Rape will be ‘seared into my brain for rest of my life’, says alleged victim of Jeffrey DonaldsonFormer DUP leader accused of rape, several counts of gross indecency and indecent assaultTue Jun 02 2026 - 18:25
Jeffrey Donaldson told alleged victim he would ‘pray’ for her and was ‘seeking help from God’Letter written by former DUP leader ‘felt like an apology’, woman saysThu May 28 2026 - 17:26
In a sweltering Newry courtroom, Jeffrey Donaldson listened intently as sexual abuse charges were read outFormer DUP leader goes on trial more than two years after being charged with multiple offencesWed May 27 2026 - 19:59
‘Traumatic incidents’ to be recalled during Jeffrey Donaldson abuse trial, court hears Former DUP leader denies 18 charges, including one of rape, as trial opens in Newry Wed May 27 2026 - 18:28
Prosecution case to open in Jeffrey Donaldson trialFormer DUP leader denies 18 sexual offence chargesWed May 27 2026 - 12:50
Jury sworn in for sexual offences trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey DonaldsonProsecution to open case on Wednesday, with trial of facts of Eleanor Donaldson, accused of aiding and abetting, to run concurrentlyTue May 26 2026 - 13:02
Jeffrey Donaldson: consequential figure in four-decade political career before arrestFormer UUP man led Belfast Agreement walkout, broadening DUP’s support baseTue May 26 2026 - 06:00
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson’s sexual offences trial due to get under way Trial of the facts of wife Eleanor Donaldson to run concurrently Tue May 26 2026 - 06:00
First search for Seamus Maguire, one of the Disappeared, to begin in ArmaghMaguire went missing in 1970s, but was not added to list of Disappeared until 2022Tue May 26 2026 - 00:01
‘I couldn’t get an Irish passport. I felt I had this identity taken away’The BBC broadcaster on how Brexit sent her searching for her Irish roots, reporting the Troubles in Belfast, and the ‘joy and privilege’ of hosting Round Britain QuizSat May 23 2026 - 06:00
Jeffrey Donaldson’s sex offences trial to run alongside wife’s caseEleanor Donaldson was ruled unfit to stand trial on the basis of medical evidence and will instead face ‘trial of the facts’Thu May 21 2026 - 14:52
Eleanor Donaldson unfit to stand trial in Jeffrey Donaldson case, judge rulesFormer DUP leader was arrested and charged with sex offences in March 2024Wed May 20 2026 - 13:19
Jeffrey Donaldson trial ‘on track’ to start next week, judge says Trial, which was due to begin in March 2025, has been postponed twice due to deterioration in Eleanor Donaldson’s mental healthTue May 19 2026 - 13:36
Most Northern Ireland residents who voted for Brexit believe it has failed, poll finds Despite dwindling support, Queens University study finds ‘leaver’ and ‘remainer’ identities are valuedFri May 15 2026 - 06:00
Taoiseach calls for ‘continued progress’ on NI legacy law after UK government wins caseUK’s highest court upholds Northern Secretary’s appeal against Belfast rulings on human rights issues Thu May 07 2026 - 20:35
Jeffrey Donaldson trial on historical sex offences ‘expected’ to proceed this monthFurther medical evidence is expected regarding the fitness of Eleanor Donaldson to stand trialTue May 05 2026 - 12:13
British army soldiers ‘overreacted’ and lost control’, inquest into shooting dead of five people in Belfast findsA priest, three teenagers and a man in his 30s died in the Springhill and Westrock areas of west Belfast in July 1972Thu Apr 30 2026 - 16:39
Two babies evacuated by officers when car exploded outside Northern Ireland police stationHomes in the area, on the outskirts of Belfast, have been evacuatedSun Apr 26 2026 - 10:27
Party faithful stand behind Sinn Féin leader and unite for selfie at ardfheisMary Lou McDonald insists she will lead party into next election despite claims of dissatisfaction with her leadershipSat Apr 25 2026 - 19:58
Sinn Féin Ardfheis: Michelle O’Neill vows to reform NI powersharing institutions‘We will work with all other progressive parties to deliver the change that is needed’Fri Apr 24 2026 - 20:39
Key issues facing Sinn Féin as party gathers for ardfheis If main Opposition grouping in Republic not seen as solution for those angry at Government, then it has a problemFri Apr 24 2026 - 18:55
NI legacy Bill to be delayed by amendments to ‘safeguard’ British army veteransUK government has been ‘consulting widely’ on Northern Ireland Troubles legislation, says Hilary Benn Wed Apr 22 2026 - 18:46
Fuel costs: NI consumers could face ‘tsunami’ of high energy prices if Iran warn drags onCommittee told £100 voucher scheme for home heating oil ‘isn’t going to cut it’ with ‘very difficult’ winter aheadWed Apr 22 2026 - 16:03
Group charged over pro-Palestine protests in Derry say law governing parades ‘defective’ Legislation was created to deal with contentious Orange Order marches, argues barrister for protestersTue Apr 21 2026 - 20:12
Northern Executive requests urgent meeting with Keir Starmer over ‘breaking point’ financesOver 300,000 low-income households to receive £100 vouchers to counter rise in price of home heating oilThu Apr 16 2026 - 20:34
Potential 450 job cuts at Ulster University will have ‘far-reaching, detrimental’ impact Northern Ireland’s largest university needs to make cost savings of almost €29m, with compulsory redundancies not being ruled outWed Apr 15 2026 - 19:48
‘A super superstar’: Rory McIlroy’s hometown abuzz after Masters doubleAs the Holywood man claims back-to-back Masters titles, his home club is bursting with pride for the champion who never forgot his rootsMon Apr 13 2026 - 20:56
‘Another month and I’m in trouble’: Border businesses struggle with soaring fuel costs Even with two price options, Border transport businesses and customers are ‘not coping’ with the effects of the Middle East conflictSat Apr 11 2026 - 06:00
Three people arrested over viable explosive device found in Co AntrimControlled explosion carried out on item discovered in Glenarm on MondayTue Apr 07 2026 - 13:41
Family of Canadian peace negotiator John de Chastelain say he is ‘in good health and spirits’Reports of his death emerged in Canada and were published here, with public figures paying tributeFri Apr 03 2026 - 18:35
‘They’re still here’: Dissident republicans still active and have not gone awayNorthern peace process still has ‘a way to go’ following recent attack at Lurgan PSNI stationThu Apr 02 2026 - 06:00
Speeding drivers must explain themselves before ‘Kids’ Court’PSNI initiative offers motorists a choice: accept penalty points or face stern questions from a panel of primary schoolchildrenMon Mar 30 2026 - 06:00
Clive Myrie: ‘The best journalists are the ones who behave like human beings’The BBC news anchor and Mastermind host films the quiz show in Belfast and is a regular visitor to IrelandSun Mar 29 2026 - 06:00
YouTube removes account used by Stephen McCullagh for ‘fake alibi’ in murder of Natalie McNallyChannels belonging to Co Antrim man remained live on the site throughout the trial in which he was found guiltyTue Mar 24 2026 - 15:54
How YouTuber Stephen McCullagh tried to get away with the murder of his pregnant partner Natalie McNallyThe 36-year-old killed his partner in her Armagh home in December 2022 when she was 15 weeks pregnant with his unborn sonMon Mar 23 2026 - 19:48
‘Reasonable’ prospect of a united Ireland within 20 years, says Nicola Sturgeon‘Highly likely’ three of UK nations will be led by nationalists after May elections in Scotland and Wales, says former first ministerMon Mar 23 2026 - 17:13
Stephen McCullagh found guilty of murdering his pregnant partner Natalie McNallyYouTuber sentenced to life imprisonment, with minimum tariff to be set at later dateMon Mar 23 2026 - 15:45
‘Rather than rage, humanity’: James Nesbitt on working with families of the DisappearedJames Nesbitt, the actor, a patron of Northern Ireland’s largest cross-community victims and survivors group, has an appeal for people who may be able to help: ‘look into your conscience’Sun Mar 22 2026 - 06:00
Sudden end to Gerry Adams trial could deter others from pursuing claimsLondon case discontinued after possibility was raised of claimants facing six-figure legal billSat Mar 21 2026 - 06:00
Gerry Adams says civil case ‘verged on show trial’ and ‘should never have been brought’Former Sinn Féin leader says he attended trial ‘out of respect’ for complainants injured in IRA bombingsFri Mar 20 2026 - 21:16
Omagh inquiry postponed partly due to ‘state of disclosure of material from Republic’Bombing inquiry has received ‘very significant quantity’ of Garda material but some matters still need ‘ironing out’Thu Mar 19 2026 - 15:33
Man accused of murdering Natalie McNally ‘lied and lied again’, court hearsStephen McCullagh peddled ‘false alibi’ he was live streaming on YouTube at time pregnant woman was killedWed Mar 18 2026 - 17:21
Two come forward with information on 1988 murder of German backpacker in AntrimBody of Inga Maria Hauser (18) was found in remote part of Ballypatrick Forest near seaside town of BallycastleMon Mar 16 2026 - 19:05
‘Extremely disappointing’: Cool reception for £17m Northern Ireland home-heating oil packageKeir Starmer unveils £52m of support for UK homes struggling with price rises triggered by Iran conflict Mon Mar 16 2026 - 16:15
Starmer calls for more UK-Irish co-operation in ‘age of dramatic uncertainty’UK PM arrives in Cork after addressing fuel cost concerns in NorthThu Mar 12 2026 - 19:24
British PM Keir Starmer visits Belfast as many struggle with heating oil price surge‘If companies fleece customers or rip them off, we will not hesitate to step in, and that includes on regulation,’ says PMWed Mar 11 2026 - 22:30
Government accused of colluding with ‘narrow agenda’ of UK on human rights issuesGroups say Council of Europe proposal would weaken protections of the European Convention on Human RightsTue Mar 10 2026 - 20:17
Independent inquiry into murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane formally establishedFinucane shot dead by loyalist paramilitary group at his family home in 1989 attack found to have involved collusion of British stateMon Mar 09 2026 - 17:50
‘My door is open’: new Presbyterian leader aims to rebuild trust amid safeguarding scandalReverend Richard Kerr begins with an apology - ‘no ifs, buts or maybes’ - as he begins his termSat Mar 07 2026 - 06:00
PSNI and MI5 unlawfully obtained phone data of prominent Northern Ireland journalist, tribunal hearsVincent Kearney was wrongly referred to as a ‘suspect’ in a criminal investigation, and the PSNI compiled a detailed profile of intelligence material on himWed Feb 25 2026 - 18:31
