Tributes have been paid to a former mayor of Limavady and distinguished member of the Loyal Orders who has sadly passed away.

Storm Eleanor brought gale-force winds to Britain, plunging tens of thousands of homes into darkness and disrupting travel as clear-up efforts continue.

A Co Antrim road has been reopened following an earlier road traffic collision.

The local cricket rumour mill is gathering pace with a number of players likely to be on the move between now and the start of the 2018 season.

Ireland captain Rory Best will return for Ulster’s vital Pro14 game against Leinster at the RDS on Saturday.

With just over three months until the Opening Ceremony of the XXI Commonwealth Games, 88 athletes have been named to represent Northern Ireland in Gold Coast, Australia.