Author: Dave Carter

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has expressed his sorrow following the death of David Hockney, recognized as one of the United Kingdom’s most influential and beloved artists. Hockney passed away peacefully at home on June 11, 2026, just shy of his 89th birthday. The Prime Minister described Hockney as “one of Britain’s most celebrated artists,”… Continue reading David Hockney: Tributes paid to a 'giant' and 'true icon' of British art

A mother has been handed a life sentence with a minimum term of nearly 19 years after being found guilty of murdering her daughter, who died at the age of two. Sarah Ngaba, 32, formerly from Telford, Shropshire, caused severe head injuries to her infant daughter Eliza in 2019. Although Ngaba admitted to inflicting “dreadful,… Continue reading Sarah Ngaba jailed for baby daughter Eliza's murder

A French government agency has reported that Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, was the target of an online disinformation campaign before the recent Holyrood election. The campaign was allegedly linked to BlackCore, an Israeli technology company accused of spreading false information and attempting to discredit pro-Palestine candidates. These activities were part of a broader effort… Continue reading Israeli tech firm accused of targeting First Minister John Swinney

A 14-year-old girl has been remanded into youth detention following a court appearance where she was charged in connection with a knife attack at a school. The teenager, whose identity is protected by legal restrictions, attended Westminster Magistrates’ Court via videolink on Friday. She faces serious allegations including three counts of attempted murder and two… Continue reading Girl appears in court over Manchester school stabbing charges

Authorities have arrested nineteen individuals, including a 16-year-old boy, in connection with the recent disturbances across Northern Ireland. Among the incidents was an arson attack on a property located on the Shore Road in north Belfast on Thursday night. Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries linked to this fire. Meanwhile, police have reported… Continue reading Belfast: Nineteen now arrested over disorder with house targeted in arson

The text you provided is a detailed narrative about the life and career of the artist David Hockney, focusing on several aspects: – His experience with censorship when customs officers confiscated his magazines featuring naked men, which led to a legal fight and a campaign that resulted in the Home Secretary intervening. – His prolific… Continue reading David Hockney obituary: A genius in practically every medium

David Bishop is left devastated after discovering that the crematorium scattered his late father’s ashes without his consent. The 60-year-old had intended to collect John Bishop’s ashes from Gwent Crematorium and take them to Nottinghamshire, where they could be laid to rest alongside his mother. However, two weeks after the funeral, David was informed that… Continue reading Newport man's anger as crematorium scatter's dad's ashes without permission

The final remaining dwelling in a former mining village in Wales, deserted nearly half a century ago due to fears of a landslide, is now being put up for auction. Troedrhiwfuwch, located in Caerphilly County’s Rhymney Valley, was abandoned in 1985 by over 600 residents who were concerned that a devastating landslip could occur in… Continue reading Caerphilly county: Inside last house left in abandoned Welsh mining village

A man has been formally charged following violent incidents during protests in Southampton linked to the murder of student Henry Nowak. The demonstrations erupted after police bodycam footage was made public, showing the 18-year-old Nowak being handcuffed after sustaining stab wounds inflicted by Vickrum Digwa. Digwa, aged 23, has since been sentenced for the murder.… Continue reading Further man charged after violence at Southampton Nowak protest

In 2016, Kevin and Michele Jones, a couple from Cheshire, experienced a life-altering moment when Kevin, a bus driver at the time, won a £6.1 million lottery jackpot. The news transformed their lives instantly, granting them financial freedom and the ability to make choices they had not considered before. Despite their newfound wealth, the couple… Continue reading 'We won £6.1m on the lottery – now I help out at a food bank'