The mother of a young woman - whose daughter’s drug addiction led her into sex work - has described the man who trafficked her as a "monster".

Mum only found out daughter was being trafficked at wake

UTV can reveal details of an investigation by the Police Ombudsman into the PSNI’s handling of one of the biggest catfish child abuse cases in the world.

Police under scrutiny over world-wide catfish killer case

The detective, who was shot multiple times outside a sports centre in Omagh in February 2023, has had to react quickly to warnings.

DCI John Caldwell subjected to death threats since attempted murder by New IRA

Murderer David McCord fled from a pre-release facility in north Belfast on Friday.

Prison Service apology after woman's killer goes on run

The race-related disorder in Northern Ireland cost almost £170,000 per day to police, UTV can reveal.

Race-related disorder in NI cost almost £1.5m to police

Home attacked and family told they'd be under threat if they move into purpose-built bungalow in Antrim

Boy with spina bifida can't move into new home after threats

A Northern Ireland army veteran says a sacked police chief constable Nick Adderley who fabricated a military career should feel the full weight of the law.

Disgraced police chief who lied about military service wore NI Troubles medal

UTV understands Robert Cecil Atkinson has been claiming that pension since he retired from the force.

Ex-constable jailed after misleading murder probe still getting police pension

Gordon Allen, and his sister Sara, have waived their right to anonymity to speak to UTV's Sharon O'Neill.

One of NI's youngest sex offender's unmasked 

UTV can reveal that two firefighters have been dismissed in a scandal rocking the Northern Ireland Fire Service.

Two firefighters dismissed as scandal rocks service

John Fleming was due to be discharged from Craigavon Area Hospital in the summer of 2020 when there was an outbreak within the haemotology and another ward

Attorney General 'considering inquest into Covid death'

Polling suggests half of those who voted Labour at the general election feel let down by the government - what do you think?

100 days of Prime Minister Keir Starmer: How has it gone so far?

It means cancer patients could soon experience slower treatment and poorer patient experience, as ITV News' Health Correspondent Rebecca Barry reports.

Analysis reveals a quarter of England’s radiotherapy technology is out of date

ITV's Political Editor Robert Peston looks at the "nightmare" facing the Chancellor as she prepares for her first Budget.

Can Reeves increase investment and avoid austerity?

The Princess of Wales spoke to mental health workers in Southport after meeting the families of three children killed at a Taylor Swift themed dance class.

Kate makes first public appearance since completing chemotherapy

 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves taking applause after she addressed the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. Rachel Reeves may need to raise up to £25 billion from tax increases if she wants to keep spending rising with national income, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) estimates. Issue date: Thursday October 10, 2024.

The IFS warns changing the debt rule inherited from the Conservatives will do “almost nothing” to improve funding for public services.

Up to £25 billion in tax rises may be needed for 'no return to austerity' pledge

As the US election heats up, conspiracies theories about Hurricane Milton, due to batter Florida, are being circulated online.

Democrats accused of 'controlling the weather' over hurricanes in the US

No one begins their career headlining Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage and many of the UK’s grassroots music venues are struggling to keep their doors open.

Campaigners want £1 ticket contribution to save grassroots music venues

As energy theft continues to rise, ITV News Consumer Editor Chris Choi explains the risks posed by interfering with a meter.

Sharon O'Neill

Correspondent, UTV