Northern Ireland's chief medical officer says a new variant is "undoubtedly a matter of concern".

The Met Office issues a yellow weather warning as Storm Arwen brings strong winds to NI.

A certification scheme takes effect on Monday - with hospitality venues expected to begin checks.

They will assess whether any progress has been made in negotiations over the protocol's operation.

John Kyle says the protocol needs changes but is also a "unique opportunity" for NI.

The country singer will play three more concerts at Croke Park than originally scheduled.

The RTÉ Christmas TV special will include a young performer from Mayobridge, County Down.

The body of Stephen McKinney's wife Lu Na was found in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, in April 2017.

Four-time Paralympic champion Michael McKillop announces his retirement from competitive Paralympic athletics.

The teenage male was struck on the head while walking through a wooded area of Castle Park, Bangor.

The PSNI says is it aware of the video and has referred it to its Professional Standards Department.

The body of 65-year-old Christopher Hall was found at his house in Balbriggan in north County Dublin.

Robbie and an X-ray scanner located the drugs, including 60kg of cocaine, hidden in furniture.

Rachel Furness equals David Healy's record of 36 goals for Northern Ireland with a hat-trick in an 11-0 thumping of North Macedonia in World Cup qualifying.

Sinn Féin's Emma Sheerin halts a committee meeting and accuses the DUP of blocking a panel of experts.

The total number of coronavirus-linked deaths recorded by the Department of Health is 2,856.

A cross-border study compared students' mental health before and during the pandemic.

Calls are made for a NI-based inquiry into handling of care home residents during the pandemic.

Stormont ministers say Covid has "once again taken a firm grip" and urge home working if possible.

BBC News NI sets out the latest steps ministers are taking to deal with a spike in Covid-19 cases.

The total number of coronavirus-linked deaths recorded by the Department of Health is 2,851.

Lu Na McKinney's death appeared to be a tragic boating accident - but then the con unravelled.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

A County Tyrone mother says a lack of suitable care facilities in NI means her son may be relocated.

Coaching from Linfield captain Jamie Mulgrew gives pupils the motivation to read.

It's a system beyond broken, writes Marie-Louise Connolly, as she sees pressures first-hand.

Northern Ireland and Rangers midfielder Megan Bell opens up about her 18-month injury lay-off, watching surgery on YouTube and Euro 2022 dreams.

The McKennas have not been able to bring their daughter, Orla, home since the pandemic began.

The Books And Boots scheme is making a big difference at Millisle Primary School.

Stephen McKinney will spend at least 20 years in prison for murdering Lu Na McKinney.

A senior nurse at the Ulster Hospital says it's heartbreaking to see patients waiting so long for a bed.

A consultant at the Ulster Hospital says beds are "at a premium" as patients wait hours in A&E.

Danny Quigley completed 10 Ironman challenges in 10 days, raising over £100,000 for local charities.

NIFRS Group Commander Johnathan Tate believes 'this was an accidental fire caused by a chip pan'.

Will Patching will return to Derry City on a permanent basis after the Candystripes signed the midfielder from Dundalk on a two-year deal.

Fermanagh businessman Kevin Lunney says his family will never recover from his 2019 kidnapping ordeal.

But Simon Coveney says concessions won have come at a cost of reputation and relationships.

It is believed the man was aged between 45 and 55 and had been sleeping rough in County Meath.

The guidance comes amid concerns that the facilities could contribute to power blackouts.

WhatsApp is rewriting policies to comply with regulator demands after being issued an enormous fine.

An Irish politician questions why no one has won the country's lottery jackpot in six months.