Book tells story of priest Gerry Reynolds who dedicated life to peace-building 

By Adrian Rutherford A book charting the life of a priest who worked for peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland has been launched.

Plaque to honour Ulster-born US Medal of Honor war hero 

By Adrian Rutherford A Co Down war hero who was awarded America's highest military decoration is to be recognised in his home town.

Watford routed as Manchester City complete domestic clean sweep with FA Cup 

By Adrian Rutherford Pep Guardiola hailed an incredible season for Manchester City as they destroyed Watford to complete the domestic clean sweep.

Free speech row as QUB academics accuse unionists of bid to gag them 

By Adrian Rutherford A row has broken out following complaints by unionist politicians about views expressed by lecturers at Queen's University.

Exclusive Revealed: The millions Northern Ireland hospitals make selling junk food 

By Adrian Rutherford and Gillian Halliday Hospitals in Northern Ireland have been criticised for cashing in on the sale of unhealthy snacks.

Police warning after laser pens shone at aircraft in Co Antrim 

By Adrian Rutherford Police have warned that people who point laser pens at aircraft in the skies over Northern Ireland could cause a catastrophic loss of life.

Eastwood's call for a debate with 'lead Brexit cheerleader' Dodds branded a stunt by DUP 

By Adrian Rutherford SDLP European candidate Colum Eastwood has challenged the DUP's Diane Dodds to a debate on the benefits of EU membership.

Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute’s £270k bill for rehiring paid-off former staff 

By Adrian Rutherford A publicly-funded scientific research body has been criticised for rehiring staff who left under a lucrative severance scheme.

NI Arts Council chief gets £12k age discrimination payout 

By Adrian Rutherford The chief executive of a leading Northern Ireland arts body has received a £12,000 payout from the organisation after settling an age discrimination case.

Danske Bank payout to deaf Belfast woman over handling of call 

By Adrian Rutherford A profoundly deaf woman who took a disability discrimination case against a bank has received a £2,000 payout.

I would love to do a second series, says Armagh creator of ITV crime drama The Bay 

By Adrian Rutherford The Co Armagh writer behind The Bay has said he would "absolutely love" a second series of the gripping ITV crime drama.

Man lost his sight due to medics’ slow response, Ombudsman rules 

By Adrian Rutherford A Northern Ireland man has received an apology after a watchdog concluded that the slow response of health staff led to him losing his sight.

Dissidents have blood on their hands, say Lyra McKee's friends as they stage Saoradh protest 

By Cate McCurryand Adrian Rutherford Friends of murdered journalist Lyra McKee defaced an office belonging to a dissident republican-linked group by putting red hand prints on the walls of its headquarters in Londonderry.

PSNI urges caution over Easter as number of road deaths doubles 

By Adrian Rutherford Eighteen people have died on Northern Ireland's roads so far this year - double the number of the same period in 2018.

One in six living below poverty line is damning indictment of Stormont’s failure, says MLA 

By Adrian Rutherford Nearly 300,000 people here are living below the poverty line.

Baggage size warning for Northern Ireland airports 

By Adrian Rutherford Northern Ireland holiday-makers have been warned to check cabin baggage size.

Family of Tyrone cabbie Barney McDonald murdered in 2002 make fresh appeal 

By Adrian Rutherford The family of a Dungannon taxi driver shot dead after answering a bogus callout has issued a new appeal for information.

Burglars are disturbed by homeowner 

By Adrian Rutherford Money was stolen during a burglary at a house in Co Antrim.

Race is still on for seventh, says Doherty 

By Adrian Rutherford Kevin Doherty says survival isn't enough for Institute this season as he urged them to keep fighting for seventh.

Her three wonderful children were proudest achievement of Kerry Lee, mourners told 

By Adrian Rutherford A young mother who died suddenly was a best friend and soulmate with a big heart, mourners heard yesterday.

Westminster probes the impact of welfare reform in Northern Ireland 

By Adrian Rutherford Two Westminster committees have launched a joint inquiry into the impact of welfare reform in Northern Ireland.

Concern as Northern Ireland education body busts budget for a second year 

By Adrian Rutherford The body responsible for delivering education services in Northern Ireland exceeded its budget by more than £16m last year.

Our daily battle with harassment and prejudice, by NI Parkinson’s sufferers 

By Adrian Rutherford Nearly one in five people with Parkinson's disease in Northern Ireland has faced accusations of being drunk because of their symptoms, a new survey has found.

Craig Cathcart: Northern Ireland heroics can help inspire Watford to FA Cup victory over... 

By Adrian Rutherford Craig Cathcart plans to use his experience of being an underdog on the big occasion with Northern Ireland for next month's FA Cup final.

£400m bill for NHS as negligence claims soar in Northern Ireland 

By Adrian Rutherford Almost £400m is expected to be spent settling legal claims caused by alleged blunders in Northern Ireland's health system in just five years.

Health trusts failing to make checks on locums, six years after being told to increase... 

By Adrian Rutherford Some health trusts are still not carrying out pre-employment checks on locum doctors - more than six years after being told to increase scrutiny.

Craig Cathcart says it's an 'unbelievable feeling' as FA Cup childhood dream becomes a reality 

By Adrian Rutherford Craig Cathcart has said playing in an FA Cup final will be a boyhood dream come true.

'It's already been an incredible season': Guardiola plays down quadruple talk after City seal FA... 

By Adrian Rutherford Pep Guardiola claims this will still be an "incredible" season for Manchester City even if they do not lift another trophy.

Machinery appeal after ATM thefts 

By Adrian Rutherford Police have urged that heavy plant machinery be locked up over the weekend after a spate of ATM raids.

Swifts must ruin McDermott's big day in race for Europe: Lindsay 

By Adrian Rutherford Kris Lindsay admits Dungannon Swifts must spoil new Glentoran boss Mick McDermott's debut to keep alive their European dream.

Boy (7) in threat to knife pregnant teacher in belly 

By Adrian Rutherford A seven-year-old child told his teacher he would "stab her pregnant belly" in a shocking example of violence in Northern Ireland's classrooms.

Trolls left Northern Ireland teacher's mental health 'hanging by a thread' 

By Adrian Rutherford A local teacher's mental health was "left hanging by a thread" after a sustained campaign of online abuse, it has been claimed.

Belfast doctor tells of battling deadly Ebola in war zone 

By Adrian Rutherford A Northern Ireland doctor involved in tackling a major Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has told of the challenges of battling the deadly disease in a war zone.

2021 census has question on sexual orientation 

By Adrian Rutherford People will be encouraged to complete Northern Ireland's next census online.

Lifestyle warning as Northern Ireland diabetes cases up 70% in 12 years 

By Adrian Rutherford The number of people with diabetes in Northern Ireland has increased by nearly 70% in just over a decade.

Mighty Ducks flying high as Ballinamallard make first ever Irish Cup final 

By Adrian Rutherford They are the history-making footballers who have put a Fermanagh village on the sporting map.

SDLP urges police to act over theft of election posters 

By Adrian Rutherford Police have been contacted after election posters were stolen.

Almost 800 serious knife crimes in one year in Northern Ireland 

By Adrian Rutherford Almost 800 serious knife crimes took place in Northern Ireland last year.

New exhibition tells story of Irish Presbyterianism 

By Adrian Rutherford An exhibition telling the story of Presbyterianism in Ireland over the last four centuries has opened in Belfast.

£1.2bn hole in budget needs filled to bring roads up to standard, audit report reveals 

By Adrian Rutherford More than £1bn is needed to upgrade Northern Ireland's road network to an acceptable standard, a report warns today.

Comment: Brexit or not, Northern Ireland are on another Euro march 

By Adrian Rutherford Brexit or not, there's a European summit next summer that every Northern Ireland fan is desperate to be a part of.

New York’s mayor silent for year over Gerry Adams honour protest letter 

By Adrian Rutherford A top US politician who honoured Gerry Adams has still not acknowledged a letter of complaint from bereaved relatives - a year after it was sent.

Goal drought was getting to me, admits Linfield hero Andy Waterworth 

By Adrian Rutherford A minute's silence for the victims of the Cookstown tragedy put what followed in perspective as Andy Waterworth moved past 150 goals for Linfield as they routed Dungannon to take another big step...

Greenvale Hotel tragedy: Lauren 'always gave time to help others when she could' 

By Adrian Rutherford Only the slow, solemn toll of a church bell and the gentle patter of rain broke the silence as Lauren Bullock was carried on her final journey.

Greenvale tragedy victim Lauren Bullock 'had too short a time on this earth,' funeral hears 

By Adrian Rutherford in Donaghmore A schoolgirl who died in the St Patrick’s night tragedy in Cookstown had too short a time on this earth, mourners heard today.

Comment: Respectful silence and the sound of victory roar as Northern Ireland win seems... 

By Adrian Rutherford It was a winning start on the road to Euro 2020 for Northern Ireland, but the night began on the most sombre of notes.

'Valley of tears' as Tyrone stands still for funerals of Greenvale Hotel tragedy victims... 

By Adrian Rutherford, Claire McNeilly and Mark Bain in Tyrone Mourners at the funerals of the three teenagers killed in the Greenvale Hotel St Patrick's disco horror heard of a "valley of tears" as communities across Tyrone and beyond came together to pay...

Blue plaque honour for Belfast creator of famous LA aqueduct William Mulholland 

By Adrian Rutherford A Belfast-born civil engineer whose pioneering skills brought water to Los Angeles nearly 100 years ago is to be honoured.

Lindsay keen for Swifts to refocus on European bid 

By Adrian Rutherford Dungannon Swifts boss Kris Lindsay admits his side face a massive challenge as they try to stall Linfield's title charge tonight.

Cash for ‘endless’ Troubles probes better spent on victims, says Lord Hain 

By Adrian Rutherford A former Northern Ireland Secretary has questioned the merit of "endless" prosecutorial investigations into Northern Ireland's past.