Author: Dave Carter

An asylum seeker named Sheraz Malik has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty of raping an 18-year-old woman in a Nottinghamshire park. The incident occurred at Sutton Lawn park in Sutton-in-Ashfield on June 29 of the previous year. Malik’s attack followed shortly after the same woman was sexually assaulted by… Continue reading Asylum seeker who raped woman, 18, in Nottinghamshire park jailed

Two men were taken into custody and three police officers sustained injuries during a protest outside a Greenock hotel that accommodates asylum seekers. The demonstration turned violent on Wednesday evening near the Holiday Inn Express, where individuals threw objects at law enforcement, resulting in damage to two police vehicles. Police Scotland reported that the men… Continue reading Two arrests and three police officers injured in protest at asylum hotel

A councillor has called for a formal and sincere apology from a council following a failed crackdown on second homes, which ended up costing taxpayers £465,000. Cyngor Gwynedd was pioneering in implementing a requirement for planning permission before a property could be converted into a second home or holiday let. However, this initiative, known as… Continue reading Gwynedd second homes £465k crackdown 'mess' should be apologised for

Newly released data reveals that in England last month, close to 3,000 patients daily were treated in hospital corridors or improvised spaces rather than in proper beds within wards. This is the inaugural publication of these figures, shedding light on the significant pressures the NHS is facing to address what government ministers have described as… Continue reading Nearly 3,000 patients a day face corridor care in NHS

The mother of Lucy Harrison, a 23-year-old woman shot and killed by her father in Texas, is urging authorities to reopen the investigation into her daughter’s death. Jane Coates has expressed doubts about the thoroughness of the initial inquiry conducted by the Prosper Police Department, insisting that the case was not examined with the necessary… Continue reading Mum's plea to reopen case into daughter Lucy Harrison's shooting

A recent report by the Accounts Commission has highlighted a looming financial challenge for Scotland’s local councils, predicting a collective budget deficit of approximately £530 million in the 2026-27 fiscal year. The watchdog cautions that this shortfall could force councils to “stop, reduce, or significantly redesign” the range of services they offer to residents. Despite… Continue reading Scotland's councils face budget shortfalls. How bad is it in your area?

This text appears to be an excerpt from a BBC News article discussing economic and social issues in the Makerfield constituency, focusing on local opinions and conditions amidst a by-election context. Key points from the provided excerpt: – **Local entrepreneurship:** Chris Ratcliffe founded Langen, a motorcycle manufacturer in Ashton, citing belief in local potential despite… Continue reading Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them

The family of a British toddler who vanished from an Australian beach more than 50 years ago has shared the lasting impact of police failures during an inquiry in New South Wales (NSW) focused on unsolved murders and long-term missing persons. Ricki Nash, brother of Cheryl Grimmer, expressed how different outcomes might have been if… Continue reading Family of British toddler speaks as Australian inquiry into cold case murders begins

The Metropolitan Police is urging technology companies to take stronger measures to make stolen mobile phones less usable, aiming to cut down on criminals’ ability to profit from theft. This call comes as the police seek legislative support to require phone manufacturers to provide data on stolen devices and implement features that render these handsets… Continue reading Met Police calls on tech firms to make stolen phones unusable

A recent study conducted by researchers at University College London (UCL) suggests that using smacking as a form of discipline on children may negatively impact their academic performance and increase the likelihood of risky behaviors during adolescence. The study examined a cohort of 19,000 children born in the UK between 2000 and 2002, tracking their… Continue reading Smacking children could lead to lower GCSE grades, study suggests