Northern IrelandPeople 'at increased risk of harm' following budgetRobin Swann said the funding would restrict the health department in "use of drugs and therapies".Northern IrelandNew inquests 'advisable' into bar bomb deathsVictims' families fear new inquests will not be allowed due to the Troubles Legacy Act deadline.Northern IrelandChildcare budget money 6% of £400m neededThe allocation for childcare is 6% of the £400m that the minister said would be needed.Northern IrelandHarris condemns attacks on police at Wicklow protestSix people were arrested following a protest outside of a site earmarked for asylum seekers.EuropeRare sight of five funnel clouds captured on cameraFunnel clouds are cone-shaped formations that appear to dangle from a larger cloud above.EuropeNew inquests 'advisable' into bar bomb deathsVictims' families fear new inquests will not be allowed due to the Troubles Legacy Act deadline.Northern IrelandNI carers' lives 'defined by devastating poverty'Stormont Assembly members are told that carers who receive a weekly allowance are being let down.Northern IrelandThree treated for smoke fumes after house fireA man and two women, all in their 20s, receive medical help at scene of the blaze in Watson Street.Northern IrelandChildcare budget money 6% of £400m neededThe allocation for childcare is 6% of the £400m that the minister said would be needed.Northern IrelandMurder accused threatened ex with bath of bleachJonathan Creswell, who was on trial for the murder of Katie Simpson, was found dead earlier this week.Northern IrelandArrest after officer at Donaldson court spat atThe man, who was a bystander outside court, was arrested on suspicion of assault.Northern IrelandPhoenix Energy sold to Hong Kong billionairePhoenix owns and operates the largest natural gas distribution network in Northern Ireland.Northern IrelandPolice 'missed opportunities' before Belfast murderPolice Ombudsman investigation finds PSNI failure to link Jim Donegan to intelligence about an unnamed threat.Northern IrelandWarning SEN children face 'cliff edge' after schoolCaleb White is one of many children who face a 'bleak' future when they leave school, says his mum.Northern IrelandFeatures & AnalysisLucky Irish lotto shop celebrating second big winA Limerick shop lays claim to being Ireland's luckiest after selling its second life-changing ticket.EuropeNorthern Ireland weather forecastThe weather forecast in Northern Ireland.Northern IrelandSchools asked to set up extra special needs classesEducation chief writes to schools and warns about shortage of special educational needs school places.Northern IrelandThe fired up rocketeers more blow up than glow upLaunchpad explosions, cracked eggs and 800ft of air - welcome to the NI schools rocketry competition.Northern IrelandParking fees begin at Kilbroney and Slieve GullionThere are mixed views as motorists face new entrance charges at the beauty spots from Monday.Northern IrelandWatch/Listen‘I thought I was in a horror movie’Abi Lyle describes being regularly beaten by Jonathan Creswell during their nine-month relationship.Northern IrelandMeet the teenagers learning how to build rocketsMeet the Northern Ireland teenagers learning how to build rockets.Media and police greet Donaldson at courtMedia and police greeted Sir Jeffrey Donaldson as he arrived at court over sex offence charges.Northern IrelandStardust families receive formal state apologyStardust families to receive formal state apologyListen live: BBC Radio UlsterFoyle & WestJudge's office explains why murder suspect on bailJonathan Creswell, who was on trial for the murder of Katie Simpson, was on bail when he died.Northern IrelandDerry City handed suspended partial stadium closureAn independent disciplinary committee issue Derry City a suspended partial closure of the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.Irish FootballPolice say item found in graveyard 'suspected gun'Police say the discovery of a suspected gun shows a "blatant lack of respect" for the local community.Northern IrelandWild Atlantic Way route 'could be extended' to NI The route was launched in 2014 and is credited with helping boost tourism in the Republic of Ireland.Stardust apology 'too late', says victim's brother Terry Morgan's sister Susan, who was from Derry, was 19 when she was killed in the Stardust fire. Republic of IrelandFrench air traffic strike disrupts Dublin flightsProposed strike action by French air traffic control workers on Thursday leads to travel disruption.Europe'I should be able to perform without being groped'As MPs meet to discuss misogyny in music, Karla Chubb from Irish band Sprints says the issue is rife.NewsbeatIrish president had a 'mild form of stroke'Michael D Higgins says he had a "mild form of stroke" earlier this year.EuropeIreland forecasts budget surplus of more than €8bnIt is the third year in a row that Ireland will have brought in more in taxes than it spends.EuropeThe state failed Stardust families, says HarrisSimon Harris will give a formal State apology to families and victims of the Stardust fire in the Dáil.EuropeLatest updatesNew inquests 'advisable' into bar bomb deathsVictims' families fear new inquests will not be allowed due to the Troubles Legacy Act deadline.Northern IrelandPeople 'at increased risk of harm' following budgetRobin Swann said the funding would restrict the health department in "use of drugs and therapies".Northern IrelandThree treated for smoke fumes after house fireA man and two women, all in their 20s, receive medical help at scene of the blaze in Watson Street.Northern IrelandChildcare budget money 6% of £400m neededThe allocation for childcare is 6% of the £400m that the minister said would be needed.Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland weather forecastThe weather forecast in Northern Ireland.Northern IrelandNI carers' lives 'defined by devastating poverty'Stormont Assembly members are told that carers who receive a weekly allowance are being let down.Northern Ireland‘I thought I was in a horror movie’Abi Lyle describes being regularly beaten by Jonathan Creswell during their nine-month relationship.Northern IrelandArrest after officer at Donaldson court spat atThe man, who was a bystander outside court, was arrested on suspicion of assault.Northern IrelandMurder accused threatened ex with bath of bleachJonathan Creswell, who was on trial for the murder of Katie Simpson, was found dead earlier this week.Northern Ireland