Benefit tests 'doubled in cost'

Disability benefit assessments have doubled in cost to £579m a year but targets are still being missed, the spending watchdog says.

The search for Britain’s only native species of cicada

The species hasn't been seen in 15 years

Dynamo Kiev 0-0 Chelsea

Chelsea hit the woodwork and are denied a penalty as they are held to a goalless draw by Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League.

DUP ministers could end in-out policy

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) says it could drop its policy of in-out ministerial positions when a report is published on paramilitary activity next week.

Woman arrested over explosives find

A 35-year-old woman is arrested by police investigating an arms and explosives find in west Belfast.

Rea crowned World Superbike champion

Jonathan Rea clinches the World Superbike title by finishing fourth in the opening race at Jerez on Sunday.

Couple found dead after house blast

The bodies of a husband and wife are found in a house in Derbyshire that partially collapsed following an explosion and fire.