Author: Dave Carter

The UK government has called on major technology companies, including Apple and Google, to implement measures that block access to nude images on devices used by individuals under 18. Sir Keir Starmer has urged these companies to either activate existing safety features or update their software to prevent minors from capturing, sharing, or viewing sexually… Continue reading Apple and Google given three months to ban nude images on children's devices

Sean McGovern, a prominent figure within the Kinahan organised crime group, has been sentenced to a total of 24 years in prison. The sentence was handed down at Dublin’s Special Criminal Court, a non-jury court comprised of three judges, where McGovern appeared on Monday morning. He admitted guilt to two counts involving the direction of… Continue reading Kinahan crime group senior member to spend 24 years in prison

British actor Sir Idris Elba has expressed his views regarding the future of the James Bond character, stating that the iconic spy should not be altered to fit a “woke” agenda. He believes that certain audiences worldwide might reject the idea of a black actor portraying 007. Despite longstanding rumors about his potential casting, Sir… Continue reading Idris Elba: 'Don't try to make James Bond woke'

The government is preparing to introduce official guidance regarding screen usage for children aged five to sixteen for the first time. This initiative follows a three-week evidence-gathering period intended to shape practical advice aimed at helping parents manage their children’s interactions with digital devices. The finalized guidance is scheduled for release in the autumn and… Continue reading Ministers to issue guidance on children's screen use

A public inquiry into the Nottingham attacks has exposed what has been described as a “catastrophic collapse of responsibility” and an “undoubted miscarriage of justice,” according to Emma Webber, the mother of one of the victims. The tragic events unfolded on the morning of 13 June 2023, when Valdo Calocane, diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in… Continue reading Nottingham attacks inquiry revealed miscarriage of justice, stab victim's mother says

Sir Keir Starmer is on the verge of unveiling new measures aimed at restricting children’s access to social media platforms, with an announcement expected within the coming days. This move comes amid broader government discussions about how best to regulate young people’s use of these digital services. A speech scheduled for next week will outline… Continue reading Keir Starmer preparing to announce social media limits for children

Following a protest in Southampton concerning the killing of Henry Nowak, six additional men have been formally charged. The demonstration on 2 June turned violent, resulting in injuries to eleven police officers and a police dog. Protesters hurled various objects at law enforcement, including wheelie bins and chairs. The unrest erupted after the release of… Continue reading Six more due in court after Henry Nowak protest in Southampton

A tragic incident occurred in north London involving a 19-year-old woman who lost her life following gunfire at a residence. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that emergency services responded after receiving reports of shots being fired. The incident took place shortly after midnight on Monday at a property located in Dale Grove, Finchley. London Ambulance Service… Continue reading Woman, 19, dies after gunshots heard at house in Finchley, London

Nearly nine months after the sudden passing of her husband Barry, Kay Donald remains entangled in ongoing issues surrounding his pension, which she says is preventing her from moving forward. Kay, from Glasgow, has yet to receive any pension payments since Barry’s death last September, shortly before the couple’s 34th wedding anniversary. Her experience reflects… Continue reading Widow 'distressed' by Capita's nine-month delay to husband's pension

Caroline Eshghi, a woman from Cornwall, has spoken out in anger after her birth mother, Melanie Burmingham, was released from prison after serving just eight months of a 20-month sentence. Eshghi’s mother had been convicted of subjecting her to severe and sustained abuse during her childhood, including beatings, burning, and starvation. A judge described the… Continue reading Child abuse survivor's fury at mum's early jail release