The law currently requires an assembly election to happen in Northern Ireland by mid-January.

NI lags 17% behind the UK average, which itself is 29% below the Republic of Ireland's average.

Some staff are set to walk out at the end of November over pay, working conditions and pensions.

A project which uses smart energy systems is being extended by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive.

With union expected to announce vote in favour of a UK walkout, what is the dispute about?

Eugene Hanratty knocked his victim unconscious and repeatedly slammed a car door on his hands.

Jerome Johnston will step back from his role as Ballybay joint-manager for their upcoming Ulster club quarter-final against Kilcoo.

A public inquiry into the work of urology consultant Aidan O'Brien is under way.

Michael McGirr's family thanked those involved in the search on Lough Erne.

Larne are the new Irish Premiership leaders after Glentoran suffered a shock 2-1 defeat away to Glenavon.

MPs say the cap should be raised to retain home-grown talent in Northern Ireland.

Pat McCormick's body was found in a lake in the Ballygowan area in July 2019.

The former first minister was given the award by the Princess Royal at a ceremony on Tuesday.

As the COP27 summit begins in Egypt, Louise Cullen assesses where NI is it on its journey to net zero.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O'Neill have brought the party to new heights on both sides of the border.

Tales from rural Ulster's LGBTQ+ communities have been shared at the Bona Palooza festival.

The threat of a December election is lifted but Chris Heaton-Harris still has deadlines to consider.

Ballydrain Harriers faced closure 10 years ago but a change of location changed its fortunes.

A study suggests 74% of primary schools are not providing the recommended amount of PE classes.

Glenn Quinn's brother says his family will not be forced out of their home town by threats.

A church in Tyrone is voted church of the year and features rare century old stained glass windows.

Many houses in Northern Ireland may be affected by mica, the Mica Action Group chairperson says.

Anthony Martin Bradley also shouted a Nazi phrase and racist abuse during the incident.

The wreck of a 1950s Westland Dragonfly was discovered by researchers mapping the coast.

A heritage group says Omagh needs a museum and better protection for important historic buildings.

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood says the city has "waited far too long for this money to materialise".

Dublin's high court orders the extradition of a man who was involved in a Belfast murder plot.

An Irish survey finds 89% of people living with long Covid have not returned to previous health levels.

Health officials in Ireland say a dedicated counselling service has been accessed nearly 200 times.

Out of more than 6,000 requests, just 65 have been concluded by the statutory deadline

Irish broadcaster RTE is reporting the 25-year-old man was an asylum seeker of African origin.