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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson will be sentenced later for a string of historical sex offences against two women when they were children

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to be sentenced for sex offences

The PSNI asked retired Baptist Pastor Clive Johnston to leave the abortion clinic buffer zone in Coleraine on Sunday 7 July 2024.

Abortion buffer zone preacher to appear in Court of Appeal

Drumcree church. Picture: Press Eye

Bryant has ‘lost the confidence of vast numbers’ in NI, says DUP peer

Two RAF Typhoon jet fighters shook homes over greater Belfast area while intercepting a suspicious aircraft.

RAF Typhoon fighters intercept suspicious aircraft over Belfast

Royal Belfast Hospital: the courtyard. Watercolour. Credit: Wellcome Library, London. Wellcome Images

Founding of the Belfast Fever Hospital and the 1st Cholera Pandemic (1817)

Co Durham's Aran Sadler died following a racing incident at Oliver's Mount in Scarborough in April.

Racer had seconds to avoid fatal collision at Oliver's Mount, inquest hears

The body of 31-year-old Laura Marshall was found at her Co Armagh home in 2016.

Pathologist suggests alcoholism condition could have killed Lurgan woman

PSNI officers on duty at the Garvaghy Road during the stand off between protestors and Orangemen. Picture date: Sunday October 4, 2026.

Man jailed for throwing bottle at PSNI on Garvaghy Road on Orange parade day

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy believes LIV Golf was 'half a good idea, executed poorly'

Traffic and Travel

Changes made in the rest of the UK four years ago created a new 'hierarchy of road users', where motorists must watch out for the safety of cyclists and pedestrians while cyclists prioritise those on foot. Image: UK Government

Minister puts brakes on call to match UK Highway Code safety changes

Road closed

Traffic: Main Co Down route closed due to fallen tree reopened

Safety campaigners Ciara Sands, Sinead Lunny, Monica Heaney, councillor Joy Ferguson and MLA Eoin Tennyson pushed for A1 road improvements at Stormont.

Campaigners shocked as still no green light for A1 road safety boost

The OOONO Co-Driver No1 traffic alarm alerts drivers to speed cameras

Speed camera warning device reduced to £27

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said the A5 appeal needed to be dealt with before the three stalled projects could go ahead; she won that case a week ago. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA

Still no green light for £190m of major road projects stalled by A5 court case

Danny O’Gorman, general manager for the UK and Ireland at Freenow by Lyft.

Lyft expands into Northern Ireland giving passengers a new way to book a taxi

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The American Golf Luxury Advent Calendar features 24 days of golfing treats, including balls, tees, accessories and more, all presented in festive red, white and blue packaging.

American Golf's £129 luxury advent calendar is a golfer's dream

The appearance of the doll pays tribute to the navy, long-sleeved dress Dion wore when she performed Titanic theme song My Heart Will Go On at the Academy Awards in 1998.

Barbie unveils Celine Dion doll for £69.99

Dad-of-three Brian Forbes has spent £6,000 preparing for disaster this year, stocking his specially equipped garden shelter with food, power banks, radios and night vision goggles.

Dad's £6,000 disaster preparations include 25 years of food

The River Coln could be fenced off in places after concerns that tourists are disturbing protected wildlife by paddling in the water.

Tourists face river ban in beauty spot village

Crime

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson leaving Newry Magistrates' Court, after he was released on bail for child sex abuse charges in April 2024.

Ex-UDR members repulsed by Jeffrey Donaldson's crimes

Psychologist Dr Arthur Cassidy, left, said the Jeffrey Donaldson had displayed signs of the 'dark triad' of personality traits.

Psychologist sees 'dark triad' personality traits in ex-DUP leader

The remains of the oil tanker on Mourneview Avenue in Lurgan (Jonathan Porter/PressEye)

Care home close to massive oil tanker blaze moves to reassure residents

A soldier in a bomb suit at the scene of the explosion this morning

Shock voiced over bomb attack on home where young children were present

Court artist drawing by Elizabeth Cook of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson appearing at Newry Crown Court, where was given 15 years for 18 sex offences. Thursday October 15, 2026. (Elizabeth Cook/the Press Association).

Donaldson survivors' pain of hearing people in cafes discussing their abuse

The family of Sean Farmer, who was murdered by loyalists in Armagh in 1975, attend the High Court in Belfast. Left to right: Diarmuid Brecknell from Phoenix Law with Sean Farmer’s sons Dessie, Brendan, Paul, and Alan Brecknell from the Pat Finucane centre (Jonathan Porter/PressEye)

PSNI to pay out undisclosed sum in damages to family of murdered GAA fan

Weather

Mist and fog are forecast before a temperature drop brings overnight frost in a change to more autumnal weather for the UK.

Temperatures to drop with overnight frost in change to more autumnal weather

Motorists contend with heavy flooding near Belfast International Airport on 27 January 2026 in Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Rain warning issued for Northern Ireland as travel disruption possible

Business

Clarke Nillar, founding managing director of Millar Moo with Tesco buying manager David Thompson and Andrea Millar, a director of Millar Moo

Dunmurry flavoured milk brand continues to “moove” with Tesco NI

A customer arrives to re-fuel his car at a petrol station as fuel prices dip slightly in NI (photo by Bryn Colton/Getty Images)

Petrol and diesel prices have dipped slightly in Northern Ireland

Lick Gelato in Newcastle is Northern Ireland’s tastiest food. Picture shows joint founder Simon Welby receiving his award in London

NI food producers scoop record haul of Great British Food Awards

Politics

The Stormont Committee on Standards found that Carál Ní Chuilín breached the code of conduct for MLAs in two areas.

Committee finds Carál Ní Chuilín breached MLA code of conduct

Doctors in Northern Ireland are set to go on two 24-hour strikes next month. Photo: TenWit - stock.adobe.com

Doctors to go on strike next month in pay dispute

Sinn Fein finance minister John O'Dowd gives an update on budget negotiations following a meeting of the Stormont Executive with Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant (Picture: Claudia Savage/the Press Association)

Budget ‘can’t be agreed without more funding’

SDLP Councillor Gary McKeown helps local residents clean paint off the memorial to five people murdered by the UDA in the Sean Graham Bookmakers attack.

PSNI probe attack on memorial to five people murdered by UDA

UK Trending

The top side hustling cities include Bristol and London

Half of Brits work a ‘second shift’ after hours on side hustles

Trending holiday destinations for 2027 include California, Japan, and Uruguay

Expedia's 2027 trending travel hotspots include California and Japan

The nation's favourite card games of all time are blackjack, poker and patience

Blackjack, poker and patience top nation's favourite card games

92 per cent of small business owners say keeping energy costs down is one of their biggest priorities

Small business owners' reveal biggest concerns

It was also found 21 per cent have walked away from a purchase altogether because they didn't think it would have much resale potential

Marketplace sellers buy fashion items to sell after just a few wears

Statistics from travel insurance policies show the number of people declaring neurodivergent conditions has risen by 79 per cent in just seven months

ADHD and autism is soaring among people over 50, suggests new data

Farming

Lisa Burrows, Greenmount Association President, encourages the class of 1966 to attend the 60-year reunion.

Appeal for Greenmount students as 60-year reunion planned

From left - Irish Black Butter’s International Ambassador Alastair Bell, PRM Group Key Account Sales Development Manager Gary Hopkins, David Thompson, Buying Manager – Dairy at Tesco Northern Ireland and Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt Commercial Director Patrick Black.

Portrush's Irish Black Butter and Clandeboye Yoghurt unite for Tesco launch

People

Northern Ireland health giant Randox has signed a major multi-year partnership with British technology firm Valarian to strengthen the security and control of sensitive healthcare data. Pictured is Joseph Clifford, chief technical officer of Randox

NI health giant strikes major deal with British tech firm in boost to healthcare
Major deal sees Valarian partner with global diagnostics company Randox, whose products are used in the diagnosis of over 400 million people worldwide each year
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The Zero Emissions Transport and Energy Cluster (ZETEC) will be led by Belfast-based Artemis Technologies and aims to connect electric vessels, high-power marine charging, autonomous transport and energy systems through secure digital twin technology

NI firm to lead £15m project with harbour as testbed for zero-emission transport

Co Tyrone manufacturer AG has strengthened its relationship with one of the UK and Ireland’s largest construction and civil engineering companies after securing a new strategic supply agreement naming it a preferred supplier until the end of 2028. Pictured is Rodney Davidson, sales director, Ireland, AG and Gordon Morrow, head of strategic supply agreements and procurement, Graham at their head office in Hillsborough

Co Tyrone manufacturer secures major deal with NI construction firm until 2028

Owner of Hunters Quest - Michaela with her husband Paul. Credit: Supplied

Hunters Quest is a new indoor play and learning centre in Magherafelt

Libertas Software Research, a Portadown-based software consultancy founded by Coleraine man Adrian Sweeney, has been shortlisted for Innovative Company of the Year at the 2026 AIB Business Eye Awards

'A real privilege': New NI software firm up for top business award

Education

Queen's President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Ian Greer presents President Obama with an honorary degree at Queen's University

Obama in Belfast to receive honorary doctorate from Queen's University Belfast

The Logos Hope is billed as the world's largest floating bookshop and is open to the public in Belfast Harbour until 20 October.

Thousands flock to ‘world's largest floating bookshop’ in Belfast

The application has been made by Larne-based social enterprise AEL. Image: Google

Social enterprise to develop training services and shop unit at former Tesco

Principal Ian McConaghy with Edele McMahon Head of Art, and student artist Ellie, from Year 11, together with some of the art going on display.

Mystery art exhibition brings pupils and established artists together

Malachy Finnegan died in 2002

Alleged victims of priest may seek winding up of school if damages not paid

The historic stained glass being retained as part of the £72m Ballycastle Shared Education Campus development

‘A nod to the past’: Historic stained glass gets new home in £72m NI campus

Health

Donaghadee woman and heart transplant recipient Valerie McIlveen pictured receiving the British Heart Foundation’s Outstanding Contribution Award for Northern Ireland from head of BHF NI Fearghal McKinney, in recognition of Valerie’s years of fundraising, volunteering and advocacy for people affected by cardiovascular disease

Valerie’s 20‑year fight ends in triumph as she wins top BHF award

Portglenone man Noel Williamson pictured after the 2025 Dublin Half Marathon outside Heart House in Dublin where he completed cardiac rehab after quadruple bypass surgery

Dead for four minutes: How Noel bounced back from heart 'terror'

Kaitlin Stothard from Bangor has shared her family story of her baby daughter Rosie as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week

‘Rosie was my first baby’: Mum’s tribute during Baby Loss Awareness Week

More than 14,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in five years in NI, data shows

More than 14,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in five years in NI, data shows

Opinion

There has been a tense standoff between protesters and Orangemen at Drumcree

Letter: Both sides must realise – no one owns the land

Unionists became second class citizens under Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal

Letter: Damage from Boris years needs to be corrected

Morning View

Editorial: Donaldson’s arrest proves the system worked

Morning View

Defeat painful but plenty to be positive about

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