Author: Dave Carter

Marilyn Brown’s family had a close connection to Pantglas School during the tragic events, as both of her children attended there. Tragically, her daughter Janette lost her life, while her son was saved thanks to the quick actions of a teacher. Brown recounted how she and her son had unknowingly passed each other on the… Continue reading Prime Minister Andy Burnham visits Aberfan ahead of 60th anniversary

Axel Rudakubana, the Southport killer currently serving a life sentence for the murders of three young girls, is set to face trial next year over allegations that he threw boiling water mixed with sugar at a prison officer. The incident reportedly occurred during his time at HMP Belmarsh, a high-security prison in south London. During… Continue reading Southport killer faces trial for alleged prison attacks

Morgan Gibbs-White, the attacking midfielder for Nottingham Forest and England, has been ordered to pay a £1,000 court fine after his Range Rover was recorded running a red light. The incident occurred in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, where the vehicle crossed the traffic signal just 1.1 seconds after it turned red. According to court documents, the… Continue reading Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White fined after his car ran red light

Families who have lost loved ones and are awaiting payments from the Civil Service Pension scheme face the risk of being unfairly taxed due to prolonged administrative delays. According to the rules set by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), certain lump sum pension payments must be made within two years of the pension administrators being… Continue reading Bereaved families could face 'unjust' tax bill after civil service pension delays

A woman accusing Russell Brand of raping her at a bar described her experience to police during a 2023 video interview, which was shown to the jury in Brand’s ongoing trial. She recounted that during the alleged assault, she “just closed my eyes and tried not to be there.” The incident reportedly occurred while the… Continue reading Woman says she 'closed eyes and tried not to be there' during alleged Russell Brand rape

A 33-year-old man has admitted to multiple charges related to a stabbing incident on a train in Cambridgeshire last year. Anthony Williams, from Langford Road, Peterborough, pleaded guilty to 12 counts of wounding with intent during a pre-trial hearing at Cambridge Crown Court. The attack took place on the 18:25 Doncaster to London service on… Continue reading Cambridgeshire train attacker Anthony Williams admits wounding

Amanda Bland, a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP), has decided to leave Reform UK Scotland and continue her term as an independent representative. This decision reduces the number of Reform UK MSPs, moving the party down to the third-largest group at Holyrood, now trailing behind Labour by one seat. According to a source within… Continue reading Reform MSP Amanda Bland resigns to sit as independent

A police officer in Nottingham city centre was shot in the foot during an incident early on Sunday morning, prompting a swift response from Nottinghamshire Police. The officer, who had approached two individuals at a bus stop on Angel Row shortly before 04:50 BST, remains hospitalized in stable condition. Following the shooting, four people were… Continue reading Four arrested after police officer injured in Nottingham shooting

A threat email indicating the presence of an explosive device within a school building prompted an evacuation, according to BBC News NI. The affected institution, St Colman’s Primary School in Lambeg, advised parents to promptly collect their children, reassuring them that the students were safe and urging them not to cause alarm among the children.… Continue reading School evacuated as PSNI make urgent enquiries into 'explosive device' email

A grieving mother is sharing her story to raise awareness about the serious risks that cold sores can pose to newborns. While cold sores are typically a common and painful infection for adults, they can be life-threatening for babies whose immune systems are still developing. Meg Edmonds experienced this tragedy firsthand when her daughter, Magnolia,… Continue reading Rugeley mum's cold sore warning after baby who contracted HSV dies