Author: Dave Carter

A significant portion of the savings proposed by Reform in its planned spending cuts would come from removing benefit eligibility for foreign nationals. According to the group, excluding non-citizens from receiving benefits such as Universal Credit (UC) could contribute approximately £20 billion towards their overall £50 billion savings goal. Currently, over one million Universal Credit… Continue reading Does Reform's plan to cut £50bn in welfare spending add up?

A lorry collided with a railway bridge on Watling Street in Hinckley at 13:48 earlier today, according to a spokesperson from Network Rail. Following the impact, the bridge was inspected promptly—within half an hour—with no damage detected. This swift check allowed train services to continue running safely without significant interruption. The collision caused a brief… Continue reading 'Britain's most bashed' bridge in Hinckley hit twice in two days

Princess Eugenie has revealed the name of her newborn daughter as Adelaide Elizabeth Annina Brooksbank. Through an announcement on Instagram, she explained that the name honors “three people we love and admire past and present,” including Queen Elizabeth II, and reflects connections to both English and Portuguese heritage—two countries the family cherishes and considers home.… Continue reading Princess Eugenie announces name of baby daughter

Fagan emphasized that the leadership contest went beyond simply analyzing past mistakes within the party. He stated, “It is about what Labour does next,” highlighting a focus on respecting work, supporting communities, and empowering working people to have real influence over their future rather than passively accepting decisions made by others. In response to accusations… Continue reading Lennon criticises 'nasty' Scottish Labour as leadership bid fails

A press release from the Cabinet Office, announcing an emergency alert, was published on its website around 18:45 on Friday. However, this release went largely unnoticed by many media outlets, resulting in little advance warning for the public. This lack of notification raised concerns among some campaigners, who fear it may have put domestic abuse… Continue reading Wildfires: Phone alert was 'entirely appropriate', government says

Thousands gathered in Swansea to bid a heartfelt farewell to Bonnie Tyler, the beloved singer known worldwide for her distinctive husky voice and iconic hits. The service honoring her life took place at Swansea Minster before a private family funeral in Skewen, the village where she was born and raised. Bonnie Tyler, born Gaynor Hopkins,… Continue reading Bonnie Tyler's Swansea funeral sees tributes to Welsh singer

Jim Shannon, a Member of Parliament for the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), is facing charges related to common assault involving a woman. The incident in question is reported to have occurred on 1 October 2023. Shannon, aged 71, who is based at the DUP offices on Frances Street in Newtownards, did not appear at Newtownards… Continue reading Jim Shannon: DUP MP charged with common assault of a woman

A young Japanese macaque named Luka has escaped from the Highland Wildlife Park, located near Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park. This incident has raised concerns since the park experienced a similar escape two years ago. Luka disappeared overnight, prompting the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) to initiate a search for the monkey. The… Continue reading Monkey escapes from Highland Wildlife Park in Cairngorms

Co-founder Morgan’s journey began in the limelight at a young age, gaining attention at just 17 years old when he was involved in a notorious incident during a 2013 match between Chelsea and Swansea City. During the game, Chelsea’s Eden Hazard attempted to dispossess Morgan, leading to a controversial moment where Hazard kicked out while… Continue reading Swansea Au Vodka reportedly in talks over £500m sale to BuzzBallz owner

More than 1,200 properties across various locations in Kent are currently facing issues with water supply, experiencing either no water or low pressure. These disruptions have been attributed to several factors impacting the South East Water (SEW) network. In the Charing, Challock, and Molash areas, approximately 800 properties have been affected since Saturday. SEW has… Continue reading South East Water misery continues for about 1,200 Kent properties