David Clarke has been returned to fill the vacancy on Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, following the co-option of Cheryl Brownlee to the Assembly.
The former Chief Constable of Bedfordshire Police, and the lead investigator for Operation Kenova, has been chosen by the Policing Board as the interm Chief Constable for the PSNI.
Hilary Benn makes his first visit to Northern Ireland in his new role as Shadow Secretary of State, to have discussions with the main political parties.
The selection of Alex Harbinson follows the resignation of Karen Douglas in August.
The SDLP’s leader at Stormont, Matthew O’Toole, has submitted a motion to recall the Assembly in a bid to address the ‘crisis’ in Lough Neagh.
The leader of the DUP, Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has welcomed Cheryl Brownlee as the new MLA for East Antrim, replacing David Hilditch.
The vacancy on Mid & East Antrim Borough Council was created following the resignation of Cllr John Hyland in August.
Funding from the UK government, Irish government and the European Union will total almost £1 billion, as part of the new Peace Plus programme.
The DUP have paid tribute to David Hilditch as he announces his retirement due to health reasons.