Health Correspondent UTV/ ITV @UTVNews @itvnews [email protected]
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Hospice care isn’t simply about dying. It’s about comfort, laughter, dignity & making the time that remains matter. It’s been a privilege to be trusted with some very personal stories, and to witness the extraordinary care given every day by staff. Hospice Life Thurs on UTV
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As I keep getting messages, I should confirm that my stint as a @News_Letter columnist has come to an end. I remain hugely grateful for the opportunity and had a lot of fun sharing my thoughts over the last 8 years. Wishing everyone at the paper all the best. Thanks to all.
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Health Minister Robbie Butler warns stroke 'is no discriminator of age' as he hails 24/7 regional thrombectomy service.
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More than seven thousand runners have taken part in Northern Ireland's biggest half marathon event.
Among them was Anita Rydout, who has additional needs and was running to raise money for two organisations which have helped her thrive.
More here: itv.com/watch/news/thousands…
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The Omagh Bombing Inquiry is set to enter its next phase on Monday.
Twenty nine people, including a mother pregnant with twins, died when a Real IRA car bomb exploded in the town in August 1998.
The inquiry is examining whether the atrocity could have been prevented.
'Chapter 3' will examine how the attack was carried out and by whom.
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Stormont Health Committee calls on government to take on the full cost of hospice care
More: itv.com/news/utv/2026-09-10/…
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Health Correspondent Deborah McAleese examines the financial crisis facing Northern Ireland's hospices and hears how care continues despite the funding shortfall.
Up Close, Thursday at 10:45PM on UTV.
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Health Correspondent Deborah McAleese examines the financial crisis facing Northern Ireland's hospices and hears how care continues despite the funding shortfall.
Up Close, Thursday at 10:45PM on UTV.
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#HopeNotFear Let's get to work!
'No red lines' says new Health Minister
Watch the interview with Robbie Butler: itv.com/news/utv/2026-08-21/…
This is much bigger than a ministerial resignation. Does this put the brakes on the entire hospital-reconfiguration programme, could other decisions be delayed, what happens to the wider reform programme?
Incredibly powerful interview. A brave family speaking with such honesty. Such a thoughtful, sensitive interview by @sara_utv
"When you look back he was using us for his cover-up too" Natalie McNally's father says he will never forgive her killer for coming into their home & spending time alone with her coffin. Noel McNally says Stephen McCullagh should never be released from prison. #UTV @alantvcamera
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Hope for little Dáithí Mac Gabhann as he's put on the urgent transplant list
Read more here: itv.com/news/utv/2026-02-17/…
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UTV Talking Politics: A tale of a minister under pressure
Catch up on ITVX or wherever you get your podcasts.
itv.com/news/utv/2026-01-30/…
When a public meeting draws a crowd like this, it tells its own story. A signal of the depth of concern 👇
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Cancer charity providing Northern Ireland's only out of hours palliative care nursing service doesn't know if part of its funding will continue past spring 2026 itv.com/watch/news/head-of-m…
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The People's Kitchen sees rising demand as Belfast grapples with poverty and homelessness
itv.com/news/utv/2025-12-23/…
