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Judge acquits man in nursery burglary after ruling CCTV identification evidence too weak

A judge has directed the acquittal of John Joseph Myles Connors in a Dungannon burglary case, citing poor-quality identification evidence.

22 October 2026
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Sir John Gillen to review trials of facts in Northern Ireland, focusing on victims' concerns

21 October 2026

Assembly Reacts to Donaldson Sentencing and Cost-of-Living Crisis

19 October 2026

Courts: Suspended sentence for disorderly man; arson and fraud cases progress

18 October 2026
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Jeffrey Donaldson Sentenced to 15 Years for Child Sexual Abuse

16 October 2026
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Magherafelt man released on bail ahead of Londonderry Crown Court trial

16 October 2026
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Professor Danny McAuley named Chief Scientific Adviser to Department of Health

16 October 2026
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County Down YouTuber John Nellis Competes on Strictly Come Dancing

16 October 2026
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Retired Strabane pastor appeals conviction for preaching in hospital buffer zone

14 October 2026
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Fermanagh MLAs criticise seven-month delay in police appeal for missing prisoner Patrick McDonagh

14 October 2026

High Court allows parents to amend pleadings in psychiatric injury claims against Belfast Trust

14 October 2026
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PSNI appeal for information on prisoner unlawfully at large for seven months

13 October 2026

New Practice Direction overhauls personal injury litigation in Northern Ireland

13 October 2026
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Carmel Heaney, Irish diplomat who countered US support for republican paramilitaries, dies at 102

10 October 2026

Lady Chief Justice issues new directions on Crown Court business distribution

09 October 2026
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Justice Minister highlights community support for abuse victims via grant scheme

08 October 2026
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Stormont launches consultation on good character references in sentencing

08 October 2026

Courts: Man faces Crown Court over Portaferry death; murder case sent for trial

30 September 2026
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Newry man to stand trial on historic child sex abuse charges

29 September 2026
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Caldwell attempted murder case delayed by CCTV processing; court concerned about repeated setbacks

29 September 2026
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Two arrested in Lisnaskea weekend altercation as separate machete case nears trial

29 September 2026
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Two men plead not guilty to charges in Karen Cummings manslaughter case

29 September 2026
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Derry man sent for trial on Class C drug possession charges

29 September 2026

Courts: Attempted murder and domestic abuse charges dominate proceedings

28 September 2026
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Craigavon man bailed in crossbow case; Armagh man faces Newry trial

28 September 2026
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Pre-sentencing hearing held for former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson

25 September 2026

Courts: Fuel protest case adjourned and three sent for trial over alleged catfishing scheme

23 September 2026
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