Sir Michael McBride says there is a "certainty of long-term harm to many children" from not attending school.

The hospitality industry is preparing for the removal of table service rules this evening.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) will begin tracing close contacts in schools on Friday.

The RSPB says 25 species of birds on the island are at risk partly due to the invasive predators.

The European Commission vice president is expected to hold a press conference later on Friday.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson also says his party will now boycott most north-south ministerial meetings.

The university says it is taking the action due to "unprecedented" demand for rooms in its halls.

European Commission vice president Maros Sefcovic calls for calm as he visits Northern Ireland.

The average bill for those on a variable rate tariff is expected to go up by about £100 a year.

The Mid and East Antrim decision relates to the withdrawal of port staff conducting Brexit checks.

The lorry driver was not injured in what police say was a "terrifying ordeal".

Students fear they will miss out as vaccination proof will be needed for big events and nightclubs in GB.

Almost 2,000 trout and more than 500 salmon died in a 4km stretch of the Kesh River last week.

It is hoped the Public Health Agency's input will reduce the number of pupils who have to self-isolate.

Sixty walk-in clinics across 30 campuses will offer first jabs to university and college students.

Principals' representatives and teaching unions are expected to be consulted on the plan later.

BBC News NI is given exclusive access to an intensive care unit, where patients are battling Covid.

Up to 15 people are now allowed indoors in homes while dancing will be allowed at wedding receptions.

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

Dr Mick Loftus, part of the last Mayo panel to lift Sam Maguire in 1951, says there is a lot of "hullabaloo" surrounding the supposed 'curse'

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Healthcare access is described as "abysmal", while language barriers remained an ongoing problem.

A teacher, priest and minister recall the dispute outside Holy Cross Primary School in Belfast in 2001.

The university says due to "unprecedented" demand accommodation in its halls is oversubscribed.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says a choice must be made between the political institutions and the NI Protocol.

Firmus energy has announced gas tariffs in the Ten Towns Network area will increase by 35% from 1 October.

Two decades on from the Holy Cross dispute some of those present remember the tension and fear.

Philip O'Doherty founded E&I Engineering, which will be sold to a US firm in a deal worth $2bn (£1.45bn).

They succeed Martina Anderson and Karen Mullan who stood down after a party restructure in Foyle.

E&I Engineering, founded by Derry City chairman Philip O'Doherty, is being sold to a US-based company.

It links the Guildhall to the Peace Bridge and aims to support the city's LGBTQ+ community.

The bodies of three members of the same family were found on Tuesday.

County Cavan turns out to welcome home Leona Maguire who helped Europe win the Solheim Cup.

Gardaí (Irish police) say a firearm was discovered near to the body of one of the deceased.

A late equaliser gives the Republic of Ireland their best result under Stephen Kenny as they draw with Serbia in World Cup qualifying.

The new rules, which will make Ireland a low-smoke zone, are expected to be in place within a year.

Places of worship can operate at 50% capacity, while live music and dancing can resume at weddings.

Almost four months after a ransomware attack on the Irish health service, disruption remains.

Shane Duffy spares the Republic of Ireland's blushes with a late header to earn a World Cup qualifying draw with Azerbaijan in Dublin.

The increase is on top of a significant jump in results the year before.