It follows the emergence of historical tweets, which have led to allegations of misogyny and racism.

Principals should ask all pupils in a class where there is an outbreak to take a lateral flow test.

A report in 2021 found that SONI was insufficiently independent of its parent company.

The gas poses a threat by killing critical species in Northern Ireland's peatlands.

Financial statements reveal a "new loan agreement of £158.75m" for the delayed development.

A court hears that Adrian Ursu, 32, told police he drank up to six beers before Saturday's crash.

As restrictions are being eased, a health boss says the impact of Covid will be felt for a long time.

Unionists say the flags, put up ahead of the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, should be taken down.

Alison Chestnutt will become the first woman to lead both the male and female members of an NI club.

Anyone with a year or less to live will be granted automatic entitlement to extra benefits.

A fund to help hospitality businesses opened last week but hotel operators were not included.

The move comes after a refusal to plant a tree at Stormont to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

The total number of deaths linked to the virus reported by the Department of Health is 3,072.

Confirmed cases of the virus remain relatively steady, but hospital numbers are slowly falling.

Rules on self-isolation and table service in Northern Ireland have been relaxed.

The virus was mentioned on the death certificates of 43 people, up to Friday 14 January.

BBC News NI looks at where Northern Ireland stands in regards to Covid rules after Thursday's relaxations.

Stormont ministers agree to drop the use of vaccine passports in hospitality settings from Wednesday.

The rules on Covid testing and the mandatory self-isolation period are changing in Northern Ireland.

Some people are unable to get an MoT appointment but a valid certificate is needed for vehicle tax.

The investment promises a new theatre, civic centre, park and bypass - but some are unconvinced.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

The disbandment of the Royal Irish Constabulary in 1922 led hundreds of ex-members to go overseas.

From April, construction and manufacturing firms will have to switch to pricier so-called white diesel.

As more Covid rules are eased in Northern Ireland, how close is a return to life without the virus?

Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie apologises for making a joke about DUP MLA Edwin Poots.

Skate Social Belfast regularly meets at well-known city landmarks, including Titanic Belfast.

Northern Ireland is "hopefully" coming to the end of this wave of coronavirus, says Robin Swann.

Work on a 152-bed hotel at a former military barracks in Londonderry is due to be completed next year.

Army technical officers have carried out a controlled explosion on a vehicle in Derry.

Jim Barr receives an anonymous apology for a theft from his shop 30 years ago.

Mourners are told of how Bishop Hannon comforted survivors of the Enniskillen bomb in hospital.

Ireland's defence minister says Russian tests off the coast are unwanted, but cannot be stopped.

Reports suggest a deceased pensioner was "propped up by two men" who tried to claim his pension.

"Today is a good day," says Irish PM, lifting restrictions on hospitality and household gatherings.

A man appears at a special court in the Republic of Ireland charged with the murder of Ashling Murphy.

People who worked on the frontline during the pandemic are to receive a tax-free payment of €1,000.