The NI Executive will meet virtually to review the data and recent changes brought in on Monday.

Fully-vaccinated close contacts are advised to take daily lateral flow tests following virus exposure.

While unionists and loyalists wanted to celebrate, many nationalists and republicans did not.

From centenary services to climate change bills, Gareth Gordon looks at 2021's big political moments.

The incident happened in Limavady, as strong winds are recorded across Northern Ireland.

Wednesday's data reflects the period between midnight on 23 December and midnight on 28 December.

It could take days to extinguish the fire at a site on East Twin Road, according to the fire service.

Emergency payments will be made to those "severely impacted", the communities minister says.

Saturday's United Rugby Championship match between Ulster and Leinster is postponed because of a number of positive Covid-19 tests.

Mick Haddock had only been married a week when he lost his wedding ring while swimming in Lough Neagh.

The victim was waiting for a lift home with friends on the Castlefin Road when she was struck.

Many healthcare staff are isolating or ill with Covid-19, leading to "very long waits" for services.

Pete and Sadie Keogh believe their son may still be alive if he had been taught the risks of gambling.

State papers from 1998 reveal some of the tensions in the run-up to the Good Friday Agreement.

New Covid-19 guidance is now in force in Northern Ireland, including a limit on household mixing.

Some of the tighter coronavirus restrictions announced by the NI Executive are now in force.

The total number of deaths recorded by the Department of Health in NI is 2,962.

Conor Murphy says his department will deliver a support package of £40m for 3,000 businesses.

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

Asylum seekers in Belfast rekindle their love of music with guitars donated by the public.

It has been another challenging pandemic year for the economy but there is hope for a better 2022.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Wrapping paper and Christmas trees may add to the festive fun but disposing of them can be tricky.

Troubles legacy issues, faith in policing and the Irish Sea border continue to shape NI's present.

Covid-19 has meant another year of major changes and challenges for education in Northern Ireland.

Wildlife across the UK is increasingly suffering the impacts of extreme weather events and natural disasters, says the National Trust.

Finance Minister Conor Murphy says his department will deliver a support package of £40m for hospitality businesses.

A 79-year-old has been driving his "Yule-ride" around Portstewart, County Londonderry.

A west Belfast food bank has reported a 250% increase in demand for food in the last year.

Janice Gault from the a hotel industry body says more help is needed for the industry.

Police appeal for information after a 48-year-old man sustains a fractured skull, hip, jaw and nose.

The attack happened in the Square shortly before 00:10 GMT on Monday 27 December.

People in Londonderry come together to serve up a Christmas dinner to remember.

Derry City and Strabane District Council has called for the repeated attacks to stop.

Secret Irish government papers reveal the NI political scene before the Good Friday Agreement.

Irish state papers covering the build-up to the Good Friday Agreement have been published.

It comes as another 6,735 cases of coronavirus are recorded in the Republic of Ireland on Monday.

Bahaalddin Al Shwawra, 42, appears at Bray District Court after the death on Christmas Eve.

More than 30,000 people face a two-year wait on applications - affecting plans to live and work abroad.