Author: Dave Carter

An inquest has revealed that a petrol bomb attack, which tragically resulted in the deaths of four children, followed a period during which the children had been left “petrified” by repeated assaults on their home. The victims were siblings Demi Pearson, aged 15, Brandon, eight, Lacie, seven, and three-year-old Lia. The devastating incident took place… Continue reading Murdered children 'petrified' by attacks on home, inquest hears

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting recently emphasized that tested methods are in place to secure military bases both domestically and internationally. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed last week’s incident without directly linking it to the withdrawal of bombers from RAF Fairford. He explained that the repositioning of military assets is common due to… Continue reading No 10 says RAF Fairford is 'safe' after US withdraws bombers

Conservative shadow chancellor Andrew Griffith has announced that if the party were to return to power, they would reduce the cost of building a new home in England and Wales by £50,000 by cutting back on certain regulations. This figure is based on assessments from the housebuilding industry regarding the expenses linked to new rules… Continue reading Would the Conservatives' plan make new houses £50,000 cheaper?

Edward Gallagher, a 59-year-old priest currently held at Maghaberry Prison, has admitted guilt to 109 sexual offences at Londonderry Crown Court. The offences occurred between June 22, 2023, and April 18, 2025, and include serious charges such as attempted sexual communication with a child under 16, possession of indecent images of a child, holding an… Continue reading Priest Edward Gallagher pleads guilty to 109 sex offences

A 28-year-old man involved in a violent spree in west London has been placed under an indefinite hospital order after being found responsible for manslaughter. Dawood Safi was convicted for stabbing Wayne Broadhurst, a 49-year-old dog walker, who died as a result of the attack that unfolded on 27 October last year. The violent episode… Continue reading Dawood Safi detained for killing Wayne Broadhurst in Uxbridge

Glasgow City Council and Unison, the largest union representing council workers, have come to an agreement regarding a dispute over pay and grading. This resolution means the council no longer plans to proceed with firing and rehiring its workforce of over 23,000 employees. The disagreement originated from the introduction of a new pay and grading… Continue reading Glasgow City Council and Unison reach agreement in pay and grading row

A man who attempted a knife attack at the Israeli embassy in London has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 20 years before being eligible for parole. Abdullah Albadri, aged 34 and originally from Kuwait, was found carrying two knives when he tried to gain entry to the embassy located in… Continue reading Man jailed for life over failed knife attack at Israeli embassy in London

Hampshire Police have confirmed that officers were deployed to assist their partners in managing a potential emergency situation at sea. Collaborating agencies included the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, the RNLI, and Border Security Command. To maintain public order, the police imposed restrictions under the Public Order Act, which also involved banning face coverings. During the… Continue reading Twelve arrests after Gosport protest over migrant boat arrival

Two men tragically lost their lives after attempting to cross the English Channel near Berck, located in northern France. The incident took place late on Sunday evening, when local authorities observed migrants departing the beach in a boat around 10 p.m. Upon arrival, rescuers found the overcrowded vessel struggling with water ingress, with passengers using… Continue reading Two men die in English Channel crossing attempt off northern France

A court is currently hearing a challenge against the decision permitting a contentious Orange Order parade to proceed along a predominantly nationalist area in Portadown. The ongoing deadlock concerning the proposed march, which the Garvaghy Road residents have strongly opposed, has persisted since last Sunday morning. This dispute has reignited memories of one of Northern… Continue reading Court of Appeal hears residents' parade challenge over Drumcree dispute