The communities minister says she is hopeful she will able to attend a concert this summer.

There has been a delay in issuing licences for NI fishermen to access Irish waters.

Six loyalists and six republicans took part in the small-scale but in-depth study.

Salt marshes, sea grass and seabed sediments "can store more than 30,000 tonnes of carbon a year".

The latest payroll data suggests about 740,000 people in Northern Ireland were in work last month.

The Heathfield Road in Claudy remains closed as officers continue to conduct searches of the area.

The pictures are among more than 200 artefacts in an exhibition marking the centenary of NI.

Report finds that there were no serious failings in PSNI's handling of the funeral.

The MLA and former Army captain was the only candidate for the Ulster Unionist Party leadership.

Lord Frost, the UK's chief Brexit negotiator, is briefing Parliament's European Scrutiny Committee.

"We need to get control of this situation before there is a loss of life," says one councillor.

Cyber security authorities believe they have identified the gang behind the ransomware hacks.

The DUP leader designate is seeking MLAs' views before a ministerial reshuffle, the BBC understands.

The details are contained in a roadmap shared with the EU, which has been seen by the BBC.

GCSE, AS and A-levels will take place in NI again but pupils taking CCEA exams will sit fewer tests.

A barrister for unionist leaders tells the High Court the deal is incompatible with EU law.

An Ulster Bank survey finds a return to growth and high confidence but rising costs cause concern.

A daily update on the latest coronavirus cases and vaccines in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

There are 16 cases of the Indian Covid-19 variant in Northern Ireland, BBC News NI understands.

BBC News NI's Jayne McCormack answers readers' questions about the latest steps to lift lockdown.

Two tourism bodies are concerned about rules on visitors arriving from the Common Travel Area.

One million people will have had at least one jab "imminently", says the health department.

A daily update on the latest coronavirus cases and vaccines in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

From military battlefields to Stormont clashes, the MLA is trying his hand at party leadership.

A pair of cranes are nesting on a rewetted peat bog in the Republic of Ireland's midlands.

A look at the history - and future - of Northern Ireland's once extensive rail network.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Torrential rain in April caused severe flooding and landslides in Indonesia and East Timor.

Simon Byrne welcomes the report on how the police handled the funeral of senior republican Bobby Storey.

New UUP leader Doug Beattie says some party members may not like his "liberal credentials".

Patricia Gray always wanted to help other children - but there's a warning fewer people are fostering.

Mr Poots beat MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to take on the top post in the party by 19 votes to 17.

The 59-year-old is due to appear in court in Londonderry next month.

Irish President Michael D Higgins says Deane, who was 81, leaves an "incomparable legacy".

Five-year-old Caleb Toland was sent a signed shirt from Harry Kane after undergoing brain surgery.

The Craigavon Bridge in Londonderry reopens to traffic after a suspicious object sparked an alert.

People are urged to stay safe as many retailers open for the first time since December.

The Irish government's Shared Island Unit publishes its first papers on cross-border co-operation

Department of Health confirms its IT systems was hit by a ransomware attack last Thursday.

Vaccinations will continue despite an attack described as the most significant in the state's history.

Kieran Creaven pleaded guilty to offences that occurred in Ireland, UK and Philippines.