Author: Dave Carter

Following an incident off the Isle of Wight, efforts to clear containers that fell from a cargo ship and washed ashore are set to begin. On Saturday evening, around 18:00 GMT, sixteen containers, predominantly filled with bananas, were lost overboard from the Baltic Klipper near the Nab tower lighthouse off Bembridge. By Sunday, five of… Continue reading Banana containers clear-up operation to begin on Sussex beaches

In the late 1970s, Maggie Montgomery, then 17 years old, experienced a sexual assault by Reverend Derek Poots, a minister of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The incident occurred after a school production of *My Fair Lady* in 1978, when Rev Poots offered to drive Maggie home. During the journey, she alleges that he reached… Continue reading Presbyterian Church: Woman says minister sexually assaulted her

Police Scotland has significantly increased its use of stop and search tactics targeting young people, reaching levels not seen since the introduction of new regulations in 2017. This notable rise, attributed to growing public concern over youth violence and knife-related incidents, has led to a 38% surge in stop and search operations involving individuals under… Continue reading Knife crime: Police Scotland increase stop and search on children

It looks like you provided a portion of a news article or report involving allegations and complaints about a figure named Gerard Woodhouse, internal issues within the Liverpool Labour Party, and the experiences of people like Kay Davies and Michelle Langan. There are references to abuse via social media and poison pen letters, possible misuse… Continue reading Liverpool poverty champion ran secret hate mail campaign

Housing Secretary Steve Reed has acknowledged that a significant increase in housebuilding will be necessary to fulfill Labour’s commitment to delivering 1.5 million new homes. Currently, the government is projected to fall just short of this goal. Since Labour took office, new housing starts have dropped sharply from 207,000 to 139,000 units, marking the lowest… Continue reading Steve Reed admits sharp rise needed to hit 1.5m housing target

In the murky depths off Scotland’s west coast, a sleek underwater glider known as the SG-1 Fathom silently navigates beneath the surface, undertaking a crucial surveillance mission. Resembling a torpedo outfitted with wings, this autonomous device is deployed to detect potential threats lurking in the ocean’s shadows. As Katie Raine, the programme manager for Fathom,… Continue reading Royal Navy unveils new Atlantic strategy to counter Russian threat

England has been allocated World Cup kickoff times that are convenient for viewers in the UK, whereas Scotland’s fixtures are scheduled for later finishes during next summer’s tournament. The English team will host all three of their group matches in the United States. Their first two games, against Croatia and Ghana, will kick off at… Continue reading World Cup 2026: England and Scotland find out World Cup kick-off times

The winner of the reality TV show *I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!* has been revealed, with the Daily Star announcing “Angry Ginge” as the new king of the jungle. This news was a key highlight found in Monday’s newspaper reviews, reflecting the public interest in the show’s conclusion. A major incident at… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Heathrow 'pepper spray attack' and 'Harry gun cop U-turn'

The holiday season often comes with expectations to attend numerous social events, which can sometimes feel more burdensome than enjoyable. Many people find themselves saying yes to gatherings or commitments despite not wanting to participate. This reluctance can trigger physical reactions such as a tightening stomach, dry mouth, or an increased heart rate. Dr Xand… Continue reading Festive invite overload? How to get better at saying no

The families of three young girls who tragically lost their lives during a dance workshop in Southport last July have found solace in their time spent together, sharing their grief and memories. Over the past nine months, a small group of BBC Breakfast journalists has been documenting their journey, culminating in a forthcoming BBC One… Continue reading Southport families: Being together brings us closer to our girls