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Former DUP Leader Jeffrey Donaldson leaving Newry court house in June. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years in jail for child sex abuse

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

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Woman took hammer to car on Christmas Day in dispute with sister

Suspended prison sentence for Moira man who stole vodka from Supervalu. Pic credit: Google

Man who stole bottles of vodka was found 'hiding in a wardrobe'

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council headquarters at Mossley Mill. Pic: Local Democracy Reporting Service

Review to be held of Antrim and Newtownabbey council's grant funding unit

John Weir from Ballyclare won the Horse Class and Style & Appearance at Listooder Ploughing Match

Ploughing Society holds successful 134th annual match in Lisburn

Crime

Antrim Area Hospital. Picture: Google

Man admitted being disorderly in Ahoghill and also at Antrim Area Hospital

A prison van carrying former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson leaves Newry Crown Court after he was sentenced to 15 years in prison for 18 historical child sexual offences, including rape. Picture: Pacemaker

Judge describes Donaldson's ‘catastrophic descent into disgrace’

The evidence which led to the conviction of Jeffrey Donaldson

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Ellie Pacey with her 'light modified' tractor called On The Limit at the UK Truck and Tractor Pull 2025. Ellie, from Northants, has been tractor-pulling since aged 7 and was crowned Miss Northamptonshire in July 2020. All photos credit Lucinda Herbert

I've been tractor-pulling since age 7 -and I was Miss England finalist

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Conleth Hill starring as Frank in Faith Healer (A Lyric Theatre Production)

North Antrim acting colossus Hill part of triumphant trio in Faith Healer

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween with Getactiveabc!

Ad Feature Getactiveabc Halloween events in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

Lady Mary Peters is captured with her stopwatch as part of the USL online exhibition ‘Objects of Resilience’ (Credit: Collette O'Neill)

Older sports fans urged to join Lady Mary Peters at free Sporting Memories event...

Mike Bull, Phillip McCallen, Gareth McAuley, Rosie Tennyson, Gordon Lyons MLA Amanda Jones, Peter Canavan and Nigel Carr attended the launch of Ulster Sports Legacy Pic credit: Brian Morrison

Older sports fans urged to share memories at special Lisburn event

Police with retired Baptist Pastor Clive Johnston at Causeway Hospital in Coleraine on Sunday, July 7, 2024.

Retired pastor appeals conviction over preaching in abortion buffer zone

Mid Ulster MP Cathal Mallaghan has called on the British government to end the delay and grant a public inquiry into murder of Sean Brown.

Mid Ulster MP says family still seeking answers to Sean Brown's murder

Minister Lyons visits Curragh Rising Sons of Joshua LOL 855.

In pictures: Lyons sees Community Fund making a difference in Mid Ulster

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Business

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

In pictures: Coagh Pharmacy celebrates three decades serving community

Stena Line’s Travel Commercial Manager Orla Noonan (centre) picks up the award for Best Ferry Company at the 2026 NI Travel & Tourism Awards. Picture: released by Stena Line.

Stena Line lifts Best Ferry Company title for 33rd time

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is seeking tenders for refurbishment of Castleview Play Park, Whitehead. Picture: unsplash (stock image).

Tenders sought for refurbishment of Castleview Play Park in Whitehead

Enchanted Winter Garden is set to sparkle into life again in December 2026.

Enchanted Winter Garden set to dazzle Antrim Castle visitors this Christmas

A special charity cookery evening featuring chef and food writer Paula McIntyre will take place in Ballymoney High School on Saturday 24th October at 7:30pm.

Paula McIntyre cookery evening in Ballymoney in aid of NI Kidney Research Fund

Liberty X will join East 17, Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton and other pop favourites at Boybands vs Girlbands at a Parkdean Resorts holiday weekend, ahead of their Popstars: The Originals tour with Hear'Say next year.

Liberty X fans can see the group at weekend event before reunion tour

Retro

Jumping for joy in the Fairhill Shopping Centre in 2009 were the cheerleaders of Newtownabbey All Stars, who put on a display as part of the centre's Summer Fun series. BT32 - 821H

Ballymena's Fairhill Shopping Centre through the years

WALK THIS WAY.,,Johnny McCurdy, President of Ballymoney Utd Youth Academy, pictured in 2009, handing over a JJB Sports gift voucher to young Adrian Gilmore, who was the top fundraiser during a sponsored walk to raise funds for the Academy.

RETRO: Memories of charity sponsored walks in Coleraine and Ballymoney

Archaeologists from the Centre for Community Archaeology at Queen’s University Belfast are inviting schoolchildren and volunteers to take part in a two-week excavation in Ballycastle from 12 October – 23 October, in search of a mysterious building that vanished from the landscape almost 200 years ago.

Join excavation to discover mysterious Ballycastle building

Lifestyle

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

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

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

The Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser makes filling your home with beautiful fragrance effortless, with no water, mess or fuss.

Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser review: No water, no wires, no faff

Roomba's Max 775 Combo feels like a winning return to form for iRobot

Roomba Max 775 Combo review: iRobot finally catches up with the best

e.l.f. SKIN Save Your e.l.f. Hypochlorous Mist is a facial spray created to help soothe stressed, blemish-prone skin and reduce the appearance of visible redness.

The £12 e.l.f. mist is made for sensitive and stressed-looking skin

Mrs Hinch showed off her grey cargo joggers on Instagram - here's where you can buy them.

Mrs Hinch's grey joggers are a hit with tall women - where to buy

I found a London sightseeing deal for October half-term that my eight-year-old would love

The Original Tour has 20% off family tickets this half term

Opinion

Morning View

Editorial: Real concerns persist over the impact of Stormont's hunting ban

Morning View

Editorial: Welcome plan to ease the fuel crisis facing us all this winter

Morning View

Editorial: Touching tribute to all who served throughout the Troubles

Sport

Acts such as East 17 and Kerry Katona will be at Parkdean Resorts’ Celebrity Christmas Weekender in late November

East 17 to headline Christmas Celebrity Weekender

Valerie Taggart who became the Northern Ireland individual pool champion for the 20th time, pictured receiving her award from Aaron McCorkell from Chequers (main sponsors).

Portrush's Valerie is NI Pool Champion for the TWENTIETH time!

Coxes John Magill, James Somerville, Gordon Millar and Stephen Snoddy are pictured at Castle Rowing Club’s 10-year anniversary dinner and prizegiving at Hillmount House in Larne.

Castle Rowing Club celebrates decade of all-Ireland success

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will fight in Cardiff on Friday, December 11

Best-value tickets still available for Fury vs Joshua fight

Ruby preparing to spar. Credit: Supplied

Maghera teenager Ruby Catherwood shines at ITF Taekwon-Do World Cup

The concert in memory of Ruth Taggart will raise money for NI Special Pool.

Concert in memory of Portrush's Ruth to raise funds for NI Disability Pool

Wellington Recreation Football Club Women. Photo: supplied

Bringing Larne and Latvia clubs together ‘just the beginning’

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Football Latest

Tom McKenna receiving his award from Pat Jennings. Pic credit: Darren Kidd

Local football stars honoured at grassroots awards ceremony

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons pictured at Blanchflower Stadium with Graham Fitzgerald, Chief Operating Officer at the Irish Football Association, and Jake and Leon from Ashfield Boys' High School, making the announcement of funding including the Parker Avenue 3G Pitch Project in Portrush.

Floodlit 3G pitch for Portrush's Parker Avenue Recreation Ground

The regional winners of the 'Wes Gregg Coach of the Year' included Ricky McMullan (Bushmills United) who is pictured with Pat Jennings.

Community champions from Bushmills recognised at 2026 Grassroots Football Awards

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons pictured at Blanchflower Stadium with Graham Fitzgerald, Chief Operating Officer at the Irish Football Association, and Jake and Leon from Ashfield Boys' High School. (Photo by Department for Communities)

Gordon Lyons reveals projects progressing to next stage of NI Football Fund

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