Author: Dave Carter

The father of Preston Davey, a 13-month-old boy who was tragically murdered, attended a candlelit vigil held in memory of his son on what would have been Preston’s fourth birthday. Gary Nolan spoke of the ordeal his son endured, describing it as “four months of terror at the hands of a monster.” The vigil brought… Continue reading Murdered Preston Davey's dad tells of anguish at vigil for son

Authorities have arrested three individuals from south Wales following the confiscation of a record-breaking shipment of cannabis valued at £139 million. The police operation uncovered 12 tonnes of cannabis hidden within shipping containers that were en route to a port on England’s southern coast. This shipment had been brought into the UK from Canada, with… Continue reading Record-breaking £139m cannabis seizure prompts arrests in Wales

Kensington Palace has confirmed that Prince George will begin his education at Eton College in Berkshire starting this September. This decision continues a family tradition, as his father, Prince William, was also a student at the prestigious all-boys boarding school. The annual fees for attending Eton are approximately £63,000. Prince George is the eldest child… Continue reading How Prince George will follow in his father's footsteps at Eton

The chief of the defence staff has issued a stark warning that the UK’s armed forces will be forced to scale back training and operational activities unless additional funding beyond the current proposals is secured. Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton highlighted that the government’s Defence Investment Plan (DIP) lacks sufficient resources to cover essential… Continue reading Armed forces face cuts without more funding, warns defence chief

On Tuesday morning, a confrontation occurred in the English Channel involving a Russian warship and a UK-registered yacht. The vessel in question was identified as the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich. The smaller yacht, which lacked its own means of propulsion, had drifted towards the warship amid foggy weather conditions after departing from the UK. As… Continue reading Russian warship fires warning shots near UK-registered yacht in Channel

The UK has committed to actively participating in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz promptly, according to Sir Keir Starmer. Speaking at the G7 summit in France, Starmer highlighted that he and French President Emmanuel Macron were rallying nations willing to safeguard vessels passing through this critical oil transit route. The strait has been… Continue reading UK will play full part in reopening Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says

The father of Olly Stephens, a teenager tragically killed in 2021, has expressed his support for a government proposal to ban social media use for children under the age of 16. He believes that if such a restriction had been implemented at the time of his son’s death, Olly would still be alive today. This… Continue reading Father of murdered teenager welcomes under-16s social media ban

London’s Shaftesbury Theatre is set to undergo a significant change as it will be renamed in honour of the esteemed actress Dame Judi Dench. This decision celebrates her remarkable and enduring impact on British theatre and the broader performing arts community. The theatre’s leadership highlighted the strong historical connections Dame Judi has maintained with the… Continue reading Shaftesbury Theatre in West End to be named after Dame Judi Dench

The jury hearing the sexual abuse case against Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was urged to recognise that the impact of his alleged actions against two women during their childhoods can no longer be ignored. This was emphasized during the prosecution’s closing argument at Newry Crown Court. Rosemary Walsh KC, representing the prosecution, highlighted that the severity… Continue reading Jeffrey Donaldson trial: Sex abuse allegations cannot be 'brushed under the carpet any longer'

Two men involved in a violent gang feud were sentenced to prison for firebombing a house in Edinburgh under orders from a “boss” based in Dubai. The attack, which badly damaged the semi-detached property, took place in the early hours of 4 April 2025. Richard Ordish, aged 19, and Kurtis Young, 42, were captured on… Continue reading Two jailed for Edinburgh firebombing 'ordered by gang boss in Dubai'