RATES bills for dozens of businesses are set to double after the suspension of a Stormont scheme that encouraged new tenants to occupy empty commercial premises.

A PENSIONER who died alone in his home while an ambulance took 10 hours to reach him will be buried today.

SOME Tyrone GAA fans hoping to see their county in action in Sunday's All-Ireland semi-final could be left disappointed as clubs report a shortage of tickets.

THE PSNI has apologised to reality TV star Gemma Collins for using her picture in a Facebook post warning people against starting fights after binge-drinking.

Justin Edwards TODAY more than 30,000 learners across Northern Ireland will open their GCSE results.

THE family of a 31 year-old west Belfast man who collapsed and died from heart failure have described their shock at the sudden death of their "gentleman" son. Anthony Carter was found dead at his flat in Antrim on Saturday by...

A PRIEST at the funeral of a Co Tyrone teenager who died suddenly has warned that drug and alcohol abuse "blight our community".

A SCHOOL in Co Armagh says it has made arrangements to offer pupils "specialist support" following the sudden death of a 16-year-old boy.

SERIOUS questions have been asked over the response of authorities to severe floods that devastated the north west.

MORE than 100 people had to rescued during Tuesday night's severe floods with people telling of their shock at the scale of devastation.

FORMER Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson has secured an apology over false newspaper claims that he was once a member of a terror grouping.

A 71-YEAR-OLD will be among the thousands of GCSE students across Northern Ireland who will receive their results today.

THE north's five health trusts will discuss spending cuts at a series of board meetings today.

The debate over statues, and whether they should be retained or removed, is almost invariably a divisive one, whether it takes place in Ireland or in the United States.

A LIGHTNING strike on a Co Down house left the roof badly damaged and caused sockets to catch fire.

A 96-YEAR-OLD US veteran awarded the highest military honours for taking part in a D-Day assault has admitted he was actually in Northern Ireland at the time of the attack.

A CAR park at a popular mountain walk in Co Fermanagh has re-opened to visitors.

THE body responsible for promoting Ulster Scots is seeking £140 million over the next decade to fund a range of cultural activities.

AN ACTRESS walking 260 miles across Ireland in aid of a holiday resort for children with special needs has concluded her fundraising journey in Belfast.

It is understood that the former First Minister will also receive undisclosed damages.