28 APR 2024 · Carol Jordan talks menopause with Siobhan Kearney, founder of Menopause NI and Kate Muir, an expert in women's health. On May 7, Siobhan and Kate will be participating in an event being held in Belfast called Let's Talk Menopause in the Workplace’ which will bring together business leaders and HR professionals from across Northern Ireland who seeking to create supportive and inclusive workplace environments, ensuring those living with the menopause feel supported and included in the working environment. .

26 APR 2024 · This week Carol Jordan and Jordan Moates discuss the news making the headlines in Northern Ireland.  This week, Stormont ministers finally passed a budget, although the health minister has expressed his anger at the level of money, saying it represents a cut in what was handed out the previous year.  Sir Jeffrey Donaldson appeared alongside his wife Lady Eleanor charged with a string of historic offences.  And there was relief for subpostmasters as they learned a bill going through parliament to exonerate those caught up in the Horizon scandal is to be extended to NI.

26 APR 2024 · The Stormont Executive has ageed a budget, but the health minister votes against.  Robin Swann has warned of the devastating impact the reduction in funding will have on the health service.  The First Minister, deputy First Minister and Finance Minister said the budget would always be challenging and said they were disappointed with the health minister's decision to vote against it. UTV's Political Editor Tracey Magee and Health Reporter Deborah McAleese analyse the impact of what has been agreed. 

24 APR 2024 · From the Whitehouse to the Courthouse. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson who has been credited with helping to restore power-sharing here, has appeared in court, charged with historical sex offences - including rape, spanning more than 20 years.His wife, Lady Eleanor Donaldson is also accused of serious charges. Our correspondent Sharon O'Neill reports.

23 APR 2024 · Tori Watson reports on speculation over the upcoming budget and what it might contain. Tracey Magee will have the very latest from Stormont. We'll  hear from some of the parties, as well as former civil servant Ann Watt and the economist Paul Mac Flynn. It's just over a week since UTV brought you the exclusive report of a County Armagh mother who has advanced-stage cervical cancer. Erin Harbinson's case has led to thousands of womens'smear tests in the Southern Trust being re-examined. Sarah Clarke has the latest. Our commentators are the Ireland Editor of PA Media David Young, Anna Mercer from Stratagem, and the commentator Alex Kane.

21 APR 2024 · Erin Harbinson has advanced-stage cervical cancer. But for her and her health, it could have been very different. She had not one, not two, but three smear tests misread over the course of a decade - all had 'normal' results, or so she believed.  The mother of four was diagnosed in 2021, but was only told those vital health checks were incorrect just ahead of the announcement of a review into 17,500 women’s smears in the Southern Trust just six months ago. Doctors have told her had her cancer been caught sooner, she would not be in the position she is in today.  Others are in the same position while some have already sadly passed away. The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has apologised for failures in Erin's care. It said her case helped lead the establishment of reviews and urged anyone with concerns to get in touch. It added: "For any woman who has unfortunately received a diagnosis of cervical cancer, we review all aspects of their previous smear tests as part of the audit of invasive cervical cancers to identify any learning that will help improve the screening programme. "The Trust is working towards completing the Cervical Screening Review in the next few months. It is important to emphasise the fact that cervical screening is not a diagnostic test (rather it is for people without symptoms and aims to detect early changes which could go on to develop into cervical cancer if left untreated). Anyone with symptoms should always seek advice from their GP. "The Southern Trust and Public Health Agency continue to urge women to continue come forward for their smear tests when invited. Almost all cervical cancers (99.7%) are caused by persistent infection with high-risk types of HPV. "The Northern Ireland Cervical Screening Programme introduced full primary HPV testing into the cervical screening pathway in December 2023. "The full integration of HPV testing has brought N.Ireland in line with similar programmes in the rest of the UK and Republic of Ireland, making the screening more accurate and more effective at identifying those at greatest risk. "The screening test, often known as a ‘smear test’, checks a sample of cells from your cervix for certain types of HPV. If high-risk HPV is detected during screening, the sample will also be checked for abnormal cell changes. "The HPV test is a better indicator than cytology of identifying which women are at risk of developing cervical cancer. The Cervical Screening Review is looking back at the old model. HPV is a common virus, and, in most cases, it will be cleared by the body’s immune system and have no adverse health impact. It is only when the virus persists, that it can cause cell changes in the cervix which, with time, can develop into cancer. "We also urge anybody with concerns to contact our dedicated Helpline for this Cervical Review which is open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm on 0800 9520255. "Alternatively, you can email cervical.review@southerntrust. http://hscni.net/ or visit the Southern Trust Website at http://www.southerntrust.hscni.net/ following the link to the Cervical Screening Review Information Page." Erin spoke to UTV's Sarah Clarke.

19 APR 2024 · Carol Jordan discusses the past week in Northern Ireland with Jordan Moates and Louise Small. https://www.itv.com/watch/news/the-stories-making-the-news-in-northern-ireland/d9t77b3

15 APR 2024 · Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie writes to the Secretary of State to raise concerns about Sinn Fein's lack of engagement with the inquest into the Kingsmill massacre. Our Political Correspondent Vicki Hawthorne will have the latest. A special report on racism. Sarah McKinley speaks to victims who tell her what they think needs to happen. And in the studio we'll be joined by Muhammad Atif from the Belfast Multi-Cultural Association; Geraldine McGahey from the Equality Commission; and from the PSNI by Superintendent Sue Steen. In his first extended television interview as the Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, we talk to Andrew Muir about everthing from Lough Neagh to hunting. Our commentators are Professor Deirdre Heenan from Ulster University; John Manley from the Irish News; and Ben Lowry from the News Letter.

12 APR 2024 · Carol Jordan, and Jordan Moates discuss new leaders, money for the police and trains in this week's UTV Podcast.

10 APR 2024 · Simon Harris has been elected Taoiseach by the Irish Parliament.  He was officially installed in the role in a ceremony with the Irish President Michael D Higgins on Tuesday afternoon. Mr Harris takes over from Leo Varadkar who stood down from the role on Monday night. The 37-year-old becomes the youngest ever Taoiseach.  He told the Dail, it was special for him and said he looked forward to working with the Northern Ireland Executive.  Jordan Moates recounts the day's events and UTV Political Editor Tracey Magee looks at the work the new Taoiseach has north of the border.