Author: Dave Carter

Caroline Fonjock, a 45-year-old social worker from near Haverhill, Suffolk, experienced a harrowing battle with necrotising fasciitis, a rare and aggressive flesh-eating bacterial infection. Initially mistaking a painful boil in her upper groin for a routine urinary infection, her condition deteriorated rapidly. Within 36 hours, Caroline was vomiting dark, tar-like substance and slipping in and… Continue reading Flesh-eating bacteria left Cambridgeshire mother in two-week coma

Global trust in news has plummeted to its lowest level since the Reuters Institute began tracking it in 2015. Recent data reveals a widespread decline in confidence across multiple countries, with various sources contributing to this shift. Despite this, many individuals still rely on traditional news outlets alongside newer platforms for their information needs. More… Continue reading Trust in news hits new low globally, research suggests

Wes Streeting has indicated he is willing to initiate a Labour leadership contest to replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister, potentially as soon as next week. Speaking to BBC Newsnight, the former health secretary emphasized the need to address “uncertainty and paralysis” within the party’s leadership, particularly if Labour secures victory in Thursday’s Makerfield… Continue reading Streeting would 'be prepared' to trigger leadership contest as early as next week

Ziame Stewart has been immersed in social media for nearly as long as he can remember. At 15 years old, this budding singer and dancer has developed a passion that started with making playful videos for friends and family during his childhood abroad. What began as a simple pastime has now evolved into a serious… Continue reading Social media ban is punishing the wrong people, teen influencers say

A significant incident occurred in the English Channel on Tuesday morning involving a Russian warship and a UK-registered yacht. According to several newspapers, warning shots were fired by the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich near a British boat manned by a retired couple. The pair were reportedly sailing their yacht towards Normandy and were approximately 500… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: ''Scary' clash in Channel' and 'Oh frigate!'

Dirk Van de Put, the chief executive of Mondelez—the company behind Cadbury chocolates—has spoken out in defense of the firm’s choice to maintain its operations in Russia despite widespread criticism. While he acknowledged feeling “not pleased” that the company’s taxes contribute to Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine, Van de Put asserted that withdrawing from the… Continue reading Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia

Marjorie and Mark Sharp are left grappling with a painful question: what exactly happened to their daughter during her time at Muckamore Abbey Hospital? Laura, now 41, was first admitted there at just 16 years old and remained in the hospital for over 17 years. Her experience, along with those of many others, forms part… Continue reading Muckamore Abbey Hospital: Parents question care of their daughter

Jane and Alan Kelvey, a retired couple from Britain, shared their experience with BBC’s Newsnight after an encounter with the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich on Tuesday morning. The couple came into close proximity with the warship during their time at sea. Jane explained that the Russian vessel sounded its horn five times, which she interpreted… Continue reading Couple on board yacht describe encounter with Russian warship

An American football team based in Glasgow, known as the Glasgow Tartans, has disbanded shortly after beginning their inaugural season in April, having played only two games. The team competed in the International Arena League (IAL), which features clubs from both the United States and Europe. However, the Tartans no longer appear in the league’s… Continue reading Glasgow's new American football team folds after two games

Heather Morgan reflects on how her health journey might have been very different if she had lived just across the border in England instead of Monmouthshire, Wales. Diagnosed with breast cancer 12 years ago, Heather believes that access to genetic testing available in England at that time could have potentially prevented her later development of… Continue reading Monmouthshire mum says she may have avoided ovarian cancer if she lived in England