Author: Dave Carter

The Met Office has issued an amber severe weather warning for snow along with multiple yellow warnings for snow and ice across various regions of the UK on Friday. Although Scotland is expected to experience the harshest conditions, disruptions to travel are anticipated throughout the entire country. In addition, the UK’s Health Security Agency (UKHSA)… Continue reading UK weather: Travel disruption expected as ice and snow grip UK

The UK has introduced a new combined vaccine offering protection against chickenpox for young children through the NHS for the very first time. This vaccine, known as MMRV, builds on the existing MMR immunisation given at 12 and 18 months of age, which safeguards against measles, mumps, and rubella. Children up to six years old… Continue reading Chickenpox vaccines for children on NHS starts across UK

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Eugene Reavey, now 78, continues his fight for justice following the deaths of his three brothers in a loyalist gun attack fifty years ago. He had hoped that the tragic chapter of their murders could finally be closed, but ongoing legal battles with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Police Service of Northern Ireland… Continue reading Eugene Reavey on getting justice for his brothers killed by the UVF

A devastating fire broke out during a New Year’s Eve celebration at a bar in Crans-Montana, a ski resort in southwest Switzerland, resulting in the deaths of dozens of people. The tragic incident has shocked many, with reports indicating that British nationals might be among those who lost their lives. The Daily Star described the… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Horror on the dancefloor' and 'Traitors twist'

Wales has launched its long-debated post-Brexit farm subsidy programme, marking a notable shift in agricultural support almost ten years after the UK’s departure from the EU. This new scheme aims to direct payments towards environmentally sustainable practices, requiring participating farms to adhere to a set of standards focused on habitat management and soil health. The… Continue reading Protest-hit post-Brexit sustainable farming scheme goes live

Colin Salmon, known for his roles in both EastEnders and the James Bond franchise, has expressed sincere gratitude for the leniency shown by a court after he narrowly avoided a driving ban due to speeding offences. The actor, who currently portrays George Knight in the BBC One soap, has a notable film background including appearances… Continue reading Colin Salmon: EastEnders actor 'grateful' to avoid driving ban for speeding

A 23-year-old man lost his life after being fatally stabbed on New Year’s Eve in southeast London, prompting police to launch a murder investigation. The incident took place on Grove Street in Deptford, where emergency services were alerted at around 12:30 GMT. Upon arriving, officers discovered the victim with a knife wound to his chest.… Continue reading Man, 23, stabbed to death in Deptford

Joyful parents across Scotland have welcomed the very first babies of 2026 as the New Year arrived. At the Ayrshire Maternity Unit in Kilmarnock, Baby Arabella was born shortly after midnight, at 12:14 am. Her parents, Lucy-Jane Bark and Luke Hutchinson from Stevenston, joyfully greeted their daughter who weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces (3.9 kilograms).… Continue reading Scotland's first 2026 babies make New Year a double celebration

In 2025, the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats reached a total of 41,472, marking an increase of nearly 5,000 compared to the previous year. According to figures released by the Home Office, this represents a 13% rise from the 36,566 crossings recorded in 2024. This level of activity is the… Continue reading Channel migrant crossings for 2025 highest in three years