The jury will retire to consider its verdict after Judge Paul Ramsey finishes delivering his charge.

Two witnesses have accused the former DUP leader of sexual offences.

Closing speeches have begun in the trial of the former DUP leader over historical sexual offences at Newry Crown Court.

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

The former MP and DUP leader was cross-examined over two days in Newry Crown Court.

The former DUP leader was giving evidence at his sexual offences trial at Newry Crown Court.

The ex-MP, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

The ex-MP, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

Defence barrister Kieran Vaughan called the ex-MP as a witness in the trial at Newry Crown Court.

The former DUP leader is on trial at Newry Crown Court over historical sex offence allegations.

The former MP is accused of using a light to stare at an alleged victim.

The former MP and DUP leader, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

Ex-MP Jeffrey Donaldson, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

The former DUP leader, who denies all charges against him, arrived at Newry Crown Court shortly after 9am on Tuesday as his trial continues.

The former MP, 63, has pleaded not guilty to 18 alleged offences.

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

Challenged by a barrister over ‘inconsistencies’ in her evidence, Complainant A insisted ‘the facts are the facts’.

The former DUP leader is on trial at Newry Crown Court charged with a number of sexual 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.

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

Donaldson has denied charges of aiding and abetting her husband and former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson, who is himself charged with 18 offences.

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

The trial of the ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Eleanor Donaldson has been delayed twice due to medical issues related to her.

The wife of the former DUP leader is facing charges of aiding and abetting.

Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Lady Eleanor Donaldson have been accused of alleged historical sexual offences which they deny.

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife are facing charges relating to historical sex offences.

Judge Paul Ramsey told Newry Crown Court he hoped to have a clearer picture early next year as to when the trial can ‘finally get under way’.

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

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.

At Newry Crown Court on Friday Judge Paul Ramsey granted an adjournment application on medical grounds.

Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife both attended court ahead of a trial

A judge said he does not want to interfere with a date to start the trial of former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife.

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

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

He made a brief appearance before Newry Crown Court on Tuesday.

The former DUP leader and his wife, Eleanor Donaldson, are appearing before Newry Magistrate's Court

The 61-year-old and his wife are expected to appear in court on Wednesday.

The former DUP leader, who is set to remain Lagan Valley MP until the election, is facing 11 historical charges.

The former DUP leader is facing 11 charges