Author: Dave Carter

At a primary school in County Londonderry, the principal has described the current situation as reminiscent of the height of the Covid pandemic, with an unprecedented number of absences due to illness. Brian Guthrie, who leads Ebrington Primary School, reported that on one day alone, 170 pupils were off sick. The severity of the situation… Continue reading Flu: It is like Covid again, says principal as 170 pupils sick

Edinburgh Airport experienced a significant disruption when an IT malfunction within its air traffic control system caused a complete halt to all flight operations. This issue began at approximately 08:30, resulting in no planes being able to take off or land during the outage. Passengers were reportedly stuck on aircraft waiting on the runway amid… Continue reading Flights resume at Edinburgh Airport after air traffic control outage

The final supermoon of 2025 lit up the night sky on Thursday, captivating viewers across the globe. As the third supermoon this year, it appeared noticeably larger and more luminous than a typical full Moon. Observers in the UK were even treated to the sight of a halo encircling the Moon, an atmospheric effect accompanied… Continue reading Supermoon dazzles with a halo in the night sky

Ronnie O’Sullivan, widely hailed as one of the most exceptional talents in snooker history, celebrated his 50th birthday recently. Since beginning his professional career in 1992, the English player has rewritten the record books multiple times, achieving feats that many believe will stand the test of time. Known affectionately as “The Rocket,” O’Sullivan boasts an… Continue reading Ronnie O'Sullivan at 50: The Rocket's memorable moments

In Derby, around 200 residents have been displaced following a significant police operation that led to the arrest of two men on suspicion of explosives-related offences. The evacuation was enforced after Derbyshire Police executed a warrant on a property on Vulcan Street, acting on intelligence concerning hazardous materials. The affected residents were required to leave… Continue reading Residents spend night away from Derby homes after major incident

A man originally from Belfast has spent years trying to secure safety for his family amidst the turmoil in Gaza. Khalid El-Astal, an Irish citizen now aged 32, successfully managed to bring his two young children to Dublin after a devastating bombing in 2023 claimed the lives of his wife, mother, and brother. Although his… Continue reading 'It's not safe for my father to remain in Gaza'

Waterstones’ leadership has opened the door to selling books created through artificial intelligence, provided these works are clearly identified as AI-generated and there is customer interest. James Daunt, the experienced bookselling executive who leads the company, expressed personal skepticism that AI-produced books will become a common part of their inventory. “There’s a huge proliferation of… Continue reading Waterstones would sell books written by AI, says chain's boss

Jonathan Armstrong, a sub-postmaster whose life was devastated by errors in the Post Office’s Horizon accounting system, died last October without receiving full compensation for the injustice he endured. He passed away at the age of 58 due to a heart attack. Armstrong’s widow, Sarah, is now pursuing a claim for damages from the Post… Continue reading My husband would still be alive if he'd received Post Office compensation

The UK government has announced that 60 takeaway-delivery riders found working illegally within the country are facing deportation. These individuals were identified during a national enforcement operation carried out over a seven-day period in November, which resulted in the arrest of 171 riders across various villages, towns, and cities. This crackdown aligns with Home Secretary… Continue reading UK to deport 60 delivery riders after illegal work crackdown

Professor Sir Paul Nurse, one of the United Kingdom’s most eminent scientists, has criticized the government’s visa policies for scientific researchers, describing them as self-defeating. Speaking to BBC News, he highlighted how the high costs associated with visas are discouraging early-career researchers from coming to the UK, pushing them instead towards rival countries with more… Continue reading Top UK scientist says research visa restrictions endanger economy