Following the collapse of the executive, Robin Swann asked individual ministers to back the easing of restrictions.

Michelle Crawford says a heart transplant when she was 10 years old gave her a second chance at life.

Sharon Jackson, who has terminal cancer, organised a celebration of life, calling it an "awake wake".

Some Catholic maintained and controlled schools have sent letters to parents expressing concerns.

The executive parties will meet virtually to discuss the apology for historical abuse victims.

Staff from Queen's and Ulster universities are walking out over pensions, pay and workload.

The 18-year-old man is receiving treatment in hospital following the attack.

The Police Ombudsman finds "collusive behaviour" in 11 loyalist murders but questions remain.

The total number of deaths linked to the virus reported by the Department of Health is 3,154.

The little-known bunkers in Northern Ireland that would have been crucial had the Cold War escalated.

He is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court on Monday after the find at Belfast Harbour.

The blaze at the Dublin nightclub claimed 48 lives, among them three people from Northern Ireland.

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says the government has "dishonoured" the New Decade New Approach deal.

Northern Ireland was without a functioning local government for 35% of the time since devolution began.

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

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.

The Public Health Agency has begun work to expand services already offered across Northern Ireland.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

The final resting place of Captain Erik Kokeritz is now marked by a single white cross.

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.

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

Thirty years ago Michelle Crawford from Londonderry underwent an operation that would change her life.

Former school friends rediscover the joy of the arts in a project in memory of a late friend.

From making history to manager Mickey Moran's biblical parables, watch Eugene Branagan's passionate interview after Kilcoo's maiden All-Ireland Club Championship title at Croke Park on Saturday.

Cancer services could be affected if a new budget is not passed at Stormont, Cancer Research UK says.

Michael Bridge was shot as he remonstrated with soldiers over the killing of 17-year-old Jackie Duddy.

Masked men who shot a man in Strabane also "put a gun" in younger brother's face, grandmother says.

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.

An energy credit will be doubled to €200 and public transport fares will be cut by 20%.

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.