Edwin Poots resigns after 21 days as leader following an internal party revolt on Thursday.

The industry faces a further delay with the summer ahead still posing challenges.

What exactly is the plan for the Irish language that has exposed the rift in the ranks of the DUP?

Exports of chilled meats from GB to NI are due to be banned in June under the NI Protocol.

The number of new cases is the highest in a 24 hour period since late March, according to Department of Health figures.

Retail NI's chief executive says the development will "decimate" Enniskillen town centre.

A new online course aims to help people working in sports clubs to recognise mental health problems.

A NI Audit Office report finds one project improved access for 37,500 premises, a third of its target.

Figures show output was down by 2.1% from the previous quarter as lockdown disrupted businesses.

The indicative date for an easing of restrictions would have seen live music return to venues

Residents are invited for tests after a number of "probable cases" were identified.

The chief medical officer says the pace of the spread could be controlled if more people are vaccinated.

Temporary Exemption Certificates are to be extended to help manage the transition, says Nichola Mallon.

The health minister says the large staff uptake means compulsory vaccinations are "not necessary".

No coronavirus-linked deaths were reported on Wednesday, meaning the total remains 2,155.

The MSC Virtuosa is the largest passenger ship to visit the city, with 1,000 passengers on board.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

How might the UK and EU compromise on the Northern Ireland protocol?

Siobhan Keegan, who presided over the Ballymurphy inquest, will take up the role in September.

BBC News NI looks back at the career of first minister of Northern Ireland, Arlene Foster.

Former DUP MP and party colleague, MLA Emma Little-Pengelly says Edwin Poots 'didn't have any actual plan or strategy'

Paul Givan is confirmed as first minister despite internal DUP opposition to nomination.

A garden centre manager says plants sent from England often arrive dead due to delays caused by the protocol.

SDLP MP Colum Eastwood asks the Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis what he is doing to promote the benefits of the NI Protocol for local producers.

Derry and Strabane District Council heard on Tuesday that there will be a revised format for the event.

Both the DUP and Ulster Unionist Party say they will not be nominating to the council group this year.

Marlin Equity Partners buys a majority share in online training company Learning Pool.

Ryan McCready of Derry City and Strabane Council says he is "no longer compatible" with the DUP.

A previous decision against a family's wishes was based on racial prejudice, a judgment finds.

Irish Further Education Minister Simon Harris defends comments made by his party leader.

The Irish deputy PM says he believes a united Ireland could happen in his lifetime.

Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris says classes next year will "overwhelmingly" be on campus.

Thousands of protesters gathered in Dublin demanding the expansion of a repair scheme for crumbling houses.

The work could lead to targeted therapies that prevent life threatening clots happening in future.