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A Northern Ireland health trust has apologised after an 87-year-old man was told he would wait almost two years for hip surgery

Northern Ireland man (87) had to wait almost two years for surgery - trust issues apology

By Adrian Rutherford A Northern Ireland health trust has apologised after an 87-year-old man was told he would wait almost two years for hip surgery.

Double joy: Kirk Millar celebrates his second goal of the game at Stangmore Park

Blues confident in our ability to reduce title deficit: Millar

By Adrian Rutherford Kirk Millar believes Linfield have responded in style to the "hurt" of losing against title rivals Crusaders.

No complacency: Linfield manager David Healy says he expects a tough test despite his side easily disposing of Dungannon in the League Cup during the week

Healy not expecting easy ride as Linfield aim to do double damage on Dungannon Swifts

By Adrian Rutherford David Healy insists Linfield's big win against Dungannon in midweek will count for nothing when the sides meet again today.

Hair we go: Three Northern Ireland fans shows their colours as part of the Green and White Army last night

Adrian Rutherford: Northern Ireland were 15 minutes from a little bit of fame in...

By Adrian Rutherford The words of Andy Warhol shone bright in the autumn gloom in a bustling street just off the centre of Rotterdam yesterday.

Fresh face: Teenage keeper Conor Byrne had to go between the sticks for the Swifts

Dungannon sweat on goalkeeper Johnston as they target Linfield again

By Adrian Rutherford Dungannon Swifts could be without goalkeeper Sam Johnston again for the second part of their double-header against Linfield this weekend.

Belfast health trust apologises over man (75) who died after visit to A&E

By Adrian Rutherford A health trust has apologised for a series of failings in the care and treatment of a patient who died after he was admitted to hospital.

Killer chef Johnny Miller made Facebook plea after murdering Charlotte Murray

By Michael Donnelly and Adrian Rutherford A man who murdered his ex-fiancee made a heartless plea for information months after he killed her and secretly buried her body.

Get in: Linfield’s Jimmy Callacher (far left) celebrates his goal at Dungannon last night

Blues show they won't give up their crown easily

By Adrian Rutherford Holders Linfield eased through to the quarter-finals of the League Cup after a comfortable win at Dungannon.

It's not the time for Varadkar's political point scoring and insulting and nasty commentary,...

By Adrian Rutherford Sinn Fein has urged Leo Varadkar to stand up for Irish interests over Brexit rather than engaging in "nasty commentary".

Eileen Martin, who is one of the original dancers, and current lead dancer, Amy Mae Dolan

Riverdance to mark 25 years with new tour

By Adrian Rutherford Stars of the original Riverdance troupe helped to launch a 25th anniversary tour of the hit dance show yesterday.

Smyth calling on Swifts to climb ladder

By Adrian Rutherford Oisin Smyth is targeting back-to-back league wins when Dungannon face Warrenpoint Town this afternoon.

Extinction a threat for hundreds of Irish species, report says

By Adrian Rutherford Hundreds of species across the island of Ireland are under threat of extinction, a report has warned.

Alert after scammers fleece Tyrone firm of £50k in online fraud

By Adrian Rutherford A Co Tyrone business was conned out of £50,000 by scammers, police have revealed.

Lisa Collins says women need to be more aware of heart disease

Antrim woman who thought heart attack was indigestion warns others

By Adrian Rutherford A Co Antrim woman who mistook a heart attack for indigestion has urged women to be more aware of the symptoms of heart disease.

Frustrating day: Carrick boss Niall Currie

Currie laments early lapses as Gers fail to make chances count

By Adrian Rutherford Niall Currie admits he cannot understand how Carrick Rangers did not take at least a point against Dungannon Swifts.

Swifts have to keep pointing the way ahead, says Johnston

By Adrian Rutherford Goalkeeper Sam Johnston has warned that Dungannon Swifts cannot allow their performance level to drop against Carrick Rangers.

'Ministerial targets state that 95% of patients urgently referred for suspected cancer should start their treatment within 62 days' (stock photo)

Delays in treatment for new Northern Ireland cancer patients on the rise

By Adrian Rutherford More patients are waiting longer than they should to start urgent cancer treatment in Northern Ireland.

Industrial tribunal found Laura Gruzdaite was victim of discrimination

£28k for woman sacked by Northern Ireland firm for being pregnant

By Adrian Rutherford A young woman has been awarded £28,000 after a tribunal concluded that the loss of her job was linked to her pregnancy.

Off target: Ross Barkley reacts after blazing his penalty over the bar

Barkley's penalty pain leaves Blues in a tough spot

By Adrian Rutherford Frank Lampard suffered more frustration as Chelsea crashed to a damaging home defeat to Valencia.

Chelsea's Ross Barkley reacts after missing from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League Group H at Stamford Bridge, London. Credit: Nick Potts/PA Wire

Barkley's spot kick miss proves costly as Valencia edge out Chelsea

By Adrian Rutherford Frank Lampard suffered more frustration as Chelsea crashed to a damaging home defeat to Valencia.

Double trouble: Joe Gormley celebrates his first goal

Joe Gormley fired up to hit 30-goal target after another brace for Cliftonville

By Adrian Rutherford Joe Gormley has set his sights on hitting the 30-goal mark with Cliftonville again this season.

Secret Kincora boys' home files will not be released for 66 years

By Adrian Rutherford Highly sensitive documents on the Kincora scandal will remain locked away in Northern Ireland's official archive for decades to come.

No-deal exit could impact peace, bishop warns Boris

By Adrian Rutherford A Church of Ireland bishop who wrote to Boris Johnson over Brexit has said a no-deal departure could undermine the Good Friday Agreement.

Concerns: former NI Chief Constable, Sir Hugh Orde

Call for more PSNI officers is welcome, says policing board member

By Adrian Rutherford A Policing Board member has backed a call from a former chief constable for PSNI numbers to be increased.

Carvill demanding a big response from Swifts

By Adrian Rutherford Michael Carvill admits Dungannon can't afford to be seen as a soft touch.

Council drawing up action plan to revitalise Belfast city centre

By Adrian Rutherford Belfast councillors have agreed to bring forward a plan to address challenges facing the city's retail sector.

Number of Northern Ireland smokers trying to quit drops sharply

By Adrian Rutherford The number of people attempting to stop smoking in Northern Ireland has fallen.

Green Party's Agnew stepping down as MLA to take on new role

By Adrian Rutherford Former Green Party leader Steven Agnew is standing down as an MLA.

QUB boffins pioneering new ways to reuse plastic

By Adrian Rutherford Researchers in Belfast have discovered new ways to convert single-use plastic waste into new products.

Big moment: Alan Browne after opening the scoring

Trio hit first goals for the Republic after McCarthy mixes it up

By Adrian Rutherford It was another late, late show from the Republic of Ireland as they hit back to beat Bulgaria.

Republic of Ireland's Kevin Long (fourth left) celebrates scoring his side's second goal of the game with team mate John Egan during the International Friendly at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. Pic: Niall Carson/PA Wire.

Late, late show seals Bulgaria win for Republic of Ireland

By Adrian Rutherford It was another late, late show from the Republic as they hit back to beat Bulgaria.

Northern Ireland fans arrive at Windsor Park ahead of game with Germany

Germans dampen Northern Ireland party after 2-0 defeat at Windsor

By Adrian Rutherford It was a night of disappointment for Northern Ireland fans after a narrow home loss to Germany dented hopes of qualifying for Euro 2020.

England hat-trick hero Kane insists he's not focused on personal glories

By Adrian Rutherford Harry Kane insists he isn't thinking about breaking England's goals record after firing them a step closer to Euro 2020 qualification.

Bill Clinton and George Mitchell receiving their Freedom of Belfast awards in 2018

Ratepayers foot £250k bill for our councils bestowing honours on great and good

By Adrian Rutherford Councils in Northern Ireland have spent almost £250,000 honouring prominent people.

Late sting: David McGoldrick celebrates his equaliser against Switzerland last night

McGoldrick finds magic touch to rescue Republic

By Adrian Rutherford David McGoldrick scored his first international goal as the Republic of Ireland held Switzerland to keep their Euro 2020 dream on track.

Experienced head: Ross Redman is ready to put his injury woes behind him and help guide Dungannon’s young stars

I've got plenty left to give in fresh start at Dungannon Swifts, says Redman

By Adrian Rutherford New Dungannon Swifts signing Ross Redman is aiming to draw a line under months of injury frustration.

Solid platform: Mark Patton is delighted to see Dungannon Swifts’ pre-season paying off

Dungannon Swifts keen to build on flying start, says Patton

By Adrian Rutherford Mark Patton admits Dungannon's start to the season has surprised even the players.

Boris Johnson suspension of Parliament sparks Northern Ireland war of words

By Andrew Woodcock and Adrian Rutherford DUP leader Arlene Foster has defended Boris Johnson as the Prime Minister faced accusations that he is committing a "constitutional outrage" by asking the Queen to allow him to suspend Parliament...

Wise head: Kris Lindsay isn’t looking too far ahead

Dungannon must keep ball better despite bright start to Premiership campaign: Lindsay

By Adrian Rutherford Kris Lindsay insists there will be no complacency from Dungannon when they open their bid for League Cup glory against Championship side Dergview in an all-Tyrone clash tonight.

No excuse for making slow starts, says Hamilton

By Adrian Rutherford Gary Hamilton admits Glenavon's players have had "harsh lessons" about the standards they need to reach this season.

Fury in ranks of PSNI over plan to slash overtime in bid to cut costs

By Adrian Rutherford Chief Constable Simon Byrne is facing a rebellion over plans to make officers work on their days off as part of a cost-cutting drive.

One officer worked equivalent of 73 24-hour days in one year

By Adrian Rutherford Some PSNI officers have claimed more than £55,000 in overtime payments in a single year.

Artist’s impression of the proposed new River Lagan bridge at Ormeau Embankment

Call for work on £9m Belfast foot and cycle bridge to start without delay

By Adrian Rutherford Work to construct a new foot and cycle bridge across the Lagan - first announced five years ago - needs to begin, a cross-party group of MLAs has said.

Blue plaque honour for war hero Ambrose Ricardo, central to history of Sion Mills and...

By Adrian Rutherford A military commander who led workers from a village mill to war before going on to later co-found the Derry Feis will be honoured this week.

Dungannon Swifts are exceeding their own expectations, insists goal hero Waide

By Adrian Rutherford Ryan Waide has revealed that even Dungannon's players have been surprised by their impressive start to the season.

A police officer arranges flowers left near the scene where Thames Valley Police officer PC Andrew Harper was killed

Murdered officer Andrew Harper must not be forgotten, says Orde

By Adrian Rutherford Former PSNI Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde has said the sacrifice made by those in policing must never be forgotten as he paid tribute to murdered officer Andrew Harper.

'There was this enormous bang' - Mother of 15-year-old boy killed by IRA alongside...

By Adrian Rutherford It was a mother's instinct that told Mary Hornsey that something terrible had happened.

New man: Seanan Clucas has changed his off-field habits

I'm reaping the benefits after getting head down: Clucas

By Adrian Rutherford Dungannon midfielder Seanan Clucas believes a more focused attitude has helped him rediscover his best form.

Masked youths on top of a controversial bonfire in the Bogside estate in Derry

Band unwise to wear a Para crest in Londonderry, says DUP founder

By Adrian Rutherford A founding member of the DUP has said the inclusion of the Parachute Regiment's crest on a band uniform during last weekend's Apprentice Boys parade was "very unwise".