Bars and clubs are expected to be busy on Halloween night with social distancing laws also scrapped.

Sinn Féin delegates meet in Dublin for the party's first Ard Fheis in two years.

Many clubs have experienced falling membership subscriptions and increased costs during lockdown.

How are NI shopping centres dealing with the loss of Debenhams as an anchor tenant?

Etta Roberts, 74, has clocked up 100 Parkruns after starting running to help with her cancer recovery.

Two puppies become Met Police dogs after their mother is rescued from a breeder in Northern Ireland.

Former MLA Harold McKee attacks party leader over his stance on abortion and same-sex marriage.

The total number of coronavirus-linked deaths recorded by the Department of Health is 2,699.

An archaeological dig in Enniskillen is unearthing parts of the "Backstreets" of Enniskillen.

Ahead of the COP26 conference, BBC News NI looks environmental challenges facing Northern Ireland.

Budget Energy is to increase prices by 29% and SSE will introduce a 9% rise in residential prices.

Jeffrey Anderson's claim that he had been strumming a miniature guitar was rejected by a jury.

The Department of Health says the lateral flow tests must be from private providers, not the NHS.

The number of Covid-19 linked deaths registered in Northern Ireland has risen again.

The Stormont finance minister says the executive is right to be "cautious" in easing restrictions.

So far 500,000 high street cards have been sent out and midnight on Monday is the deadline to apply.

Stormont must invest in its own health service in the future, says Health Minister Robin Swann.

Leeds and Northern Ireland player Stuart Dallas says a close friend's death and contracting Covid at the same time "impacted on me a lot".

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

A former student tells a BBC podcast of terrifying experiences he had at Queen's University in 1981.

Councillors said a greener vehicle would show a commitment to tackling climate change.

Mary Lou McDonald addresses the 2021 Sinn Féin Ard Fheis at the Helix in Dublin.

Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald addressed delegates at the party's first Ard Fheis since 2019.

When Olivia Devaney asked the PM a question, his answer became headline news.

Mark Francois asks Brandon Lewis where his bill to ban Troubles-related prosecutions is.

The service will begin in May 2022 with three flights a week, adding more during peak summer months.

The alto sax and clarinet player enthralled fans with a career spanning more than 70 years.

This year's celebration is called Awakening the Walled City and features events across the district.

Shots were reportedly fired in the Sevenoaks area of the city on Sunday evening.

New guidelines state that customers must socially distance in nightclub queues in the Republic of Ireland.

Brother Colm O'Connell says being recognised by the Irish government for his work coaching Kenyan runners is a "tremendous honour".

Nightclubs in the Republic of Ireland opened on Friday and now ticketing is a requirement of entry.

Gardaí (Irish police) say "nothing of evidential value" was found in Kildare woodland operation.

The Republic of Ireland secure an early boost to their World Cup qualification hopes with an impressive 2-1 away victory over Finland in Helsinki.

Irish Health Service Executive chief Paul Reid says there are no paediatric ICU beds in the Republic.