Donaldson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to the 18 alleged offences.

The former DUP leader has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

The former DUP leader has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

The 63-year-old has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

In his first engagement during the final day of a visit to Northern Ireland, Charles was at Ards Allotments in Newtownards.

Neither Jeffrey or Eleanor Donaldson were present in court for the ruling.

The King and Queen were carrying out engagements in Newtownards on the final day of their visit to Northern Ireland.

Camilla was meeting local businesses in the village of Royal Hillsborough in Northern Ireland on Wednesday.

The former DUP leader is facing allegations of historical sex offences, which he denies.

Catherine Connolly is making her first official visit to England since her inauguration in November.

The Irish president is making her first visit to England since her inauguration in November.

Micheal Martin is the longest serving leader of the party since Eamon De Valera

Caoimhe Archibald, the Sinn Fein Economy Minister, said it ‘does not matter’ who is Prime Minister for people in Northern Ireland.

Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin delivered the keynote speech at his party’s Ard Fheis in Dublin.

The Taoiseach said he believed there had been ‘insufficient analysis’ of the sources of the funding.

Fianna Fail is marking its centenary at the party Ard Fheis in Dublin.

The poll indicates a majority of people in Northern Ireland believe Brexit has made the break-up of the UK more likely.

The inquest into the death of Noah Donohoe is continuing to hear evidence.

The long-running inquest at Belfast Coroner’s Court is in its 15th week.

Belfast Coroner’s Court is examining questions around the death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe in 2020.