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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

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

Traffic & Travel: Co Down road closed following a 'serious' collision

Work to begin on A5 ‘as soon as we can’, says Kimmins

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SumUp's Tap to Pay feature allows small businesses and side hustlers to accept contactless card payments directly on a compatible smartphone, without needing a separate card reader.

How to turn your smartphone into a card reader

Gareth Gates who did he date and does he have kids?

Who did Gareth Gates date and does he have kids?

Last month, H&M said net sales had increased £4.4 billion between June and September (Yui Mok/PA)

H&M, Asos, Hobbs and Whistles face cyber security crisis

The supermarket says it wants to help customers be well prepared for groceries as the festive season approaches

Asda Christmas delivery slots open today – how to book

Crime

The victim was shot on a green area next to Ballyreagh Way in the Bowtown Estate, Newtownards. Image: Google

'Whole community condemns' Newtownards housing estate shooting

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

'Sexual abuse by Donaldson left me not wanting to be alive most days'

Members of the public need to be willing to ask difficult questions if they think something may be wrong, the NSPCC says. (Picture: Submitted)

Ask difficult questions after Donaldson case, say abuse charities

Catherine Kierans from the Public Prosecution Service speaks to the media outside Newry Crown Court today. Photo: Liam McBurney/PA

Donaldson behind bars shows 'no one above the law'

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson under media scrutiny outside Newry court house during his trial in June. (Photo by Paul Faith / AFP via Getty Images)

No emotion as judge describes Donaldson’s ‘catastrophic descent into disgrace’

Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court where the jury has retire to consider its verdict in his trial alongside his wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson in June.

Donaldson sentencing: Parties, sex abuse charities, PPS and PSNI give reaction

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

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

Coagh Pharmacy staff who are celebrating 30 years serving the local community.

In pictures: Coagh Pharmacy celebrates three decades serving community

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

Politics

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson leaving Newry Magistrates' Court in April 2024.

DUP: Donaldson 'deserves every day of sentence for preying on innocent children'

The evidence which led to the conviction of Jeffrey Donaldson

Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court during his trial in June.

Jeffrey Donaldson sentencing completes spectacular fall from grace

Jeffrey Donaldson: Four decades in politics that now lie in tatters

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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

Domino's offered 114 free pizzas to the first 114 fans wearing Liverpool jerseys

Domino's launches giveaway of 114 pizzas to Liverpool fans

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

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
AG has been named a preferred supplier to Graham with the agreement building on work at major Belfast developments and supporting a focus on lower-carbon building materials
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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

Rushmere Shopping Centre Post Office is to return to its former location next month, restoring a permanent service to Craigavon after uncertainty over its future earlier this year

'Delighted': NI shopping centre Post Office to return home with longer hours

Co. Antrim creative director Tim McAllister with Claire Bennett, founder and CEO of Bennett Agency

'A small team, but we’re mighty': NI duo win top Australian advertising 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

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

Private healthcare provider Duality Healthcare is investing £250,000 in a new clinic in Holywood, creating 10 jobs across clinical and support roles. Pictured is Duality Healthcare's COO Sarah Marks and Nicola Herron, CMO, at the Holywood clinic

Private healthcare provider to open sixth NI clinic in £250k investment

Opinion

Morning View

Defeat painful but plenty to be positive about

The funeral for John Larmour took place in October 1988

Letter: Every day a family remembers a loved one

Sir Chris Bryant has banned the Orange Order parade at Drumcree

Letter: Diary dates with O’Neill should be suspended

NI Chamber and Queen's University hosted the International Lounge at the 2026 Labour Party Conference

View: Growth in every postcode must include the BT postcodes

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