Author: Dave Carter

A tragic accident claimed the life of 12-year-old Brooke Wiggins when a large tree branch broke and fell on her while she was playing on a rope swing in Banstead, Surrey. The incident occurred in November 2024, and an inquest has since determined that her death was accidental. The rope swing, constructed from blue rope… Continue reading Girl's rope swing death was a 'shocking accident', coroner says

A Ukrainian man accused of setting fire to properties linked to the UK prime minister has told police that he was unaware of Sir Keir Starmer. This information was presented at the Old Bailey during the trial proceedings. The three defendants involved are Roman Lavrynovych, 22, and Petro Pochynok, 35, both Ukrainian nationals, as well… Continue reading Ukrainian accused of Starmer arson attacks did not know he was PM, court hears

A 17-year-old has admitted to the murder of John McNab, a 22-year-old man fatally stabbed on Great Junction Street in Edinburgh last September. This tragic incident occurred while the youth was still on bail, following a previous knife attack on a 16-year-old at Portobello Beach earlier that year. The teenager pleaded guilty to both offenses… Continue reading Teenager murdered man while on bail for earlier knife attack

Authorities in a coastal town have issued a strong reminder to parents about the importance of hand hygiene, particularly emphasizing thorough handwashing after using the restroom. This appeal comes in response to a recent cluster of hepatitis A cases identified among residents in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan. The infection has been detected within three separate… Continue reading Barry hepatitis A cases prompt warning to parents

Jordan Linden, a former leader of North Lanarkshire Council and ex-chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP), has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting five young men. The 30-year-old, who resigned from his council leadership role in 2022 following the emergence of allegations, was convicted earlier this… Continue reading Former council leader jailed for sexually assaulting young men

Campaigners are urging the UK government to prohibit the use of the herbicide glyphosate for drying crops just before harvest, citing concerns about its potential impact on human health. While certain farmers maintain that the chemical is necessary for efficient crop management, the Soil Association has raised alarms about residue from glyphosate ending up in… Continue reading Campaigners call for ban on use of glyphosate at harvest time

Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, has admitted that he was mistaken in claiming to have been a spokesman for the British Red Cross. This admission comes after a report by The Times revealed that Polanski had made the false claim during his 2022 campaign to become his party’s deputy… Continue reading Zack Polanski says he was wrong to claim he was a Red Cross spokesman

The Metropolitan Police have announced the formation of a specialized Community Protection Team dedicated to safeguarding Jewish communities across London. This team will consist of an additional 100 officers drawn from neighbourhood policing units, specialist protection branches, and those with expertise in counter-terrorism. The initiative aims to address the recent surge in antisemitic hate crimes… Continue reading Met Police forms team after attacks on London's Jewish community

A hantavirus outbreak aboard a Dutch cruise ship has prompted plans for the vessel to sail to the Canary Islands, according to Spain’s health ministry. The ship, identified as the MV Hondius, is currently docked in Cape Verde, where officials are assessing which passengers need urgent evacuation. Among those on board are two crew members… Continue reading Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands

On Tuesday evening in Londonderry, a 13-year-old boy was taken into custody following an incident involving petrol bombs and various projectiles being hurled at police vehicles. The disturbance took place around 17:30 BST when authorities received reports of a group of masked youths congregating in the Bishop Street vicinity. Insp Ferriby described the situation, noting… Continue reading Boy, 13, arrested after missiles thrown at police