Northern Ireland

League leaders Larne extended their advantage with a 2-0 win over Linfield, while Glentoran kept pace by beating Dungannon Swifts 5-0, setting up a crucial title clash on April 17.

A Belfast megachurch investigation revealed a culture of indifference to safeguarding, with police probing sexual assault allegations, as UK police face separate high-profile abuse cases.

Northern Ireland's Education Minister Paul Givan has expressed sympathy for calls to ban social media for young people, as UK ministers consult on a potential prohibition for under-16s. This follows similar moves in Australia and discussions in England.

Households across Northern Ireland are facing a sharp increase in home heating oil prices, with some pensioners spending nearly their entire monthly income on refills. The price surge comes amid rising global oil prices following recent Middle East tensions.

Northern Ireland has the second-highest rate of low pay in the UK, according to analysis by the Living Wage Foundation, with hospitality and young workers facing particular challenges.

A Belfast legal firm has launched a group action against Northern Ireland universities, arguing that students should receive compensation for educational disruptions during the coronavirus pandemic.