Author: Dave Carter

An investigation into a tragic fire in Aberdeen has determined that the blaze, which claimed the lives of two sisters, originated from candles in a neighboring flat. The victims, Aanchal and Shikshya Subedi, aged 28 and 24 respectively, died in a fire that broke out at a block on Back Hilton Road in January 2024.… Continue reading Fire that killed two sisters was started by candles in flat below

The Portadown Orangemen are seeking legal permission to challenge the Secretary of State’s decision to prohibit their parade, citing several grounds for their appeal. Among these is a dispute over the police’s evaluation of the situation surrounding the event. An emergency hearing was held at Belfast High Court on Saturday concerning the matter, but the… Continue reading Drumcree dispute: Orangemen and Garvaghy residents both back in court

Several newspapers today highlight a forecast from the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) regarding a significant shortfall in the UK’s public finances ahead of the upcoming Budget announcement by the Chancellor. The lead story in the i Paper points to a £35 billion deficit, indicating that tax increases will be necessary to address this gap.… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Tax rises needed to plug £35bn gap' and 'Putin breaks Trump's 'ceasefire”

According to Citizens Advice, homeowners are being targeted by scammers posing as legitimate roofing contractors who charge thousands of pounds for work that is either poorly done, unnecessary, or never completed. This type of scam has become the most frequently reported, accounting for one in ten scams recorded by the charity in the past year.… Continue reading Roofing scammers con homeowners out of thousands of pounds

Chancellor John Healey faces a significant challenge as he prepares his first Budget amid rising prices driven by the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. An influential think tank, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), has highlighted that inflation higher than initially anticipated could reduce the government’s intended spending on public services. This… Continue reading Iran war threatens Healey's Budget plans, think tank warns

Reform UK has unveiled a controversial strategy aimed at dismantling the United Kingdom’s asylum system for the duration of an entire parliamentary term if the party gains power. According to their plan, all new asylum applications would be outright rejected, and current applications would be invalidated, with everyone seeking asylum designated for deportation. This approach,… Continue reading Reform would suspend asylum system for parliamentary term if in government

Residents of Monmouth recently recounted to BBC Wales the devastating scenes caused by severe flooding in November 2025. Locals described the event as both “harrowing” and “dreadful,” emphasizing the unprecedented scale of the disaster. Longtime town inhabitants Malcolm Butcher, Jim Tyler, Brian Churches, and Dave Blake—all aged in their early 80s—expressed astonishment, saying they had… Continue reading 'Prepare for the unthinkable' warning over autumn flooding forecast

Manchester City delivered a commanding performance at Anfield, securing a 3-0 victory over Liverpool in a match charged with tension and controversy. However, this emphatic win feels overshadowed and somewhat irrelevant as the Premier League season remains suspended amidst ongoing investigations and potential sanctions against City. The club recently faced charges related to multiple breaches… Continue reading Manchester City: A statement win but does it carry weight in a season of limbo?

The popular Legoland Windsor theme park was forced to close suddenly on Sunday around midday due to a burst water main. Visitors were instructed to leave the rides and exit the premises promptly as the situation unfolded. The closure came as Thames Water took emergency action to shut off the damaged main near St Leonards… Continue reading Legoland Windsor evacuated over burst water main

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced his intention to disclose the details of his meetings with senior executives at Manchester City, following criticism over his comments after the club was found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations. An independent commission concluded that Manchester City violated rules over a nine-year span from 2009 to 2018… Continue reading Man City: Prime Minister Andy Burnham to release details of his meetings with Man City owners