Author: Dave Carter

A 46-year-old British national has been taken into custody in Ecuador following the discovery of a woman’s body inside a suitcase in Colombia. The suspect, Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith from Bournemouth, Dorset, is accused of causing the death of 36-year-old Natalia Villalba in a Bogota apartment on June 18, according to Colombian officials. Authorities from the… Continue reading British man held after woman's body found in suitcase in Colombia

A suspect has been taken into custody following the discovery of a suspicious death in west Belfast. Law enforcement officers responded to the incident on Saturday in the Helen’s Wood Court area of Dunmurry. The individual apprehended remains held by police as investigations continue. Independent councillor Paul Doherty shared that local residents expressed feelings of… Continue reading Belfast: Person arrested as police attend suspicious death

Authorities have recovered the body of a 15-year-old boy from a reservoir in Greater Manchester. The police force confirmed that they had been searching for the teenager after receiving reports around 18:30 BST on Saturday that he was in distress at Cowbury Reservoir, located in Stalybridge, Tameside. Following the discovery of the body later that… Continue reading Body of missing boy, 15, found in reservoir in Stalybridge

During an appearance on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, Powell expressed relief that the Labour Party appears poised to have a single candidate, Andy Burnham, leading the way. She highlighted how unusual and positive it would be for the entire party to rally behind one figure without the need for a potentially harmful… Continue reading Senior Labour figures say party is united behind Andy Burnham

As Wimbledon 2026 approaches, preparations are well underway with the grass courts meticulously measured, rackets expertly strung, and the classic strawberries and cream ready for spectators. However, the key question remains: what kind of weather will Britain deliver during this renowned tennis tournament? After experiencing a record-breaking heatwave earlier in June, temperatures have cooled somewhat… Continue reading 2026 Wimbledon Championships: Will the weather stay dry for week one?

A construction firm has been ordered to pay a £50,000 fine following the fatal fall of a worker from scaffolding at a site in southwest London. The incident involved Antonio Rodrigues, aged 55, who tragically fell through an unglazed window opening while working on New Malden High Street on 27 July 2022. During proceedings at… Continue reading Construction firm fined £50,000 over worker's fatal fall

A young girl from Norfolk, diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2023, has expressed her desire to become a doctor after experiencing the kindness and care of medical professionals firsthand. Bellamy-Rose, now six years old and living in Feltwell, was declared cancer-free in November following a challenging two-year battle. Throughout her treatment, she endured seven… Continue reading 'Suffolk doctors made me feel better – now I dream of being one'

Former defence minister Al Carns has indicated that an upcoming major economics speech by Andy Burnham will be a key factor in determining whether he will enter the race for Labour leadership. As the MP for Birmingham Selly Oak, Carns expressed his anticipation for clear and concise goals outlining Burnham’s vision for the country over… Continue reading Birmingham MP Al Carns not ruling out Labour leadership yet

Joshua’s parents are concerned about the influence of social media on behavior, believing that it can contribute to the escalation of real-world conflicts. They support the idea of introducing regulations that would limit social media use for children under the age of 16. Similar worries have been expressed by other families, including Cheltenham mother Ellen… Continue reading ‘Without social media our son Josh Hall might still be alive’

Since the completion of a new housing development at the end of 2023, two different estate agencies have been actively promoting the sale of “high specification” three-bedroom semi-detached homes to holidaymakers, according to planning documents. These properties represent the second phase of a broader housing project, following an initial launch of 20 holiday homes that… Continue reading The Anglesey estate where only two houses have been sold