The Latest Breaking News from Eleanor Donaldson

Judge wants all sides to work towards November trial date for Donaldsons

A previous court hearing had been told that there had been a deterioration in the medical condition of Eleanor Donaldson.

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025

‘Significant deterioration’ in Eleanor Donaldson’s medical condition, court told

A lawyer said the court was waiting for an assessment over whether ex-DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife was fit to stand trial later this year.

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

New date set for trial of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and wife

Jeffrey Donaldson’s wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson is currently receiving medical treatment, Newry Crown Court heard.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

Eleanor Donaldson’s bid to have two charges withdrawn ‘should not delay trial’

Former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife will go on trial in March facing a number of historical sex offences.

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024

Eleanor Donaldson’s bid to have two charges withdrawn to be heard in December

Lady Eleanor is the co-accused in a historical sex offences case involving her husband, former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to sex offences

Eleanor Donaldson also in Newry crown court on allegations of aiding and abetting husband

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10, 2024

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson pleads not guilty to 18 sex offences

FORMER DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has pleaded not guilty to 18 historical sex offences.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2024

Former Northern Ireland Unionist Leader To Stand Trial For Rape

Former leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party, Jeffrey Donaldson, to stand trial for historical sex offenses, including rape. Trial proceed...

Top News · Jul 3, 2024

Jeffrey Donaldson charged with rape, assault and gross indecency

Former DUP leader faces 11 charges spanning 21 years, as wife, Eleanor Donaldson, charged with aiding and abetting rape

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2024

N. Ireland Unionist Ex-leader In Court Over Sex Charges

Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of Northern Ireland's main pro-UK unionist party appears in court on Wednesday over alleged sex offences that have rocked the region's politics.

International Business Times · Apr 24, 2024