The first phase of the new service is scheduled to start early next year.

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

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

The 10-floor facility will be located within Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital site.

The First Minister said Stormont ministers need to work together to fix the issues facing the under-pressure system.

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

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.

The Peaceplus investment will support 80,000 people across eight health and social care initiatives

Mike Nebsitt delivered his leader’s speech remotely after contracting the coronavirus.

Stormont’s health minister was the only declared candidate to replace Doug Beattie as UUP leader.

Robbie Butler has confirmed he will not be seeking the nomination to be party leader following the resignation of Doug Beattie.

Mr Beattie quit the leader’s job on Monday following a bitter row with party officers.