Young adults have been learning the ins-and-outs of rural life through social farming schemes.

Members of Four G Day Opportunities group have been helping out a county Down farm each week.

It's Book Week in Northern Ireland with children being encouraged to visit their local library.

The children were due to start Oakwood School in Saintfield - but building work has not yet been finished.

One parent told BBC News NI that two days of childcare can cost almost half her monthly wages.

The Balmoral Show may be well-attended but other similar events facing funding difficulties.

BBC weather presenter Geoff Maskell looks at how the seasons connect to our food and farming.

Danske Bank has announced it will close four of its branches in Northern Ireland this summer.