Author: Dave Carter

A driver and his passenger have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms following a fatal crash that occurred while they were recorded speeding at more than 130mph in a 30mph zone. The incident took place on Manchester’s Kingsway, where 50-year-old Sylvester Abayomi was struck and killed. The two men, Uways Hussain and Usmon Mahmood, had… Continue reading Pair jailed over 139mph fatal crash in 30 zone

A 17-year-old boy from Crewe, David Tita Jr, has tragically died after going missing at Pick Mere, a lake located between Knutsford and Northwich in Cheshire. David had been spending time with friends by the water on Tuesday afternoon before he was reported missing. His family has shared a heartfelt tribute expressing the depth of… Continue reading Family pay tribute to boy, 17, who died Pick Mere

In the former mining village of Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire, an additional 37 households have been evacuated following reports of ground instability. This recent precautionary evacuation affects 28 homes on Nechtan Drive and nine on Langour, according to Clackmannanshire Council. As part of ongoing safety measures, these roads have been closed to allow thorough investigations into the… Continue reading Two more streets evacuated in Coalsnaughton village after ground movement

A mother and her son have been sentenced to prison following a violent incident in Essex that ended with a driver being forced off the road and into a tree. The pair pursued the victim over a distance of 13 miles, resulting in a dangerous confrontation on 10 October 2022. Hollie Dance, aged 50, and… Continue reading Hollie Dance jailed for ramming driver into tree in Basildon

Families in the United Kingdom have expressed their frustration following the decision not to prosecute a Canadian individual accused of supplying a deadly chemical linked to the deaths of 73 Britons. The father of one victim told the BBC that Kenneth Law had brought “devastation” and voiced his desire to see Law face charges within… Continue reading Canadian man who allegedly sold lethal chemical will not be tried in UK

An inquest has begun to investigate the deaths of three sisters who drowned off Brighton beach, with the senior coroner expressing hope that the proceedings will put an end to rampant speculation on social media about the circumstances surrounding their deaths. The three women—Jane Adetoro, aged 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31—were all… Continue reading Inquest opens for sisters who died in sea off Brighton beach

In the year ending March, Royal Mail delivered 75.7% of first class letters on time, a figure significantly lower than its previous target of 93%. The postal service’s performance was detailed in the latest quality-of-service report, covering the period since the company was acquired by Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group, whose takeover gained shareholder approval in… Continue reading Royal Mail delivering just three-quarters of first class mail on time

A man facing charges for the fatal shooting of an innocent bystander outside a Sheffield bar did not appear in court, with his absence attributed to mental health concerns. Shanice Brookes, 30, a mother of one, was tragically killed during a night out at One Four One in Sheffield city centre in the early hours… Continue reading Shanice Brookes Sheffield murder accused fails to appear in court

Starting from 1 July, customers of Power NI and Firmus will experience an increase in their energy bills. Power NI is set to raise its electricity unit price across Northern Ireland by 6.2%, which will translate to an average rise of around £5 per month on household bills. Meanwhile, Firmus will increase its natural gas… Continue reading Gas and electricity prices: Price increase for Power NI and Firmus customers

A man has been sentenced to at least 22 years in prison for the murder of his 93-year-old friend, following a brutal and prolonged assault. Samuel Field, aged 40, subjected Martin Glynn to more than 24 hours of violent abuse at Field’s residence in Desborough, Northamptonshire, in September 2024. The elderly victim endured punches, kicks,… Continue reading Man jailed for murder of Martin Glynn in Desborough, Northants