The barrister asked Donaldson if he did not see “anything strange” about the approach from Mr Hoy

Stephen Ogilvie's parents told DUP Leader Gavin Robinson they do not want what happened to be "used as an excuse for intimidation or division within our society."

Donaldson also told how his wife had been "devastated" when he had an affair in 2008

The former DUP leader read extracts of the letter to the court when he was in the witness box on Thursday

Jury hears further police interviews with the Donaldsons following their arrest in March 2024

"We call for calm and for space to allow justice to take its course."

The confidential discussion has locked in a tourism facilitator for the next two years for the Mourne Gullion Strangford Geo-park

"If elected representatives wish to point to their presence in Scarva as evidence of leadership, then those are the standards by which that leadership should be judged."

A court that the former DUP leader repeatedly denied claims of sexual abuse against two alleged victims during police interviews

She claimed that the PSNI "were determined to ram into a crowd and start a riot on Saturday."

On Monday, the jury of five women and seven men heard that Donaldson had been interviewed by police for four and a half hours following his arrest in the early hours of March 28 2024.

Ms Lockhart said police "came in very heavy" and she and other reps had to intervene

Carla Lockhart has claimed her presence at the protest prevented a "bloodbath"

"We were not there to inflame tensions. We were there to prevent them escalating."

The case involving the former DUP Leader has now entered its second week at Newry Crown Court

The age of criminal responsibility in the region is currently 10 – the same as in England and Wales. It is 12 in Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.

Unionists raised what they termed “significant questions” about the policing operation.

"This not only served to increase disruption to residents but many of those on the ground felt did not help reduce anxiety and tensions."

"It is not what I had wanted, but it is a good start and there will be another review at a later date when the refurbishment is done of the Linen Museum toilets."

"Service is something that I have valued throughout my life. It is something that has shaped who I am and what I believe"

“There is a private code for members to use the EV charger in the members’ carpark, there are also four EV chargers for members of the public on site"

"We’re all very excited about this fantastic opportunity and also welcome the integration of a skate park into the existing landscape"

The witness said his partner had “gone into detail”, stating that Donaldson had inappropriately touched her “on a number of occasions” and that he kissed her and “put his tongue down her mouth”.

There are currently six Electric Vehicle charging points, which are free to use for MLAs, party staff and Assembly employees

"I am quite puzzled by the council, that there has been a communication blackout on that and I am just wondering why that is ?"

There are some new faces at the helm of our 11 local authorities

Warning: Contains graphic content. She said: “I remember I couldn’t tell anybody, I remember telling my imaginary friend.”

On Friday, the PHA and the Republic of Ireland's HSE issued a joint statement on how to be safe if taking drugs at festivals

"I am honoured to be taking up the roll of chairperson for incoming year."

Complainant A also rejected suggestions by a barrister that she is “making this up as you go along” in relation to the allegations.