The UK government is taking the step to ease the movement of plants without the agreement of the EU.

The guidance was issued to school and college principals from the NI Exams Board, CCEA.

Fergal Keane asks the diverse voices within unionism what a united Ireland means to them.

As the executive releases a plan for easing lockdown, these are the current figures around Covid.

Stormont signer Kristina Sinclair's children use sign language despite not having hearing difficulties.

Finance Minister Conor Murphy says a wide ranging review is needed to assess different tax policies.

Leading Irish trainer Gordon Elliott banned for 12 months, with the last six months suspended, after being found guilty of bringing the sport into disrepute.

Coronavirus was recorded on 55 death certificates in NI in the week to last Friday, figures show.

A woman died at Altnagelvin Hospital days after an incident at property in Londonderry in 2020.

The Guardian says Roy Greenslade's 2014 column on Máiría Cahill was "not handled appropriately".

Joseph Dorrian of Lakeview, Crumlin is ordered to serve half his three-year sentence in prison.

Three PSNI officers have been hurt in an incident involving a lorry in Jonesborough, County Armagh.

Ten-year-old Dylan Whelan's family have been living in a Belfast hostel for 18 months.

Alexander Devenney, 42, from Portavogie, County Down, has 209 previous motoring convictions.

Diane Dodds announces plans for how BTec and essential skills qualifications will be awarded.

The four men are arrested on suspicion of terrorism and a number of searches are ongoing.

Statistics agency Nisra recorded a very similar number of Covid deaths and excess deaths in the period.

The idea of vaccine passports to allow people to go to pubs or restaurants has been mooted.

Robin Swann says there are too many uncertainties to publish specific data regarding lockdown decisions.

BBC News NI explains the stages of the executive's plan for easing the Covid-19 lockdown.

Dorothy Kane, 92, died with Covid-19 in January despite vaccinators visiting her care home in December.

The SSE Arena is set to be used as a mass vaccination centre from 29 March.

Marie-Louise Connolly examines the factors determining how soon restrictions can end.

In January, the executive said it would establish a victim-centred investigation into the homes.

Pupils in Northern Ireland can text for advice on issues like their emotional wellbeing and bullying.

The holiday firm promises to change after disclosure of a list to screen out Gypsies and Travellers.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

The emergence of the Irish revolutionary's bright blue plush puppies stunned Irish Twitter users.

Irishman Brendan Lawlor became the first disabled golfer to play on the European Tour and says he will continue to be a pioneer for the sport.

Adventurer Noel Hanna had to abandon a trek last month after five fellow climbers died.

The pandemic has left thousands of weddings on hold with uncertainty for the couples waiting to wed.

A bog in County Fermanagh is being harvested in a bid to combat climate change.

Laura Nelson set up an exercise class to support others after she lost a baby girl in 2016.

Jonathan Hutton, 37, of Papworth Avenue in Londonderry pleaded guilty to possessing the images in 2015.

Funding of £4.37m ensures the direct route from City of Derry Airport to London Stansted continues.

A leading police officer describes recent shootings in the north west as 'beyond reckless'.

The proposal was withdrawn after further details about Coleraine born Hercules Mulligan emerged.

A government adviser says the outbreak was "quite large" and involved young adults aged 16 to 24.

RTÉ reports that Eamon De Valera's son facilitated illegal adoption long after it was made a crime.

The R173 is closed between Dundalk and Carlingford following the crash on Tuesday afternoon.

Protestors were from anti-vaccine and far-right groups, says Garda Commissioner Drew Harris.

The commission is being abolished despite controversy over its findings and deleted audio evidence.