Author: Dave Carter

Dorothea Bate, a trailblazing fossil researcher and among the earliest women employed by the Natural History Museum, has been honored with a national blue plaque. Historic England highlighted her significant contributions, stating that she “transformed our understanding of prehistoric animals and ancient environments” through her extensive scientific work. Born in Carmarthen, Wales, in 1878, Bate… Continue reading Carmarthen fossil hunter Dorothea Bate recognised with blue plaque

A recent tragic collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, including two police officers. Among those who lost their lives was 17-year-old Theo Rae, who was one of five young men traveling in a car that was driving the wrong way on the road before it collided head-on with… Continue reading Schools to close early again for A66 crash funeral

When Rhiannon Thomas lost her hair during chemotherapy shortly after having a mastectomy, she faced a significant challenge to her confidence. As a mother of two daughters, this physical change felt deeply personal and difficult. However, participating in a campaign that highlighted the strength and resilience of women living with breast cancer helped her see… Continue reading Cancer survivors living with chemo hair loss celebrate resilience

A convicted serial rapist, labeled by police as “one of the most prolific predators” in the UK, may face additional charges after new allegations from seven more women were submitted to prosecutors. The individual, Zhenhao Zou, a Chinese national, is currently serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 24 years. He was found… Continue reading Zhenhao Zou could face more assault charges as Met hands file to CPS

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The Scottish government has implemented a new policy capping bus fares at £2 in the west of Scotland, marking a significant step in its commitment to make public transportation more affordable. First Minister John Swinney introduced the fare cap as part of his latest programme for government. Starting Monday, this capped fare applies in several… Continue reading Bus fares in west of Scotland now capped at £2 – but some call it 'half a solution'

As the meteorological summer draws to a close and schools resume, the UK is facing a return to unsettled weather conditions. Following a brief heatwave on Sunday, low pressure systems are expected to dominate the early part of the week, bringing wet and windy weather particularly to the northern regions. These conditions are forecast to… Continue reading UK weather: Cooler temperatures with wind and rain this week

Andrew Scott has expressed his enthusiasm for portraying Group Captain James Stagg in the film *Pressure*, a role that brought him into the heart of the meteorological efforts during World War Two’s pivotal D-Day invasion. Stagg, who served as the chief meteorological adviser to General Dwight D. Eisenhower, played a vital role in the success… Continue reading Andrew Scott feels the Pressure as 'unsung hero' in WW2 thriller

Around one million people, predominantly women, will soon receive letters informing them that they qualify for additional pension payments. These notifications are genuine and not scams. The payments are aimed at low earners who have missed out on certain pension top-ups due to the specific way their pensions are managed. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)… Continue reading The £70 refund letter that isn't a scam

Police are currently looking into an incident that took place during Portsmouth’s 2-0 victory over Cardiff in a Championship match on Saturday. The event involved Cardiff defender Krystian Bielik and some home supporters. The confrontation occurred late in the second half when Bielik approached the crowd to collect a ball, leading to a physical altercation… Continue reading Portsmouth fan clash: Police investigating Bielik incident at Fratton Park