Conor Macauley

Northern Correspondent

Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court

Complainant B says she should have informed police sooner

A woman who alleges that former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson raped her as a child has told his trial she blames herself for what happened to his second alleged victim because she did not go to the police earlier.

Ulster • 1 hr

Jeffrey Donaldson leaves Newry Crown Court

Donaldson apologised to abuse complainant, court told

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson is alleged to have apologised to one of the women he is accused of abusing during a meeting at a Christian centre in Co Antrim.

Courts • 02 Jun

Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court on 1 June

Woman denies 'making up' allegations against Donaldson

A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has denied a defence claim that she was "making up" the allegations.

Ireland • 01 Jun

Jeffrey Donaldson arriving at Newry Crown Court, where he and his wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson are accused of historical sexual offences.

Prosecution begins outline of case against Donaldson

Two women who have made allegations of sexual offences against former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson say they happened while they were children, his trial has heard.

Courts • 28 May

Jeffrey Donaldson arrives at Newry Crown Court

Jury is sworn in for trial of Jeffrey Donaldson

The jury in the trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson on sex offence charges has been sent home for the day.

Courts • 27 May

Aerial shot of Black Mountain Shared Space

Cross-border organisation to broaden project criteria

An organisation that has invested almost €1 billion into the Northern Ireland peace process over the decades is to announce a major change in direction, which will impact how future projects are supported.

Ulster • 13 May

Serious relationship breakdown at NI legacy body - review

A serious breakdown in relationships at the top of Northern Ireland's legacy body is undermining its work, according to a British Government commissioned review.

Ulster • 11 May