Claire Williamson

It’s a Christmas campaign with a difference.

More than 20 locations across Northern Ireland are set to host festive events for pets and their families.

Northern Ireland’s sporting champions were celebrated on Friday at the festive Sport Inspires event.

An inspirational woman from Coleraine, who is hosting her 39th Christmas dinner for those that would otherwise be alone, has received the Prime Minister’s Points of Light award.

It is a lucrative criminal industry in Northern Ireland, but many still view snatching a knock-off designer handbag or trainers as a victimless crime.

Snow Patrol’s Gary Lightbody has said Northern Irish music “deserves a big win” and urged people to rally behind Belfast’s Oh Yeah Music Centre in its quest for a major award.

On a cold October morning in 1986, David Foster told his grandmother he was going for a walk. He left home and never returned.

One of the stars of Blue Lights has told of the “insane” moment she was recognised by Dutch fans while in Bali.

There has been “shock” and “devastation” expressed as widespread tributes have been paid after a young woman passed away at a nightclub in Belfast city centre at the weekend.

Emergency services at scene of fire at block of flats in west Belfast