Author: Dave Carter

Doctors have successfully developed a groundbreaking treatment that restores vision and prevents blindness in individuals suffering from a rare and severe eye condition called hypotony. This disorder causes dangerously low pressure within the eyeball, resulting in the eye collapsing inward. Moorfields Eye Hospital in London has established the world’s first specialized clinic for hypotony, where… Continue reading Revolutionary eye injection saved my sight, says first ever patient

The UK government has reportedly discovered a legal framework that it believes could authorize British military forces to board and detain ships operating within so-called shadow fleets, according to BBC News. These shadow fleets include vessels accused of sailing without valid national flags to evade sanctions, with Russia, Iran, and Venezuela among the countries implicated.… Continue reading UK can legally stop shadow fleet tankers, ministers believe

The BBC has disclosed that the UK government has compensated Abu Zubaydah, a man who endured torture at the hands of the CIA and has been held without trial at Guantanamo Bay for nearly two decades. Zubaydah was reportedly the first individual to face the CIA’s enhanced interrogation methods following the September 11, 2001 attacks.… Continue reading Guantanamo detainee Abu Zubaydah paid 'substantial' compensation by UK to settle torture complicity case

A remarkable archaeological find has emerged in Wales, where experts have uncovered the largest Roman villa ever discovered in the country. Described as an “amazing discovery,” this villa lies beneath a well-known park and has been compared to “Port Talbot’s Pompeii” due to its exceptional preservation and significance. The site, located in Margam Country Park,… Continue reading Margam park Roman villa find could be 'Port Talbot's Pompeii'

Authorities have charged two men following the discovery of cannabis valued at approximately £24 million, marking one of the largest drug busts in the UK. The substantial quantity of the illegal substance, amounting to two tonnes, was uncovered at a farm property in Blackrod, Bolton, last Friday, according to Greater Manchester Police. The individuals implicated… Continue reading Two charged over £24m Bolton cannabis haul

The recent third round of the FA Cup has emphatically demonstrated that the competition remains as captivating as ever. Celebrated for more than a century and a half for its dramatic encounters, unexpected upsets, and unforgettable moments, the FA Cup continues to deliver thrilling football experiences that resonate deeply with fans across generations. Despite modern… Continue reading FA Cup: Goals, shocks and fan power on a record-breaking weekend

Harlow Town Football Club has entered administration, a development that has raised significant concern within the local community and its governing bodies. The town council has expressed worry over the club’s situation, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding the future of football in the area. This announcement follows a court order issued on Friday by a… Continue reading Harlow Town Football Club goes into administration

Derek Martin, renowned for his role as Charlie Slater in the long-running BBC soap opera EastEnders, has passed away at the age of 92. He first became part of the fictional community of Albert Square in 2000, portraying the widower father to four daughters: Lynne, Kat, Little Mo, and Zoe. Martin remained a regular fixture… Continue reading EastEnders actor Derek Martin dies aged 92

Scotland’s Social Justice Secretary, Shirley-Anne Somerville, has issued a warning about the difficult decisions facing the Scottish government in the upcoming budget, while defending the current levels of taxation. Somerville emphasized that those with “the broadest shoulders” will continue to bear a greater tax burden, a policy that allows many public services to remain either… Continue reading Scottish budget will see hard choices – Social Justice Secretary

A significant number of households in the south-east of England continue to face water shortages, with many residents informed that services may not be fully restored before Tuesday. In Sussex, approximately 16,500 homes in East Grinstead are experiencing little to no water pressure. Other areas such as Eastbourne and the village of Upper Dicker have… Continue reading Thousands of homes in Sussex and Kent still without water supply