Author: Dave Carter

The Prince and Princess of Wales made a visit to Powys as part of the lead-up to St David’s Day celebrations on Sunday, focusing on community spirit and resilience. Their first stop was The Hanging Gardens in Llanidloes, a centre dedicated to creativity and sustainable living. Despite persistent rain, a crowd gathered outside to greet… Continue reading William and Catherine visit Powys ahead of St David's Day

A murder trial has featured CCTV footage revealing a figure tossing items over a hedge at the residence of the defendant. This is part of the case against Stephen McCullagh, who stands accused of killing his pregnant ex-partner, Natalie McNally. Natalie, who was 15 weeks pregnant with a baby boy, was found dead at her… Continue reading Natalie McNally: Figure seen throwing items over hedge

Almost one-third of local authorities in Scotland are set to implement council tax increases significantly exceeding the inflation rate, a move confirmed recently for the upcoming financial period. Among these, households in Aberdeenshire learned they will face a 10% rise in council tax for the second consecutive year, following the announcement of £9 million in… Continue reading Nine local authorities set council tax rises above rate of inflation

A woman who sustained a spinal injury after falling from a window while trying to flee from Valdo Calocane, a triple murderer, shared her frustration at an inquiry when she was told he could not be prosecuted on account of mental health issues. The woman, whose injury required surgical intervention, recounted that a police officer… Continue reading Nottingham Inquiry: Woman broke spine after falling from window trying to flee triple killer

The plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street in London have received final approval from the city’s mayor, Sir Sadiq Khan. This decision instructs Transport for London (TfL) to move forward with removing all traffic from Oxford Street between Great Portland Street and Orchard Street. The endorsement follows a second public consultation, which saw 2,700 responses, with… Continue reading Oxford Street pedestrianisation plan gets final official approval

A new agreement requires British travellers crossing into Gibraltar to present their passports to Spanish border officials, aiming to eliminate previous checks at the land border shared with Spain. This arrangement intends to provide clarity and stability for the British overseas territory nearly ten years after Brexit cast uncertainty over its status. The urgency to… Continue reading Spain to check Gibraltar arrivals under post-Brexit border deal

Two British nationals have been sentenced to prison in Indonesia after being convicted of smuggling cocaine into Bali, a popular holiday destination. Kial Garth Robinson, aged 29 from Littlehampton, received an 11-year prison term. Meanwhile, Piran Ezra Wilkinson, 48, hailing from Chichester, was handed a nine-year sentence. Both men were also required to pay fines… Continue reading Two British men jailed for smuggling 1.3kg-worth of cocaine into Bali

Jeremy Corbyn is set to become the parliamentary leader of Your Party following a significant victory by his supporters in the leadership committee elections of the left-wing party. Known as “The Many,” Corbyn’s faction secured 14 out of 24 seats on the party’s central executive committee (CEC). This result outpaced the seven seats won by… Continue reading Jeremy Corbyn set to become Your Party parliamentary leader

The number of young people aged 16 to 24 in the UK who are not engaged in education, employment, or training (NEET) has climbed close to one million, according to recent estimates. In the period from October to December 2025, around 957,000 individuals in this age group were classified as NEET, equating to 12.8% of… Continue reading Young people out of work, training and education edges closer to one million

The article reports on a damning review into how the Church in Wales handled allegations of sexual abuse against Anthony Pierce, a priest who eventually rose to become Bishop of Swansea and Brecon. Key points include: – Anthony Pierce was accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy in the late 1980s/early 1990s. – Despite multiple… Continue reading Child sex abuse allegations covered up by Church in Wales, says report