Councils are preparing to switch on the twinkly lights - find out when and where in your area.

Potholes and deteriorating rural roads are affecting journeys, said a transport provider.

Campaigners launch an online "muck map" showing the quantity of manure produced by each location.

Growth deals are the same as city deals but in more rural areas, they are multi-funding packages worth millions of pounds.

Severe damp and crumbling brickwork are just some of the issues faced by a school in Magherafelt.

Councils say they follow local government legislation to decide when the doors are closed to the public.

With fines no longer applied, the head of Libraries NI is appealing for people to bring books back.

NI's councils have published their rate increases with Lisburn and Castlereagh the lowest rise.