If the assembly is not restored by Friday, the NI secretary has said he will call a fresh election.

Waiting times have also grown in other child services, including mental health and speech therapy.

Mr Christie, 44, was shot eight times in his home in the Ballycraigy estate last week.

Police say they believe the attacks less than 24 hours apart in the city are linked.

Northern Ireland's health system needs Stormont up and running, says the Royal College of Physicians.

A number of Ireland women's players have faced a "really difficult decision" over whether or not to sign a professional contract with the IRFU, says hooker Neve Jones.

Maggie Black died last year after waiting more than an hour for an ambulance to arrive at her home.

Unison is urging nurses, paramedics, porters and cleaners to walkout over a below-inflation pay rise.

Sinn Féin calls for a "joint approach" between London and Dublin if the executive is not restored.

People from loyalist gangs were part of "coalitions" organising the protests, says a PSNI officer.

Cliftonville win the Women's Premiership for the first time after a 2-1 win over Crusaders Strikers at Seaview.

Among a number of measures in the legislation is the appointment of two language commissioners.

The housing authority said 10 firms could no longer undertake maintenance work at the original price.

Kieran Smithson, 24, claims he was given the device because he owes a £5,000 drugs debt.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

A hotelier and a chocolatier are among those being hit by strong economic winds in Warrenpoint.

As a key deadline looms, BBC News NI examines if a second assembly election within a year is inevitable.

As many households brace for a hard winter, the BBC takes a look at where the help is coming from.

Figures suggest a rise of £138 in weekly pay since 2012, but inflation cancelled out this gain.

After 20 years of living in Scotland, Bronagh O'Kane came home to help out on the family farm.

Watch the highlights as captain Andrew Balbirnie scores a brilliant 62 to lead Ireland to a famous victory over England in the Men's T20 World Cup.

Claire Nicholls has been in pain for years due to endometriosis, but struggled to access treatment.

Sonia Webb's mother was in Dungannon workhouse before it closed its doors in 1948.

Police believe an attack on a man on Tuesday may be connected to a similar assault on Monday.

Police say that up to seven men were reportedly involved in the attack on the 35-year-old in Derry.

Glen beat Slaughtneil 1-12 to 0-7 to retain the Derry Senior Football title as Crossmaglen clinch a 46th triumph in Armagh.

Fireworks were thrown at homes and abuse shouted at residents in a County Londonderry village.

The deal will see a new service launched between Londonderry and Dublin Airport.

A money mule allows their account to be used for the transfer of someone else's stolen money.

The Irish government agrees to change its 200-year-old alcohol licensing laws to allow later opening times.

Adnan Asic death: Dublin pedestrian killed in 'violent assault'

A coin in memory of the founding member of the Dubliners was launched in Dublin on Monday.