Belfast Christmas Market is among festive events being affected by incoming Storm Darragh.

A storm is expected to hit NI on Friday, but before that wind is causing disruption on Thursday.

Councils are preparing to switch on the twinkly lights - find out when and where in your area.

A review has made a series of recommendations which have been shared with other local authorities.

It comes after the Court of Appeal previously dismissed a bid by Noelle McAleenon for a judicial review.

Luke Poots faced complaints about planning committee decisions his father lobbied on.

NI's councils have published their rate increases with Lisburn and Castlereagh the lowest rise.

The ex-DUP councillor is being investigated over alleged conflicts of interest in the planning process.