Author: Dave Carter

A tragic incident occurred in West Mersea, near Colchester, on Wednesday evening, where a mother and daughter sadly lost their lives while trying to save a child from drowning. Shally Rahman, 41, and her daughter, Samiha Rahman, 15, were attempting to rescue a seven-year-old boy when they got into trouble in the water. Despite their… Continue reading Hero swimmer helped two children at West Mersea beach tragedy

Here is a summary of the key points regarding the introduction of the tourist tax in Edinburgh: – **Introduction**: Edinburgh is the first city in Scotland to introduce a tourist tax, starting from Friday. – **Tax Rate**: A 5% visitor levy will be added to the cost of overnight accommodation bookings in hotels, B&Bs, self-catering,… Continue reading How much is Edinburgh's tourist tax and who pays it?

Certainly! Here’s a summary and some insights based on the detailed information you provided about e-scooter trials across England: — ### Overview of E-Scooter Trials in England – There are 30 trial locations across England, including cities like Cambridge, Leeds, Plymouth, and Southampton. – The trials have been ongoing for six years with no definitive… Continue reading Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters

An investigation by BBC News has revealed that fifty women have come forward reporting experiences where they were coerced or pressured by their partners into swinging—engaging in sexual activity with others—often against their will. Many of these women shared accounts of enduring long-lasting trauma, describing situations where they were compelled to participate in encounters arranged… Continue reading Fifty women come forward saying they were pressured into swinging

Axel Rudakubana, convicted for the murder of three children at a dance class in Southport, has been relocated from prison to a secure psychiatric hospital. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) confirmed his transfer from HMP Belmarsh to Broadmoor Hospital, a high-security psychiatric facility situated in Berkshire. Rudakubana was responsible for the deaths of Elsie Dot… Continue reading Southport killer Axel Rudakubana moved from Belmarsh prison to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital

Molly recently shared a glimpse from her wedding ceremony by posting a photo on her Instagram story. The image featured her hand resting atop Tom’s, clearly showcasing their wedding bands alongside a bouquet of flowers. The caption read simply, “Husband and wife.” The couple’s relationship began two years ago when they met during the first… Continue reading Molly Smith and Tom Clare: Love Island winners marry

Andy Burnham has long been skilled at harnessing social media to build a distinctive political identity, and as prime minister, he appears determined to maintain this approach. According to a Downing Street insider speaking to the BBC, the new administration aims to adopt a “more social first” strategy that stays “authentic to Andy.” This means… Continue reading Burnham's plan to collaborate with social media creators

Andy Burnham is set to lead his inaugural meeting at the newly established No 10 North office in Manchester later this Friday. This facility is part of the prime minister’s broader initiative to decentralize authority, shifting power away from Whitehall and Westminster towards various regional hubs throughout the United Kingdom. The North West branch of… Continue reading Burnham to spend first day working from No 10 North

The chief executive of BAE Systems, Dr Charles Woodburn, has issued a stark warning about the UK’s preparedness for foreign threats, stressing that complacency must end. In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Woodburn described the current risk level as the greatest he has witnessed in his lifetime. While he acknowledged the recent increase in… Continue reading UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE Systems' boss

Average mortgage rates in the UK have climbed back to levels seen about a month ago, influenced by renewed unrest in the Middle East. This geopolitical tension has led to an increase in lenders’ funding costs, as financial markets now view a prolonged conflict as diminishing the chances that central banks will reduce interest rates… Continue reading UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month as global tensions persist