The party's nomination process is set to open on Monday and Sir Jeffrey Donaldson is the favourite.

BBC News NI explains what is happening within the DUP and its wider implications for devolution.

Caitríona Lagan is a 15-year-old All-Ireland champion musician who plays five instruments.

The ex-North Down MLA, who quit his post due to illness, is described as a "true gentleman".

Since receiving the world's first Covid-19 vaccine, Ms Keenan has stayed in contact with the nurse who administered it.

One arrest is made after a man in his 60s dies within minutes of the attack in Firhouse.

The burger giant's UK and Ireland boss tells the Sunday Telegraph it is becoming "harder to recruit".

The Irish deputy PM says for some it will "always be the wrong time" to talk about Irish unification.

This week marks 100 years since the NI Parliament was opened by the King amid sectarian violence.

It is thought to be the first time the native squirrel has bred in the Carnfunnock area for decades.

The victim was stabbed once before the suspect ran off on foot, police have said.

Another 125 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the 24-hour period up to Sunday morning.

Local residents are asked to be tested as a "precautionary measure" after Delta variant cases found.

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.

Artist Wolfgang Buttress, creator of Belfast landmark RISE, returns to NI with a new exhibition.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Sunburn is still a danger - even on a cloudy staycation in Northern Ireland.

Some of the pandemic's unexpected savers say they will not be rushing out to spend their money.

A teenager was inspired to create an animation about the NHS staff who saved his grandad's life.

A number of kittens were born in recent weeks after efforts to re-introduce the native species.

Edwin Poots was surrounded by press as he left DUP headquarters, following the meeting of party officers.

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

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

Both the DUP and UUP 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.

The scheme is set to come into effect from 19 July for travellers in the Republic of Ireland.

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.