Stormont's new health minister is Robbie Butler. He replaces Mike Nesbitt who resigned following a dispute with UUP leader Jon Burrows over the future of emergency general surgery at Causeway Hospital...

A bomb that has been described as 'extremely significant and advanced' has been intercepted by An Garda Síochána near the border with Northern Ireland at Carrickmacross in County Monaghan.

Andy Burnham has been confirmed as the new leader of Labour but he will not be prime minister until Monday, when Keir Starmer offers his resignation.

Chloe Devine has been co-opted onto Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council to replace Sorcha McGeown, who is stepping down due to family commitments.