The Department of Health says about 50,000 people have applied to the scheme since Monday.

The Education Authority investigated Ballyclare Secondary School after concerns were raised.

A think tank suggests "Northern-Ireland-approved goods" could be exempt from some EU rules.

Array Collective took this year's award for tackling taboo topics in Northern Ireland.

Derry City and Strabane District Council officials have requested £15m in Stormont funding.

Marie-Louise Connolly, Jayne McCormack and Richard Morgan answer your questions tonight at 19:00 GMT.

A severely injured man was found by members of the pubic in a field outside Broughshane in October.

Ministers will meet in London with the legacy of the Troubles and the NI Protocol likely to feature.

Maroš Šefčovič says the EU is ready to move on its own over Northern Ireland's medicines problem.

A coroner finds Thomas Friel's death was probably the result of head injuries caused by a missile.

A three-hour stand-off at Hydebank Wood Youth Offenders' Centre was broken up by staff in riot gear.

A long-awaited report is made public but its proposals are unlikely to be implemented any time soon.

Biosecurity controls are introduced within a 10km zone after a third outbreak in County Monaghan.

The National Association of Head Teachers NI says there are not enough sub teachers in the system.

The total number of coronavirus-linked deaths recorded by the Department of Health is 2,879.

People in Northern Ireland will have to provide proof of their Covid-19 status to access certain venues.

Covid rules have been strengthened in response to concern over the newly-identified Omicron variant.

The Department for the Economy says it has boosted the retail and hospitality sectors.

First Minister Paul Givan reiterates his party's opposition to the scheme calling it shambolic.

It has also been the dullest autumn in 75 years, according to figures from the Met Office.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Ezinne Nwosu became lord mayor of Belfast for the day and says wearing the chain is the exciting part.

The principal of Harpur's Hill Primary School in Coleraine says pupils are coming to school hungry.

The Labour Party's new NI spokesperson is described as a "very hotly-rated" figure at Westminster.

Belfast-based activist group the Array Collective are the winners of the prestigious Turner Prize 2021.

Some staff at Queen's and Ulster universities are beginning three days of strike action.

Businesses have said there is a lack of clarity around how they should enforce the Covid-19 certification scheme.

Health Minister Robin Swann says the new Omicron Covid-19 variant is "undoubtedly concerning".

The body of Edward Meenan, 52, was found in Creggan Street in Londonderry in November 2018.

Police say the deaths at a property in Elms Park are not being treated as suspicious at this time.

Extra midnight services are operating on some routes, but taxi shortages still affect travel plans.

Trade union Unite says the strike is expected to significantly affect port operations.

Irish health authorities say it is linked to travel from southern Africa.

Children in third class and up will be required to wear face masks at school from Wednesday.

The Football Association of Ireland says verbal abuse and worse is causing two-thirds of its referees to quit within two years.

From Friday, travellers will need to show results from a PCR test or a lateral flow test.

The Republic of Ireland hammer Georgia 11-0 in Women's World Cup qualifying to move second in Group A.

The scheme to help homeowners affected by defective concrete blocks is capped at €420k (£357,500).