Author: Dave Carter

A permanent memorial honoring three soldiers who lost their lives in Iraq over two decades ago has recently been unveiled to the public. The soldiers, Pte Leon Spicer, aged 26, and Pte Phillip Hewett, aged 21, both from Tamworth, Staffordshire, along with 2nd Lt Richard Shearer, aged 26, from Nuneaton, Warwickshire, were tragically killed by… Continue reading Staffordshire memorial to three soldiers who died in Iraq unveiled

The Metropolitan Police have announced that over 200 individuals have been taken into custody during a protest held in central London against the ban on Palestine Action. The arrests occurred as participants were found to be expressing support for the group, which has been declared a proscribed organization under anti-terror laws. The protest, which saw… Continue reading More than 200 arrests at Palestine Action demonstration

Mohammed Sultan Saleh, a 22-year-old from Liverpool, has been detained in the US state of Maine following allegations that he crossed the border illegally from Canada. Saleh, along with three other men reportedly from Liverpool, faces charges related to unlawful entry after they were arrested on April 3rd. According to official records, Saleh was the… Continue reading Liverpool takeaway boss held over 'illegal entry to US'

David Robinson believed that completing his nursing degree last year was a solid step forward in his career with the NHS. He had funded his studies with an NHS bursary, personal savings, and a tuition fee loan, along with securing a maintenance loan of £10,538 to cover living expenses. However, he was recently unsettled by… Continue reading I got a £10,000 maintenance loan for my degree. Now they want it back

I Am Maximus has made history by becoming the first horse since Red Rum in 1977 to reclaim the Grand National title, marking a significant achievement for trainer Willie Mullins, who celebrated his third consecutive triumph at Aintree. Entering the race as the 9-2 favourite, I Am Maximus, who was last year’s runner-up, secured victory… Continue reading Grand National 2026: I Am Maximus wins again at Aintree for trainer Willie Mullins, repeating Red Rum feat

The British rock group Deep Purple had the opportunity to meet a devoted admirer in Tokyo recently — none other than Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi. A lifelong fan of hard rock music, Takaichi greeted the band warmly during their visit, expressing her admiration in no uncertain terms. “You are my god,” Takaichi told Ian… Continue reading Japanese PM Takaichi meets British rock band Deep Purple

Nearly 12,000 individuals who received meningitis B vaccinations following a fatal outbreak in Kent last month are scheduled to receive their second dose starting next week. The initial programme was implemented after two deaths and 19 confirmed cases of the disease. This vaccination effort, which requires two doses, targeted people who might have been exposed,… Continue reading NHS to offer second MenB vaccine after deadly Kent outbreak

Several hundred people have reached out to the BBC about a puzzling and distressing skin condition described by some as “hell,” yet medical professionals remain divided on whether the ailment truly exists. This condition, often discussed on social media, is known as topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). The debate centres on whether TSW is simply an… Continue reading TSW: Hundreds contact BBC about mystery skin condition

Five individuals from Northern Ireland, including three children, are gearing up to participate in the European Sport Stacking Championships taking place next weekend in Spain. The aim is to master speed stacking—a competitive activity involving the rapid stacking and unstacking of specially designed cups arranged in specific sequences. Competitors race either against the clock or… Continue reading Cup stacking: Meet the NI kids hoping to stack themselves to success

Broadcaster Eamonn Holmes has been admitted to hospital following a stroke, according to a statement from GB News. The news outlet reported that Holmes became unwell last week, and it was subsequently confirmed that he had suffered a stroke. He is currently receiving treatment and is said to be responding well. Holmes, who is 66… Continue reading Eamonn Holmes recovering in hospital after stroke