Author: Dave Carter

The Met Office has announced a fresh weather alert concerning icy conditions in northern regions of the UK. This comes as wet weather continues to affect parts of the country, prompting officials to advise caution for commuters due to the possibility of ice forming on untreated roads and pavements, which may disrupt travel. Forecasters highlighted… Continue reading Ice and flood warnings for parts of UK as cool weather continues

Team GB achieved a historic milestone at the Winter Olympics on Sunday, securing two gold medals in a single day for the first time. This was highlighted by Matt Weston and Tabitha Stoecker’s triumph in the mixed team skeleton event. Earlier that day, Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale had already claimed victory in the snowboard… Continue reading Matt Weston and Tabitha Stoecker win thrilling mixed team skeleton gold at Winter Olympics

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s tenure as a UK trade envoy is under renewed scrutiny amid allegations of potential corruption, according to a former business secretary. Documents obtained from the US Department of Justice appear to indicate that the former prince shared sensitive UK government and commercial information with Jeffrey Epstein, who was a convicted sex offender. Sir… Continue reading Andrew's time as trade envoy should be investigated, says Vince Cable

A delivery van became stranded on mudflats locally known as the “deadliest footpath in Britain.” The incident took place on The Broomway, a historic route in Great Wakering, Essex. The driver had been following a GPS navigation system en route to Foulness Island when the vehicle got stuck. The Broomway spans approximately six miles (10… Continue reading Amazon delivery van 'stuck on The Broomway after following GPS'

A tragic incident occurred in Derbyshire during a police pursuit when a man lost his life after entering a flooded brook. Early on Saturday, Derbyshire Police chased a vehicle towing a caravan, believed to have been stolen from the nearby village of Oakerthorpe. The situation escalated when the vehicle rammed police cars and eventually stopped… Continue reading Man dies after entering flood water in Egginton in police chase

Annu Keshy, an Indian woman who has called Northern Ireland home for 23 years, shared how recent racist graffiti and related anti-social behavior near her residence have significantly altered her daily life. She revealed that after encountering such hostility, she consciously avoids speaking her native language in public, choosing to communicate exclusively in English. “I’m… Continue reading Belfast: Residents 'traumatised' by racist graffiti inside flats

Nigella Lawson, a well-known home cook and bestselling author with over 12 million copies sold worldwide, is currently enjoying a notable resurgence in her career. Recently announced as a new judge on the Great British Bake Off and now contributing a food column to the Financial Times, Lawson appears to be entering a fresh and… Continue reading Nigella Lawson: The new Bake Off judge who breaks the mould

Charlotte Bankes and Huw Nightingale delivered a remarkable performance in the snowboard cross mixed team event, winning gold and securing Team GB’s very first Winter Olympic title on snow. Their triumph was especially poignant after both had faced disappointment in their individual competitions. This victory also added to their World Championship success from 2023. This… Continue reading Winter Olympics 2026: Charlotte Bankes & Huw Nightingale win snowboard cross gold

The UK government is demanding measures in response to new evidence indicating that Russian political prisoner Alexei Navalny was killed using a poison derived from frog toxins, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated. Navalny, a leading critic of President Vladimir Putin, died abruptly two years ago while incarcerated in a Siberian prison on what have been… Continue reading UK wants action taken on Russia after Navalny frog poisoning, Cooper says

Starting from 17 February, citizens of the UK and Canada will be allowed to enter mainland China without the need for a visa for visits lasting up to 30 days. This visa-free arrangement applies to those traveling for tourism, business, or to visit family and friends. China’s foreign ministry has confirmed that the policy will… Continue reading China confirms visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals