Health minister says vaccine push is aimed at younger people amid concerns about the new variant.

Investigators will look at the possibility the building was hit by lightning, the fire service says.

Victims' group Wave writes to the PM after the prosecutions of two Army veterans are halted.

Grants ranging from £5k to £500k will be awarded to charities working to improve mental ill health.

The Derry City and Strabane councillor quit the DUP in June over its treatment of Arlene Foster.

The justice minister says Troubles-era prosecutions should go ahead where the evidence allows.

The latest figures show 533 people tested positive but there are no new deaths linked to Covid-19.

A 16-year-old boy is arrested as a bonfire at Bloomfield Walkway is dismantled overnight.

It has been reported a number of people attacked the victim as he walked along Bushmills Road.

Armagh set up an Ulster SFC semi-final against Monaghan after beating a spirted Antrim side 4-15 to 0-14 at the Athletic Grounds.

Manager Dessie Farrell confirms that Goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton has "stepped away" from the Dublin senior football panel.

As Ireland considers vaccine certificates, how is the scheme working in other EU countries?

Lucas Herbert wins the Irish Open at Mount Juliet by three shots after a four-under-par final round of 68 in Kilkenny.

The latest figures show 460 people tested positive but there are no new deaths linked to Covid-19.

The short-term arrangement is only open to NI holidaymakers travelling on or before 19 July.

The Department for Health is encouraging employers to take part in its workforce testing programme.

Restrictions will be placed on the sound level of music performed indoors, as other Covid rules are eased.

The fix is for the double-vaccinated hoping to travel before an official vaccine passport is in place.

Research suggests not seeing friends and not being in school were lockdown's most difficult aspects.

The Department of Health recorded 375 new cases of the virus in the past 24 hours.

No booking will be required at the pop-up units, after the first one opened in Belfast on Sunday.

The new warship follows its namesake, a historic vessel which played a key role in World War Two.

High-profile women are sharing their own experiences but how easy is it to admit you are struggling?

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Longer pub opening hours, pints in cinemas and more - we look at how NI's licensing laws are changing.

The acquittal of two ex-paratroopers on trial for the killing of an IRA man prompted a review.

Twenty-three years on from the Good Friday Agreement, how to deal with the past is still unresolved.

A renowned street artist explains the Japanese-inspired mural he's created in Belfast.

Ex-minister for veterans Johnny Mercer says there are "no winners" after the decision to drop the cases.

Relatives of the Bloody Sunday victims vow to challenge a decision to drop cases against soldiers.

'NI Protocol has broken the union of the United Kingdom"

Families and friends of those killed on Bloody Sunday are among those who gathered in Derry.

At nearly six times the national average, Buncrana has the Republic's highest infection rate.

Two Army veterans had faced murder charges over deaths in Londonderry in 1972, including on Bloody Sunday.

The body of Kieran Doherty was found naked and bound near the Irish border in February 2010.

Defence lawyers complain their objection to CCTV evidence was mischaracterised by the prosecution.

The Irish government announces it is to purchase one million Covid-19 vaccine doses from Romania.

Taoiseach (Irish PM) Micheál Martin says the government received stark Covid-19 warnings.

The Irish government is to delay the return of some indoor activities scheduled for 5 July.

The Irish government money will progress the cross-border link between Warrenpoint and Omeath.

The taoiseach says the cabinet will meet in the coming days to discuss planned easing on 5 July.