BBC NI Spotlight investigates the long-serving Christian politician jailed for child sex offences.

Brian Shields used to "love the heat", but living with MS means the current heatwave can affect his muscles making it difficult to move.

Mr Justice Rooney told the jury that their verdict must be based on the evidence they have heard at the inquest and nothing else.

Youth workers from New Lodge in north Belfast and pupils from Harberton Special School designed the #hearMeOut campaign.

Thomas Coulter, 46, of Alliance Court, pleaded guilty to three waste management offences.

Heatwave conditions for Northern Ireland were met on Wednesday after 25C was recorded for three days in a row.

Cliftonville members vote in favour of a special resolution to authorise the club's management committee to enter formal negotiations with the Toronto Investment Group [TIG].

Aaron McKenna recalled his unlikely friendship with the iconic rapper as he prepares for the biggest fight of his boxing career.

A school and a charity have developed a scheme An Droichead - The Bridge - to span the gap between school and employment.

Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.

From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children.

Baroness Gray was speaking at a panel event organised by the SDLP exploring constitutional change, coinciding with the 10-year anniversary of Brexit.

Patients of the consultant, Aidan O'Brien, were badly let down, facing delays in diagnosis and treatment, including cancer care, the report finds.

Jacqui Durkin is taking over the role from Marie Anderson, who retired at the end of last year.

Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir was speaking after it emerged the NICS had decided not to participate in the LGBT events this summer.

The moves were confirmed in a statement issued by his solicitor John McBurney.

Donaldson has been told to expect a "lengthy sentence" for a string of child sex crimes, including rape.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson's wife Eleanor was a co-accused in his child sex abuse trial - but could not be found guilty as she faced a trial of the facts.

The former MP is remanded in custody while he awaits sentencing for 18 offences.

The former DUP leader entered calm court on day one calm and relaxed, but by the end he was alone as the jury found him guilty on 18 child sex abuse charges.

Jeffrey Donaldson's career took him from the UUP to the DUP leadership, but he now faces a prison sentence after being convicted of child sex abuse.

A Belsonic gig turned into a life-changing moment when a young fan was invited on stage by Zach Bryan to perform in front of 45,000 people.

A decade on from Brexit, BBC News NI's John Campbell looks at whether the region has benefited from having dual access to the EU and GB markets.

The Baby loss certificate scheme went live on Monday and can be accessed on the NI Direct website.

Temperatures must reach at least 25C on three consecutive days for Northern Ireland to meet official heatwave status.

The former teacher has carried out reviews of behaviour in schools in England and critics say he has a hardline approach.

After 2 years in Belfast, Nidhi Pal and Vik Parashar found a creative way to make new friends - a monthly dinner party with strangers.

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The four-day celebration of Derry's maritime history will see the banks of the Foyle transformed into a mix of spectacle, colour and history.

Ahead of Friday's first game back at the Brandywell, BBC Sport learns how a giant sewing machine has helped put Derry City's new hybrid pitch together.

The campus currently has about 6,500 students, with a target of reaching 10,000 students by 2032.

The proposed store near Crescent Link retail park in Londonderry was first submitted back in 2021.

The theatre closed in September last year and was previously expected to remain shut for about six months.

The two men were assaulted during an altercation and subjected to racist abuse, police say.

Stephen Nigel Thompson is also accused of possessing material likely to cause fear and distress and engaging in behaviour likely to stir up hatred.

My Brother the Minotaur made its debut on Apple TV in April.

The alarms were distributed to international nurses based at Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry.

Ali Sohrabi had been remanded in custody last month after he was charged with the murder of Masumeh Manojan.

The Oireachtas Committee on Drugs published its final report on Wednesday after spending months interviewing witnesses.

The money will come from the last allocation from the Irish government's Shared Island Fund.

The charges included dangerous driving causing the death of 27-year-old Natalie McLaughlin and her daughter, six-year-old Ella.

Tadhg Callaghan Carter, 15, was watching the Donegal International Rally when he was struck by a vehicle.

The incident happened on the N59 at Eskeragh, near Ballina, County Mayo, on Sunday morning.

On one day every June, the streets of Dublin are transformed to a bygone era as James Joyce fans celebrate his work.

The Ryanair boss extends his contract to 2032, in a deal featuring a bonus scheme that could earn him more than €150m (£130m).

Micheál Martin says the video was "clearly very false material" and serves as a reminder to be "vigilant on social media".

You may know them as a supermarket chain but in Northern Ireland Lidl is opening a pub.