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• Spend It Like Stormont - how would you manage Northern Ireland's money?

  08-06-2019 13:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  
  A new BBC game has been created that gives players the opportunity to spend the Northern Ireland budget.
  
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• Jeffrey Donaldson given 15 years - but will be out in seven

  15-10-2026 17:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Jeffrey Donaldson received a 15 year sentence in prison for his crimes. He was given 11 years for rape against Victim B and four years for all offences against Victim A, to be served consecutively.The former MP and ex-DUP leader was sentenced in Newry Courthouse on Thursday morning.However, later on Thursday after the Lady Chief Justice confirmed Donaldson will actually walk free in seven-and-a-half years.That is because the crimes were committed before the law changed in 2008, so he will automa
  
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• Court report: Judge brands Jeffrey Donaldson case a ‘disturbing and disquieting’ abuse campaign as ex-DUP leader jailed

  15-10-2026 17:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Judge notes absence of apology, shame or regret to “at least provide some crumb of comfort” to victims
  
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• Jeffrey Donaldson will walk free from prison in just over seven years

  15-10-2026 17:43 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
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• Court report: Judge brands Jeffrey Donaldson case a ‘disturbing and disquieting’ abuse campaign as ex-DUP leader given 15 year sentence

  15-10-2026 16:53 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Judge notes absence of apology, shame or regret to “at least provide some crumb of comfort” to victims
  
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• Jeffrey Donaldson’s victims in their own words

  15-10-2026 16:31 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The PSNI has released the audio statements of Jeffrey Donaldson’s victims, Victim A and Victim B.Their voices have been artificially generated to protect the victims’ identity.On Thursday, the former DUP leader was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of 18 charges of child sex abuse.
  
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• Judge brands Jeffrey Donaldson case a ‘disturbing and disquieting’ abuse campaign as ex-DUP leader given 15 year sentence

  15-10-2026 15:58 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Judge notes absence of apology, shame or regret to “at least provide some crumb of comfort” to victims
  
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• Questions raised over Lyons’ claim of ‘unaffordable’ £2.5m housing bill cost

  15-10-2026 15:04 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Bill proposed by Sinn Féin’s Colm Gildernew aimed at tackling homelessness
  
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• Jeffrey Donaldon’s victims speak publicly for first time: ‘I became a mum and something changed’

  15-10-2026 15:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  In emotional first interviews, the two women revealed how they overheard strangers discussing their abuse in hairdressers and coffee shops, while one described how becoming a mother prompted her to finally come forward and question why nobody had protected her as a child.
  
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• Jeffrey Donaldson will serve 15 years in prison

  15-10-2026 14:51 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Jeffrey Donaldson will serve 15 years in prison for his crimes. He was given 11 years for rape against Victim B and four years for all offences against Victim A, to be served consecutively.The former MP and ex-DUP leader was sentenced in Newry Courthouse on Thursday.He was found guilty of 18 child sex abuse charges, including rape, in June.Donaldson is trying to win an appeal, and his denials were an aggravating factor in the sentencing.However, as it stands, the 63-year-old will emerge from pri
  
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• ‘We are real people with real lives’: Jeffrey Donaldson victims speak publicly for first time

  15-10-2026 14:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  In emotional first interviews, the two women revealed how they overheard strangers discussing their abuse in hairdressers and coffee shops, while one described how becoming a mother prompted her to finally come forward and question why nobody had protected her as a child.
  
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• Veteran UDA boss Jackie McDonald to quit loyalist terror empire, sources claim

  15-10-2026 14:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  ‘Mad Dog’ Adair sneers at paramilitary chief’s ‘retirement’ from UDA leadership after decades in charge
  
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• ‘Marching on the Falls would be a different proposition’: Jamie Bryson rejects claim Orange Order was unwanted on Garvaghy Road in podcast

  15-10-2026 13:57 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Jamie Bryson has been serving as a legal advisor to Portadown Grand Lodge throughout the Drumcree dispute
  
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• Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years as victim says ‘it ends with me’

  15-10-2026 13:12 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
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• Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years in prison for historical child sex crimes

  15-10-2026 12:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
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• Ballymena primary school had to pay hotel bills to shelter families during 2025 riots, report reveals

  15-10-2026 11:56 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Warning signs of disorder had been ‘building for years’, according to review of anti-migrant violence
  
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• Potential for dissident republican gun attack on Orangeman behind decision to ban Garvaghy Road parade, claims DUP leader

  15-10-2026 08:59 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Gavin Robinson has called on the Chief Constable to be ‘transparent’ over threat
  
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• Potential for dissident republican gun attack on Orangeman or police behind decision to ban Garvaghy Road parade, claims DUP leader

  15-10-2026 08:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Gavin Robinson has called on the Chief Constable to be ‘transparent’ over threat
  
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• Mystery solved… sort of: £60k sculpture made for Belfast bus station in 1990s ‘put in storage’ for over 10 years and now being ‘considered for relocation’

  15-10-2026 07:27 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Iconic waterfall artwork created by Big Fish artist John Kindness was removed during renovations in 2015, but was never reinstated
  
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• Orange Order ‘deserves credit’ for Drumcree dispute remaining peaceful: Gerry Adams

  15-10-2026 07:05 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The former Sinn Féin president has penned an open letter to the Order
  
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• Cocaine king caught smuggling phone into Maghaberry Prison is a ‘marked man’

  15-10-2026 07:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Dessie Enfield’s hopes of running a criminal empire from his cell are dashed as wardens seize device at high-security jail
  
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• NI airport ground staff used internal system to secure better deals for friends and family

  15-10-2026 06:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Swissport says it took ‘all appropriate action’ during investigation into underhand practice
  
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• Michael McGovern: ‘I often think to myself, Bob Dylan never had to worry about making a 15 second Instagram trial reel’

  15-10-2026 02:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  The Glasgow-born folk artist is kicking off in the Oh Yeah Centre tonight. He shares his life lessons
  
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• Claire McCollum: ‘Part of faith as well is about who you are as a person, how you live your life’

  15-10-2026 02:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  As part of our Meaning of Life series, the broadcaster and host chats about wellbeing and the importance of friendship
  
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• Orange lodge district at centre of Drumcree dispute calls unionist supporters onto streets for first time since parade ban

  14-10-2026 21:16 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  No application has currently been made to the Parades Commission
  
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• Waterford arson killings: Son says arson attack was over another person’s €20,000 debt, uncle calls for attackers to be named

  14-10-2026 20:45 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Four people killed in horror fire, as two other children remain in critical condition in hospital
  
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• Still Morrison on... Why fans of Van need not worry about him slowing down like rest of his contemporary ‘crock n rollers’

  14-10-2026 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Privately, members of Belfast star’s touring band have admitted they are amazed at his stamina
  
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• ‘Freedom Dad’ backs Drumcree march but says united Ireland is ‘inevitable’

  14-10-2026 20:00 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  ‘I know that for a fact. And so does any other unionist or loyalist with an ounce of sense’
  
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• ‘The DP World Tour are well within their rights’ — Rory McIlroy defends LIV 2.0 ultimatum

  14-10-2026 14:18 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Holywood man gearing up for start of Race to Dubai home stretch in India and reveals his plans for a new fitness and recovery trailer in bid to extend his career
  
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• Homes of Waterford criminals raided as part of murder investigation into arson attack on innocent family

  14-10-2026 13:40 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk
  Family killed in Waterford petrol bomb attack were ‘living in fear’ and had ‘asked to be moved’
  
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