Author: Dave Carter

In the UK, a fresh recall has been announced concerning certain baby formula products due to possible contamination, prompting health authorities to advise parents to check any formula they have at home. Danone, the food manufacturer, has specifically withdrawn 14 batches of Aptamil and Cow & Gate first infant and follow-on milk formulas. This action… Continue reading More baby formula products recalled over toxin fears

A murder investigation has been initiated following the death of a 17-year-old boy in Abertridwr, Caerphilly, with five individuals subsequently arrested. The incident occurred on Lower Francis Street, where Gwent Police responded to reports of a serious injury sustained by a local teenager at approximately 17:45 GMT on Thursday. Upon arrival, officers found the young… Continue reading Caerphilly: Five arrested after 17-year-old dies

Sir Keir Starmer has endured what many consider his most challenging week as prime minister, with some Labour MPs viewing this period as the beginning of an inevitable decline. However, despite rising discontent within Westminster, there is no certainty that his exit from Number 10 will occur imminently. Over the past several months, his leadership… Continue reading Three things that could bring Starmer down – and what might save him

Belfast is on the verge of losing its largest outdoor concert venue as plans are underway to revert the site back to sports fields and community facilities. The land in question, managed by Belfast City Council and located in the southern part of the city, has been a popular location for major music events hosting… Continue reading Boucher Road Playing Fields: Venue to stop hosting music events

Sir Elton John expressed his distress at the invasion of his family’s privacy by the Daily Mail, describing the experience as “truly sickening” during proceedings at the High Court. The court heard that the press not only intruded into the private details surrounding the birth of his son but also published articles about Sir Elton’s… Continue reading Sir Elton calls press intrusion into his baby son 'truly sickening'

Daniel Andreas San Diego, a suspected terrorist who managed to avoid capture by the FBI for over two decades, was recently located in Wales and faces extradition to the United States for trial. San Diego, aged 47, had been listed as one of the FBI’s “most wanted fugitives” due to his involvement in bombings in… Continue reading FBI fugitive found hiding in north Wales set for extradited to USA

Benjamin Wegg-Prosser, who served as the chief executive of the lobbying firm Global Counsel, has resigned following revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein files that suggested connections between the company and the convicted sex offender. Wegg-Prosser co-founded Global Counsel alongside Lord Peter Mandelson after the Labour Party’s defeat in the 2010 general election. The firm has… Continue reading Head of firm founded by Mandelson to quit after Epstein release

The Scottish government is being urged to take steps to reduce the number of short-term prison sentences in an effort to ease the pressure on the prison system. Last year, Scotland’s prison population reached record levels, prompting ministers to implement a third early-release scheme to help manage the growing demand. In response to these challenges,… Continue reading Scottish ministers urged to rethink prison sentences of less than two years

According to the latest data from Halifax, the average house price in the UK has surpassed the £300,000 mark for the first time. In January, the country’s largest mortgage lender reported that the typical property value reached £300,077. This development is seen as a significant milestone, although it poses challenges for first-time buyers attempting to… Continue reading Average house price tops £300,000 for first time, says Halifax

Families of individuals with certain disabilities have expressed frustration following recent changes to the eligibility criteria for ride access passes at several major theme parks in the UK. Merlin Entertainments, the operator behind popular destinations such as Alton Towers in Staffordshire and Thorpe Park in Surrey, announced that from the February half-term, conditions like autism,… Continue reading Anger over Alton Towers changes for visitors who are autistic or have ADHD