Sir Chris Bryant has defended an amendment to the Troubles Bill that would give the UK Attorney General the final say on whether Troubles-related prosecutions should go ahead. This is one in a number of proposed amendments to the Bill, which MPs will debate this week.

Members of the Victims and Survivors Forum spoke to UTV outside Westminster today as the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill returns to the House of Commons. Their call to put families first comes alongside concerns over amendments made to the Bill last week, specifically regarding the Attorney General’s oversight on legacy prosecutions.

Court hears PSNI feared dissident gun attack if they forced through Orange parade itv.com/news/utv/2026-10-19/…

Update: Police have said up to 300 schools in Northern Ireland have received a threatening email which is being treated as a hoax. The email originated from outside the UK and checks have not resulted in "anything untoward". Officers believe similar emails were received by some schools across UK. More: itv.com/news/utv/2026-10-19/…

A legal challenge over Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant’s ban on the Drumcree parade will be heard at Belfast High Court.

Schools evacuated after email warning of 'explosive device' Details: itv.com/news/utv/2026-10-19/…

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The daughter of murdered GAA official Sean Brown doesn't believe changes to the Troubles Bill will help her family get answers. Victims and survivors will be in Westminster on Monday, to share their lived experience of the conflict in Northern Ireland, as MPs consider amendments. Commissioner for Victims and Survivors Joe McVey is calling for a greater focus on building confidence in the processes being established. More: itv.com/news/2026-10-18/trou…

Catch up with Sunday's headlines on UTV Live. itv.com/news/utv/2026-10-10/…

A new mobile clinic dubbed 'Bus Lightyear' is on a mission to extend medical research to rural and underserved communities. The drive to reach deprived areas launched in Londonderry and is the first project of its kind on the entire island of Ireland Our North West Correspondent Gareth Wilkinson was on board when it left Altnagelvin Hospital for the first time.

Three officers have been hurt in a high speed pursuit in Co Down. Their injuries are not believed to be serious at this time, however the patrol car was extensively damaged. itv.com/news/utv/2026-10-18/…

The coffins of Philip and Kim English and their sons Callum (12) and Jayden (9) have arrived at Sacred Heart Church in Waterford ahead of their funeral. itv.com/news/utv/2026-10-18/…

Detectives in west Belfast have arrested a woman following the seizure of the suspected stolen goods, counterfeit currency and suspected drugs. itv.com/news/utv/2026-10-18/…

Two staff members have been left 'shaken' following an armed robbery in south Belfast. itv.com/news/utv/2026-10-18/…

More than half of NI shoppers ‘recently encouraged by businesses to pay in cash’. itv.com/news/utv/2026-10-18/…

Senior Assistant Director of the Public Prosecution Service Marianne O’Kane hopes a joint strategy with the PSNI will reduce the average time between initial reports of sexual offences and decisions on prosecution by a third - it is currently 224 days.

A survivor of paedophile William Lloyd-Lavery has welcomed a new joint approach by the PSNI and PPS to improve how sexual abuse cases are handled. Nicola Bannon was one of four schoolgirls targeted by the former history teacher, from Richmond Avenue in Lisburn, who was jailed earlier this year. She has urged all victims of sex crimes to speak out amid efforts to reduce the time between initial police reports being made and prosecution decisions.

A man and a woman have appeared in court on charges related to an arson attack which claimed four lives in Waterford City. itv.com/news/utv/2026-10-17/…

Retiree Stephen Graham has amassed thousands of followers on social media with his videos showcasing NI's history and culture. This week's edition of the UTV podcast, Going the Extra Mile, reveals how he is bringing communities together. Watch here: itv.com/news/utv/2026-10-16/…