Jeffrey Donaldson jailed for 15 years over child sexual abuse offences
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for 18 historical child sexual abuse offences, including rape.
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Northern Ireland
Halloween events across Northern Ireland: fireworks, trails and family days out
From Belfast to Derry, families can choose from Halloween fireworks, illuminated trails, pumpkin patches and spooky events across Northern Ireland this October.
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Attorney General approval added to serious Troubles prosecutions under new Bill amendments
Serious Troubles-related prosecutions would require the Attorney General’s approval under substantial new amendments tabled by the UK Government.
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£1 million investment announced for Northern Ireland community transport services
Northern Ireland’s 13 community transport providers will receive funding for new minibuses following a £1 million investment announcement.
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Almost 70% of Northern Ireland house fire victims lived alone, NIFRS reveals
New NIFRS figures reveal that almost 70% of people who died in Northern Ireland house fires between 2015 and 2025 lived alone.
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PSNI recruitment campaign launches with £35,000 starting salary
The PSNI has opened a new recruitment campaign for student officers, offering a £35,000 starting salary and the opportunity to earn a university degree.
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Police appeal to identify man found dead near Portstewart Prom
Police are appealing for help identifying a man found dead on rocks near Portstewart Prom. The PSNI has released a description and is urging the public to assist.
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£2.3m announced for Northern Ireland neurology services as Alliance questions funding shortfall
Health Minister Robbie Butler has announced £2.3m in annual funding and a dedicated Neurology Delivery Team, but Alliance MLA Peter McReynolds has raised concerns about the scale of investment required.
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Dungiven man, 73, handed suspended six-year sentence for 1976 terrorism offences
A 73-year-old man from Dungiven has been handed a six-year prison sentence, suspended for five years, after pleading guilty to
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Three masked men enter occupied home during Conlig burglary
Three masked men entered an occupied house in Conlig, County Down, before fleeing empty-handed. Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage.
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