A host of people have been recognised, including academics and civil servants.

Hilary McGrady, originally from Lisburn in Northern Ireland, becomes a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to heritage.

Colum Boyle and Ronnie Armour have been recognised for their public service.

A new project will capture the night sky over the next 10 years from the Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile.

Runners wore festive costumes as they participated.

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said the ruling on Wednesday had ‘wide-ranging implications’

The ruling could have implications for a number of Troubles deaths involving state secrecy.

The event was captured using the Armagh Robotic Telescope at the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium.

Quagga mussels originate from Eastern Europe and can threaten native animals and plants.

Four-year-old Tadgh Farrell and his grand-aunt Mary Holt died in the attack in Co Offaly on Saturday.

The Chief Constable faced questions at the Policing Board following the publication of the Operation Kenova report into the agent Stakeknife.

Pressure is growing on the Government to name Stakeknife after the publication of the final report from Operation Kenova.

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn insisted that identifying agents risks ‘jeopardising’ national security,

The final Operation Kenova report also said there does not appear to be ‘any realistic opportunities’ for a fresh investigation into the atrocities.

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee has published a report into new legislation aimed at addressing the legacy of the Troubles.

The proposal had been criticised by Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tanaiste Simon Harris.

The park is named after Chaim Herzog, who was was born in Belfast and raised in Dublin.

The park is named after former Israeli president Chaim Herzog, who was was born in Belfast and raised in Dublin.

The charges relate to an incident in Londonderry on Thursday.

The Public Prosecution Service said there had been ‘significant evidential developments’ in the case.