"Shocking" rates of attendance have been reported in some schools, say NI Assembly members.

The BMA says there were 291 posts not filled by a permanent consultant in 2021.

CCEA says there will be a reserve set of A-level exams and some GSCE exams for pupils this summer.

The Armagh Roma Traveller Support group says the demand for its services is overwhelming.

Two masked men entered a house in Strabane with guns and a baseball bat, police say.

BBC News NI explains the difference between the assembly and executive and how they operate.

Assisi Animal Sanctuary says it has stopped taking in dogs while it works to resolve the issue.

The 1972 Five Nations was abandoned after Scotland & Wales decided not to play in Ireland. It meant England's 1973 match in Dublin was emotionally charged.

The UK government wants to legislate on Irish and Ulster-Scots before the assembly election.

Fiona Ryan says victims feel "downgraded" after the executive collapse cast doubt over apology.

The Housing Executive says draft budget threatens its capacity to provide temporary accommodation.

The Assembly Commission also decides the union flag will not be flown to mark Prince Andrew's birthday

The fire service says the blaze at Ashvale Farm Shop near Lisburn is believed to be accidental.

Brandon Lewis says the next assembly election will take place on 5 May as planned.

Health Minister Robin Swann says he's taking legal advice on how he can act to "replace the bulk of restrictions".

DUP leader says it will be "difficult" to form an executive after an election if issues around the Brexit deal remain.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the DUP will field three candidates in the constituency in the election.

Bills going through Stormont have been placed into uncertainty due to Paul Givan's resignation.

The new commissioner, Ian Jeffers, will take up the post later in the year for a four-year term.

The first and deputy first minister can't operate in isolation; when one goes so does the other.

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

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Judi Dench and Ciarán Hinds have both been nominated for Oscars for their performances in Belfast.

A report finds "collusive behaviour" by police in a number of loyalist murders between 1990 and 1998.

A County Donegal pub introduces a fine jar to help steer conversations away from Covid-19.

A change to NI's organ donation laws will be named after Dáithí MacGabhann who needs a new heart.

Families of loyalist murder victims vow to fight for justice after a report finds police officers had engaged in "collusive behaviours" with paramilitaries.

The health minister says he's not "prepared to allow a failure of politics" to get in the way of lifting restrictions.

The body of a former republican prisoner was found on the shores of Lough Neagh in January 2008.

Court hears Ryan Walters made admission to his former partner after the attack.

Brooke Scullion will fly the flag for Ireland at the contest in Italy with her song That's Rich.

Steelstown win the All-Ireland Intermediate Club title after beating Trim 3-14 to 2-5 in an action-packed Croke Park decider.

Ms Robinson was regular contributor to BBC Northern Ireland, BBC Radio Foyle and the Irish News.

Taoiseach Mícheál Martin said findings by the Police Ombudsman's report were “deeply disturbing”.

The new uniform for the Irish police service includes polo shirts and a two tone jacket.

Glasnevin Cemetery's Necrology Wall remembers all those killed between 1916 and 1923.

The world marks the centenary of James Joyce's Ulysses, but the novel wasn't always celebrated.

The former Irish Defence Forces soldier is accused of being a member of the terrorist group.

A panel of experts will still be needed as the country emerges from the pandemic, Ireland's chief medical officer says

Matches involving the Cork senior football and hurling teams are to be moved out of Páirc Uí Chaoimh, due to its proximity to Ed Sheeran concerts at the stadium.