GP clinics providing elective care surgery to patients and designed to cut down on hospital waiting lists, are to have their funding halved 

GP clinics providing elective surgery are to have their funding cut by half

Belfast Tradfest is back for a fifth year for a week-long session of traditional music, song and dance in a major boost for the economy

 Belfast's Tradfest back for week-long session of music, song and dance

Holywood, Co Down considers replicating the iconic Hollywood sign in Los Angeles which turns 100 years old. The only difference would be in the spelling

Holywood NI could replicate the iconic Hollywood sign which turns 100

The algae is a particular threat to the health of pets. 

Holidaymakers and businesses concerned by spread of blue-green algae

Animals at Belfast Zoo are beating the heat with blocks of ice and dips in the pool when temperatures reach double digits.

Animals at Belfast Zoo beat the heat with popsicles and dips in the pool

The inquest into the murder of Consepta Leonard heard how her ex-partner Paedar Phair persistently contacted her despite a non-molestation order.

Phone records reveal how Concepta Leonard was harrassed before her murder

A police officer has told the inquest into the death of Concepta Leonard that her murder scene was the worst he'd ever seen. 

Police officer tells inquest murder scene was 'worst sight' he'd ever seen

Runners walkers and joggers took over the grounds of Stormont in the annual 'Race for Life' in aid of Cancer Research UK. More than £122000 has been raised

Runners and walkers take over Stormont in annual 'Race for Life' 

The remarkable story of the late David Ervine takes centre stage in a new play about his personal and political life.

David Ervine's story from east Belfast to White House told on stage

Plans have been unveiled for Ireland's first gondola ride to the top of the Mourne Mountains and a world-class visitor centre to take in the spectacular views.

The £44m alternative to seeing the Mourne Mountains

A new facility for homeless women will provide them with a safe space to help them recover from past trauma and transition to independent living.

Homeless facility for vulnerable women opens to provide them with a safe place 

With this year's COP held in the UAE and next year's in Azerbaijan critics have argued the conference is being bought by fossil fuel producers.

UN boss returns to COP28 for urgent talks to avert 'climate disaster'

People march through the streets of Dublin to protest against increases in the cost of living. The protest was organised by the 'Cost of Living Coalition' which is made up of 30 organisations including trade unionists, student and pensioner bodies and opposition political parties. Picture date: Saturday September 24, 2022.


The surge in private rents in the UK is not mainly driven by higher interest rates, as many would think, an economist said.

The big rent squeeze forecast to continue for two years

Wounded Palestinians are brought to the hospital in Deir al Balah.

The brutal reality of A&E in southern Gaza's largest hospital has been laid bare as medics struggle to save those wounded by Israeli airstrikes.

Gazan hospital at the heart of danger zone after Israel-Hamas truce ends

A second instalment of the Chicken Run movie has always been on the cards, its director said.

Our feathered friends return in new Chicken Run movie

Trading Standards Officers at Britain’s biggest port are warning of a rise in the import of unsafe products for the festive season. 

Christmas toy warning as ITV films dangerous imports

Ishmael Duncan, from south London, pretended to be a model agency scout to blackmail children into sending sexually explicit photos.

Fake model scout blackmailed girls as young as 9 for indecent photos

The prince rejected a claim from Home Office lawyers that it was his 'choice' to leave the UK which led to the downgrades to his security arrangements.

Harry and Meghan 'forced' to leave Royal Family and move to US, High Court hears

Artificial intelligence is changing the landscape of content creation but what will the consequences be for those in the industry?

Barbara McCann

Reporter, UTV