The controversial plans have been criticised by the majority of Stormont's political parties.

In the first week of the new term, 88.6% of pupils were in school, according to attendance records.

A shop owner receives an apology for a theft 30 years ago - and repayment with interest.

Fraudsters have been contacting people pretending to be family and asking them to send money.

The Irish government is to publish a new strategy to combat violence against women.

Police are examining a suspicious vehicle in Londonderry following an earlier hijacking.

For some technologies there are never any clouds to spoil the view.

Alan Harte, 40, with an address at Island Quay Apartments, Dublin 3, was known as 'YZ' during the trial.

More than 30 organisations say the strategy does not adequately address the climate emergency.

The 23-year-old teacher died after being attacked along a County Offaly canal last Wednesday.

Mourners at Ashling Murphy's funeral are told her family has been "robbed of a precious gift".

A letter expresses concern about a significant reduction in elective surgery in Northern Ireland.

In a letter to the PM, the six parties say the roles of MP and assembly member are full-time jobs.

The move is partially in response to post-Brexit labour market challenges, says the company.

The total number of deaths linked to the virus reported by the Department of Health is 3,048.

Official figures also show that company payrolls are above the pre-pandemic level.

Jim Shannon cries as he tells Parliament his mother-in-law died alone with Covid-19 in 2020.

Covid-19 is mentioned on 29 death certificates, an increase of 15 on the previous week's figures.

Race organisers confirm that the North West 200 international road races will return to the calendar in May 2022 after a two-year absence.

More than 3,200 hospitality firms in Northern Ireland are eligible for the one-off grant.

The blood transfusion service says issues caused by the pandemic mean stock is "significantly down".

Mourners say "nothing is going to be the same again" after the killing of Ashling Murphy.

Crowds, including schoolchildren holding pictures of Ms Murphy, came out in force to say farewell.

Ashling Murphy's priest reflects on a community's grief ahead of the murdered teacher's funeral.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

People across Ireland came together in solidarity, rage and grief at the killing of Ashling Murphy.

Many drivers in Northern Ireland are facing significant waits when trying to book a slot.

The 23-year-old teacher was killed while exercising outside Tullamore in the Republic of Ireland.

Mourners are told the attack on the teacher raises questions about society's attitudes towards women.

A fibre broadband scheme has been extended to connect more rural homes in Northern Ireland.

Survivors and victims' relatives mark the 30th anniversary of the IRA bomb attack at Teebane, County Tyrone.

Mourners are told of how Bishop Hannon comforted survivors of the Enniskillen bomb in hospital.

A second man who was arrested on Wednesday remains in police custody

The number of people seeking help from Foyle Food Bank has risen by 310% in five years.

The men threated a woman with a crowbar and cable tied a man in his 60s.

The Irish government says Covid-19 restrictions are likely to be lifted "very soon", boosting hopes of Six Nations full houses in Dublin.

A study looked at the contribution made by international banks to the economy in Ireland.

A 40-year-old man is charged in relation to the shooting of Michael Tormey at his home on 9 January.

Irish and UK dignitaries attend ceremony to commemorate handover of Dublin Castle by British forces.

People across Ireland and the UK gather in memory of Ashling Murphy who was killed on Wednesday.

He was arrested in over Ashling Murphy's murder but later released and eliminated as a suspect.

Ashling Murphy's family are said to be "overwhelmed by the national outpouring of support".