But forecasters said the hot weather was expected to return later this week

Severe weather warning as 'torrential rain' disrupts holiday getaway traffic for millions

A six-year-old boy who died in a farm accident in Northern Ireland has been named as Harry Starrett.

The new manager has lost two of his first three games in charge

The BBC is to launch five further HD channels today to accompany its digital stations next year.

Sectarian unrest, largely in the north of the city, sparked by the decision to ban a loyalist parade passing through a republican area

Petrol bombs and missiles met with rubber bullets as loyalists continue to protest ban on Orange Order parade

Northern Ireland braces for a third night of disorder, with police and magistrates on standby to work through the night

400 extra police drafted in following violence as MP Nigel Dodds is hit by brick

Temperatures set to reach 32C in the south east

Erecting flags may not always be a criminal offence but it is wrong, Northern Ireland's most senior police officer has said.

But good news is tempered by health alert

Local blogger says coverage becomes 'more anachronistic with every passing year'

Medical officer warns particularly strong drugs, including one known as Green Rolex, are in circulation