From a restored power-sharing executive to smoky bacon crisps, Gareth Gordon looks at the political year that was.

The law could force health staff to be open with patients and their families when mistakes are made.

Alliance pays tribute to its "ground-breaking" and "trailblazing" former assembly member, Anna Lo.

Some Stormont parties said the appointment process for Stephen Farry's role needs further scrutiny.

David Rossiter said he left because the party had "not embraced the possibility of a new Ireland."

The Upper Bann MLA will replace former MP Stephen Farry who stepped down from the role last month.

McDonald apologised to the British Heart Foundation following the controversy over Michael McMonagle.

Stephen Farry has been appointed by Ulster University to co-lead a new "strategic policy unit".