Fianna Fail and SDLP to announce 'partnership' this week 

Fianna Fail TDs and Senators have signed off on a “partnership” with the SDLP.

Eight men convicted over un-notified republican parade 

Eight men have been convicted in relation to an un-notified republican parade last year.

Snow hits across Northern Ireland 

Residents from across Northern Ireland sent us in their pictures of the snow.

Representatives attempt to restore calm in Londonderry after security alerts 

Community representatives, political leaders and security services are attempting to restore calm to Londonderry after an unsettling three days.

Belfast 'cage fighter' lunged at police after homeless charity row 

A man declared himself a cage fighter and lunged at a police officer after being arrested over an outburst at a homeless charity's Belfast headquarters, a court heard today.

Snow hits across Northern Ireland causing travel disruption 

Widespread snow has hit across Northern Ireland, with travel disruption being reported in several regions.

Belfast man who told police officers to 'drink bleach and hang themselves' on social media avoids prison 

A man who posted messages on a police Facebook page telling two officers to "drink bleach" and hang themselves has been given a five-month suspended jail term.

Coveney: Difficult to avoid hard Irish border under no-deal Brexit 

The Irish Government has admitted it would be “very difficult” to avoid border infrastructure in Ireland under a no-deal Brexit.

Belfast man with knife told police he had it to 'carve roast chicken' 

A man stopped with a 9" kitchen knife while on bail for allegedly assaulting four police officers had it to carve a roast chicken, the High Court heard on Tuesday.

Ireland failing to fulfil human rights obligations on climate change, court told 

The Irish Government is failing to “fulfil its human rights obligations” and protect its citizens from the impact of climate change, the High Court in Dublin has heard.

Colin Horner killers' minimum sentencing hearing delayed by week 

Four Co Down men will have to wait another week before learning how long they must serve for the May 2017 "professional contract" killing of 35-year-old father of two Colin Horner, shot up to six times by an unknown lone gunman dressed in black.

Watch: Damage caused to Derry courthouse by car bomb blast 

There has been significant damage caused in the vicinity of Londonderry Courthouse after a car bomb exploded in the area on Saturday.

Northern Ireland man banned from 'any shop' after being accused of 'targeting retailers' 

An alleged thief charged with repeatedly targeting retailers is to be banned from entering any shop, the High Court ordered.

Teenager assaulted as raiders try to tie him up 

A teenager has been assaulted by men who attempted to restrain him with cable ties during a burglary in Coleraine.

Teenager attacked with hammer by burglars 

A teenager was left shaken after being attacked with a hammer during an aggravated burglary in Coleraine.

Belfast pensioner faces trial for alleged indecent assault on brother 60 years ago 

An 86-year-old Belfast man is to stand trial accused of indecently assaulting his brother more than 60 years ago, a judge ordered today.

No-deal Brexit means hard border in Ireland, says EU - Coveney: 'We cannot wish away this problem' 

It is "obvious" there will be a hard border in Ireland if the United Kingdom leaves the EU without a Brexit deal, the European Commission's chief spokesman has claimed.

Four men charged after police quad chase in Bangor 

Four men have been charged with a number of crimes after being apprehended by police in a quad vehicle.

Work ongoing to restore services to Derry following attacks 

An urgent meeting is to be held in Londonderry aimed at restoring services to the city following days of disturbances.

Irish border trade at all-time high 

The level of goods traded across the Irish border is at an all-time high, officials said.

Housing Executive contractors withdrawn from areas of Londonderry 

Housing Executive contractors have been withdrawn from a number of areas in Londonderry following a series of attempted attacks by dissident republicans.

West Belfast security alert declared a hoax after controlled explosion 

A security alert in west Belfast has been declared a hoax after a controlled explosion was carried out on a suspicious object found in the area.

Further ice warning issued for Northern Ireland 

A further yellow weather warning for ice in Northern Ireland has been issued by the Met Office.

Portrush traders hit by closure of town's biggest car park ahead of Open 

Traders in Portrush have been hit hard by the closure of one the town's biggest car parks ahead of golf's Open Championship.

DUP MP Paisley claims he 'put himself out' to fly first class to New York charity event 'at last minute' 

DUP MP Ian Paisley has claimed he flew first class to a charity event in New York because he was invited "at the last minute".

Ciaran Barnes: New IRA has lost guns, but can still get explosives 

Despite several setbacks, the New IRA still retains the capacity to carry out mass murder - as the Bishop Street bomb so nearly proved.

Derry families return to homes after hijacked vehicles cause security alerts 

The security alerts which forced the evacuation of properties in Londonderry yesterday have been declared hoaxes.

Derry bombing a symptom of the cause of conflict: Councillor 

Independent councillor Gary Donnelly has described the bomb attack on Londonderry's courthouse as "unfortunate" and said he was glad no one was hurt in the explosion.

Prison term for man who assaulted PSNI officers 

A man taken to hospital by police after being found "almost comatose" in a cafe threatened to bite off an officer's nose, a court has heard.

Northern Ireland officer who knocked down pedestrian in Brighton ‘made wrong call’, says judge 

A constable from Northern Ireland who knocked down a pedestrian in England while responding to a 999 call in a marked police car believed he was being called to the scene of a terror attack.

Firm‘would welcome public inquiry’ as 10,000 oppose plan to dig for gold in Sperrins 

A Canadian company hoping to drill for gold and silver in the Sperrin Mountains said it would welcome a public inquiry into the plan, which they claim would bring a 1,000-job boost to the economy.

Soldier took his own life in Co Down barracks nicknamed ‘Bally Kill Yourself’ 

A soldier who died from suspected suicide in Northern Ireland was "feeling down" after the deaths of colleagues in Afghanistan, witness testimony before an inquest disclosed.

Son of murdered prison officer says terrorists 'offering only pain and misery' 

The son of a prisoner officer killed by dissident republicans in November 2012 has said that those behind the weekend car bomb attack "offer only pain, misery and devastation".

Watchdog investigates department over PIPs 

A watchdog is proposing to investigate the Department for Communities for its handling of Personal Independence Payments (PIPs).

DUP slams vandalism of poppy wreaths 

A DUP councillor has branded the destruction of poppy memorials in Co Armagh as "disgusting" - and warned it could stoke up tensions.

£3,600 a day to keep the lights and heat on at a Stormont that hasn't functioned for two years 

More than £2m has been shelled out on utility bills for Stormont since the collapse of the Executive two years ago.

Red tape stops Belfast resident's family, all UK citizens, moving to city 

A Belfast resident says he's been left to live life on his own as his family are being denied the right to move to Northern Ireland due to UK immigration laws - and any chance they have of being together in the Republic could be ended by Brexit.

Wedding bells for Karen Lyons a year on from life-saving lung op 

A Co Fermanagh woman is today marking the first anniversary of her life-changing double lung transplant, just days before she marries the love of her life.

Northern Ireland has lowest percentage of LGB people within UK 

Northern Ireland has the lowest percentage of all UK countries identifying as lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB), new figures show.

Familiar sense of anxiety grips those who remember Troubles 

The mood in Londonderry yesterday mirrored the weather - dark and miserable.

Funeral of gun attack victim Wayne Boylan to take place 

Funeral details have been announced for a Warrenpoint man who was gunned down in a brutal killing last week.

Brexit: Freight chief warns of severe cross-border restrictions 

Only 60 lorry drivers from Northern Ireland will be able to cross the border to the Republic in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to a leading trade association figure.

Sinn Fein's O'Neill says Irish unity referendum next step if there is no-deal Brexit 

The strategic opportunity to end Irish partition that Brexit has presented must be seized, Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill has said.

Belfast man charged over weapons find goes on trial 

A west Belfast man has gone on trial accused of possessing a sawn-off shotgun and ammunition allegedly found in his attic.

Council to face protest over £45m college plan for Craigavon park 

campaigners against plans to build a £45m college in Craigavon City Park are to stage a protest at next week's council meeting.

Derry man told ex-girlfriend he could have wiped her off face of the Earth, courts hears 

A man from Londonderry charged with drugs offences allegedly threatened to have a former girlfriend "wiped off the face of the earth" with a click of his fingers, the High Court has heard.

Building projects at 16 Northern Ireland schools finally go ahead after £40m funding released 

Sixteen schools can push ahead with building projects after Stormont revealed a £40m investment.

Coleraine family homeless after house is torched in arson attack 

A Coleraine family are searching for new accommodation after an arson attack gutted their property.

Suspended jail sentence for Coleraine woman who stole purse from pensioner 

A pensioner was left traumatised after her purse containing "precious" family pictures and money was pinched from her handbag, a court has heard.

Funeral for loving Derry dad Ian Patterson killed in tragic accident 

A popular businessman and father-of-two who died after being electrocuted in his Co Londonderry home will be laid to rest today.

Grieving family of Jean Osborne praying for driver involved in 'freak accident' 

The family of a Co Down pensioner who was knocked down and killed just a few months before the birth of her eighth great-grandchild have asked people to pray for the driver.