Author: Dave Carter

An 18-year-old firefighter from Carmarthenshire has been balancing his A-level studies with on-call shifts fighting wildfires. Bobi Jones, based in Newcastle Emlyn, described feeling “quite relaxed” about his upcoming results despite managing a demanding schedule. Alongside his A-level exams in business and sport, Bobi is also completing the Welsh Baccalaureate. His school, Ysgol Bro Teifi,… Continue reading A-level results day for teen fighting wildfires at same time as his exams

Skywatchers across Scotland were treated to fleeting views of a solar eclipse, despite much of the region being shrouded in clouds. The Sun was almost completely hidden by the Moon in what is considered the most striking solar eclipse observable from the UK since August 1999. The event began shortly after 6 PM on Wednesday… Continue reading Cloudy skies lead to mixed fortunes for Scotland's eclipse hunters

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is responding to a reported stabbing incident in the south Belfast area. Officers have gathered in significant numbers around Fitzroy Avenue, with specialist units present at the location. Emergency medical services are also on site, and part of the road has been cordoned off by authorities to manage… Continue reading Fitzroy Avenue: Police at scene of stabbing in south Belfast

On Thursday morning, hundreds of thousands of students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will receive their A-level, T-level, and BTec examination results. This year, an unprecedented number of students are anticipated to have secured places at their preferred universities, continuing a trend of increasing university admissions. The rising costs associated with university study have… Continue reading Students wait for A-level, T-level and BTec grades

Andy Burnham has called on retailers to voluntarily halt the sale of disposable barbecues due to the heightened danger of wildfires caused by this summer’s drought conditions. The prime minister urged “all retailers big and small” to follow voluntary guidance and suspend sales during periods of extreme heat. Looking ahead, he mentioned that the government… Continue reading Burnham urges shops not to sell disposable BBQs over wildfire risks

A Birmingham city councillor affiliated with the Green Party has been formally charged with assaulting a member of the public, three police officers, and a police staff member. Siobhan Harper-Nunes, aged 66, was taken into custody following an incident at the intersection of Monument Road and Hagley Road in Birmingham, which occurred around 5 p.m.… Continue reading Birmingham Green Party councillor charged with assaulting five people

In County Armagh, anticipation grew at Northern Ireland’s sole planetarium ahead of a significant astronomical event. People of all ages gathered at the Armagh Observatory to observe what is set to be the largest solar eclipse visible from the island until September 2090. Across Ireland, over 90% of the sun was obscured during the early… Continue reading Solar eclipse: Excitement for 'once-in-a-lifetime' event

New data reveals that England and Wales have already experienced as many wildfires in 2026 as they did throughout the entirety of the previous year. In response to the escalating threat posed by extreme weather conditions, the Prime Minister is preparing to hold an urgent meeting to address the situation. According to statistics released by… Continue reading New Forest wildfire continues as temperatures rise

Simon Levy, a convicted serial sex offender and double murderer, has been condemned by victims’ relatives and a survivor, who denounced him as a “parasite” unworthy of anything but a lifetime behind bars. At 49 years old, Levy was sentenced to life imprisonment on Wednesday after being found guilty of murdering two women and raping… Continue reading Double murderer and rapist told to 'rot in prison' by relatives of victims and survivor

A series of warning signs about the risks associated with algae poisoning will soon be installed around England’s largest lake. Approximately 40 notice boards are set to be placed around Windermere in the Lake District, alerting visitors to the presence of blue-green algae blooms. These blooms can produce toxins harmful to humans and potentially deadly… Continue reading Windermere to get 40 signs warning of algae poisoning risk