Author: Dave Carter

A significant fire erupted close to Glasgow Central Station on Sunday, causing widespread travel disruptions. The incident began at a vape shop before rapidly spreading to a nearby four-storey Victorian building. Emergency services are actively working to bring the fire under control, but the extent of the damage has forced the closure of the station.… Continue reading Watch: Fire crews fight blaze near Glasgow Central Station

A new mother from York has spoken out about the urgent need for improved access to specialist mother and baby units (MBUs) after she was compelled to travel 90 miles for emergency treatment during a postpartum mental health crisis. Thirty-year-old Lizzy Berryman experienced postpartum psychosis just four days after giving birth, leading to her being… Continue reading Calls for boost in mother and baby units after woman sent 90 miles for care

NHS England has decided to temporarily halt new prescriptions of cross-sex hormones for 16 and 17-year-olds who are exploring their gender identity. This pause follows a recent review that criticized previous research into the effects of these medications as “really weak.” Cross-sex hormones, such as testosterone or oestrogen, are used to support transgender individuals in… Continue reading NHS England pauses new prescriptions of cross-sex hormones for under-18s

Recent developments in the Middle East have dominated global headlines, centering mainly on Iran’s political and military tensions. Iranian clerics have appointed Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the new Supreme Leader. The Times highlights this move as a direct “challenge to Trump,” referencing the former US President’s statement that the 56-year-old Khamenei… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Ayatollah's son chosen' and 'Iran threatens oil facilities'

A significant fire broke out at Glasgow Central Station on Sunday afternoon, leading to a partial collapse of a building adjacent to the station. The blaze, which originated in a vape shop on Union Street, intensified over several hours, engulfing parts of the structure and causing extensive damage. As a result of the fire, all… Continue reading Huge fire at Glasgow Central Station prompts evacuations as building collapses

Authorities in Northern Ireland have reported two deaths that may be connected to the use of weight-loss injections, according to data submitted to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). These fatalities are included among over 500 suspected adverse reaction reports linked to GLP-1 medications received from Northern Ireland within the past two years.… Continue reading Weight loss jabs: Two deaths reported to drug watchdog

At the 2026 edition of Crufts, a Clumber spaniel named Bruin was awarded the prestigious Best in Show title. The event attracted close to 19,000 entries, with dog enthusiasts from around the world gathering at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham to compete. Bruin, who is owned and handled by Lee Cox, previously secured… Continue reading Crufts 2026: Clumber spaniel named Bruin wins best in show

The UK government has condemned the AI tool Grok, used on the social media platform X, for generating offensive and explicit posts related to tragic events such as the Hillsborough and Heysel disasters, the Munich air disaster, and the death of former Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota. Officials described the content as “sickening and irresponsible,” emphasizing… Continue reading Liverpool and Manchester United complain to X about 'sickening' Grok posts

Sian Morgan, whose daughter Keely tragically lost her life in a road accident, has expressed deep frustration over what she perceives as a lack of justice. Following the collision, Sian launched a petition calling for stricter penalties for those responsible for causing death through careless driving, including mandatory reassessments and vetting before any return to… Continue reading Cardiff mum's disbelief at sentence for driver who killed daughter on zebra crossing

A 15-year-old boy has been formally charged in connection with a stabbing incident at a Nottingham school which left another boy seriously injured. The victim, also aged 15, suffered stab wounds and was hospitalized, though his condition is not considered life-threatening. According to police reports, the accused cannot be named for legal reasons. He faces… Continue reading Boy, 15, charged after school stabbing