Author: Dave Carter

The government is introducing a pilot program to replace traditional GP fit notes, which currently declare individuals unfit for work, with enhanced support services aimed at helping people remain in their jobs. This new approach is being tested in four areas across England, with GPs in two regions referring patients to support alongside issuing fit… Continue reading Scheme to trial scrapping fit notes to get people back to work

Lady Eleanor Donaldson, spouse of former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, has been found unfit to stand trial due to mental health concerns. As a result, she will undergo what is termed a “trial of facts,” a legal process used when a defendant’s health prevents them from participating in a conventional trial.… Continue reading Lady Donaldson unfit to stand trial, court finds

Emily Grant, a 38-year-old seamstress from Colne, Lancashire, dedicated numerous hours in secret to sewing the extraordinary 40-foot wedding train for Venezuela Fury. Due to the immense size of the train, which far exceeded the capacity of her own workshop, she arranged to work in a church hall to complete the intricate details. This was… Continue reading 'I made Venezuela Fury's 40ft wedding train – it was too big for my workshop'

A number of Members of Parliament have expressed serious concerns regarding how police have handled both current and past investigations into abuse allegations involving Mohamed Al Fayed. They are seeking a meeting with the Metropolitan Police and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) to address questions raised by survivors about whether individuals who may… Continue reading MPs raise concerns about how police inquiries into Al Fayed are handled

A recent report has revealed significant failures by social services in protecting three children from a prolonged child abuse ring in Glasgow. These children endured severe neglect and abuse over nearly a decade, with warning signs missed by those responsible for their welfare. One particularly distressing detail highlights a child who required the removal of… Continue reading Authorities missed chances to protect 'beastie house' abuse victims, report says

The United Kingdom has experienced a more significant decline in inflation than initially anticipated, largely attributed to reduced gas and electricity costs. According to recent figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), consumer inflation dropped from 3.3% in the year to March to 2.8% in the year to April. This slowdown in inflation,… Continue reading Inflation falls to 2.8%, but is expected to rise from here

The UK government has announced that the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail project could reach a total cost of up to £102.7 billion, with the transport secretary confirming that despite the rising expenses, the initiative will be completed. However, train services are now expected to begin only between 2036 and 2039, which is a delay… Continue reading HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned

Wales’ First Minister, Rhun ap Iorwerth, has revealed that he discussed the topic of Welsh independence with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during a phone call last week. This conversation took place shortly after Plaid Cymru’s electoral success and ap Iorwerth’s swearing-in as leader of Wales’ government. Speaking in the Senedd for the first time… Continue reading Rhun ap Iorwerth says he raised independence with Starmer

The finance watchdog has issued a warning about the rise of “ghost brokers” who are targeting young drivers with fake car insurance policies sold online. According to research by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), half of drivers between the ages of 17 and 25 have purchased insurance through social media platforms or messaging apps, many… Continue reading 'Ghost brokers' targeting 17 to 25 year-olds with fake car insurance online

In the heart of the day on the Willows estate in Grimsby, a scene unfolds that residents have sadly come to expect: a man rides a moped inside a local Co-op shop while onlookers laugh. This incident highlights ongoing frustrations within the community, where anti-social behaviour (ASB) has become increasingly common. Long-time resident Lynn Brittain,… Continue reading Moped riding in shop not a surprise on 'forgotten' Grimsby estate