People will no longer need show proof of Covid status for bars, restaurants and cinemas from this afternoon.

About one in three shifts in some wards at the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital were understaffed.

The EU will start applying import duties of 90% on some Chinese products in an anti-dumping move.

Sir Michael Lyons will examine efficiency, effectiveness and capacity to deliver on economic plans.

Michelle McIlveen insists sexual consent is taught in NI schools after criticism at Stormont.

A 62-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder is released on police bail pending further inquiries.

It follows the emergence of historical tweets, which have led to allegations of misogyny and racism.

From 11 February, fully vaccinated arrivals in NI will no longer have to take a test within 48 hours.

The agriculture minister is to make a legal challenge to the checks brought about by the NI Protocol.

Only two out of six general surgical consultant posts at Daisy Hill Hospital have been filled.

Russia's Ambassador to Ireland says no harm is intended by the exercise scheduled for February.

Cookstown Cement acquires Lafarge Cement Ireland and commits £12m to upgrade facilities.

The gas poses a threat by killing critical species in Northern Ireland's peatlands.

The total number of deaths linked to the virus reported by the Department of Health is 3,077.

Principals should ask all pupils in a class where there is an outbreak to take a lateral flow test.

As restrictions are being eased, a health boss says the impact of Covid will be felt for a long time.

A fund to help hospitality businesses opened last week but hotel operators were not included.

Confirmed cases of the virus remain relatively steady, but hospital numbers are slowly falling.

Rules on self-isolation and table service in Northern Ireland have been relaxed.

Alison Chestnutt will become the first woman to lead both the male and female members of an NI club.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Some people are unable to get an MoT appointment but a valid certificate is needed for vehicle tax.

The investment promises a new theatre, civic centre, park and bypass - but some are unconvinced.

The disbandment of the Royal Irish Constabulary in 1922 led hundreds of ex-members to go overseas.

From April, construction and manufacturing firms will have to switch to pricier so-called white diesel.

Doug Beattie apologises for "serious mistakes" and denies that he is a racist or a misogynist.

A primary school principal says guidance on class-wide testing after Covid-19 cases should help schools.

As more Covid rules are eased in Northern Ireland, how close is a return to life without the virus?

Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie apologises for making a joke about DUP MLA Edwin Poots.

Unionists say the flags, put up ahead of the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, should be taken down.

Work on a 152-bed hotel at a former military barracks in Londonderry is due to be completed next year.

Army technical officers have carried out a controlled explosion on a vehicle in Derry.

Jim Barr receives an anonymous apology for a theft from his shop 30 years ago.

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

Lisa Smith pleads not guilty to charges of membership of the organisation and providing it funds.

Ireland's defence minister says Russian tests off the coast are unwanted, but cannot be stopped.

Reports suggest a deceased pensioner was "propped up by two men" who tried to claim his pension.

"Today is a good day," says Irish PM, lifting restrictions on hospitality and household gatherings.

A man appears at a special court in the Republic of Ireland charged with the murder of Ashling Murphy.

People who worked on the frontline during the pandemic are to receive a tax-free payment of €1,000.