Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has made it clear he intends to lead the party from Stormont as first minister.

This week marks 100 years since the NI Parliament was opened by the King amid sectarian violence.

It is thought to be the first time the native squirrel has bred in the Carnfunnock area for decades.

Nominations have now opened for the post of new leader of the Democratic Unionist Party.

The victim was stabbed once before the suspect ran off on foot, police have said.

Footage of parades connected to a demonstration in Newtownards, County Down, is being reviewed.

Sunburn is still a danger - even on a cloudy staycation in Northern Ireland.

A teenager was inspired to create an animation about the NHS staff who saved his grandad's life.

Artist Wolfgang Buttress, creator of Belfast landmark RISE, returns to NI with a new exhibition.

No coronavirus-related deaths have been recorded the Department of Health in the last 24 hours.

Geraldine McLaughlin's tally of 2-8 helps Donegal recover from a slow start to beat Cavan 6-16 to 2-17 in the Ulster Ladies Football semi-final.

Derry claimed the Division Three title with a convincing 0-21 to 1-6 win over Offaly at Croke Park.

Fresh sausages and other meats from GB are to be banned from Northern Ireland due to the NI Protocol.

Local residents are asked to be tested as a "precautionary measure" after Delta variant cases found.

The indicative date for an easing of restrictions would have seen live music return to venues

Residents are invited for tests after a number of "probable cases" were identified.

The chief medical officer says the pace of the spread could be controlled if more people are vaccinated.

Temporary Exemption Certificates are to be extended to help manage the transition, says Nichola Mallon.

The health minister says the large staff uptake means compulsory vaccinations are "not necessary".

BBC News NI looks back at the six weeks that saw the spectacular rise and fall of Edwin Poots.

The weather forecast in Northern Ireland.

Some of the pandemic's unexpected savers say they will not be rushing out to spend their money.

What exactly is the plan for the Irish language that has exposed the rift in the ranks of the DUP?

Legislating for the Irish language is out of the hands of the next DUP leader, but challenges remain.

The events that led to the rise and fall of Edwin Poots who was party leader for just 21 days.

Edwin Poots was surrounded by press as he left DUP headquarters, following the meeting of party officers.

Former DUP MP and party colleague, MLA Emma Little-Pengelly says Edwin Poots 'didn't have any actual plan or strategy'

Paul Givan is confirmed as first minister despite internal DUP opposition to nomination.

A garden centre manager says plants sent from England often arrive dead due to delays caused by the protocol.

Derry and Strabane District Council heard on Tuesday that there will be a revised format for the event.

Both the DUP and UUP say they will not be nominating to the council group this year.

Marlin Equity Partners buys a majority share in online training company Learning Pool.

Ryan McCready of Derry City and Strabane Council says he is "no longer compatible" with the DUP.

The scheme is set to come into effect from 19 July for travellers in the Republic of Ireland.

A previous decision against a family's wishes was based on racial prejudice, a judgment finds.

Irish Further Education Minister Simon Harris defends comments made by his party leader.

The Irish deputy PM says he believes a united Ireland could happen in his lifetime.

Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris says classes next year will "overwhelmingly" be on campus.

Thousands of protesters gathered in Dublin demanding the expansion of a repair scheme for crumbling houses.

The work could lead to targeted therapies that prevent life threatening clots happening in future.