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Michael Conlan before the fight against Leigh Wood in their WBA Featherweight World Title contest at the Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham. Picture date: Saturday March 12, 2022.
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Picture by: Zac Goodwin/PA Archive/PA Images
Date taken: 12-Mar-2022

West Belfast's Michael Conlan says if he doesn't win a world title in his professional boxing career he will have underachieved.

Conlan: 'I have to right the wrong of not becoming World Champion'

Conlan returns to the ring this Saturday.

A comparison of two maps. Left highlights Northern Ireland's railway network over 100 years ago. The right shows that only a small number of tracks remain open now. Source: Irish Business and Employers Confederation (IBEC)

It comes as the future of rail has been examined in an All-Island Railway Review Strategy

North west railway restoration campaign gathering steam 

'Into The West' wants to see a former railway line that ran through Omagh restored.

A survivor of domestic violence has shared the horrifying moment she believed her husband was going to kill her.

'My husband strangled me and tried to pull out my teeth': Abuse victim on ordeal

The former Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has told UTV the £600 energy payment could take 'many many months' to be delivered in Northern Ireland.

Energy payment could take 'many, many months'

Energy payments to residents in Northern Ireland could take "many, many months"

UTV has gained exclusive access to hospitals as the winter period beckons and the system copes with the strain.

'Admissions are on hold': insight into health system at breaking point

Emergency department pressures are leading to a hold on surgeries.

The Policing Board has recommended police officers should have their misconduct hearings held in public in line with England and Wales.

Debate on public Northern Ireland police misconduct hearings now underway

The Policing Board has suggested misconduct hearings should be held in public 

Some people believe a Wallaby has moved into Royal Hillsborough and it's started a big game hunt. Others believe it's a squirrel mistaken for a marsupial.

Marsupial mystery surrounds Northern Ireland village

Barbara McCann on the hunt for the wallaby.

Over 50 groups due to be impacted by the loss of European Social Fund money.

Lack of European funding could be 'catastrophic' for mental health services 

From Our Journalists

Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris said he had 'sympathy' for MLAs who were ready to form an Executive but that a pay cut for all was fair.

NI Secretary cuts MLA pay and sets deadline for £600 energy support payment

An engineer inspects the Feeder Station at Sellinge, Kent, which provides power to the 25,000 volt overhead cables on the new Channel Tunnel Rail Link 07/02/03 - the first sections were switched on over the 46 miles (74kms) of new railway between Fawkham Junction, near Swanley, *..and the Channel Tunnel complex at Cheriton. When complete in 2007, the 5.2 billion CTRL will halve journey times from central London to the Channel Tunnel. Soon Eurostar trains will start tesing the line at speeds of up to 186 mph. 22/07/2004 Millions of people on low incomes could save money on their gas and electricity by changing the way they pay, according to a report today. The National Audit Office found customers who use a pre-payment meter for both gas and electricity could save around 63 a year if they paid by monthly direct debit instead. The report said, however, that most people with the meters were unaware they were paying more than other customers. Ofgem, the regulator for the gas and electricity market, has pledged to step up efforts to raise awareness of the savings on offer. Chris Young/PA


Bills for Power NI customers in Northern Ireland to be fixed.

Electricity company fixes prices for 473,000 until April

File photo dated 11-10-2022 of Republic of Ireland players celebrate following victory over Scotland at Hampden Park. UEFA has fined the Football Association of Ireland after its senior women�s team sang a pro-IRA song after their World Cup play-off win over Scotland. Issue date: Thursday December 8, 2022.


Women's team were filmed singing pro-IRA song during dressing room celebrations.

FAI fined over pro-IRA celebrations

The Middle Braniel Road in east Belfast is blocked as police deal with the collision.

Road closed following three vehicle crash in east of city

The news follows the death of five-year-old Stella-Lily McCorkindale in Northern Ireland on Monday.

Four-year-old dies after contracting Strep A

Katie Andrews has your local news headlines on Thursday 8th December.

Thursday morning's news headlines from Northern Ireland

The taxi driver lost more than £11,000 in Working Tax Credit after being directed to make a Universal Credit claim.

Taxi driver repaid £11,000 after receiving wrong advice from Government

The analysis from Ulster Bank and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) indicated a 'less pessimistic' outlook than the rest of the UK.

House prices in region rising at slowest pace in two years

Rescue services, including Jersey and Guernsey's lifeboats and the French Search and Rescue helicopter are out at the moment. 

Three missing after freight ship and fishing boat crash off Jersey coast

Two children are in hospital and around 30 are ill following a scarlet fever outbreak at a primary school.

Two children in hospital and 30 ill after scarlet fever outbreak at school

Police described the murders as “sadistic, senseless and cruel”.

Men murdered by abattoir workers in 'house of horrors' 

A Lancashire school has written a letter to parents confirming there are positive cases of Strep A in its pupils following several fatalities across the UK.

Multiple cases of Strep A confirmed at primary school

ITVX officially launches on Thursday, December 8 replacing ITV Hub as the online home of all ITV content.

ITVX explained: What will I be able to watch and how will it work?

Two people watching Harry and Meghan's Netflix drama on a TV screen.

The claim was one of a number made by Meghan and Harry in the first volume of their newly released Netflix series.

Harry and Meghan’s controversial Netflix documentary airs

The strike could cause chaos for people trying to get away for Christmas.

Warning Christmas period flights could be cancelled over Border Force strikes

A man has been released under investigation on suspicion of fraud at Audlem Parish Council 

Fraud arrest as parish council bank account left 'virtually empty'

Emma Whitfield's son Jack was killed in November 2021 by an American Bully or XL Bully dog called Beast while playing at a friend's house.

Mum of boy mauled to death by dangerous dog is 'living in hell'

On the H10 Bletcham Way approaching Fenny Lock

The crash happened when a grey Peugeot 508 was involved in a head-on collision with a green Fiat 500.

Seven-month-old baby girl killed in head-on crash

Errol Dixon was stopped in Blyth Road, Bromley, south-east London, on September 13 last year, and was said to have been left with facial fractures after his encounter with police.



His daughter posted pictures of his injuries on Instagram, claiming he had been stopped for a broken brake light.

‘No case to answer’ for police officer who punched 70-year-old man

Following the PM's comments, unions accused ministers of refusing to negotiate in good faith.

Rishi Sunak issues pay 'restraint' message to striking workers

Martyne Drinkall was in intensive care at Leighton Hospital where she's a midwife. She thought she'd die there. She wants everyone eligible to get vaccinated.

'I thought I'd die' midwife warns of flu danger

The pond near The Green in Palgrave.
Credit: Google

A 92-year-old woman was reported missing shortly before police discovered a body in the water.

Woman found dead in village pond in search for missing pensioner

As Netflix releases three episodes of Harry and Meghan’s much anticipated documentary series, royal aides will have their smart TVs and tablets at the ready.

What will the Palace do about Harry and Meghan’s claims?

It will be the couple's second visit to Wales following the death of the Queen in September. 

King Charles and Queen Consort to visit Wales on Friday

The 35-year-old claims an officer even sent an email in the middle of the night saying her panic button would be removed.

Rape survivor drugged by her boyfriend 'got inappropriate comments from officer'

Four-year-old in the Republic dies after contracting Strep A

The move triggered the automatic removal of the Labour whip, meaning he will sit as an independent in the House of Commons.

Labour suspends NI born MP from party after complaint

Experts claim there has been a rise in people buying the illegal botox kits and one user has issued a stark warning for anyone thinking about buying them. 

'I thought I was going to die': Woman's online DIY botox kit warning

The fifth Assembly recall ended in failure as MLAs failed to elect a speaker. 

'Nightmare before Christmas' as Assembly recall ends in failure 

MLAs returned on Wednesday but failed to elect a speaker 

Royal Hospital for Sick Children Belfast 

The number of children attending with symptoms of bacterial and viral infections has increased, the Belfast Trust says.

Children's hospital postpones routine procedures amid rise in infections

UTV Live presenters Marc Mallett, Rose Neill, Paul Clark, and Sarah Clarke.

UTV Live brings you the latest news, sport and weather for Northern Ireland.

Catch up with the latest edition of UTV Live

UTV presenters Marc Mallett, Rose Neill, Paul Clarke and Sarah Clarke

Catch up with the latest episodes of UTV programmes.

Catch up with the latest episode of UTV programmes like View From Stormont and more.

Catch up with UTV programmes like View From Stormont and more

The latest forecast for Northern Ireland with data from the Met Office.

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NI Secretary cuts MLA pay and sets deadline for £600 energy support payment

Electricity company fixes prices for 473,000 until April

FAI fined over pro-IRA celebrations

Four-year-old in the Republic dies after contracting Strep A

House prices in region rising at slowest pace in two years

Road closed following three vehicle crash in east of city

Taxi driver repaid £11,000 after receiving wrong advice from Government

Labour suspends NI born MP from party after complaint

'I thought I was going to die': Woman's online DIY botox kit warning

'Nightmare before Christmas' as Assembly recall ends in failure

Children's hospital postpones routine procedures amid rise in infections

ITVX explained: What will I be able to watch and how will it work?

Catch up with the latest edition of UTV Live

Catch up with UTV programmes like View From Stormont and more

UTV Northern Ireland weather forecast

From Our Journalists

Conlan: 'I have to right the wrong of not becoming World Champion'

North west railway restoration campaign gathering steam

'My husband strangled me and tried to pull out my teeth': Abuse victim on ordeal

Energy payment could take 'many, many months'

'Admissions are on hold': insight into health system at breaking point

Debate on public Northern Ireland police misconduct hearings now underway

Marsupial mystery surrounds Northern Ireland village

Lack of European funding could be 'catastrophic' for mental health services

Latest updates

NI Secretary cuts MLA pay and sets deadline for £600 energy support payment

Electricity company fixes prices for 473,000 until April

FAI fined over pro-IRA celebrations

Road closed following three vehicle crash in east of city

Four-year-old dies after contracting Strep A

Thursday morning's news headlines from Northern Ireland

Taxi driver repaid £11,000 after receiving wrong advice from Government

House prices in region rising at slowest pace in two years

Three missing after freight ship and fishing boat crash off Jersey coast

Two children in hospital and 30 ill after scarlet fever outbreak at school

Men murdered by abattoir workers in 'house of horrors'

Multiple cases of Strep A confirmed at primary school

ITVX explained: What will I be able to watch and how will it work?

Harry and Meghan’s controversial Netflix documentary airs

Warning Christmas period flights could be cancelled over Border Force strikes

Fraud arrest as parish council bank account left 'virtually empty'

Mum of boy mauled to death by dangerous dog is 'living in hell'

Seven-month-old baby girl killed in head-on crash

‘No case to answer’ for police officer who punched 70-year-old man

Rishi Sunak issues pay 'restraint' message to striking workers

Road closed following three vehicle crash in east of city

Four-year-old dies after contracting Strep A

Electricity company fixes prices for 473,000 until April

'I thought I'd die' midwife warns of flu danger

Woman found dead in village pond in search for missing pensioner

What will the Palace do about Harry and Meghan’s claims?

King Charles and Queen Consort to visit Wales on Friday

Rape survivor drugged by her boyfriend 'got inappropriate comments from officer'