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Weight loss injections and surgery could be available in Northern Ireland on the health service, after the first regional obesity management service was approved. Here's our health reporter, Aileen Moynagh

The PSNI has been told that money it needs to increase the number of police officers isn't available. The Police Federation said today that the news was a 'slap in the face' for policing. Here's our south west reporter, Elaine Mitchell

3000 more construction workers will be needed here over the next three years, according to the Construction Industry Training Board. It wants to encourage more younger people into apprenticeships in trades. Our education correspondent Robbie Meredith has more:

The Camogie Association is holding a special meeting this evening to make a decision around whether players should have the option to wear shorts. Currently the rules say the women have to wear skorts. Earlier this month players protested at a number of matches

Principals from 14 Belfast primary schools have called on parents to delay giving their child a smartphone. They've written a joint letter to parents detailing their concerns about the increasing use of smartphones by children. Ita Dungan reports.

Tomorrow in Ballymoney there's a special event to celebrate the achievements of motorcyclist Joey Dunlop. We were joined in the studio by one of Joey's iconic bikes, a Honda RC45, which he won many famous races on, and by local road racing legend Phillip McCallen.

A Minke whale, that's believed to have been dead for a number of days, has washed up on Portstewart Strand last night. The National Trust is working with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to ensure the whale is disposed of as quickly as possible.

Northern Ireland’s coastline is on the move and now that movement has been mapped through two centuries. Researchers at Ulster University have analysed how it’s changed over the years and how things may change in the future with the impact of climate change. Here's Louise Cullen.

It's now been confirmed, at least two people from Northern Ireland were injured when a car crashed into crowds celebrating Liverpool's Premier league victory yesterday. Jack Trotter, from Newtownards was there yesterday and this evening is feeling lucky to be alive.

Others from Northern Ireland were caught up in last night's events in Liverpool City Centre. Claire Graham has been speaking to some of them.

A dead Minke whale which washed up on Portstewart Strand on Sunday evening was removed from the beach this afternoon. It’s not yet known how it ended up getting stranded but it had started attracting crowds to the beach.

Northern Ireland is home to some of the most incredible wildlife and over the next 3 weeks, the BBC's 'Springwatch' is exploring it all as the show celebrates its 20th year. It's starting in Belfast. Louise Cullen joined us earlier from Stranmillis.

It'll be a mixed day of sunny spells and showers. Here's Barra Best with your forecast:

Millisle Primary School in County Down has opened a new library using a converted caravan. For years, the Linfield captain Jamie Mulgrew has worked with pupils to encourage them to read, and he's impressed by the new addition. Our education correspondent Robbie Meredith reports

Tributes have been paid to the former head of the NI Civil Service, Sir Kenneth Bloomfield, who has died aged 94. After retiring, he became the first Victims Commissioner. Until 2019, Sir Kenneth was UK commissioner with the Commission for the Location of Victims’ Remains.

New spring records for NI: Sunniest spring on record (since 1910) Warmest spring on record (since 1893) Sunniest May on record (since 1910) Spring was also the sunniest season ever recorded, beating all other summers, springs, winters, & autumns. bbc.com/news/articles/…

The death of 11-year-old Caitlin-Rose McMullan, who was killed after she stepped off her school bus, has prompted a change in the law. Caitlin-Rose's mum Stella was among a number of parents who went to Stormont to call for better safety measures on school buses.

The Finance Minister has said the government is in "solution finding mode" when it comes to resolving funding for the redevelopment of Casement Park. John O'Dowd was speaking after meeting Treasury officials in London ahead of a Spending Review due to be announced next week.

A plan to tackle waiting lists by allowing patients to claim money back for cross-border treatment comes into effect today. People who have been on an NHS waiting list for more than two years will be able to undergo procedures in the Republic and claim money back.

South Belfast councillor Tracy Kelly is set to become the first woman from the DUP to become Lord Mayor of the city. She’s expected to take over the role from the Alliance Party’s Micky Murray at a council meeting tonight. Our correspondent Mark Simpson reports.