Author: Dave Carter

A chartered flight carrying 20 British nationals evacuated from a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak has landed safely at Manchester Airport. The passengers arrived from Tenerife, where the vessel HV Hondius docked earlier on Sunday. Upon arrival in the UK, the group was transported to Arrowe Park Hospital in Wirral, Merseyside, where they… Continue reading British passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship isolating in hospital, says UKHSA

Sir Keir Starmer is preparing to pledge more ambitious measures to address the major issues confronting the nation, as he works to convince his Labour MPs to maintain their support for his leadership. This comes amid increasing pressure following significant setbacks in recent elections, which have intensified calls for him to step down. His upcoming… Continue reading Starmer to promise bolder action as leadership threats mount

A man has been formally charged with murder following the discovery of a body in a rooftop garden in Bristol. The deceased has been identified as Anthony Clemmings, who was found at a block of flats on Redcliff Street around 08:20 BST on Tuesday. The individual arrested in connection with the case is Nigel Lubban,… Continue reading Murder charge after body found in Bristol rooftop garden

A 76-year-old grandmother from Brentford, west London, is facing financial strain and distress after spending over £13,000 to remove spray foam insulation from her home’s roof. Patricia Salt initially had the insulation installed in 2006 to improve her house’s energy efficiency. However, nearly twenty years later, she was contacted by a company claiming that the… Continue reading Spray foam removal leaves Brentford grandmother in debt

Wales is poised to have its first-ever Plaid Cymru first minister following indications from three other parties in the Senedd that they will either support Rhun ap Iorwerth’s nomination or choose not to oppose it. Currently, Plaid Cymru holds 43 seats, while Reform UK holds 34, making them the two dominant parties in Cardiff Bay.… Continue reading Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth to become first minister within days

A tragic fire in Nottinghamshire has claimed the life of Derek Poole, a 91-year-old resident of Selston, described by many as a “true gentleman.” The blaze erupted at the garage of his bungalow on Church Lane on Saturday evening around 19:18 BST, resulting in loud explosions that alarmed neighbors and prompted an emergency response. Derek’s… Continue reading 'True gentleman', 91, killed in Selston garage bungalow explosion

A 34-year-old man from Hornchurch, east London, has been formally charged following an incident involving attacks and antisemitic threats directed at three Jewish individuals in north London. The victims included two men, aged 58 and 26, as well as a 53-year-old woman, all of whom sustained injuries that did not require hospital treatment. The Metropolitan… Continue reading Man charged as three Jewish people assaulted in Enfield

In Thursday’s elections, Reform UK made significant advances at the expense of the Conservative Party, yet Shadow Housing Secretary Sir James Cleverly insisted that the Tories remain the dominant force on the right of British politics. He criticized Reform as being less of a genuine centre-right party and more of a “cult of personality,” asserting,… Continue reading Tories are still biggest party on the right, claims James Cleverly

Angela Rayner has issued a stark warning that the Labour Party is facing a critical moment following its severe defeats in the recent local elections. In the wake of these disappointing results, she voiced support for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s potential return to Westminster, criticizing the party’s earlier decision to block him from standing… Continue reading Rayner issues 'last chance' warning to PM and backs Burnham's return

Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership faces mounting pressure following a series of poor electoral outcomes that have prompted increasing calls from within his own party for him to step down. The situation remains highly fluid, with multiple potential developments possible over the coming days and weeks. Labour backbencher Catherine West unexpectedly announced her willingness to trigger… Continue reading Can Starmer survive as PM? Seven scenarios for what might happen next