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No decision yet on whether Donaldson trial will proceed in November
Jeffrey Donaldson
The trial had previously been due to start in March, but was delayed due to Eleanor Donaldson’s medical condition
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Eleanor Donaldson to undergo further medical tests, court told
Eleanor Donaldson
Judge Paul Ramsey told court he hoped to be able to state definitively next month whether the trial of Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor on alleged historical sex offences could proceed in November
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Northern Ireland courts roundup: 7 cases heard in our courts this past week
Courts
Some of the cases this week included the first person being convicted of rioting in Ballymena in June
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Psychiatrist's report into Eleanor Donaldson due next week as Judge urges no further delays
Jeffrey Donaldson
The prosecution also intend to instruct a doctor to examine Eleanor Donaldson
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Judge in Jeffrey and Eleanor Donaldson case urges 'all sides' to work towards November trial
Jeffrey Donaldson
A previous court hearing had been told that there had been a deterioration in the medical condition of Eleanor Donaldson.
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Eleanor Donaldson has suffered a "significant mental deterioration", court told
Eleanor Donaldson
Court waiting on an assessment over whether Jeffrey Donaldson wife is fit to stand trial
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Jeffrey Donaldson case has new trial date fixed
Jeffrey Donaldson
The trial had previously been due to start in March but was delayed due to Mrs Donaldson’s medical state.
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Jeffrey Donaldson: Trial of former DUP leader and wife over alleged historical sex offences to be delayed
Jeffrey Donaldson
The judge granted an adjournment application on medical grounds
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Jeffrey Donaldson and Eleanor trial set to start next month
Jeffrey Donaldson
Judge Paul Ramsey said there would be another preliminary hearing on March 19
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Eleanor Donaldson: Judge expected to rule on bid to dismiss charges
Eleanor Donaldson
No bill application was heard last Friday
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Eleanor Donaldson in latest court bid to have sex offence allegations dismissed
Crime
Eleanor and husband Sir Jeffrey Donaldson sat in the dock, with a courts service staff member sitting between them
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Bid to dismiss charges against Jeffrey Donaldson wife gets court mention
Crime
No bill application "won’t hold up the case"
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Northern Ireland news 2024: 7 stories that made the headlines this year
In The News
A roundup of some of the headlines we saw in 2024
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Year in review: Five stand out political moments from 2024
Politics
From Stormont's return to the arrest of former DUP leader Sir Jeffery Donaldson, these are five of our stand out moments in politics in 2024
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Eleanor Donaldson's bid to dismiss two charges 'shouldn't impact trial' plans
Jeffrey Donaldson
Her husband, former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson, 62, has pleaded not guilty to 18 offences
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Sammy Wilson insists secret DUP meetings with Sinn Féin did not breach party policy
Politics
Mr Wilson was responding to revelations in the recently published book by former Methodist Church leader Rev Harold Good
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Eleanor Donaldson to face court alone before Christmas over two charges her legal team want dismissed
Jeffrey Donaldson
Co-accused Jeffrey Donaldson will not have to appear at Newry Crown Court in December
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Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse allegations case to be reviewed by judge in Newry Crown Court
Jeffrey Donaldson
Last month he replied “not guilty” to 18 charges – one of rape, four of gross indecency and 13 of indecent assault – charges that span 1985 to 2008
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Sorcha Eastwood explains why she's ruled herself out of running to be next Alliance deputy leader
Alliance Party
Ms Eastwood is among the party’s highest-profile representatives and had been linked in reports to the deputy position
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Gavin Robinson says DUP will not collapse Stormont powersharing under his leadership
Politics
DUP leader says "it’s vitally important for everyone in Northern Ireland that stability brings product, brings progress and shows purposefully what good government can do for you"
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Gavin Robinson’s conference address feels like a plea for survival rather than a bold step toward revitalisation
DUP
Without a clear, modern vision, the DUP risks being unable to offer the hope or action that resonates with the future it so desperately seeks to secure.
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Gavin Robinson hits out at Labour Government in speech to DUP conference
DUP
This marked Mr Robinson's first speech to the DUP conference since he became leader in April
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Lisburn & Castlereagh planning chairperson steps aside over Kate Nicholl re-tweet
Lisburn City and Castlereagh District Council
Martin Gregg wants to "protect myself and the integrity of the committee" after re-sharing X post in support of objectors
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Jeffrey Donaldson and wife Eleanor enter pleas as date set for trial
Jeffrey Donaldson
A date for trial has been set for next year
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