Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have restricted animal imports from an area of Germany following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. A government ban on pig, sheep and cattle imports from Germany announced on Tuesday did not apply to Northern Ireland.

As Brits recover from a bitter Arctic blast that brought temperatures as low as -18C, forecasters have warned that another big chill is on the way with below freezing temperatures

Up to 15cm of snow could fall in Snowdonia on January 26, as temperatures drop down to freezing once again. Scotland and northern England are also set to be blanketed

A MAP has revealed a wall of fog across the UK today as drivers were warned to be aware of “tricky conditions”. The Met Office said fog is likely to reform or thicken this evening

Alzheimer’s Society has warned urgent action is needed to address the projected 51 per cent rise in dementia cases across Northern Ireland by 2040.

Downhill Estate is a historic 18th-century mansion, known for its iconic Mussenden Temple and views of the Atlantic Ocean.

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that hundreds of more postcodes will receive a Cold Weather Payment after the recent freezing conditions.

Commuters are being warned of icy roads and travel disruption, as temperatures plummeted again overnight across the UK. Fresh weather warnings have been issued, with snow, ice and fog forecast across southern England, Wales, Northern Ireland and northern Scotland on Thursday.

The cold snap in Northern Ireland is finally set to end this weekend – after almost a week of freezing temperatures.

There is the potential for disruption across Northern Ireland as snow descends across the country. The Met Office has forecast hail, sleet and snow showers across parts of Northern Ireland this evening which could bring disruption to travel.

Our soccer writers bring you the latest transfers of the League of Ireland off-season. Friday, January 17 Donegal-born defender Jack Keaney has made a cross-border move by joining Cliftonville from Drogheda United.

Two MPs are backing the calls of a petition saying the system in England must change to allow people to use the buses for free over 60 as already happens in Scotland