Edwin Poots has argued the controversial checks need to be approved by all executive ministers.

The fire victims' families call for rugby bosses to ditch insulation firm Kingspan as a sponsor.

Northern Ireland needs investment in roads, schools, hospitals and housing says executive.

John Traynor, who worked for a drainage company, was fatally injured on Knockagh Road.

The number of students getting a first class degree has risen by about 50% since 2016/17.

Koulla Yiasouma says Relationship and Sex Education needs a set curriculum like other subjects.

Sinead Ennis, Jemma Dolan and Emma Sheerin apologise for tweets they posted about 10 years ago.

Escalating tensions in eastern Europe involving Russia mean further hikes are likely this year.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says he cannot guarantee if Paul Givan will be first minister next week.

The total number of deaths linked to the virus reported by the Department of Health is 3,086.

Metro services will return to "more normal levels" from Monday, with Ulsterbus and rail to follow suit.

Derek Hussey accused Doug Beattie of being "dictatorial" in selecting Ian Marshall last year.

The searches were part of "a proactive nationwide investigation" led by the National Crime Agency.

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

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.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

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

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.

The Utility Regulator warns that households and businesses will face gas price hikes of at least 30%.

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

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.

Colum Eastwood makes the call ahead of the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday this weekend.

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.

Irish minister writes to Russian ambassador saying it could have "devastating consequences".

The protest outside Lidl supermarkets in Cavan and Monaghan is over a promotion on large chickens.

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

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.