Author: Dave Carter

The tragic murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002 have forever marked the small Cambridgeshire town of Soham, linking it indelibly to a heartbreaking event. Similar to other communities known for their own tragedies, such as Dunblane, Aberfan, Lockerbie, and later Southport, Soham has carried the weight of this loss for over two… Continue reading Ian Huntley 'not worth the breath' of the people of Soham

At Molineux Stadium, new paintings honoring the late Diogo Jota have been revealed, reflecting a heartfelt tribute to the former Wolverhampton Wanderers forward. These unique artworks were crafted using ink derived from floral tributes left by fans at the stadium, offering a lasting memorial through this deeply meaningful element. Jota tragically passed away at the… Continue reading Diogo Jota art created by ink from floral tributes left at Molineux

Ian Huntley, the former school caretaker convicted of murdering two 10-year-old girls in Soham, has died following an assault in prison. The 52-year-old suffered severe head injuries after being attacked with an improvised weapon by another inmate at HMP Frankland on 26 February. He was placed on life support at a hospital but ultimately did… Continue reading Soham murderer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack

Shazad Ali, a 21-year-old from Newport, has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple terrorism-related offences. The court heard that Ali extensively used social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok to disseminate propaganda supporting the Islamic State (IS) group. Throughout this period, he aimed to position himself as the… Continue reading Newport man jailed after posting pro-IS propaganda on social media

John Swinney, the First Minister of Scotland, has indicated that he might ban US military aircraft from using Prestwick Airport if it is confirmed that these planes are participating in military operations in the Middle East. Swinney has voiced concerns about recent US and Israeli actions against Iran, stating that he doubts these actions adhere… Continue reading Swinney would 'consider' banning US military planes from Prestwick Airport

Last Saturday, just as players were preparing to step onto the central court in Dubai for the final, Britain’s Grand Slam doubles champion Henry Patten noticed something unusual—a fighter jet flying overhead. From that moment, he realized this week would be far from ordinary. Patten and his doubles partner Harri Heliovaara were among about 40… Continue reading Henry Patten: Escaping Dubai amid Middle East conflict

A US bomber, equipped to carry up to 24 cruise missiles, has recently arrived in the United Kingdom following Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s approval for the US to conduct “defensive” strikes targeting Iranian missile sites from UK military bases. This decision marked a reversal after Sir Keir initially declined permission for the US to… Continue reading US lands bomber at UK air base after warning of surge in strikes on Iran

Ten years after St Ives introduced a ban on new-build properties being sold as second homes, the Cornish town continues to face significant challenges related to housing affordability, fluctuating employment, and the displacement of young locals. The 2016 referendum was a landmark event, conducted in response to census data revealing that about 25% of local… Continue reading Why young people in St Ives can't find affordable homes

The weekend weather presents a varied picture across the UK. Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to enjoy a mostly fine day on Saturday, with sunshine breaking through after a cold and frosty start in some places. However, Sunday will bring increased cloud cover, though northern regions should still see the best of any remaining… Continue reading UK sees highest temperature of the year, snow and blood rain all in the last 48hrs

On Friday night, Dave returned to London’s O2 Arena to perform for the first time in four years, celebrating a decade in the music industry before a sold-out crowd. The audience, well-versed in his lyrics, joined him in marking this milestone with an intimate show that revealed the full range of his artistic talents. While… Continue reading Dave review: British star transcends rapper status at London O2 gig