Author: Dave Carter

During Storm Chandra, a married couple found themselves stranded in their Antrim home as floodwaters rose to thigh height, forcing firefighters to rescue them by dinghy. David Letherman and his husband, Jim Cunningham, had been continuously contacting emergency services throughout Tuesday, desperate for assistance as the flooding worsened around their Riverside neighborhood residence. Letherman described… Continue reading Storm Chandra: Couple rescued in dinghy after being trapped by floodwater

Following Labour’s decision to prevent Andy Burnham from standing in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election, the prime minister engaged in conversations with the Greater Manchester mayor on both Monday and Tuesday. This came after Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC) chose to block Burnham’s candidacy, aiming to “avoid an unnecessary mayoral election,” as the seat… Continue reading Starmer speaks to Burnham after by-election row

A remarkable achievement has been made by a toddler snooker player who has set multiple Guinness World Records as the youngest individual to successfully complete two distinct trick shots. Jude Owens, from Manchester, accomplished a pool bank shot at the age of two years and 302 days on October 12, 2025. Prior to this, he… Continue reading Manchester snooker toddler secures Guinness World Records

An artistic model of TV presenter Claudia Winkleman has recently been added to a garden fence by local creator Sharon Kulesa. This new effigy is inspired by the popularity of the latest season of the TV show The Traitors, which came to an end last Friday. Kulesa, who lives in Stowmarket, Suffolk, has made several… Continue reading Traitors host Claudia Winkleman is artist's latest garden fence creation

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) has recently referred five individuals serving indefinite sentences to the Court of Appeal, according to information obtained by BBC Newsnight. These prisoners are serving Indeterminate Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences, a form of sentencing that was abolished in 2012 but still affects approximately 2,800 people. The IPP sentences… Continue reading Five IPP prisoners to be referred to Court of Appeal

Every January, the town of Lerwick in Shetland comes alive with Europe’s largest fire festival, Up Helly Aa, a vibrant celebration honoring the area’s Norse roots. This spectacular event sees hundreds of torchbearers parade through the streets, culminating in the fiery destruction of a Viking longship replica. Known locally as the “Jarl Squad,” a group… Continue reading Famous Up Helly Aa festival sets Shetland's skies ablaze

King Charles III and Queen Camilla gathered with Holocaust survivors at Buckingham Palace to commemorate the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Among the guests were notable figures such as Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, aged 100, and Helen Aronson, who is 98. These survivors have been recognized for their efforts to promote Holocaust awareness, and a series… Continue reading King and Queen meet Holocaust survivors at Buckingham Palace

A recent government-supported NHS health survey reveals that nearly 25% of adults in England have chosen not to consume alcohol over the past year. This upward trend in alcohol abstinence is particularly noticeable among younger individuals and men. According to the 2024 Health Survey for England, one in four adults reported avoiding alcohol entirely during… Continue reading Growing number of adults avoid booze, NHS survey suggests

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has introduced a support package aimed at British pubs, featuring a 15% discount on business rates set to take effect in April. While the Mirror describes this move as “long-awaited,” the response from publicans remains lukewarm, with the outlet calling the measures “half measures.” Many in the pub industry feel that the… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Half measures' and 'Fake jobs for sale'

Intrusive thoughts are those sudden, often unsettling ideas that can pop into anyone’s mind during everyday situations. For example, you might find yourself in a dull meeting thinking, “What if I just started shouting?” or while driving, wondering, “What if I crash?” Most people experience these kinds of fleeting thoughts occasionally and typically dismiss them… Continue reading Intrusive thoughts: 'What if I just started shouting right now?'