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    20. 590m into the drain

    The jury hears about a delay in passing information on Noah’s last known location.

  2. 2. Who speaks for Noah?

    Meet Northern Ireland’s most senior coroner as he whittles down the jury pool

  3. 2. The Prosecution’s case

    Prosecutors have begun setting out the case against the Donaldsons.

  4. 19. Juror in tears

    The jury is played part of a tv documentary which focused on the search for Noah.

  5. 18. Reporting ban lifted

    The jury learns about the man who found Noah’s bag and tried to sell his laptop.

  6. 17. Three police theories

    The jury hears PSNI theories as to why Noah disappeared.

  7. 16. Police statement 'completely wrong'

    Two police officers involved in the early stages of the investigation give evidence

  8. 15. Horrific conditions

    A witness who searched the storm drain speaks of the horrific conditions inside

  9. 14. Inside the storm drain

    Footage of the storm drain where Noah’s body was found is shown for the first time.

  10. 13. Noah’s missing shorts

    The jury hears how Noah’s shorts and boxers were never found by police

  11. 12/10/2025

    Tara Mills and Declan Harvey react to and reflect on news stories in a BBC NI podcast.

  12. 12. Police missed key CCTV

    Day 12 and the Court hears a CCTV camera was missed by police in the search for Noah

  13. 11. More screams

    More witness evidence on hearing screams on the night Noah went missing

  14. 10. First police witness

    The first police officers to begin the search for Noah were questioned in court today

  15. 1. Jury sworn in

    A jury is sworn in for the trial of Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Lady Eleanor Donaldson.

  16. 1. Jury selection

    A special series from The State of Us podcast brings you inside the courtroom

  17. “I’ve lost 9 stone in 9 months using weight loss jabs”

    “I’ve lost 9 stone in 9 months using weight loss jabs” and it’s been “life changing”

  18. “I lost £5,000 after going to an IVF middleman”

    What do you do when the IVF company you’re using goes bust?

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