The increase is welcomed by environmentalists, but retail bodies say it is excessive.

As the cost of living rises, Mary McQuillan, 71, says she is losing sleep over her financial worries.

Christine McCleery says there was nobody in Lagan Valley Hospital Midwifery Led Unit to call for help.

The body of 54-year-old Roy Reynolds was found in North Woodburn Reservoir on Monday.

Gerard McCrory, 45, killed 24-year-old Lucy McIlhatton on the Springfield Road on 3 January, 2021.

John Fleming is banned from keeping animals for 10 years and must do 200 hours of community service.

Micheál Martin says his government "listens very carefully to the concerns of all communities" in NI.

The Insolvency Service launches criminal and civil investigations into the recent redundancies.

Kevin Mitchell was left for more than three hours, after collapsing with a perforated bowel.

The total number of deaths linked to Covid-19 in NI since the start of the pandemic is 3,329.

Two goals late in the first half see Crusaders come back from a goal down and beat Cliftonville 2-1 to reach the Irish Cup final.

Dr Michael McBride appears at the tribunal of a doctor accused of failings after Claire Roberts' death.

The four drop-in centres will provide refugees with help on health, education and employment issues.

Parties make pledges but the nature of Northern Ireland's government means they're harder to honour.

Eleven sitting MLAs have so far said they will not contest the upcoming election on 5 May.

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

BBC News NI looks at how the single transferable vote system works to elect 90 MLAs to the Northern Ireland Assembly.

Why a two-decade-old deal to keep the peace in Northern Ireland matters so much.

Belfast Harbour says it expects 130 calls to the city in the 2022 season, up from 72 in 2021.

A conservation project warns fires at Slieve Beagh could seriously impact the protected bird species.

A reduction in school visits by educational psychologists is another "twist in the knife" for parents.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

An area of high pressure across the UK and Ireland also meant higher than average temperatures.

The 11-year-old boy whose safety advice went viral during lockdown is delighted with a second honour.

A wildfire ranger surveys the damage to the environment and wildlife habitats after fires.

BBC Spotlight NI goes undercover at Logan Wellbeing in Belfast where patients have raised concerns.

Smoke has been seen pouring from the rooftop bar at the Bullitt Hotel.

The airport's managing director says the money helps secure its "immediate future".

The man was hospitalised with arm and facial injuries after the incident on Monday morning.

The boats, known as logboats or dugout boats, were found at a "hotspot" near the Lifford Bridge.

Five years on from his passing, Ryan McBride's sister Suinin, partner Mairead and supporter Karen reflect on their favourite memories of the late Derry City captain.

Health bodies in the Republic of Ireland are urging the government to reintroduce some measures.

Ringmahon Rangers also received the jersey of a cup-winning hero who spent time at the club as a child.

They have been told to leave for activities not in accordance with standards of diplomatic behaviour

The operator of Dublin Airport apologises after some passengers wait hours at airport security.

County Cork: John Murphy charged with murdering brother