Author: Dave Carter

A tragic road accident in County Fermanagh has resulted in the death of a young woman several weeks after the collision. The incident occurred on the Crom Road in Lisnaskea on December 5th, involving two vehicles—a car and a van. Among those injured was Hanna Tanasova, who was seriously hurt in the crash. Ms. Tanasova,… Continue reading Fermanagh: Woman dies from injuries three weeks after Lisnaskea crash

Octopus Energy plans to separate its Kraken Technologies division into an independent company following a transaction that valued the AI-driven platform at $8.65 billion (£6.4 billion). As the United Kingdom’s largest supplier of gas and electricity, Octopus sold a $1 billion stake in Kraken to a consortium of investors, led by New York-based D1 Capital… Continue reading Octopus Energy to spin off $8.65bn tech arm Kraken

Every year, tens of thousands of visitors from across the globe flock to Edinburgh to take part in an enormous street celebration welcoming the new year. The Scottish capital has earned a reputation as the heart of Hogmanay festivities, a tradition that runs deep in the city’s history. Historically, Scotland did not officially observe Christmas… Continue reading Why did Edinburgh become the home of Hogmanay?

This year, Parliament has passed over 30 new laws covering a broad range of issues, from energy policy to employment rights. While some legislation has sparked wide public debate, others have quietly introduced changes that could affect daily life in unexpected ways. One notable development involves enhanced protections for llamas and alpacas against dog attacks.… Continue reading Alpacas, buses and pints: Five laws you may have missed in 2025

It looks like you’ve shared part of an article or text about UK honours, including notable recipients like Stephen Fry, Idris Elba, Sarina Wiegman, David Beckham, Claudia Winkleman, and others from recent honours lists in 2025 and 2026. How can I assist you with this content? Are you looking for a summary, specific information about… Continue reading New Year Honours: How does the UK honours system work?

The case of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El Fattah has prompted Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to initiate a review addressing what she describes as “serious information failures.” In a letter to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, Cooper revealed that she, alongside Sir Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy, had been unaware of Abd… Continue reading Government to review 'information failures' in British-Egyptian activist case

Jayne Torville and Christopher Dean have been honoured in the New Year’s Honours list for their contributions through voluntary work. The famous ice-skating pair are celebrated for their iconic victory at the 1984 Winter Olympics, which brought them widespread recognition. In a significant acknowledgment of their efforts beyond the rink, Torville and Dean were awarded… Continue reading 'It's amazing' – Torvill and Dean recognised in New Year Honours

Newly released documents provide fresh insight into early tensions within the initial power-sharing executive established following the Good Friday Agreement. A significant issue arose in 1999 when Sinn Féin ministers declined to fly the union flag at their government departments on Christmas Day, provoking anger among unionist members. At the time, Martin McGuinness had recently… Continue reading State papers: Rows over flags, football and Christmas cards

The text you’ve shared includes excerpts from a BBC article discussing the psychological impact of war and displacement on children, with historical references and expert insights. Here is a concise summary and key points from the passage: — ### Summary: **Impact of War and Displacement on Children’s Mental Health:** – Exposure to war and forced… Continue reading How growing up in war really affects an 11-year-old child

The Cabinet Office has attributed the accidental release of official documents mentioning Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to an “administrative error.” These documents, which originated from No 10 files dated 2004 and 2005, pertained to royal visits overseas and were part of the government’s annual transfer of records to the National Archives under the 20-year rule. The files… Continue reading Cabinet Office admits error over release of Andrew files