Author: Dave Carter

The legal proceedings involving former DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson have commenced this Tuesday at Newry Crown Court, where the jury selection process is underway. Donaldson, aged 63, stands accused of multiple sexual offences including rape, with a total of 18 charges against him. He has entered a plea of not guilty to all allegations.… Continue reading Donaldson: Jury selection to begin in the sex abuse trial of former DUP leader

In 2019, during a visit to a jewellery store in Shetland, Nicola Sturgeon’s husband, Peter Murrell, made a notable remark to the shop owner, declaring himself as “the man with the money.” At that period, Murrell was serving as the chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), while Sturgeon held the dual roles of… Continue reading 'I'm the man with the money,' Murrell told Shetland jeweller

A group of teenagers from Morriston Comprehensive School in Swansea have expressed their opposition to proposed restrictions on social media use for those under 16 years old, emphasizing that social media is essential to their daily lives. These 13 and 14-year-olds acknowledged that while social media has some drawbacks, banning it outright would be harmful.… Continue reading Social media 'is vital', say Welsh teens arguing against a ban

A large crowd endured intense heat to watch participants from various countries compete in the annual cheese rolling event held on Cooper’s Hill in Brockworth. Competitors chased after a 7-pound (3-kilogram) wheel of Double Gloucester cheese as it sped down a steep slope with a 1:2 gradient. In the men’s race, YouTuber Tom Kopke emerged… Continue reading Watch: Best moments from 2026 Cooper's Hill cheese rolling races

Carol Kirkwood, the former BBC weather presenter, has described her experience on Strictly Come Dancing as “terrifying.” The 63-year-old, who hails from Morar on Scotland’s west coast, initially hesitated when invited to join the show, concerned about appearing foolish on national television. However, she later revealed at the Hay Festival in Hay-on-Wye, Powys, that dancing… Continue reading Strictly was terrifying, ex weather presenter Carol Kirkwood says

The tragic loss of a 15-year-old boy at a lake near Lincoln has prompted a heartfelt plea from his family to highlight the risks associated with water safety. Declan Sawyer was discovered at Swanholme Lakes on Sunday after emergency services responded to reports of a boy struggling in the water around 2:30 pm BST. Carl,… Continue reading Family remember 'darling boy', 15, who died in Lincoln lake

On Monday, London recorded an unprecedented temperature for the month of May, reaching 34.8C at Kew Gardens. This provisional measurement surpassed the previous record for the hottest bank holiday Monday, which stood at 33.3C from August 2019. Meanwhile, Wales also saw its warmest May day ever, with temperatures climbing to 32.2C at Hawarden Airport in… Continue reading Hottest May day on record in UK as temperatures pass 34C

The Metropolitan Police has announced a change in its approach to sharing body-worn camera footage, aiming to increase transparency and strengthen trust between the public and law enforcement. This updated policy will see more videos released online in situations where it helps clarify officers’ actions and sheds light on the complexities of their duties. Previously,… Continue reading Met police to release more body-worn cam footage

A tragic shooting occurred outside a bar in Sheffield city centre, resulting in the death of a 30-year-old woman. The incident took place at approximately 02:45 BST on Monday near the establishment One Four One, located on West Street. Emergency responders, including police officers and paramedics, attended to the woman at the scene before she… Continue reading Woman dies after being shot outside Sheffield bar

The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has highlighted a rising number of serious incidents involving power banks on flights globally, urging travelers to familiarize themselves with the regulations concerning these devices. Portable chargers, which can overheat or catch fire, pose significant safety risks when carried onboard aircraft. The CAA stresses that these concerns are not… Continue reading Portable charger problems on flights 'on the rise', watchdog warns