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Securing confidence of victims paramount for new legacy framework – Sinn Fein

Northern Ireland political parties have given a mixed response to a new legacy framework published by the UK and Irish governments.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

New report highlights the hold social media has on 16-year-olds

More than half of 16-year-olds in Northern Ireland have experienced illegal or harmful behaviours on social media, research found

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025

Warning after report lays bare level of social media harm among 16-year-olds

More than half of 16-year-olds in Northern Ireland have experienced illegal or harmful behaviours on social media, research found.

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025

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Assessment of Northern Ireland’s gender identity services ordered

Stormont Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said he wants to see a holistic approach to care.

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

Tributes paid to ‘stalwart of unionism’ Rev Martin Smyth

The former South Belfast MP has died at the age of 94.

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025

Fire safety inspection finds ‘substantial risk’ at two RVH wards

Mike Nesbitt said the revelation will do ‘nothing to try and restore public and political confidence’ in the Belfast Trust.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

Health Minister and professional bodies give support to international colleagues

It comes following disorder across Northern Ireland over the week.

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025

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Ballymena violence highlights need for more PSNI funding – Robinson

Northern Ireland’s Health Minister Mike Nesbitt visited homes in Clonavon Terrace which were targeted on Monday night.

Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025

Tributes paid after death of former NI Civil Service chief Kenneth Bloomfield

His career in public service began in the 1950s.

Evening Standard · May 31, 2025

NI could have one of the best health systems in the world, says new chief

Mike Farrar, who was made permanent secretary in April, said he is optimistic about the future for the health service in the region.

Evening Standard · May 28, 2025

Northern Ireland’s health service facing projected £600m budget shortfall

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt described finalising financial plans that will be ‘unprecedented’ and ‘painful’.

The Independent UK · May 28, 2025

‘Northern Ireland should throw biggest party possible to welcome McIlroy home’

First Minister Michelle O’Neill said people are ‘bursting with pride’ at the Co Down golfer winning the Masters in Augusta, Georgia.

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025

Design work on Irish language station signs halted due to potential legal action

Infrastricture Minister Liz Kimmins gave the go-ahead for the signage last week, but it has led to a row among Stormont Executive ministers.

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025

Suicide rates ‘three times higher’ in Northern Ireland’s most deprived areas

The Samaritans called for urgent government action to address the root causes, including poverty.

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025

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Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025

Legal duty to bring Irish language signs decision to Executive – Little-Pengelly

Controversy has flared after Sinn Fein minister Liz Kimmins announced dual language signage will be installed at Belfast’s Grand Central Station.

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025

Final sum to tackle health waiting lists ‘still to be determined’ – Nesbitt

Finance Minister John O’Dowd said he will work with Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to tackle the waiting lists.

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

Ministers hail funding to extend health early intervention initiative

Hilary Benn, Emma Little-Pengelly, Mike Nesbitt and John O’Dowd visited a health multi disciplinary team in north Belfast.

Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025

Call for ‘reality check’ over funding Northern Ireland’s health service

Stormont Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said demand is set to increase sharply and the budget must rise too.

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The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Nesbitt confirms agreement to extend puberty blockers ban to Northern Ireland

The Health Minister also said young people in the region will have ‘equitable access’ to NHS trials to determine the safety of the drugs.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024

Ken Reid was loved and respected across Northern Ireland, funeral told

Hundreds packed into St Patrick’s Church in Ballymena Co Antrim for a service of thanksgiving for the former UTV political editor

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024

‘Totally shocking’ gas pipework issue discovered at troubled maternity hospital

A spokesperson said the problem is believed to be limited to an isolated area of the building in Belfast.

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024

Pseudomonas bacteria found in 459 water outlets of new maternity unit – Dodds

MLAs are debating a motion calling for a full independent inquiry into delays to the completion of the new maternity and children’s hospital projects.

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2024

Unions ‘prepared to listen’ to health ministers’ two-step pay increase proposal

However the unions representing health workers have warned they are prepared to take industrial action.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2024

Ex-TV news presenter Mike Nesbitt to return as Ulster Unionists’ leader

Health minister at Stormont was the sole candidate to replace Doug Beattie when nominations shut

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

Jon Boutcher ‘very honoured’ to take up PSNI chief constable role

Mr Boutcher was previously appointed as the interim head of the service pending the outcome of interviews.

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