Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 counts of sex abuse, including one of rape, which he committed against two women when they were children.

Two brands of HRT patches, including Estradot transdermal and FemSeven Conti patches, have been affected, the Department of Health has said.

The Northern Ireland secretary says there is "very little financial accountability or responsibility" across the executive.

Young refugees describe their frustration at the lack of access to education for older teenagers who come to Northern Ireland to live

Nuala O'Loan tells Omagh Bombing Inquiry an RUC chief warned her not to release a critical report.

The vigil took place in Waterford after four family members died in an arson attack in the city.

Cliftonville's hopes of a domestic treble are over after they were stripped of their Women's League Cup title for fielding two ineligible players in the final.

This is the second year of the UKAHT's three-year mission to protect the historic base on Goudier Island in Antarctica.

The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.

The Gortin Road has been closed at its junction with the Killybrack Road.

Stephen Gilbert, 74, was born with unilateral microtia, a rare condition in which the external ear is underdeveloped or missing on one side.

A 41-year-old man was charged with a number of drugs offences.

The data breach occurred in August 2023 when, under a Freedom of Information request, the PSNI released a spreadsheet by mistake.

It comes amidst an an ongoing pay dispute between public sector workers and the Irish government.

Receiving his doctorate, the 44th US president praised Northern Ireland's progress and challenged the next generation to continue building a peaceful and inclusive future.

The couple tied the knot on Monday, and the photographs show the newlyweds at various Belfast landmarks.

Medics in Spain raced against time to save Sandra McCartney's life after her heart stopped beating.

A journalist has told the inquiry that a warning call was received on 14 August 1998 at Finner Camp near Ballyshannon, County Donegal.

The £16.6m scheme is designed to analyse the genetic make-up of every cow in Northern Ireland.

A signed summary of BBC Newsline.

Jordan Caldwell, who once struggled to see a future beyond anorexia, says bodybuilding gave him a new purpose in life.

Standing on the podium in Spain, non-alcoholic champagne fizzing everywhere, Millar said he felt one step closer to achieving his dream of becoming a professional driver.

Macha's Orchard is a social enterprise producing apple juice and a unique powder supplement.

If introduced as planned, the legislation would put Northern Ireland on par the rest of the UK by making third-party puppy and kitten sales illegal.

BBC News NI's Political Editor Enda McClafferty assesses the fallout from the Drumcree dispute so far.

The Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant banned the contentious Orange Order parade at Drumcree saying the decision "was in the best interests of peace".

The decision followed a warning from the chief constable that allowing the procession to go ahead could lead to serious injury, disorder and wider unrest across Northern Ireland.

Why is Drumcree making the headlines again nearly three decades on from the start of the dispute?

It is the 13th day of deadlock between residents of the mainly nationalist Garvaghy Road and the local district lodge of the Orange Order.

The parade has led to a stand-off between Orangemen and nationalist residents of the Garvaghy Road in Portadown lasting almost two weeks.

There have been 11 days of deadlock between Garvaghy Road residents and the local Orange Order over the proposed march in Portadown, County Armagh.

The motion comes amid a major political row over a planned Orange Order march in Portadown.

Facing questions in the Stormont assembly, O'Neill said she was "proud" to stand with the residents and "will continue to stand with them".

The deadlock over the Orange Order march in Portadown - opposed by residents of the Garvaghy Road - has lasted since last Sunday morning.

Protesters have remained on the Garvaghy Road since last Sunday as the fallout over the proposed Portadown District Orange Lodge march continues.

Sometimes in Northern Ireland, the definition of success is "nobody got hurt," writes BBC News NI's community correspondent.

The dispute over the controversial parade is a reminder that the peace process is not over.

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher warns of the consequences and cost "if they get it wrong".

The Police Service of Northern Ireland said anyone found to have blocked the Garvaghy Road will be treated as participating in an "illegal protest".

Divisions that had been dormant over Drumcree have flowed angrily again between Stormont parties.

Twenty-nine people died in the Real IRA bombing in the County Tyrone town on 15 August 1998.

A councillor says there is growing concern that young people may be coming into the Bogside area of Derry to cause trouble.

Gary Anderson had been serving life in prison for the murder of Karol Kelly in Londonderry in 2018.

The bridge is closed until Friday as a new low-energy LED lighting system is installed.

Derry City captain Michael Duffy says winning a trophy takes priority over qualification for Europe as he scores both goals in the Candystripes' FAI Cup semi-final win over Galway United.

The officers were patrolling the Ballycolman Estate in Strabane shortly after 17:00 BST when the attack happened.

The school, which is expected to re-open on Monday, says ongoing roof work left many areas exposed.

The Martin Group has become one of the UK's biggest car park operators after buying NCP out of administration.

For the first time in the 40 years of the Halloween festival in Derry, a ticket will be needed for part of the city centre.

The trust said it continued to work towards a longer-term goal of securing a new purpose-built Emergency Department.

Appeal court judges overturn a decision that blocked work starting on one of NI's biggest road projects.

The former Lisnagelvin leisure centre in Derry, which opened in the 1980s, has been vacant since it closed in 2015.

Derry City player James McClean hits out at his treatment by Derry City amid an ongoing contract dispute with the club.

Edward Gallagher will be sentenced in December after pleading guilty to 109 sex offences.

Twenty-nine people, including a woman pregnant with twins, died when the bomb tore through Omagh town centre.

Two separate shootings in Coleraine are being treated as attempted murder by the PSNI.

A "multiple murder" investigation has been launched by gardaí (Irish police) following the blaze.

Ten people died in the blast at a petrol station in Creeslough, County Donegal, on 7 October 2022.

He is charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation between 18 October 2015 and 6 April 2017.

Gibney was extradited from the United States of America to Ireland to face historical sexual abuse charges.

The Canadian model was first discovered at an Irish dancing competition as a teenager.

She was a renowned Irish dancer who performed the lead role of Saoirse in the Lord of the Dance.

The threshold at which people start paying the higher income tax rate is also expected to increase.

Uefa has confirms it is investigating the half-time incident during Sunday's Nations League game between Republic of Ireland and Israel following an accusation of spitting.

During the first court appearance last August, Kinahan did not have any legal representation.

The teaching unions began work-to-rule action on Monday and there will be a full one-day strike on 14 October.

Experts who are carrying out the dig at Tuam in County Galway have published their latest regular update.

Mark Carruthers provides comment and expert analysis on the week's political news

Northern Ireland is the first part of the UK to introduce graduated driver licensing.