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The North West 200 takes place on 8.9 miles of closed public roads on Northern Ireland's north coast. Starting in between Portrush and Portstewart, riders start their lap by heading down the coast road to York corner - a tight hairpin bend.

In Carrickfergus, part of Mid and East Antrim, there has been a mixed reaction to the closure of the leisure centre on the bank holiday. Marta Majore said that she is a typical "gym girl" who uses the leisure centre up to six times a week.

Months after Storm Éowyn left a trail of destruction across Northern Ireland, NI Water has said it will cost approximately £650,000 to repair the damage it caused to the Mourne Wall. A recently completed survey to assess the damage found there were 63 individual collapses along the wall across six mountains in the Mournes.

BBC Northern Ireland will have live coverage of this year’s Belfast City Marathon across BBC iPlayer, BBC Sounds, BBC Radio Ulster and on the BBC Sport NI website

Elaine McAnulty, from County Down, hopes to become the first woman in Northern Ireland to complete 400 official marathons, marking the milestone on the streets of Belfast, where her running journey first began, and cementing her name in history. "It's a special achievement, but I believe if I can do it anyone can.

A new report mapping "far-right activity" on social media has found Belfast anti-immigration rallies were "hijacked" by those outside NI.

"It is an affront to the basic principles of truth and justice that Keir Starmer's government is threatening to once again drag Bridie Brown and her family back to court," she said. Social Democratic and Labour Party leader Claire Hanna described the government's decision as "appalling".

BBC Sport NI looks at how Jim Magilton rebuilt Cliftonville's squad to help them reach another Irish Cup final after losing nine of their cup winning team from last season.

Prof Dubras was appointed by Ulster University in May 2018 as professor and foundation dean of the School of Medicine. She announced her plans to retire last year following the upcoming graduation ceremony in June. "I feel immense pride, and it's not personal pride, but pride in what we have achieved collectively," Prof Dubras told BBC News NI.

A mother whose 13-year-old son has a serious heart condition has pleaded for nurses to be retained in special schools. She said it is "life-saving" and "imperative" that her son has a nurse in school.

The North West 200 regularly attracts the world's leading exponents of racing on closed public roads on some of the most exotic machinery on the planet, with an atmosphere to match as tens of thousands of spectators thrill to the action trackside.

A recovering gambling addict is urging others to not "suffer in silence" as new official figures reveal that problem gambling levels in Northern Ireland remain at a similar level as before. Stephen Kerr said his addiction started when he was 15 years old, by 18 he was a "full-blown gambling addict".

Parcel companies need to be signed up to a trusted trader scheme but individuals posting and receiving parcels should not notice any significant changes New rules for businesses in Britain posting parcels to Northern Ireland have come into effect.

Glentoran manager Declan Devine speaks to BBC Sport NI's Thomas Kane about the post-match brawl after his side's goalless draw with Larne.

Glentoran defender Demi Vance says she is "fit and ready" to play for Northern Ireland if she is recalled by manager Tanya Oxtoby.

BBC Two NI & online, follow live text and watch highlights on BBC Sport website & app Ulster hooker Tom Stewart believes his side are playing "knockout rugby" going into their United Rugby Championship game against Sharks on Saturday. After results in the ...

The first and deputy first ministers attend a service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Belfast Cathedral.

The National Trust has said it will not lease land it manages in the Mourne Mountains for the development of a cable car up Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland's highest mountain. The proposed £44m project would have involved the development of a 1km cable car structure from Donard Park up to a disused quarry.

Ancestral human remains taken by a "grave robber" and brought to Belfast almost 200 years ago have begun their journey back to Hawaii. The human remains were repatriated in an emotional ceremony held at the Ulster Museum in Belfast, attended by representatives from Hawaii.

Kevin Kelly, head of news and current affairs at BBC News NI, said it was an "exciting new addition to our stable of content for BBC audiences in Northern Ireland and further afield".

Christopher Cork from Lisburn will be getting an early morning flight to Manchester on Sunday before making the journey east to Liverpool. He said he's an avid fan who goes to every Champions League home game and has been to home and away matches all season.

People remembering the late pope described him as "unique" and spoke of his "compassion and bravery". In Belfast, Lord Mayor Micky Murray officially opened the book while Fr Tim Bartlett, the main organiser of the late Pope's visit to Ireland in 2018, was in attendance.

A Portadown school is bidding to be a School of Sanctuary, which provides additional support to pupils, including refugees.

The proportion of people who are unemployed in Northern Ireland has remained at a record low, the latest figures have shown. Between December and February unemployment stood at 1.5%, which is the lowest rate in the UK. But the proportion of people in work - the employment rate - also decreased over the year to 71.3%.

The final participants are heading towards the finish line as a record number of runners take part in the Belfast Marathon.

Dungannon Swifts will meet Cliftonville in the Irish Cup final on Saturday Clearer Water Irish Cup final: Cliftonville v Dungannon Swifts Date: Saturday 3 May Venue: Windsor Park, Belfast Kick-off: 14:30 GMT Coverage: Watch live on BBC Two NI, BBC iPlayer ...

Glenarm Castle and Walled Gardens Tulip Festival returns and the gardeners have been busy getting ready for it.

Veterinarians have again warned of the risk to supplies of animal medicines to Northern Ireland if the EU and UK cannot reach a new deal post-Brexit deal on the issue. Supplies of human medicines moving from GB to NI were guaranteed through the Windsor Framework.

Gerry Adams' reputation as a peacemaker suffered "an unjustified attack" by the BBC, which wrongly alleged he sanctioned the murder of informer Denis Donaldson in 2006, the High Court in Dublin has been told. The claim was made by a lawyer for Mr Adams who is suing the broadcaster for defamation.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says June friendlies against Denmark and Iceland will be "good preparation" for World Cup qualifying as he praises Premier League winner Conor Bradley.

BBC News NI have stated that "nothing will be off the table" as a brand new podcast is to be launched next week.

It was of RAF Sergeant John McCalla Tait, his mother's cousin. The 21-year-old from Holywood, known to his family as Jackie, was killed in action when his Halifax MKII was shot down near Zelhem, Holland, in 1943. He had been piloting the plane and died alongside Sergeants Andrew Wilson and James Archibald Wilson.

A leading care association in the west is warning some residential homes may go under due to rising costs such as National Insurance (NI) and the national living wage. David Smallacombe, chief executive of not-for-profit organisation Care and Support West, says many care home operators will be forced to raise prices for vulnerable residents.

GP waiting times in Wales will get worse as a result of increases to businesses' National Insurance contributions, a senior doctor has warned.

The High Court in Dublin is hearing a libel case brought by Gerry Adams against a BBC programme and online article.