Author: Dave Carter

The lineup for the Strictly Come Dancing final has been announced following the latest elimination in Sunday night’s results show. This week, the bottom two contestants were EastEnders actress Balvinder Sopal with her partner Julian Caillon, marking their sixth time in the dance-off this season, alongside reality TV personality Amber Davies and her partner Nikita… Continue reading Strictly Come Dancing finalists confirmed after last elimination

More than 80 individuals from Lincolnshire have reached out to the BBC to express dissatisfaction with the courier firm Evri. These customers reported frustrations related to delays, inadequate customer service, and instances where parcels were marked as delivered online but never actually received. Similarly, in East Yorkshire, three Members of Parliament have voiced concerns about… Continue reading Evri sorry after 80 customers from Lincolnshire complain to BBC

A sprawling former royal hunting ground spanning 509 acres is undergoing a remarkable transformation into a thriving nature reserve, thanks in large part to the involvement of three special pigs. Located in Waltham Abbey, Essex, Harold’s Park Wildland has struggled in the past as farmland and Christmas tree plantations but is now being revitalised with… Continue reading Harold's Park wildland being transformed by three pigs

During the pandemic in 2020, Rachel Verney began transforming her Surrey home by incorporating vibrant colours and bold patterns, a shift that has since captured the attention of over 800,000 social media followers. Her bright orange sofa became something of a hallmark, boosting her popularity as she shared renovation videos under the moniker The Shoestring… Continue reading Dopamine decor: Why people are getting a happiness hit from homes

King Charles has expressed his deep shock and sadness over the horrific antisemitic terrorist attack that took place during a Hanukkah celebration in Australia. The incident at Bondi Beach on Sunday left at least 11 people dead, with 29 others hospitalized, according to police reports. In a statement, the King conveyed that he and Queen… Continue reading King 'appalled and saddened' by Bondi attack on Jewish community

A section of the historic Spey Viaduct, a former railway bridge near Garmouth in Moray, has collapsed into the River Spey, prompting police to seal off the area. This iron girder bridge, finished in 1886, no longer serves trains but remains a favored spot for walkers and cyclists. Recent photographs shared on social media revealed… Continue reading Historic rail viaduct collapses into River Spey

David Davies, an NHS area manager from Denbigh, Wales, has made an impressive start in his debut appearance at the World Darts Championship. At 40 years old, Davies secured a convincing 3-0 victory against Mario Vandenbogaerde, dropping only four legs during the match held at Alexandra Palace. This successful first-round performance not only marked a… Continue reading World Darts Championship: NHS area manager David Davies ready to face Luke Littler

The family of a murdered mother has expressed shock and disappointment over the delay in the implementation of a new law designed to remove parental rights from individuals who kill their ex-partners. Despite being passed by Parliament 18 months ago, the legislation known as Jade’s Law has yet to come into effect. The law was… Continue reading Jade's Law four-year delay shocks Flintshire family

A tragic incident unfolded in Totton, Hampshire, where a house fire resulted in the death of a 25-year-old woman and left a man in his 60s critically ill. The fire broke out around 11:00 pm GMT on Saturday at a residence located on Northlands Road. Significant damage was caused to the building, particularly to the… Continue reading Woman dies and man critically ill after Totton house fire

After a pause of nearly four weeks without any crossings, more than 700 migrants made their way across the Channel on Saturday, as revealed by the latest figures from the Home Office. Specifically, 737 individuals arrived in Dover via 11 small boats, marking the conclusion of the longest period without any small boat crossings seen… Continue reading More than 700 migrants crossed the Channel on Saturday after lull