Author: Dave Carter

Authorities have apprehended a ninth individual in connection with the arson attack targeting Jewish community ambulances in northwest London. This latest arrest involves a 48-year-old man, who was detained on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that he was taken into custody on Thursday in Leytonstone, located in northeast London. The… Continue reading Ninth person arrested over Jewish ambulance arson

During the inquest into the death of Noah Donohoe, a senior official from the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), Jonathan McKee, addressed questions regarding safety measures at a culvert near where Noah went missing in North Belfast in June 2020. The boy’s body was discovered six days after his disappearance, found in an underground drainage system… Continue reading Noah Donohoe: Department 'hadn't a clue' if tunnel was locked, inquest hears

A man involved in drug trafficking has been sentenced to over 16 years in prison following the discovery of more than £1.6 million in cash, much of which was concealed within hidden compartments at a residence in Bradford. Zulfiqar Shah, aged 58 and currently without a fixed address, previously admitted guilt to charges including conspiracy… Continue reading Bradford drug dealer caught with £1.6m cash jailed

The government has confirmed that Great Western Railway (GWR), a major train operator in the West of England, will be renationalised later this year. This development marks a significant change in the management of rail services in the region, with the operator returning to public ownership on 13 December. GWR, headquartered in Swindon, provides train… Continue reading Great Western Railway to be renationalised by end of 2026

A conviction for the murder of a father of nine, who was stabbed more than 50 times, has been overturned by the Court of Appeal. Sean Rodgers, 38, was originally sentenced to at least 18 years in prison for the killing of Edward Meenan in Londonderry back in 2018. Senior judges identified procedural errors in… Continue reading Sean Rodgers: Man jailed for murder of Edward Meenan has conviction quashed

A cashier working at a Nationwide branch in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, has been sentenced to 16 months in prison after stealing from vulnerable customers to finance extravagant holidays. Kelly Kershaw, 54, committed fraud by forging signatures of elderly clients and a man with learning disabilities during her time at the building society. Her unauthorized withdrawals funded… Continue reading Nationwide Caernarfon cashier Kelly Kershaw jailed for fraud

Nearly 43 years after the deaths of two IRA members shot by British soldiers, the families involved have reached settlements in their legal claims, as disclosed in the High Court. Brian Campbell, aged 19, and Colm McGirr, aged 23, lost their lives during an SAS operation near an arms cache close to Coalisland, County Tyrone,… Continue reading Brian Campbell and Colm McGirr: Families of IRA men shot dead reach settlements for damages

John Rytting, who was convicted in 2017 for child cruelty and supplying drugs to his former partner’s young daughter, has passed away in prison, the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) has confirmed. The four-year-old girl, Poppy Widdison, tragically died in June 2013 after experiencing prolonged neglect and mistreatment. At the time of her death, Poppy… Continue reading Grimsby man who fed drugs to Poppy Widdison dies in Hull prison

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has acknowledged that Labour faced a difficult night in the local elections across England, describing the results as “tough” and admitting they “hurt.” Despite this setback, he remained determined to pursue the changes he had promised, emphasizing that such disappointing outcomes would not weaken his resolve. Early returns from the… Continue reading Tough election results hurt but don't weaken my resolve, says Keir Starmer

The recent local election results highlight a marked fragmentation in British electoral politics, at least for now. Reform UK has emerged as the leading party, having secured the highest number of seats, accounting for 30% of those declared so far. In over 500 wards where detailed voting data has been compiled by the BBC, Reform… Continue reading Sir John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented