Author: Dave Carter

A rare opportunity is presenting itself for the public to view the final letter penned by Mary Queen of Scots, composed only hours before her execution. After enduring 19 years of imprisonment by her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, Mary wrote this poignant letter from her cell. Addressed to her brother-in-law, King Henry III of France,… Continue reading Rare public display for Mary Queen of Scots' final letter

Kevin Sinfield, the former rugby league player, recently visited the family of Kyle Sieniawski, a 14-year-old boy who passed away last week after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) less than a year ago. Kyle was from Pontypridd in Rhondda Cynon Taf, and his family gathered at Gorseinon Rugby Club in Swansea to meet… Continue reading Kevin Sinfield meets family of boy who died of motor neurone disease

The UK is currently facing a severe flu outbreak as it heads into the Christmas season, with the Guardian highlighting it as the “worst ever winter crisis.” The NHS has issued warnings that the situation has not yet reached its peak, anticipating a further escalation of cases. Healthcare services, including general practitioners, hospitals, and ambulance… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Worst winter flu crisis' and 'World Cup of greed'

The modern landscape of shoplifting is increasingly complex, involving a broader and more diverse range of offenders targeting various goods. Here’s a summary of who the current shoplifters are and what measures are being taken or proposed to address the problem: ### Who are the modern-day shoplifters? 1. **Organised Criminal Gangs** – Groups often consisting… Continue reading How 'entrepreneurs' are fuelling the UK's shoplifting problem

Hospitals across England are being instructed to scale back on operations and treatments as the NHS attempts to manage financial pressures, according to information obtained by the BBC. This directive impacts both private providers working on NHS contracts and several NHS hospitals themselves, potentially resulting in significant delays for hundreds of thousands of patients awaiting… Continue reading NHS orders hospitals to cut back on treating patients

A group of Members of Parliament has initiated an inquiry into the role of the UK government’s economic forecasting body, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). This investigation follows a period of intense scrutiny in the lead-up to the Budget, highlighting concerns about the OBR’s influence and operational processes. The Treasury Committee intends to review… Continue reading OBR role to be investigated by Treasury Committee

Scotland’s nuclear energy future is becoming a highly contentious topic ahead of next year’s Holyrood election, with Torness power station situated on the Firth of Forth emerging as a key focal point. While the UK Labour government at Westminster is pushing for a renewed “golden age” of nuclear power, the Scottish National Party (SNP) government… Continue reading The nuclear power station on the front line of an election battle

In a quiet village in Carmarthenshire, Wales, an elaborate cannabis farm valued at approximately £3.5 million operated openly for several years, raising suspicion among local residents. Edward McCann, who relocated from Portsmouth to a rural farm in the hamlet of Cwmbach, initially claimed he was cultivating a small amount of cannabis to manage his leukaemia.… Continue reading Cannabis farm in Carmarthenshire village stood out like beacon

The government has announced a commitment to increase the number of places available for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in mainstream schools across England by 50,000. This expansion is part of a £3 billion investment planned over the next three years, which will be partially financed by halting the construction of certain… Continue reading Councils given £3bn to create thousands more spaces for Send pupils

Roman Kemp, a broadcaster, alongside his sister Harleymoon, a singer-songwriter, emerged as the winners of the latest edition of the BBC’s Celebrity Race Across the World. The siblings completed a challenging 33-day, 3,600-mile journey through Central America, reaching the final checkpoint ahead of the other three competing pairs. Their victory was marked by a narrow… Continue reading Celebrity Race Across the World 2025 winners revealed