Author: Dave Carter

Scott Hastings, widely regarded as one of Scotland’s finest and most cherished rugby union players, has passed away at the age of 61. Notably, he was a key figure alongside his brother Gavin in the Scotland side that secured the Grand Slam in the 1990 Five Nations Championship. In 2022, Hastings publicly disclosed his battle… Continue reading Scott Hastings: Scotland rugby great dies at 61

Glenn Walsh, hailing from Bishop’s Sutton, is gearing up to defend his title at the annual celebration dedicated to the watercress plant. Having already claimed the world watercress eating championship an impressive 17 times, Walsh is aiming for an 18th victory at the popular Alresford Watercress Festival held in Hampshire, which also marks the beginning… Continue reading Champion eyes 18th world watercress eating title in Alresford

Marcus Hunter-Neill, better known by his drag persona Lady Portia Di’Monte, has spoken out after discovering that his image had been circulated on websites associated with so-called paedophile hunters. The incident arose following a children’s storytelling event where Lady Portia performed, which subsequently became the focus of significant controversy and protest. Hunter-Neill revealed that the… Continue reading Drag Queen Storytime: Abuse left drag queen fearing for his life

Following Celtic’s recent Premiership title victory over Hearts, significant disturbances erupted in Glasgow, resulting in two police officers suffering serious injuries and 14 people being detained. The incidents occurred as approximately 3,000 Celtic supporters congregated in the Trongate area of the city on Saturday after the play-off match. During this gathering, bottles and other objects… Continue reading Two police officers seriously injured and 14 arrests during Celtic disorder

Authorities in Devon continue with an extensive search operation to locate Taylor Charlton, a 14-year-old boy reported missing earlier this month. Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed that investigators and specialist teams remain actively engaged in efforts to find him. The ongoing search activities are concentrated around the River Taw area in Barnstaple, and residents… Continue reading Police's 'extensive enquiries' in search for boy Taylor Charlton

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has described whether Sir Keir Starmer will participate in any future leadership contest as a “personal decision.” Speaking on the BBC’s *Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg*, Nandy acknowledged Sir Keir’s resilience, saying he has “shown before that he’s up for a fight” and added, “I wouldn’t write off the prime minister.” Despite… Continue reading Personal decision for Keir Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says

An investigation has been initiated into claims that police officers assigned to protect the Royal Family at Windsor Castle were found sleeping while on duty and leaving their posts unattended. The allegations have raised concerns about the conduct of those responsible for security at the historic Berkshire site. The Metropolitan Police’s directorate of professional standards… Continue reading Windsor Castle police probe over allegations of sleeping on duty

Tom Cowan, a 23-year-old from Blaenau Ffestiniog in Gwynedd, made the bold decision to move to Melbourne, Australia, with the clear objective of saving £50,000 over two years. Unlike many who seek a fresh start abroad for a better life, Tom’s goal is firmly rooted in improving his future back home in Wales. Since March,… Continue reading Man moves to Australia to save £50,000 to buy home in Wales

In October, a peaceful moment for O’Neill found him enjoying a coffee on London’s King’s Road, reflecting on his retirement. At that time, he believed his days of lifting trophies at Celtic Park were long behind him. However, the journey since then has been remarkable. “It has been really sensational for me. I really can’t… Continue reading 'Celtic gave me reasons to live' – but O'Neill unsure about staying on

A couple involved in stealing fuel was apprehended thanks to the vigilance and support of residents in the coastal town of Porthmadog, Gwynedd. After Judith Troughton, a local garage owner, experienced three fuel theft incidents within six weeks, she took to Facebook to appeal for help. The community responded promptly, tracking the suspects who were… Continue reading Gwynedd garage owner thanks locals who tracked fuel thieves down