Author: Dave Carter

Tom Hanks has expressed that the newest instalment of the Toy Story series sheds light on the growing problem of children’s addiction to screens, a reality that he finds deeply unsettling. The upcoming Toy Story 5 introduces a new antagonist in the form of Lilypad, a frog-like digital tablet that fascinates the children in the… Continue reading Toy Story 5: Tom Hanks says film tackles 'terror' of technology

Plans to develop a £13.5 million apartment complex near Carrickfergus Castle, a well-known landmark in County Antrim, have met with strong resistance from the local community. The Mid and East Antrim Borough Council gave the green light to the project last month, which involves redeveloping the waterfront site formerly occupied by the Swift complex. Despite… Continue reading Major opposition to apartment plans near Carrickfergus Castle

Court documents totaling over 100 pages have been made public, detailing a vast array of purchases linked to Peter Murrell’s embezzlement over a period of 12 years. Murrell, the former SNP chief executive, admitted to using stolen party funds to acquire more than 1,000 items, ranging from lavish luxury goods to everyday essentials. Among these… Continue reading How former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell spent the £400,000 he embezzled

Newly confirmed as the oldest in Britain, a set of painted rock markings found within a Welsh cave has garnered significant attention from archaeologists. The discovery centers around ten red horizontal stripes located in a side chamber of the Bacon Hole cave on the Gower Peninsula in Swansea. Originally uncovered in 1912, these markings were… Continue reading Britain's earliest prehistoric art found in Gower's Bacon Hole cave

Vickrum Digwa, 23, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 21 years after being found guilty of murdering 18-year-old student Henry Nowak. The fatal stabbing took place in Southampton on 3 December, when Nowak was walking home alone following a night out with friends. Digwa used a 21cm blade, which he… Continue reading Weapons-obsessed killer Vickrum Digwa jailed for Henry Nowak's murder

A jury at Mold Crown Court has been told that two brothers were engaged in a high-speed race moments before a fatal car crash that resulted in the death of a father and severe injuries to his young son. The incident occurred on the A483 near Welshpool in November 2024. Rhys Jenkins, a father-of-two from… Continue reading Brothers were racing before fatal Welshpool crash, court told

Serena Williams, widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players in history, is preparing to return to competitive tennis after nearly four years away from the sport. She will compete in the women’s doubles event at the Queen’s Club tournament later this month, having been awarded a wildcard entry. Partnering with Canadian teenager Victoria… Continue reading Serena Williams to return to tennis at Queen's Club

The current workings of government are vividly illustrated through the ongoing flow of communication among ministers. They rely heavily on a variety of channels such as phone calls, emails, and WhatsApp messages. These exchanges function as immediate stand-ins for brief face-to-face discussions, capturing not only policy details but also the moods, instincts, and personal opinions… Continue reading Chris Mason: Mandelson appointment continues to inflict damage

Kevin Keegan, the former captain and manager of the England football team, has publicly disclosed his battle with stage four cancer. This is the most advanced form of the disease, indicating that it has spread beyond its original site to other parts of the body. The news about his condition was first made public by… Continue reading Kevin Keegan: Former England captain and manager confirms stage four cancer diagnosis

Two upcoming 24-hour strikes by London Underground drivers are set to take place on Tuesday and Thursday after negotiations aimed at preventing the industrial action failed. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union members plan to walk out in protest against Transport for London’s (TfL) proposed introduction of a voluntary four-day working week. This development… Continue reading London Tube strikes to go ahead as negotiations break down