Author: Dave Carter

Storm Bram has started to affect Scotland, causing significant travel disruptions as ferries are cancelled and train services are altered. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for strong winds across north-west Scotland, effective from 4 pm until midnight, with gusts reaching up to 90 mph. Earlier in the day, the storm has already… Continue reading Travel disruption as Storm Bram sweeps across Scotland

A recent BBC investigation has uncovered fresh allegations of misconduct against Anne Dyer, the first woman to become a bishop in the Scottish Episcopal Church. These new complaints come on the heels of earlier bullying accusations. One notable case involves Isaac Poobalan, a priest from Aberdeen, who revealed that his experiences under Bishop Dyer have… Continue reading Bishop accused of bullying faces fresh misconduct claims

A video has surfaced showing the heartfelt moment when two stolen puppies were reunited with their mother. The mother, a Cavalier King Charles spaniel named Mabel, along with her four cavapoo puppies, were taken from a home in Coney Weston, Suffolk, on Tuesday. Following the theft, Mabel was discovered in a garden located in Wouldham,… Continue reading Moment stolen puppies are reunited with mum in Coney Weston

Max, an 11-year-old from Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan, has achieved a remarkable feat by earning a Guinness World Record. He accomplished this by creating a video game featuring five distinct levels within a span of four hours, all while being closely observed by official judges. Receiving the confirmation of his accomplishment through an… Continue reading Penarth boy, 11, on becoming a Guiness World Record holder

A recent report has revealed troubling issues within England’s maternity services, including reports of hungry mothers, unsanitary conditions, and substandard care. Staff working in certain units have even faced death threats, demonstrating the level of tension surrounding these services. Baroness Amos, leading the ongoing review into maternity care, described the situation as “much worse” than… Continue reading Maternity care failings 'much worse' than anticipated, says head of national review

This text describes the challenges faced by households living off the mains electricity grid in remote rural areas of the UK, with a particular focus on Northumberland. Here are the key points summarized: – Vanessa Corby lives off-grid with solar panels and a generator but prefers a mains electricity connection. She was quoted £44,000 in… Continue reading Off-grid living 'not a dream, it's a nightmare'

The government has introduced the new branding for Great British Railways (GBR), signaling significant progress in the initiative to bring the railways under public ownership. Over the past year, three rail franchises have been brought back into state control, aligning with commitments previously made by the Labour Party in its manifesto. Adopting a patriotic red,… Continue reading Branding and logo for Great British Railways unveiled

An inquest has determined that a man who died after falling from a hot air balloon intentionally took his own life. Jesus Lato Garzon, a resident of Watford, fell during a Virgin Balloon Flights trip near Newpound Common in Wisborough Green, West Sussex, around 09:20 BST on 19 September. At West Sussex Coroner’s Court, assistant… Continue reading Passenger who fell from Virgin balloon flight took own life

European and UK leaders gathered at Downing Street in a significant meeting focused on Ukraine’s ongoing conflict, as reported by The Guardian. Among those present were Sir Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The gathering marked a “critical moment” in efforts to support Ukraine, centered on… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'A critical moment' for Ukraine and 'Southport families' courage'

Essex Police are currently investigating claims that Reform UK exceeded the legal spending limits during Nigel Farage’s general election campaign in Clacton last year. These allegations have come from a former Reform councillor, who the party states was expelled several months prior. Richard Everett, previously part of Farage’s campaign team, told the Daily Telegraph that… Continue reading Police assess claims Reform overspent on Farage election campaign