Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon says she hopes the move will help people facing rising costs.

Almost all Covid-19 restrictions in the country have ended, but travellers still need Covid passports.

A 32-year-old man is due in court following an incident in Ballymena, on Sunday.

Ireland's PM says Ireland will have a strong humanitarian response to the invasion of Ukraine.

NI's economic recovery from the pandemic may have been weaker than first thought, analysis suggests.

The total number of deaths linked to the virus reported by Stormont's Department of Health is 3,208.

The bank's improved performance in 2021 reverses a loss of €760m (£635m) in 2020.

Debutant Michael Lowry scores two tries as Ireland condemn 12-man Italy to a 100th Six Nations defeat in Dublin.

Armagh fall to their first defeat of the Division One season against Mayo as Kerry hammer Monaghan in Inniskeen.

Politicians from across the political spectrum are among those gathered to mourn the late South Belfast MLA.

Why did some areas flood more than others during Northern Ireland's week of stormy weather?

The singer from Gortin, County Tyrone, who found fame on the X-Factor, has struggled with addiction.

Oksana Wilson's daughter and grandsons are attempting to flee Ukraine to travel to Northern Ireland.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

The remaining Covid-19 restrictions have now been lifted, but what are the rules for maternity wards?

A number of items from the Irish War of Independence will also be auctioned in Belfast in March.

If you could leave a message for future generations, what would you tell them?

Molly the springer spaniel is home, thanks to some ham, after going missing during Storm Franklin.

The 80-year-old adventurer who has written a book to teach his grandson about their home.

Oksana Wilson's daughter and grandsons, aged six and 12, are attempting to flee and travel to Northern Ireland.

A Ukrainian woman, studying at Queen's University, says people are frightened by Russian invasion.

Health Minister Robin Swann says pressures on the health service have been exacerbated by Covid.

Lisa McGee is one of ten people to receive an honorary degree from Ulster University.

Terry Doran says he was sexually abused at a Londonderry school when he was a pupil in the 1970s.

Former NI international Paddy McCourt denies sexually assaulting a woman on 30 January.

Ryan Walters admitted being present when the victim was attacked but denied murder, a court hears.

Violet-Anne Wynne claimed she had been isolated and accused the party of not supporting her.

36-year-old Keith Conlan died in hospital on Thursday after being shot in Tallaght on Tuesday.

The plan is intended to cut the number of people on waiting lists by 18%.

The Department of Foreign Affairs has warned citizens against moving around the country.

The historian whose research helped uncover the Tuam babies scandal speaks of her relief at new law.