Margaret McKinnell retired more than 15 years ago but still works regular shifts at Whiteabbey Hospital

Meet nurse who's been with NHS for 60 of its 75 years

Animal welfare charity signals change because of 'too many animals and very few people wanting to adopt' 

Assisi hopes new process will radically change the animal adoption experience

King Charles & Queen Camilla will be crowned on Saturday.

Coronation a first for many - for others it's a bit of history repeated

Young people took centre stage during the recent presidential visit. But how do you react when your name is included in a key note speech?

The young entrepreneurs still pinching themselves after Biden speech mention

If, as the saying goes, the devil is in the detail, for unionists- the detail was the devil

Unionism has always struggled with the sacrifices that the GFA needed

European Social Fund payments stop on 31 March but NI charities still don't know if they will benefit from the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund

Charities facing mass lay-offs in days over 'broken promises'

The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tina Black, hosted a City Hall reception for members of the team behind Oscar-winning short film ‘An Irish Goodbye’

The Lord Mayor of Belfast has hosted a reception for the team behind 'An Irish Goodbye'.

Oscar winners from 'An Irish Goodbye' swap Hollywood fizz for Belfast tea

Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 19th February 2023

Inquest into the deaths of John Dougal, Patrick Butler, Fr Noel Fitzpatrick, David McCafferty and Margaret Gargan begins at Laganside Court, Belfast.  The inquest, collectively known as ‘the Springhill Inquest.’ 

On 9/10 July 1972, John Dougal(16), Patrick Butler(37), Fr Noel Fitzpatrick(42), David McCafferty(15) and Margaret Gargan(13) died after being shot by the British Army’s Parachute Regiment in the Springhill / Westrock area of Belfast.


Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

The Springhill Inquest is the second to be held into the deaths of 5 people in July 1972

Inquest into 'forgotten massacre' opens in Belfast

John Hurson gifted each of the families a Donaghmore/Ardboe cross.

Lorry driver travels to Vietnam to meet families of migrants who died in Essex

Tourism NI Chief Executive says Northern Ireland's people are its 'Giant Spirit'

Visitors from the Republic of Ireland are coming north in record numbers

Northern Ireland has developed position as digital tech leader. But there are headwinds.

Northern Ireland's tech transformation at a digital tipping point

Charles made a rare personal note, saying how the year had been uncertain and anxious for him and his family.

King's Christmas message reflects on his and Kate's cancer

King Charles will deliver this year's Christmas message from a former hospital chapel.

King's Christmas message to reflect on his and Kate's cancer

File photo. Lord Peter Mandelson pictured in July 2023.

ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston explains how Lord Peter Mandelson might yet not be packing his bags for Washington DC.

Why Washington could reject Mandelson as Britain's next US ambassador

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.

Marc Mallett

Reporter, UTV News