David O'Dornan

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Serial sex predator, 21, who forced young girls across the UK to send him explicit images is jailed for five years

5 days ago | dailymail.co.uk | David O'Dornan

A serial sex predator manipulated, coerced and blackmailed more than a dozen young girls across the UK into sending him explicit images of themselves. Max Hollingsbee, 21, used his computer to target at least 13 children and one young woman with his victims living in Surrey, Sunderland, Doncaster and Scotland. Posing as a teenager called 'Matt', he coerced one schoolgirl into sending him explicit photos of herself.
Woman faces jail after admitting she lied to police that she had been sexually assaulted

1 week ago | dailymail.co.uk | David O'Dornan

Woman faces jail after admitting she lied to police that she had been sexually assaultedBy DAVID O'DORNAN Published: 06:15 EDT, 7 May 2025 | Updated: 06:15 EDT, 7 May 2025 A woman who lied about being sexually assaulted has been warned she is facing a prison sentence over the fake claims. Elizabeth Bates admitted perverting the course of justice on August 26, 2022 with the particulars of the offence disclosing she did so by 'making false statements to police alleging sexual assault'.
Woman faces jail after admitting she lied to police that she had been sexually assaulted

1 week ago | thisismoney.co.uk | David O'Dornan

A woman who lied about being sexually assaulted has been warned she is facing a prison sentence over the fake claims. Elizabeth Bates admitted perverting the course of justice on August 26, 2022 with the particulars of the offence disclosing she did so by 'making false statements to police alleging sexual assault'. It came a year after she appeared on This Morning for a different reason, when she told how her six-year-old son had alerted an Amazon driver to help save her life.
Detective tells BBC documentary how he helped bring down Antrim ATM raid gang

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | David O'Dornan

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NW200 bike team joins fight against pancreatic cancer

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | David O'Dornan

NW200 bike team joins fight against pancreatic cancerFormer British Super Moto champ living with disease stamps charity logo on bikesDwyane with wife Heather and son Lewis (8)As a former British Super Moto champion, Dwayne McCracken knows all about having a will to win. He adopted the same attitude after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer two years ago, vowing to face it “head on”.
Retired teacher Fred in a class of his own

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | David O'Dornan

Sunday Life Spirit of NI winner still giving up time for young people despite officially retiring Award-winning teacher Fred Brown is supposed to be enjoying his retirement, but he loves the job so much he still works part-time. The Belfast man was honoured at last year’s Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards, in partnership with Ulster Bank, for his dedication in helping the next generation forge a better future through Include Youth.
Arlene Foster: Kneecap nakedly anti-British - and I live ‘rent free’ in their heads

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | David O'Dornan

Ex-DUP leader also questions why they limited apology to just two MPs’ familiesFormer first minister Arlene Foster has claimed she lives “rent free” in the heads of rap group Kneecap after they featured her in lyrics and on posters. The ex-DUP leader, who was depicted strapped to a rocket on top of a bonfire on one of their posters, said the trio have now “overstepped the mark” with their comments about Hamas and Hezbollah, and labelled their apology over remarks about killing MPs “very limited”.
Co Down actor up against George Clooney in running for Tony Award

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | David O'Dornan

Co Down actor up against George Clooney in running for Tony AwardNI star nominated for role in stage prequel to Stranger ThingsCould a local actor be about to beat George Clooney to a prestigious award? Louis McCartney, from Helen’s Bay, has been shortlisted alongside the Oscar winner for a Tony.
Red Wolf Films: A mother-and-son film-making duo have swapped Hollywood in Los Angeles for Holywood in Co Down, where they, via their production company, are now keen to make their mark telling Northern Irish stories too | BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | David O'Dornan

A mother-and-son film-making duo have swapped Hollywood in Los Angeles for Holywood in Co Down, where they, via their production company, are now keen to make their mark telling Northern Irish stories tooElisa Bonora, an award-winning film editor and producer, and her son Giordano moved to Northern Ireland from the States four years ago and set up Red Wolf Films.
Newry’s The 4 of Us proof you don’t need sibling rivalry to live the rock & roll dream

2 weeks ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | David O'Dornan

Newry’s The 4 of Us proof you don’t need sibling rivalry to live the rock & roll dreamBrendan and Declan Murphy get on like a house on fire, unlike the Gallagher brothersBrendan and Declan Murphy of The 4 of UsThe reunion of a certain Britpop act caused hysteria when it was announced last year. Closer to home, The 4 of Us’s Brendan and Declan Murphy are proof you don’t need sibling rivalry to fuel a rock ‘n’ roll band.

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Articles

Serial sex predator, 21, who forced young girls across the UK to send him explicit images is jailed for five years

Woman faces jail after admitting she lied to police that she had been sexually assaulted

Woman faces jail after admitting she lied to police that she had been sexually assaulted

Detective tells BBC documentary how he helped bring down Antrim ATM raid gang

NW200 bike team joins fight against pancreatic cancer

Retired teacher Fred in a class of his own

Arlene Foster: Kneecap nakedly anti-British - and I live ‘rent free’ in their heads

Co Down actor up against George Clooney in running for Tony Award

Red Wolf Films: A mother-and-son film-making duo have swapped Hollywood in Los Angeles for Holywood in Co Down, where they, via their production company, are now keen to make their mark telling Northern Irish stories too | BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

Newry’s The 4 of Us proof you don’t need sibling rivalry to live the rock & roll dream

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