The trial of former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife, Eleanor Donaldson, is set to begin next week, according to court updates reported by both outlets. The case concerns historical sexual offences. At a court hearing, information is presented indicating the trial proceeds as scheduled, with no delay reported in the accounts. The charges relate to alleged sex abuse, and both sources characterize the matter as a trial scheduled to start in the coming week. While the reports focus primarily on timing, they agree on the core points that the defendants are Jeffrey Donaldson and Eleanor Donaldson and that the proceedings are expected to commence next week following a court hearing. Further details about the allegations, scheduling specifics, or courtroom proceedings are not included in the provided summaries.