Author: Dave Carter

William Duncan, a 59-year-old from Douglas Bridge in County Tyrone, recently underwent a groundbreaking robotic-assisted oesophagectomy to remove his cancer, marking the first time this procedure was performed using robotic technology in Northern Ireland. Diagnosed early, William had no hesitation when his consultant proposed robotic surgery as a treatment option. Drawing on his engineering background,… Continue reading Oesophageal cancer: 'Robotic technology is the way forward' for cancer surgery

Ruth Dodsworth, a well-known TV weather presenter for ITV Wales since 2000, has spoken openly about her experience of financial control and abuse at the hands of her ex-husband. She revealed that he completely restricted her access to her own money, forcing her to ask him for even small amounts just to cover basic daily… Continue reading Ruth Dodsworth says ex-husband gave her no access to her own money

Sai Shraddha Suresh Viswanathan, a member of the Scottish Green Party, has revealed that she was asked to step down as a candidate due to concerns regarding her student visa status. This request came despite the fact that another candidate facing similar visa conditions, Q Manivannan, was allowed to stand for election. Viswanathan, originally from… Continue reading Greens candidate claims she was told to withdraw over student visa

An Iranian journalist living in London has testified about a frightening stabbing incident that occurred just outside his home. Pouria Zeraati, who works as a presenter for the Persian-language channel Iran International, described the attack as violent and alarming. He explained to the court how he managed to control the bleeding using a builder’s utility… Continue reading Iranian journalist describes London stabbing by 'men working for Iran'

Sir Grant Shapps, the former Conservative defence secretary, has stepped down from his position at Cambridge Aerospace following an investigation by a ministerial ethics watchdog. His resignation on 30 April came amid concerns about whether he adhered to the rules governing the employment of former ministers, particularly after the company won a significant government contract… Continue reading Ex-minister Shapps quits aerospace firm over rule concerns

National Savings and Investments (NS&I) is preparing to contact individuals affected by an error that resulted in missed payments of deceased relatives’ savings. This issue affected the estates of around 34,000 deceased customers, with the unpaid claims amounting to approximately £367 million. The problem emerged because not all NS&I products owned by the late account… Continue reading NS&I to begin contacting victims of lost funds scandal

Over sixty Members of Parliament have come forward urging a reconsideration of the UK’s first-past-the-post electoral system, which they describe as fundamentally flawed. These MPs are in support of establishing a national commission dedicated to reviewing the current voting process used for electing members to the House of Commons and suggesting possible reforms. The first-past-the-post… Continue reading More than 60 Labour MPs call for review of UK voting system

Surrey Police has confirmed it is investigating two separate allegations of historical child sexual abuse after the release of files connected to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender from the United States. One set of allegations concerns incidents that allegedly took place in Surrey and Berkshire during the mid-1990s to 2000, while the other relates… Continue reading Surrey Police investigating non-recent child sex abuse allegations after Epstein files release

The UK government is reportedly encouraging supermarkets to hold back on raising food prices in exchange for a relaxation of certain regulations, according to sources within the retail sector. This initiative is expected to be voluntary and would focus on essential grocery items such as eggs, bread, and milk. According to information from retail insiders,… Continue reading Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by government

A child attending Westwood Farm Junior School in Reading is currently undergoing treatment for meningitis, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This case marks the fourth young individual diagnosed with the infection, all connected through the same broader social network, as confirmed by the UKHSA. Officials noted that the pupil from Westwood Farm… Continue reading Junior school pupil treated for meningitis in fourth Reading case