Author: Dave Carter

Two British citizens have been formally charged with national security offences related to an event that took place at RAF Fairford last September. Among them, one individual is suspected of aiding Iran’s intelligence service. Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim, aged 24, faces charges of assisting a foreign intelligence service following the incident near the Gloucestershire airbase. Another… Continue reading Two charged with national security offences over RAF Fairford incident

Three politicians from the UK have reported being held by Israeli officials for eight hours as they attempted to gain entry into the West Bank. The group included Scottish National Party (SNP) MP Lara Bird, Labour MP Clive Lewis, and Scottish Greens MSP Kate Nevens. They were stopped at the border, subjected to questioning, and… Continue reading MPs and MSP detained by Israel and barred from entering West Bank

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has revealed that British and European officials are preparing to engage in talks regarding the UK’s future relationship with the European Union. These discussions, which are expected to cover various possibilities including free movement, are set to take place ahead of the EU summit scheduled for 20 November. Despite this, Downing… Continue reading UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement

Caitlin Andrew, a young woman based in Glasgow, reflects on her earlier years with a touch of regret about how indifferent she was to birdwatching during her teenage walks with her parents. “I would be such a grump,” she admits, recalling that although her parents were enthusiastic about the activity—pausing frequently to listen and observe… Continue reading I’m one of a growing number of Gen Z birdwatchers – it helps my mental health

Harry Kane has made history by becoming the first English footballer to win the Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen achieved the feat in 2001. The announcement was made during an awards ceremony held in London, where Kane was recognized as the world’s best player. During the previous season, Kane delivered an outstanding performance by netting… Continue reading ‘A dream come true’ – Harry Kane on his Ballon d’Or win

A recent report reveals that over one-third of deaths among former prisoners on probation in Wales during a single year were linked to drug use. This proportion notably exceeds the combined figure for England and Wales, where drug-related fatalities accounted for just over 20% of total deaths. The Wales Governance Centre at Cardiff University, which… Continue reading A third of deaths of ex-prisoners in Wales drug related – report

Meghan Markle has made a return visit to Australia, following an earlier four-day trip to the country with Prince Harry in April. During that initial visit, an announcement was made concerning Meghan’s involvement with the television show MasterChef. This news came on a Wednesday when Meghan was notably absent from the public engagements scheduled for… Continue reading Meghan to co-host Junior MasterChef Australia

James Bourne, known from the band Busted, has shared that his life was saved through a kidney donation from his younger brother, Chris. The guitarist, now 43, had faced serious health challenges that forced him to pull out of an arena tour with Busted and McFly just one day before it began in September 2025.… Continue reading Busted’s James Bourne says ‘hero’ brother saved his life with kidney donation

Following the government’s recent call for citizens to prepare for potential emergencies, several retailers have reported significant surges in the sales of essential items. According to data obtained by Newsnight, Iceland supermarkets observed a 40% rise in the purchase of tinned goods over the weekend, suggesting that consumers have responded proactively to official advice. This… Continue reading Sharp rise in sales of essential goods after government says to stock up

A member of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) assembly has echoed the calls of MP Carla Lockhart urging the removal of Michelle O’Neill from her role as First Minister at Stormont. Diane Forsythe emphasized that the “profound consequences” promised in response to O’Neill’s involvement in the Drumcree parading dispute must be upheld. Carla Lockhart recently… Continue reading DUP MLA joins Carla Lockhart’s calls for First Minister removal