People who catch Covid can now end quarantine after seven days if they test negative twice.

More than 200 staff are off due to Covid while about 100 others are sick for other reasons.

Monica McWilliams, a peacemaker and campaigner, reflects on a life of standing up and speaking out.

The man in his 20s died following a collision on the R236 road at St Johnston

From vaccines to waiting lists and Omicron, 2021 has been a difficult year for the health service.

The total number of deaths recorded by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland is 2,979.

Ireland's chief medical officer has expressed concern at the recent surge in Covid-19 cases.

Fully-vaccinated close contacts are advised to take daily lateral flow tests following virus exposure.

Ireland's Paul Stirling and Shane Getkate are isolating after contracting Covid-19 as the squad prepares to fly to Jamaica for ODI series and T20 international with the West Indies.

From centenary services to climate change bills, Gareth Gordon looks at 2021's big political moments.

From history-making success, emotional goodbyes and 'wow' moments, try the big BBC Sport NI quiz of 2021.

While unionists and loyalists wanted to celebrate, many nationalists and republicans did not.

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

Many healthcare staff are isolating or ill with Covid-19, leading to "very long waits" for services.

New Covid-19 guidance is now in force in Northern Ireland, including a limit on household mixing.

Some of the tighter coronavirus restrictions announced by the NI Executive are now in force.

The total number of deaths recorded by the Department of Health in NI is 2,962.

Mick Haddock had only been married a week when he lost his wedding ring while swimming in Lough Neagh.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Pete and Sadie Keogh believe their son may still be alive if he had been taught the risks of gambling.

Asylum seekers in Belfast rekindle their love of music with guitars donated by the public.

It has been another challenging pandemic year for the economy but there is hope for a better 2022.

Wrapping paper and Christmas trees may add to the festive fun but disposing of them can be tricky.

Finance Minister Conor Murphy says his department will deliver a support package of £40m for hospitality businesses.

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

A west Belfast food bank has reported a 250% increase in demand for food in the last year.

Janice Gault from the a hotel industry body says more help is needed for the industry.

The incident happened in Limavady, as strong winds are recorded across Northern Ireland.

The victim was waiting for a lift home with friends on the Castlefin Road when she was struck.

Police appeal for information after a 48-year-old man sustains a fractured skull, hip, jaw and nose.

The attack happened in the Square shortly before 00:10 GMT on Monday 27 December.

Secret Irish government papers reveal the NI political scene before the Good Friday Agreement.

Irish state papers covering the build-up to the Good Friday Agreement have been published.

It comes as another 6,735 cases of coronavirus are recorded in the Republic of Ireland on Monday.

Bahaalddin Al Shwawra, 42, appears at Bray District Court after the death on Christmas Eve.

More than 30,000 people face a two-year wait on applications - affecting plans to live and work abroad.