Leo Varadkar has objected to the implementation of direct rule in Northern Ireland – something which both Downing Street and the Northern Ireland Civil Service believes will be necessary if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

Some 45,000 Northern Ireland dairy cows, in the event of a no-deal Brexit if new higher tariffs are applied to British milk, it has been claimed.

A PSNI Tactical Support Group was called in after a gang of up to 15 young people were reported to be throwing stones in north Belfast.

Smiths Racing rider Peter Hickman set the early pace in the Superbike class with a 131mph lap at the fonaCAB Ulster Grand Prix on Wednesday.

Former Cliftonville boss Tommy Breslin has died.

A frustrating opening day at the fonaCAB Ulster Grand Prix saw the Supersport and Superstock qualifying sessions called off following a long delay.