Author: Dave Carter

Storm Goretti has caused significant disruption across Wales, leading to the closure of dozens of schools and widespread travel difficulties. An amber warning for heavy snow remains active until 09:00 GMT Friday, affecting the south Wales valleys, mid Wales, and parts of north Wales. Snowfall totals are expected to reach between 10 to 15cm in… Continue reading Storm Goretti brings thundersnow, school closures travel disruption in Wales

High Street retailers, pharmacies, and music venues have urged Rachel Reeves to halt the upcoming business rates increases that will affect not only pubs but also a wider range of establishments. The government is anticipated to announce soon a reversal of the planned business rates hikes specifically targeting pubs in England. This move comes after… Continue reading Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack

The City of London Corporation is considering extending the swimming season at Hampstead Heath’s Mixed Pond to allow swimmers access throughout the entire year. This potential change comes as open water swimming gains increasing popularity among the public. Currently, the Mixed Pond operates from April to October, in contrast to the Kenwood Ladies’ Pond and… Continue reading Saunas and winter swim plans for Hampstead Heath

The government has called on the communications regulator, Ofcom, to fully utilize its authority—including the possibility of imposing a ban—against the social media platform X, due to concerns over illegal AI-generated images hosted on the site. Ofcom has the power to seek a court order that could prevent external parties from supporting the Elon Musk-owned… Continue reading Ofcom urged to use 'banning' powers over X AI deepfakes

NHS leaders have attributed a recent surge in flu and other winter viruses to the social mixing that took place over the Christmas period. Data indicates that last week the average number of patients hospitalized in England with flu reached 2,924, marking a 9% increase compared to the previous week. This rise follows two weeks… Continue reading Flu bouncing back after Christmas mixing, says NHS

The BBC investigation reveals that Kazakh billionaire Timur Kulibayev, son-in-law of Kazakhstan’s former president and a key figure in the country’s oil and gas sector, used funds from Enviro Pacific Investments— a firm implicated by Italian prosecutors in a 2007 bribery scheme—to help purchase Sunninghill Park, a mansion formerly owned by Prince Andrew. Key points… Continue reading Andrew was paid millions by oligarch with funds from firm linked to bribery scheme

Members of Parliament have expressed serious concerns as disability benefit claims, specifically for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), are experiencing significant delays, with some applicants waiting over a year for their claims to be resolved. These prolonged processing times risk pushing vulnerable individuals into financial hardship and debt. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) aims… Continue reading Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say

Several major UK newspapers have highlighted a recent reversal on planned increases to pub business rates, portraying it as a significant political backtrack. The Daily Express’s front page carries the headline “Cheers! It’s yet another ‘too late’ U-turn from PM,” criticizing the delay in reversing the tax rise and accusing Sir Keir of “flip-flopping” early… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Pub tax U-turn' and 'caring Catherine'

At Trentham Academy, a sizeable secondary school located in Stoke-on-Trent, pupils faced the challenge of enduring cold temperatures during their mock exams due to a faulty heating system. Meanwhile, the school’s swimming pool remains unusable, cordoned off with danger signs, highlighting ongoing maintenance problems. Esme, a student at the school, described how shivering made it… Continue reading School pool barricaded as repairs contract ends with work unfinished

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