The government has published hundreds of amendments, including that the attorney general must provide consent for any serious prosecutions related to the conflict.

The email, seen by BBC News NI, was sent to numerous schools across Northern Ireland.

Campaigners warn that rural communities face being cut off from vital hospital services.

A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving while unfit through drink or drugs, driving while disqualified and dangerous driving.

The practical impact of Northern Ireland's budget delay seemed relatively muted until earlier this week when hospital doctors announced two strikes.