Author: Dave Carter

Ofcom has released a report sharply criticizing TikTok and YouTube, stating that their content feeds remain “not safe enough” for children. The UK’s communications regulator raised concerns about the effectiveness of these platforms in protecting young users, particularly highlighting their failure to enforce minimum age restrictions adequately. This warning comes amid an ongoing government consultation… Continue reading TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom report

The government’s consideration of introducing a cap on food prices has met strong opposition, prominently highlighted on several UK newspaper front pages. The Daily Telegraph features a headline warning from Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, who cautions that such a measure could prove “unsustainable” and “risked backfiring.” Speaking before a parliamentary select committee, Bailey… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Don't cap food prices' and '20ft from WW3'

The World Health Organization (WHO) has indicated that developing a vaccine for the current Ebola outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo species, could take up to nine months. Two candidate vaccines are in the development phase, but neither has yet undergone clinical trials, according to Dr. Vasee Moorthy, a WHO advisor. This outbreak has seen a… Continue reading Ebola outbreak in DR Congo: WHO says Ebola vaccine could take nine months

Jo Diop and Kush Burman, the youngest team competing in the current series of *Race Across the World*, have captured the attention and affection of many viewers as they navigate their way toward northern Mongolia. The BBC travel competition tests contestants with an arduous journey of 12,000 kilometers stretching across Europe and Asia, all undertaken… Continue reading Race Across The World: Jo and Kush say finale is 'very tense'

A mother has expressed deep disappointment in the care system after her daughter experienced abuse and neglect at two different care facilities. Alicia Fox was initially a patient at Muckamore Abbey Hospital in County Antrim, where she was admitted at the age of 25. Upon discharge, her family expected her to move into supported living… Continue reading Muckamore: Mother 'lost faith in care system' after daughter's neglect

A woman who survived a dramatic car accident in north Wales credits her mobile phone with saving her life after her vehicle plunged down a mountainside. Natalia Sidorska, 32, was driving along Horseshoe Pass—a winding and scenic A road in Denbighshire—late one June evening in 2025 when she lost control. Her car left the road… Continue reading My phone saved my life says woman who plunged down Horseshoe Pass

Lomond Mountain Rescue (MRT) has issued a cautionary warning following two recent incidents involving walkers falling ill after drinking water from natural streams along the West Highland Way. Within the span of a week, the rescue team responded to calls concerning hikers who suffered severe vomiting episodes after consuming burn water, despite using portable water… Continue reading Walkers sick after drinking river water on the West Highland Way

The Ministry of Defence reported on Wednesday that two Russian warplanes conducted a hazardous interception of an unarmed RAF reconnaissance aircraft over the Black Sea last month. According to the MoD, a Russian Su-35 fighter approached the British surveillance plane at such close range that it activated the aircraft’s emergency alert systems. In addition, a… Continue reading Russian jets intercepting an RAF spy plane is 'serious incident'

A London bus driver tragically lost his life after being assaulted on Battersea Bridge. Sergei Krajev, aged 64, was critically injured in the incident that took place around 00:30 BST on Monday. Emergency services transported him to the hospital via air ambulance, but he passed away the following day, according to the Metropolitan Police. Sergei’s… Continue reading London bus driver dies after assault on Battersea Bridge

The United Kingdom has finalized a significant trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a bloc consisting of six Middle Eastern countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Officials project that this deal will boost the UK economy by £3.7 billion. Once fully implemented, it is expected to eliminate… Continue reading UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states