Unionists Jamie Bryson and DUP politicians Carla Lockhart and Jonathan Buckley welcome Drumcree parade decision and call for calm this weekend. itv.com/news/utv/2026-09-25/…

Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald brands Parades Commission decision on Drumcree parade as 'utterly reckless' and calls for 'peaceful solidarity' with Garvaghy Road residents. She says the priority now is getting the decision 'set aside'.

Stormont's First Minister and Vice President of Sinn Féin has reacted to the Parades Commission determination giving the go ahead for an Orange Order march in Drumcree. Michelle O'Neill says Garvaghy Road residents are rightly 'angered and shocked' by the decision.

'He's right about that' Prime Minister Andy Burnham backs Sir Chris Bryant's budget ultimatum to Stormont.

Ulster open their URC campaign against Edinburgh at the Affidea Stadium tonight. The side will be captained by Michael Lowry and eight players are in line to make their competitive debuts. Kick off is at 7.45pm.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham reacts to the Parades Commission decision on a parade at Drumcree.

Another chance to catch-up on last night's Up Close, as we preview the decision on Drumcree: itv.com/watch/news/up-close-…

Residents of the Garvaghy Road to challenge Parades Commission decision. Breandán Mac Cionnaith says the community has been left shocked after Orangemen were permitted to proceed with the march for the first time in almost 30 years.

Local politicians have been reacting to the Secretary of State's Stormont budget ultimatum.

A contentious Orange Order parade along the Garvaghy Road will be allowed to go ahead in Portadown on Sunday. itv.com/news/utv/2026-09-25/…

Comedian Paddy Raff @paddyraffcomedy is the guest on this week's Life Times on Monday at 7.30pm on UTV. He's been speaking to Ali Fleming @Ali_Fleming1 about his comedy career, and reveals the inspiration for Nigel.

The sentencing process for the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Donaldson will begin on Friday at Newry Crown Court. The 63-year-old, was convicted earlier this year of 18 sex offences, including one count of rape, relating to the abuse of two women when they were children.

Katie Andrews has your Friday morning headlines

Northern Ireland team gears up for Nations League competition against Georgia on Friday afternoon.

The families of two women whose remains have never been found have appeared before the Justice Committee as they continue to fight to change the law here. Charlotte's Law named after Charlotte Murray who was murdered by her ex-fiancee in Co Tyrone 2012 will mean tougher sentences for killers who refuse to give up the body and a reduction for those who eventually reveal the location of where they are buried. More here: itv.com/news/utv/2026-09-24/…

Garvaghy Road residents says they'll 'mobilise' if Drumcree parade gets the go-ahead from Commission itv.com/news/utv/2026-09-24/…

Gauntlet thrown: Burrows challenges O'Neill to a head to head debate on united Ireland itv.com/news/utv/2026-09-24/…