Rallies urging a return of NI government took place across NI yesterday – but are we any closer to agreement?

Rallies urging a return of NI government took place across NI yesterday – but are we any closer to agreement?

‘I’m tired of it, I want to see progress.’ – Alliance leader Naomi Long shares frustration with ongoing Stormont stalemate

Rallies took place in 14 towns and cities across Northern Ireland last night as protestors called on politicians to get back in to Stormont. Organised under the banner "We Deserve Better", the protests were held to mark the 589-th day without an Executive at Stormont.

But have we already got what we deserve? A huge majority of people in Northern Ireland voted for the Dup and Sinn Fein. It is those two parties who are in control of a future return of Stormont.

Fears the historic Bank Buildings in Belfast could collapse following devastating fire

A 45 metre cordon remains in place this morning in Belfast city centre as firefighters continue to deal with a fire which has gutted the Primark store.

There were fears that the entire structure was about to collapse, but a short time ago the assistant chief fire officer told the BBC that engineers have carried out an initial inspection of the historic building and external parts appear to be structurally intact.

Further inspections will be carried out throughout the day, along with investigations into the cause of the blaze that has destroyed one of Belfast's landmark buildings and threatened the jobs of more than 350 staff.