Ratepayers are set to see bills rise after the Northern Ireland Secretary introduced a hike via the House of Commons.

Political failure and the “very messy situation” of clerical child abuse are the main reasons the pope will not visit Northern Ireland later this year, a leading Catholic commentator has said.

Embattled retailer New Look has agreed a restructuring plan with creditors that will see it shut 60 stores, resulting in the loss of up to 980 jobs.

John McGuinness and Michael Dunlop have joined forces in a sensational move that will see the Morecambe Missile compete in the Supersport races at this year’s Isle of Man TT for Dunlop’s MD Racing team.

Marcus Kane's recent wonder goal against Linfield caught the eye of many Irish League fans and now it has been picked up by Soccer AM.

Ulster team owner Ryan Farquhar has struck a deal with Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness to ride for his KMR/IEG Kawasaki team in the Bennetts Lightweight TT.