Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, pupils' results were based on grades calculated by schools.

The change, which would bring NI in line with GB, will be discussed by Stormont ministers later.

How do restrictions here compare to other parts of the UK and the Republic of Ireland?

Harvey Spence, who has a learning disability, says he "dreaded going to work" because of his experience.

A potted guide to GCSE exams, which did not take place for the second year in a row due to Covid-19.

The Northern Ireland Executive is expected to discuss face coverings and class bubbles on Thursday.

Children will need consent from a parent or guardian when registering or at the vaccination centre.

The Uefa Super Cup saw Windsor Park and Belfast putting on a great show as Chelsea edged out Villarreal in a penalty shootout.

Conor Kernohan cannot get a vaccine certificate as he got one jab in GB and the second in Belfast.

A total of 315 nurses left the Belfast Trust in the first half of this year and more than half resigned.

The 32-year-old faces a fine of up to £10,000 if convicted of breaching Covid-19 rules

No away fans will be permitted at next month's international matches in Europe because of a "spike"in Covid-19 cases, Uefa and Fifa confirm.

The total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in NI since the start of the pandemic is 2,233.

Gerald Prentice, who spent four days on a ventilator, says he has "no doubt" a jab would have helped.

Provider Randox says it is increasing collections but the tests for UK arrivals are branded "pointless".

NI's chief scientific officer made the comments as one hospital trust cancelled outpatient clinics.

Hospitalisations and deaths increase, but the data shows the vaccine is doing its job.

Chelsea will take on Villareal at Windsor Park in the first Uefa club final held in Belfast.

Former England footballer Eniola Aluko deleted her Twitter account after receiving racist abuse.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Irish FA chief Patrick Nelson says Wednesday's Uefa Super Cup between Chelsea and Villarreal will be a "great advert" for Northern Ireland.

The lowdown on A-levels in Northern Ireland as pupils receive their results on Tuesday.

BBC Sport NI's Nigel Ringland describes his experience of covering the Tokyo Olympics and looks back on how Northern Ireland's competitors performed.

Football fans have been arriving in Belafst ahead of Wednesday's Uefa Super Cup Final at Windsor Park.

A total of 315 nurses left the Belfast Trust in the first half of this year and more than half resigned.

Boxer Kellie Harrington paraded through Dublin on an open-top bus as crowds of supporters celebrated her Olympic victory.

Gerald Prentice, who spent four days on a ventilator, says he has "no doubt" a jab would have helped.

The annual parade marks the anniversary of the ending of the Siege of Derry in August 1689.

The software firm was set up by former community development workers and employs more than 30 people.

The first phase of the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium redevelopment was completed in 2018.

The 30-year-old car driver from County Londonderry died at the scene.

Kathy Hochul's grandparents were from Ireland and had a "profound impact" on her political outlook.

Health chiefs expect a strong uptake when registrations for the age group open on Thursday.

Irish boxer Kellie Harrington wins an Olympic gold medal after defeating Brazil's Beatriz Ferreira in the women's lightweight final.

Revenue says investigations are ongoing following the seizure of the drugs.

Customers will also be able to book multiple tables in outdoor hospitality venues.