Nightclubs will close and pubs and restaurants can only offer table service after Christmas.

LifeHub NI helps more than 600 families a week and this year has been its most challenging to date.

A 79-year-old has been driving his "Yule-ride" around Portstewart, County Londonderry.

Loneliness already affects as many as one-in-five people in Northern Ireland but help is available.

Dancing to be prohibited in all hospitality venues, but sporting events go ahead with no capacity limits.

BBC News NI sets out the latest steps ministers are taking to deal with a spike in Covid-19 cases.

Ireland are stunned by the United States, who win the historic first Twenty20 International between the sides by 26 runs in Florida.

BBC News NI understands that health trusts met to plan for workforce absenteeism due to Covid.

The latest figures represent the highest daily number of Covid cases recorded in Northern Ireland.

The 30-year-old's body was found in a house in north Belfast on Saturday.

A school for deaf and visually impaired children has recorded a special Christmas carol video.

Robin Swann says up to two thirds of Covid patients in hospitals aged under 50 are not vaccinated.

An email about the £100 high street voucher listed a Bangor woman's business number as its helpline.

However, a large number of what are described as "other" absences are recorded in the run up to Christmas.

It said it was doing so "having reviewed the developing public health situation".

It comes after a complaint that the £100 voucher scheme does not comply with equality guidelines.

The additional funding comes after £75m was announced for Northern Ireland on Wednesday.

Fr John Kearns co-founded an annual memorial service for bikers who died in motorcycle crashes.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

An exhibition showcases the work of a French photographer who visited Belfast and Derry in the 1970s.

While three men are jailed, questions remain on who else was involved in Kevin Lunney's kidnapping.

The festive centrepiece is becoming a year-round fixture in some parts of counties Down and Armagh.

Footage captured for a special BBC Newsline broadcast charts the rhythm of life from dawn to dusk.

Deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill outlines new Covid restrictions and says help will be there for businesses that are struggling.

Mr Swann was at the opening of a mass vaccination centre, ahead of an executive meeting to discuss new Covid restrictions.

Footage captured for a special BBC Newsline broadcast charts the rhythm of life from dawn to dusk.

St Joseph’s College, Coalisland, had not used all of its heating budget due to the Covid lockdown.

The shopping centre is comprised of more than 40 retail units in over 120,000 sq ft of space.

The bricklayer fell from scaffolding and through a stairwell in June 2019.

The 82-year-old man was involved in the collision involving two cars and a tractor on Tuesday.

Ex-Presbyterian minister Matthew Simpson admitted charges relating to indecent images of children.

Ireland's chief medical officer says people should only see those they plan to spend Christmas with.

The Republic of Ireland's transfusion service says it has been issuing more blood than it can collect.

Former Miss World Rosanna Davison opens up about fertility struggles in a bid to break the stigma.

Allied Irish Banks was effectively nationalised in 2010 during the banking and property crisis.

From Monday, pubs, restaurants, cinemas and cultural venues must close by 20:00.

Irish jockey Rachael Blackmore has been voted BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year for 2021.

Ireland's chief medical officer says it took less than two weeks for Omicron to become dominant.

The Republic of Ireland's lottery jackpot was last won at the beginning of June, a record streak.