Author: Dave Carter

Gracey Mungulu initially found vaping as distasteful as smoking when it first appeared at her school. She openly questioned her peers about why they engaged in the habit, recalling, “I literally used to tell people like, ‘Er, why are you doing that?’” However, as vaping became increasingly widespread among her classmates, Gracey began experimenting with… Continue reading Vaping: Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked

A playful and imaginative fashion trend has taken over social media platforms throughout 2026 and is expected to have a strong impact on women’s Halloween costumes this year. Inspired by themes such as gargoyles, moths, mushrooms, woodland fairies, and 17th-century Pierrot clowns, this whimsical style is capturing the attention of many. Lauren Sidebottom, a TikTok… Continue reading Halloween costumes 2026: From Obsession to Odyssey, the top TV, film and pop culture party outfits

Samantha Buckland, a single mother from Reigate, Surrey, is preparing for a challenging upcoming fortnight as her seven-year-old son’s school has adopted a two-week half term. Balancing two jobs—teaching medical students at a hospital in Brighton and working at a vintage shop in Reigate—Buckland relies on universal credit and is anxious about managing childcare costs… Continue reading Two-week half terms – the school holiday no-one can agree on

Ulster University revealed to BBC Radio Foyle that the costs associated with constructing the planned dome had escalated considerably, increasing from an initial estimate of £16.8 million to £20.1 million by the time the project was ultimately abandoned. Additionally, the university indicated that operating the dome as a commercial venture would have incurred annual running… Continue reading Ulster University: £800,000 spent on scrapped sports dome plans

Recent days have seen UK political discussions take on a notably Scottish tone. While the Scottish National Party (SNP) convened for its annual conference at the Event Complex near Aberdeen, the Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, was traveling in Paisley and Edinburgh, and the Prime Minister made an appearance in Motherwell. The SNP remains optimistic,… Continue reading Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in Scotland

A prominent individual has applied to London’s High Court seeking an injunction to prevent two media organisations from publishing serious allegations against him, which include claims of a sexual nature. The legal proceedings revealed that the individual had provided medical evidence indicating that the public release of these allegations could almost certainly result in him… Continue reading 'Well-known' man asks court to stop publication of sexual offence allegation

Legal documents have revealed that Thames Valley Police were concerned Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor might attempt to prevent officers from entering his home at Sandringham by claiming the property belonged to the King. Senior police officials feared that the King’s brother could argue the residence was not his personal property, which would necessitate obtaining additional legal authorization… Continue reading Police feared Andrew might delay access by saying his home was King's

Jamie Miller, the Welsh singer behind the TikTok sensation “Babydoll,” describes his collaboration with actor Antonio Cipriano, a star of the Amazon Prime series *Off Campus*, as “mind-boggling.” Originally from Pontprennau in Cardiff, Miller had nearly given up on his music career at the start of 2026, seeing that year as his final opportunity both… Continue reading Off Campus star collaboration 'gave me chills', says Babydoll singer

William Chapman, a 24-year-old man, tragically lost his life after being attacked by a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster on Saturday. The inquest into his death revealed that Chapman suffered fatal injuries described as “multiple traumatic injuries and animal interaction” after he climbed over two fences and entered the tiger enclosure. Emergency services… Continue reading Tiger attack victim's medical records may have been breached

A nurse has been removed from the nursing register after it was revealed that she stole £750,000 from a vulnerable 99-year-old resident at a care home. Rebecca Louise Burwood, who served as deputy manager at Bryn Yr Haul Care Home in Mold, Flintshire, exploited the elderly woman over a six-year period, using the misappropriated funds… Continue reading Flintshire: Nurse who stole £750,000 from vulnerable 99-year-old struck off