Author: Dave Carter

The UK government has revealed a new support plan for pubs and music venues in England, offering them a 15% reduction on their business rates bills starting in April, along with a freeze on any increases for the following two years. This initiative is designed to provide relief to venues grappling with rising costs, representing… Continue reading Pubs to get support package after business rates backlash

A woman from Bounds Green, north London, described her frustration after thieves broke into her car solely to steal the parcel shelf, an item she noted had been listed for sale online within hours of being taken. Sam Phipps faced an £800 expense to replace both the rear window and the parcel shelf, a process… Continue reading Why thieves in London are breaking into cars for parcel shelves

Passenger compensation claims against airlines are resulting in millions of pounds being paid out each year, often only after initial refusals are challenged and escalated to independent adjudicators. Consumer advocates argue that airlines sometimes attempt to discourage passengers from pursuing valid claims for significant flight delays or cancellations by providing confusing or incomplete information. According… Continue reading Airlines pay out millions after initially rejecting claims

The Beckham family has appeared together publicly for the first time since Brooklyn Beckham’s Instagram post revealed tensions within the family. Last week, Brooklyn expressed in a statement that he had no intention of reconciling with his parents, accusing them of publicly attacking him and his wife. On Monday, Sir David Beckham and Lady Victoria… Continue reading David and Victoria Beckham seen in Paris after Brooklyn row

Close to fifty Labour Members of Parliament have urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reconsider the upcoming rise in business rates specifically affecting music venues. A letter, reviewed by the BBC, highlights that the scheduled revaluation of business rates set to take effect in April could see these venues facing increased bills ranging from 45% up… Continue reading Labour MPs call for halt to business rate rise for music venues

Valve Corporation is set to face a legal challenge in the United Kingdom involving a claim for £656 million related to pricing on its global digital storefront, Steam. This development follows a tribunal’s decision allowing the lawsuit to move forward. The accusation centers on Valve’s alleged use of its dominant position in the market to… Continue reading UK legal action against Valve over Steam prices gets go ahead

The bedroom of 16-year-old Jaidyn Rice remains untouched since the evening of July 8, 2025, when she left her home in Bangor for a brief walk to a friend’s house but never returned. Tragically, Jaidyn was killed after being struck by a car that same night. In a separate incident on that evening, 12-year-old Lucas… Continue reading Northern Ireland road safety: The families left behind when the worst happens

In the northwest London area of South Ruislip, the community is grappling with the loss of two close friends, Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele. The two men were involved in a fatal road accident near Lagos, Nigeria, on 29 December, when the vehicle they were traveling in alongside heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua and another passenger… Continue reading Friends remember pair killed in Anthony Joshua crash

After more than 25 years with the BBC, weather presenter Carol Kirkwood announced her departure from the corporation, becoming visibly emotional as she shared the news. At 63 years old, Kirkwood embraced BBC Breakfast hosts Jon Kay and Sally Nugent while expressing how difficult the decision was, especially because of her deep affection for her… Continue reading Carol Kirkwood: BBC Breakfast weather presenter to leave after 25 years

Storm Chandra is currently impacting southern Scotland with severe weather conditions, prompting warnings for wind, rain, and snow. The storm is expected to bring flooding and considerable travel disruptions, especially across higher elevations where heavy snow is anticipated. This marks the third significant storm to affect the UK this month, following on from storms Goretti… Continue reading Warnings as Storm Chandra brings snow, rain and strong winds to parts of Scotland