Author: Dave Carter

England’s journey in the 2026 World Cup will kick off against Croatia, while Scotland finds itself grouped with Brazil in the upcoming tournament scheduled for next summer. Managed by Thomas Tuchel, England is set to play its opening match on Wednesday, June 17, in either Dallas or Toronto. Alongside Croatia, the team will contend with… Continue reading World Cup 2026 draw: England open against Croatia, Scotland drawn with Brazil

Scotland is gearing up for an exciting return to the men’s World Cup finals after nearly three decades, having been drawn into a challenging group alongside Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti. Manager Steve Clarke expressed confidence that his team can “bring a little bit of magic” to the global tournament. The Scottish squad will open their… Continue reading Scotland to face Brazil, Morocco & Haiti in World Cup finals

The Princess of Wales recently hosted her annual Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey, welcoming a diverse group of attendees, including members of the royal family, celebrities, and community heroes who have made significant contributions through their acts of kindness. The majestic Abbey was adorned with Christmas trees, creating a festive atmosphere for the 1,600… Continue reading Catherine joined by stars and charity heroes for Christmas carol concert

On the evening of March 4, 2018, a call to the duty officer at MI6 headquarters brought an unexpected and troubling revelation: one of their agents had been poisoned and was lying in a hospital bed. This shocking event concerning Sergei Skripal, who was targeted on UK soil, sent ripples of alarm throughout the British… Continue reading The Skripal poisonings – have British spies learned the lessons?

Sir Keir Starmer has responded to criticism from a number of backbench Labour Members of the Senedd (MSs) by emphasizing his strong support for devolution. During a visit to Ely in Cardiff on Friday, he dismissed allegations that he was undermining devolved powers in Wales by circumventing Senedd ministers and making decisions directly for Wales.… Continue reading Sir Keir Starmer visits Cardiff and says he is a 'big believer in devolution'

The Court of Appeal has decided to overturn the convictions of a mother who was previously found guilty of murdering her eight-week-old son and attempting to kill his toddler sister. Although she admitted to stabbing the children, she denied the charges brought against her. Senior judges concluded on Friday that the guilty verdicts handed down… Continue reading Belfast: Woman jailed for murdering baby has convictions quashed

In the heart of Edinburgh, on one of the city’s busiest tourist thoroughfares, an imposing mass of scaffolding has become a prominent, unwelcome feature. The G&V Hotel, part of the Radisson group, located at the intersection of the Royal Mile and George IV Bridge, has been enveloped in plastic sheeting and scaffolding for five years.… Continue reading What's going on with Edinburgh's scaffolding hotel?

Public funds will be used to cover shortfalls in the pension scheme of Morton’s Rolls Limited, a well-known bakery in western Scotland that went into liquidation in 2023. Former employees had raised concerns about missing employer contributions to their pensions, even though deductions were regularly taken from their wages. BBC Scotland News reviewed evidence detailing… Continue reading 'Where did my late husband's pension payments go?'

A doctor has been formally charged with multiple counts of sexual assault involving patients under his care, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Nathaniel Spencer, aged 38 and residing in Quinton, Birmingham, faces serious allegations including 15 counts of sexual assault, 17 counts of assault by penetration, and nine counts of sexually assaulting a… Continue reading Birmingham doctor charged with sexually assaulting patients

A man has been taken into custody following an incident where a bulldozer was used to crash into a village pub during its operating hours, resulting in the destruction of the front porch and damage to the exterior walls. The event occurred at the New Inn, located in the hamlet of Cefn Rhigos, Rhondda Cynon… Continue reading Man arrested after bulldozer driven into Cefn Rhigos pub