Authorities plan to leave six weeks between the first and second dose, BBC News NI understands.

There are proposals to allow live music and an increase in the number of people who can meet indoors.

Changes to rules meaning gay and bisexual men in a relationship can donate blood have been delayed.

Kilwaughter reservoir will be lowered after a report highlighted health and safety risks.

A child had to be assessed after they consumed the drug which was disguised as a sweet.

BBC News NI understands there are about 80 suspected cases of the so-called Indian variant of Covid in NI.

BBC News NI answers your questions on the coronavirus pandemic in Northern Ireland.

Asked if she will accept Paul Givan as first minister, Michelle O'Neill says deals must be honoured.

The North Down MLA says it has been a "great privilege" to serve his constituency for 10 years.

The Moon will start to pass between the Sun and Earth shortly before 10:00 BST on Thursday.

Boris Johnson says a solution to the dispute over Northern Ireland border checks is "easily doable".

Twice-weekly lateral flow device tests will be available for year eight to 11 pupils from this week.

Eighteen people with Covid-19 are being treated in hospital, but none are in an intensive care unit.

A community pharmacist says asking people how they are feeling helps "open the door".

NI's furlough scheme costs Westminster £1.5bn with £1.06bn spent by Stormont on health.

Enhanced testing was introduced after a small number of potential Indian variant cases were identified.

He entered politics as a part-time assistant in Edwin Poots' office - now he will be first minister.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland's Parliament was founded in 1921, but it took eleven years to find a permanent home.

A century ago the first NI government was formed and faced a fight for its very existence.

The Dunlop family have racked up an incredible 50 wins between them at the Isle of Man TT, Joey holding a record 26 victories, Michael 19 and Robert five.

A shortage of drivers is leaving taxi firms in Northern Ireland unable to meet demand.

Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill wants "more than just fluffy words" from new DUP leader Edwin Poots.

Four small words have been making a difference for some people in Belcoo, County Fermanagh.

Paul Givan is announced as the new first minister for Northern Ireland.

Police say a loud bang was heard in the Lincoln Court area of Londonderry on Tuesday night.

Lilian Seenoi-Barr says it is a "real honour" to be selected for the seat.

Three loyalist band members were reported to prosecutors police after a Londonderry parade in 2019.

Golden swallows have been erected throughout Enniskillen to celebrate the work of Oscar Wilde.

A decision on the number of fans allowed to attend Friday's game in Londonderry is expected later.

Irish police are investigating after the three-month-old was attacked in Clashmore on Monday morning.

Pubs in the Republic of Ireland are permitted to open as long as they serve in an outdoor area.

Gardaí arrest 19 people after police officers are attacked in Dublin for a second night running.

A woman in her early 60s is in hospital after she was found injured at a property in Innishannon.

The former Quinn executive tells court he was assaulted before being left on a County Cavan roadside.