A report raises "significant concerns about the treatment of prisoners" in Northern Ireland's jails.

The draft law aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in NI by 82% by 2050.

An Audit Office report found important applications are still taking too long to process.

There are many ways to mark the start of spring around the world - from the lunar to the ecological.

An independent review of Northern Ireland's education system is being carried out.

Belfast Harbour says a bounce back in global trade and improved port infrastructure are factors.

The new law brings Northern Ireland into line with the rest of the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

Lockdown and remote learning increased inequalities for visually-impaired children, a report says.

NI Water say an aging sewerage system caused by a long-term lack of investment is a "big problem".

The man had shots fired over his head by the army when he tried to enter the facility, a court hears.

Edward Meenan died after suffering multiple injuries including stab wounds in November 2018.

The former DUP leader had sought to stand in the South Down constituency but was not selected.

It comes as education, travel and the prison service in NI make moves towards more normal service.

The total number of deaths linked to the virus reported by the Department of Health is 3,111.

It brings the agency's total, based on mentions of the virus on death certificates, to 4,128.

Almost 2,000 businesses have already received a one-off Stormont grant, but hotels were not included.

People will still need to show proof of Covid status to get into nightclubs and large events.

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

After a week of online scrutiny, BBC News NI looks at the trouble with Twitter for those in power.

How Katie Higgins, 29, became part of the UAE's first licensed all-female camel racing team.

For those getting connected via Project Stratum, reliable broadband is making a big difference.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

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

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

The PSNI has rolled out new uniforms for officers which have been described as "more suitable for the modern world".

The veteran Democratic Unionist Party politician says he will have to "rebuild and move on".

Relatives of those killed in Londonderry have gathered to remember loved ones, 50 years on.

A goodwill video message from Pope Francis opened the 4 Corners Festival in Belfast on Sunday.

Thirteen people were killed when British soldiers opened fire on a civil rights march in Londonderry.

The posters claim to name ex-soldiers who may have been involved in the Army's operation.

The Derry city-based club are now All-Ireland finalists - but can the urban-rural GAA gap be closed?

The bottle was thrown into the Atlantic in 2019 and washed up on a Donegal beach a few weeks ago.

A report finds that a celebration at the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs broke Covid-19 regulations.

Irish Justice Minister Helen McEntee says it is a "once-in-a-generation" scheme.

James, the customs dog, found 45kg of the drug as part of an operation targeting organised crime.

Simon Coveney says the news was "welcome" following days of speculation over the exercise.

Richard O'Halloran said it was a day of "great happiness and emotion" as he re-joined his family in Dublin.