Author: Dave Carter

On Sunday, Skybus operated the inaugural flight connecting Cornwall and London, marking the start of a new service between Cornwall Airport Newquay and London Gatwick. This arrangement comes after Easter Airways ceased operations last month, with Skybus stepping in through a short-term agreement to maintain the crucial link. The route, which runs daily throughout the… Continue reading First Skybus Newquay to Gatwick flight takes off

The Royal Navy recently intercepted two Russian naval vessels as they navigated through the English Channel, according to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). HMS Severn was tasked with tracking the Russian corvette RFN Stoikiy and the tanker Yelnya as they moved westward through the Dover Strait into British waters over the last two weeks.… Continue reading Royal Navy intercepts two Russian ships in English Channel

The chemical plant at Mossmorran in Fife is facing an imminent closure, prompting both the Scottish and UK governments to take steps—albeit somewhat uncoordinated ones—to address the situation. Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes has arranged a meeting with ExxonMobil, the plant’s owner, at the site on Tuesday. Her aim is to establish a taskforce in… Continue reading UK and Scottish ministers to hold rival Mossmorran summits

A remarkable Renaissance painting, which had been hidden beneath a garage workbench, recently fetched over half a million pounds at an auction in Banbury. The artwork, portraying the Madonna and Child, attracted intense interest, culminating in a 15-minute bidding contest at JS Fine Art auctioneers before selling for £685,000. This piece is attributed to Pietro… Continue reading Renaissance painting sells for half a million pounds in Banbury

Zia Yusuf, Reform UK’s head of policy, has referred to Nathan Gill, the former leader of the party in Wales who was recently imprisoned, as “ancient history.” Gill was sentenced to ten and a half years in jail on 21 November after admitting to accepting approximately £40,000 in bribes in exchange for promoting pro-Russia interviews… Continue reading Reform UK's Zia Yusuf calls Nathan Gill 'ancient history'

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has rejected claims that leaks about the upcoming Budget have harmed the economy, despite criticism suggesting the ongoing speculation has led to uncertainty among businesses and consumers. In recent months, media coverage has extensively focused on potential tax increases, with the government reportedly considering various measures. Former Bank of England chief… Continue reading Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander denies Budget leaks damaged economy

Scotland’s statutory consumer body, Consumer Scotland, has emphasized the need for enhanced protections in forthcoming legislation governing non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as Botox and dermal fillers. The proposed Scottish government bill seeks to strengthen the regulatory framework for these procedures, but Consumer Scotland has urged for more comprehensive measures to ensure consumer safety. Concerns have… Continue reading Call for stronger safeguards in cosmetic treatments law

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing a Budget that is likely to emphasize the necessity of increasing taxes to manage the UK’s national debt effectively. One argument supporting this approach is that controlling public debt safeguards younger generations’ financial futures. If the debt were to surge considerably, it would primarily fall upon younger taxpayers to cover… Continue reading Could the Budget help turn Generation Z into generation debt?

A woman in her 50s was found unresponsive at her home in Swindon on Friday evening, prompting a police response after reports of a disturbance. Officers arrived at the property on Baydon Close, Moredon, around 7 pm GMT to find the woman not breathing. Despite efforts at the scene, she was pronounced dead. Following the… Continue reading Girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murder in Swindon bailed

Authorities have charged a man following a series of three interconnected house fires in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, a town in Leicestershire. The incidents occurred within a narrow timeframe early on Friday morning, prompting a rapid emergency response. The first fire was reported at 07:05 GMT on Holywell Avenue, followed shortly by another blaze at Prestop Drive at… Continue reading Man charged with arson after three Ashby house fires