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Unite the Union has said crews are concerned about the level of early morning cover when the pilot initiative takes effect in February.

Overnight ambulance cover to be reduced in South Eastern trust area

Staff have voiced concerns that some maternity services at the hospital may have to be temporarily suspended but the Southern Trust has denied that will happen.

Fears growing for future of maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital

Just hours after a fresh wave of airstrikes on southern Lebanon, Catherine Flanagan told UTV she was terrified for her son’s safety amidst the violence.

Mum's plea to evacuate son as Lebanon conflict escalates

Troy Brady died in the hospital's paediatric intensive care unit on 25th August 2019.

Father tells inquest son's delivery was 'pure shambles' 

Staff whistle-blowers have raised concerns over patient safety at one of Northern Ireland's biggest health trusts.

Whistle-blowers raise concerns over patient safety at hospital

Junior doctors across Northern Ireland are due to stage a 24-hour strike from 8am on March 6 in a dispute over pay.

Trusts to pay consultants up to £220 per hour to cover for striking junior docs

A vermin infestation found in a hospital kitchen, where patient and staff meals are prepared, has sparked concerns over health and safety.

Concern over vermin infestation in hospital kitchen

Nicole Adams was 24 hours from death in 2019 after her cystic fibrosis deteriorated to the point where she only had 11% functionality in her lungs.

Plans to withdraw miracle drug 'will impact future of many children'

Sean Tate escaped from two prison guards while on temporary escorted leave.

Call for inquiry into how prisoner was able to escape

A GP practice has been forced to immediately suspend all counselling services for patients living with anxiety and depression due to health budget pressures.

'Shameful' budget cuts end GP counselling services

Deborah McAleese travelled to Turkey to look into the booming medical tourism industry.

The ‘last resort’ trip to Turkey for surgery

ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston breaks down potentially the most important diplomatic decision Starmer will ever make. 

Was PM blindsided by Mandelson reaction or did he hope to weather the storm?

Ruth Jones and James Corden attend a BBC launch event for Gavin and Stacey: The Finale, at Ham Yard Hotel in London. Picture date: Wednesday December 18, 2024. 

After the show's 2019 Christmas special ended on a cliffhanger, with a marriage proposal, viewers will hopefully get an answer on Christmas Day.

James Corden and Ruth Jones to give Gavin & Stacey ‘lovely’ send off

ITV News' Robert Peston looks at why the prime minister has given Lord Mandelson the UK's top diplomatic job to the US and what risks are involved

Why Starmer picked Mandelson for Washington

File photo dated 02/02/24 of Lord Peter Mandelson at St Mary the Virgin church in Primrose Hill, north west London. The UK needs to transform itself into a high investment economy to shift out of its low growth "doom loop", Lord Peter Mandelson claims, adding that he will will hit out at "persistent underinvestment". Issue date: Thursday October 10, 2024.

The Labour peer and former 'spin doctor' to Tony Blair would replace Karen Pierce, who has served as ambassador to the US since 2020. 

Peter Mandelson expected to be made Britain's new ambassador to US

The Queen's longtime hairdresser has spoken to ITV News about her decades-lasting friendship with Her Majesty.

Royal warrant for the long-serving hairdresser to the Queen

ITV News' Chloe Keedy reports from Avignon, France, after attending the sentencing of Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband and 50 other men in the mass rape trial.

Gisele Pelicot calmly faced the unimaginable in court for the final time

ITV News' Steve Scott speaks to Lord Seb Coe, one of seven candidates vying to become IOC president, about how the Olympic games could shape up. 

How could the future of Olympic sport look under Lord Seb Coe? 

ITV News Joel Hills explains if rising inflation is due to the way it's calculated or a resurgence in prices, as it has reached its highest level since March.

Deborah McAleese

Health Reporter, UTV