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Former First Minister Arlene Foster and former deputy First Minister Mark Durkan have appeared before a Stormont committee, to discuss reform within the Stormont Assembly. We are joined by representatives from some of the parties here. MLAs are due to receive a pay rise of almost 30%, but is it justified? Daniel Duffy reports. Peter Mandelson was seen leaving a London police station in the early hours of Tuesday morning after he was arrested in connection with alleged misconduct in a public office. It follows the arrest, last week, of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. What does it mean for the future of the Royal Family? We hear from a panel of experts. Our commentators are Professors Deirdre Heenan and Peter Shirlow, and Dr. David McCann.
This week we sit down with Theresa Kelly, a volunteer for Foyle Hospice, where her sister Sarah died of secondary breast cancer a few years ago.Theresa herself now lives with incurable secondary cancer but says the work of the hospice is a comfort to both her and her family.You can watch the episode here
Time is running out to get legislation through the Assembly, what is being done to make sure there's proper scrutiny?The First Minister says it's a 'disgrace' that the Health Minister has suspended Northern Ireland's participation a clinical trial for puberty blockers. We hear from the Executive parties.Sir Keir Starmer is facing two crucial tests - a neck-and-neck by-election in Manchester, as well as council elections. Could it signal the end for the Prime Minister? We're joined by polling expert Professor Sir John Curtice.Our commentators are Suzanne Breen and Professor Jon Tonge.You can watch this episode on ITVX.
As Valentines Day approaches, we are joined with relationship counsellor Anandi, who talks about the changing nature of relationships and the challenges we face.You can watch the episode here
The Prime Minister has secured the backing of his cabinet, while the Scottish Labour leader says he should step down over the Mandelson revelations. We have the very latest with ITV News political correspondnet Carl Dinnen.To reflect on the political turmoil this week, the DUP's Sammy Wilson, the SDLP's Matthew O'Toole and Alliance's Kate Nicholl.What was Peter Mandleson like to deal with when he was Northern Ireland Secretary of State? I speak to two men who knew him closely - Lord Empey, and Mark Durkan.Our commentators are Dr Clare Rice, Dr David McCann and Peter Cardwell.
On this week’s Going the Extra Mile I was joined by Peter Lavery who won over £10 million thirty years ago this year and Jonny Johnston who won almost £4 million in the National Lottery in 2023.You can also watch this episode on ITVX.
TUV MLA Timothy Gaston is excluded from the Assembly for breaching Stormont's code of conduct. We look at the state of standards for public representatives and we are joined by TUV Leader Jim Allister.Two years since Stormont came back, is it a milestone worth marking? We hear from the deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelly.The Prime Minister is now washing his hands of former Secretary of State Peter Mandelson - we assess the impact of the Epstein files at Westminster with Lucy Fisher and Peter Cardwell.Our commentators are Professors Peter Shirlow and Deirdre Heenan.You can watch this episode on ITVX
A son of the convicted double murderer Colin Howell has spoken to UTV, describing how his life fell apart when he found out that his father had killed his mother Lesley, and his then lover Hazel Stewart’s husband, Trevor Buchanan - and that he had staged it to look like a suicide pact.The truth was only revealed... almost 20 years later - after Colin Howell’s confession in 2009, implicating Hazel Stewart. She was also found guilty of the murders.Watch the new ITV Documentary 'Killer in the House' where the children Colin Howell speak out for the first time.
This week at Stormont saw a tale of two ministers under pressure, but for very different reasons.First up, Finance Minister John O'Dowd halted a proposed revaluation of business rates in Northern Ireland.Meanwhile, the Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has faced an urgent question in the Assembly chamber, and a prickly meeting of his department's scrutiny committee.The UUP leadership process reaches its climax this weekend, when Jon Burrows, a former senior PSNI officer, will be ratified as leader following a party meeting on Saturday.In this episode, UTV Political Editor Tracey Magee, Political Correspondent Vicki Hawthorne, and Economics Correspondent Jordan Moates discuss.This episode was originally released on 30th January, 2026.
The removal of the conditional immunity clause in the Legacy Act will end the pause on prosecutions for Troubles-era crimes. We'll hear from Veterans' Commissioner David Johnstone.As the PSNI launches a recruitment drive, aimed at encouraging more Catholics into the force, we ask why are the police still struggling? Joining Paul Clark to discuss the issue are Dr Jonny Byrne and Allison Morris.Liz Kimmins says the changes to driver licencing rules, are the biggest reform we've ever seen, but what will it mean for young people hoping to get on the road? We have an interview with the Infrastructure Minister.Protests have erupted in the United States after two US citizens were killed within weeks of each other in Minneapolis by federal ICE agents. I'm joined by Greg Swenson, the chair of Republicans Overseas UK, and by Professor Larry Donnelly from the University of Galway.Our commentators are the editor of the News Letter Ben Lowry and political correspondent of the Irish News John Manley.This episode was first broadcast on UTV on 27th January, 2026.
Emma Metcalfe has spent years recovering from alcoholism but now runs her own charity to help others living with addiction.You can watch this episode and catch up with the rest of the series on ITVX
Jon Burrows is on course to be crowned as the new leader of the Ulster Unionist Party. In his first extended interview we hear what his plans for the party will be and his views on unionist unity.An increasing number of people sleeping rough on our streets, is there a solution to deal with the issue of homelessness? We have a special report, and we'll hear from the Chief Executive of the Housing Executive, Grainia Long.Treachery and defections at Westminster -and an increasingly unpredictable US President - we're joined by ITV News Political Correspondent, Carl Dinnen to discuss the latest in national and international affairs.Our commentators are Suzanne Breen, and Professor Jon Tonge.
This week saw a new term begin at Stormont, but old problems remained for our politicians to grapple with.Monday began with a dispute over flags.The start of a new year at Stormont was marked by a slew of party leaders taking questions from reporters.The politicians were quizzed on their use of the social media platform 'X', amid growing condemnation of the platform's AI tool 'Grok' and its ability to generate non-consensual sexualised images.Both of these issues were discussed against the backdrop of continued financial instability for Stormont departments.This week also saw Jon Burrows move a step closer to becoming the next leader of the Ulster Unionist Party.In this episode of UTV's fortnightly politics podcast 'UTV Talking Politics', UTV's Political Editor Tracey Magee and Political Correspondent Vicki Hawthorne discuss a new term at Stormont, with old problems for our politicians.You can also watch this episode on ITVX.
After her dad's diagnosis, journalist Fionnuala Sweeney voluntarily created a podcast with the Memory Clinic at Tallaght University Hospital to raise awareness and dispel the myth that dementia is a death sentence.On the lastest episode of Going the Extra Mile, Fionnuala talks about destigmatising the diagnosis, showcasing the ever-growing range of treatments which are available and how we can proactively protect the health of our brain, as we can our heart or lungs.You can also watch this episode on ITVX.
A new year and a new row over a flag. This time it's over what flag to fly at the Commonwealth games. Tonight, it's been decided that the Ulster banner will be used. We have an extended interview with the Sports Minister, Gordon Lyons.Social media has become something of a 'wild west' with the latest uproar caused by 'Grok' the AI tool which is being used to create fake sexualised images. Parties here agree more regulation is needed. The Technology Minister Liz Kendall is wasting no time. She's going to make creating so-called deepfakes illegal this week. But in a world where getting your message out there - how do our politicians navigate the digital world?And as tensions around the world between US President Donald Trump and the EU ramp up over Greenland, we hear from ITV News International Editor Emma Murphy; Suzanne Lynch from Bloomberg; and Niall Stanage from The Hill. We'll also ask them about the growing disorder in Iran, and Venezuela.Our commentators are Dr. Clare Rice, and Alex Kane.
A former PSNI detective has urged people to make themselves aware of the signs of coercive control as it could save lives. James Brannigan worked on the Katie Simpson murder investigation. The young showjumper's death was initially treated as a suicide before concerns were raised and a murder investigation was launched. Working with members of her family, he established The Katie Trust. It helps families who have unanswered questions or concerns after the death of a loved one is classified as a suicide, accident or disappearance.On the latest episode of Going the Extra Mile, he speaks to Carol Jordan about his work and the response the charity has had. You can also watch this episode on ITVX.
John O'Dowd has published his long-awaited multi-year draft budget. But he still needs the rest of the Executive to play ball. How difficult will that prove to be? We've been speaking at length to the Finance Minister and we'll be joined by representatives from some of the other parties.Also here with their analysis of the announcement will be Ann Watt from Pivotal and the Economist Paul MacFlynn.We'll also be hearing from Deirdre Heenan. Peter Shirlow, and David McCann on what they think 2026 may bring and who they believe might replace Mike Nesbitt as Ulster Unionist Leader.
Australian online safety campaigner Emma Mason, whose daughter Tilly took her own life as a result of online bullying, is calling for a social media ban for teenagers to be introduced in the UK.You can watch this episode and catch up with the rest of the series on ITVX
We've put together every episode of 'Going the Extra Mile' in one place. This is the podcast where Carol Jordan speaks to people who work within their communities, support others, and raise awareness of issues all without the need for recognition or reward.Expect to hear about the women campaigning for improved cervical screening, the lottery winner who has given millions to charity, a former professional boxer who helps young people, and much more.
After losing his mother Joan in an accident, Marcus Christie was driven to show his appreciation for Air Ambulance NI who were tasked to the scene.This episode is available to watch in full on ITVX.
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