to bringing the Tuam babies scandal to worldwide attention.

Edwin Poots hits back after Brandon Lewis claimed trade disruption was caused by the pandemic, not Brexit.

The issues with food supplies to NI supermarkets are not related to Brexit, according to Brandon Lewis.

Justice minister apologises for delay, as legislation passes its final hurdle at Stormont.

Aidan McMeekin became isolated after being expelled from school and his mental health problems spiralled.

The ex-soldier is potentially implicated in the killing of Kathleen Thompson in 1971.

AQE has called a statement about them made by the Bishop of Derry "highly defamatory".

The incident may be linked to an earlier hijacking in the city, say police.

Police say the man's injuries are not life-threatening but may be life-changing.

A Dublin branch of the chain is to pay €12,000 to Suchavadee Foley after an employee drew on her cup.

The Dublin hospital "deeply regrets" it but they would have been "discarded" had they not been used.

Gardaí (Irish police) say the money was found during searches related to organised crime.

Ireland's Catholic leader says he accepts it needs to "do reparation" over mother-and-baby homes.

Church leaders acknowledge its members were complicit in a culture that stigmatised women and children.

A Belfast mother says there is "compelling evidence" that her daughter was abducted in Malaysia.