"My thoughts are with the business owners and employees affected by this incident"

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

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

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.

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

The Great March for Gaza will represent the 25-mile length of the Gaza Strip

"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.”

"Accordingly, this council agrees to implement free parking at all council-owned car parks in Downpatrick for the weekend of the Fleadh."

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

Police are investigating the fraud that was reported last month in the Newry area

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

Site around the building will be transformed into a public realm performance space

Here is your chamber round-up of the month from the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Complainant A said she became "very angry" and said she had “spent her life watching him in a public role, getting accolade after accolade”.

"Careful consideration has been given to the context of the immediate and surrounding area in terms of societal needs, environmental context and the economic climate."

“Lotus Homes is delighted to confirm that planning approval has now been granted for Phase 2 of the Watson's Fort development in Newry."

Last year, four men were arrested, and three others cautioned after unnotified counter-protests resulted in minor disorder.

"The granting of planning permission for this development represents a positive outcome for the town centre, delivering new homes and retail space on a previously neglected site in a sustainable, accessible location."

The judge told jurors: "He is entitled to the same fair trial as everyone else."

The pensioner said that due to issues including ill health and exhaustion, he had been unable at this point to obtain new legal representation.

Police had erected metal barriers at the court entrance prior to his arrival to cordon off the waiting media.

The emergency services were called to the incident yesterday evening in Hilltown

Despite the increases in overall numbers, the number being housed in hotels has fallen.

"There doesn't seem to be an issue regarding litter cleaning south of the border."

"Cold water swimming has started to become very popular over the district due to the result of engagement from groups who use Tyrella with its picturesque setting."

"This is really going to be a game changer for Camlough Lake and the south Armagh area."

"I know from the Irish language one, at the last meeting, I was the only one there."

"Certainly, working with the parents would be key to all of this."