Author: Dave Carter

A pair of major hospitals are currently experiencing ‘significant’ IT issues, impacting patients’ access to services within the Southern Health Trust. Both Craigavon and Daisy Hill hospitals are affected by these technical problems, leading to ambulances being redirected while efforts are made to address the issues. Emergency and critically ill patients are being given priority… Continue reading Southern Trust: IT issues affecting services at Craigavon and Daisy Hill

A former Labour councillor, Oliver Steadman, has found himself in trouble as he faces charges of blackmail and communications offences in connection to the infamous Westminster “honeytrap” scandal. The charge of blackmail stems from alleged unwarranted demands for the phone numbers of up to 12 individuals, while the communications offences relate to the sending of… Continue reading Ex-Labour councillor charged in Westminster 'honeytrap' case

A man named Thomas Kwan has been removed from his position as a doctor for attempting to murder his mother’s partner in a dispute over inheritance. Kwan, who posed as a community nurse giving a Covid-19 booster shot, injected Patrick O’Hara with poison in Newcastle back in January 2024. Following his admission of attempted murder,… Continue reading GP Thomas Kwan who tried to kill man with poison struck off

Metropolitan Police civilian staff are facing potential strike action due to a pay dispute, as the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union has accused the Met of treating civilian workers unfairly. Approximately 6,500 members of the union will participate in a ballot to determine whether to proceed with industrial action in the coming weeks. The… Continue reading Met Police staff to be balloted on strike action in pay dispute

As US President Donald Trump arrived in the UK for a state visit, four individuals were detained after projecting images of him alongside convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle. The suspects were taken into custody by Thames Valley Police on suspicion of “malicious communications,” as the force launched an investigation into the incident… Continue reading Four arrests after images of Trump and Epstein projected on Windsor Castle

Microsoft’s recent investment of $30bn in the UK’s AI sector is poised to have a significant impact on the British economy in the coming years. This deal, part of the larger £31bn Tech Prosperity Deal signed between the UK government and several US tech giants during Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK, will see… Continue reading AI could boost UK economy by 10% in 5 years, says Microsoft boss

Inflation in August remained steady at 3.8%, according to the latest official figures, as the cost of food continued to increase. The rate of price growth matched July’s inflation rate, but while certain expenses like airfares saw a decrease, food became more costly with prices of cheese, fish, and vegetables all on the rise. This… Continue reading UK inflation remains at 3.8% in August as food costs grow

Two journalists, Jess Parker and Bethany Bell, reported on the release of the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case from prison in Germany. Christian Brückner, who was previously serving a sentence for an unrelated offense, was seen leaving Sehnde Prison near Hanover after being driven out by his lawyer. Despite being convicted of raping… Continue reading Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brückner freed from German prison

Lucy Powell, a contender for the Labour deputy leadership position, recently voiced her criticism towards the government’s handling of welfare issues after being dismissed by Sir Keir Starmer. In a BBC interview with Nick Robinson, Powell highlighted the government’s “unforced errors” regarding attempts to reduce disability benefits and winter fuel payments, causing voters to question… Continue reading Labour deputy hopeful Powell attacks welfare 'errors'

A recent incident has sparked a police investigation after the iconic Westbury White Horse in Wiltshire was transformed into an England flag temporarily. Red fabric was carefully draped over the white horse to mimic the St George’s cross on September 9th, held in place by pegs. The installation was eventually taken down after English Heritage… Continue reading Wiltshire Police investigate England flag on Westbury White Horse