Author: Dave Carter

David Hunter, aged 78, who was found guilty of manslaughter after the death of his terminally ill wife Janice in Cyprus, has died. The incident occurred in December 2021, when Hunter suffocated his wife, who was battling blood cancer. Though initially charged with murder, he was ultimately convicted of manslaughter and served 19 months in… Continue reading Northumberland miner David Hunter who killed terminally ill wife dies

A court heard that a teenage boy accused of stabbing to death a nine-year-old girl had been expelled from school just hours before the tragic incident. Aria Thorpe suffered a fatal stab wound to her chest at her home in Weston-super-Mare on 15 December 2025. Evidence presented revealed the boy had a history of disruptive… Continue reading Aria Thorpe: Murder-accused teenager 'expelled from school', court hears

Diezani Alison-Madueke, a former Nigerian oil minister, has been acquitted of multiple bribery charges following a trial held at Southwark Crown Court in London. The 65-year-old faced five counts of accepting bribes as well as a conspiracy charge, alleged to involve accepting lavish stays in luxury homes and extravagant spending funded by affluent oil executives… Continue reading Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial

Rangers have officially named Derek McInnes as their new manager, agreeing on a three-year deal after settling compensation terms with their Scottish Premiership competitors, Hearts. McInnes steps in as the third Ibrox boss within a single year, taking over from Danny Rohl, who recently confirmed his move to Austrian club RB Salzburg. At 54 years… Continue reading Derek McInnes: Rangers appoint Hearts head coach as manager after Danny Rohl joins Red Bull Salzburg

The BBC has revealed plans to cut 550 jobs across its news, nations, and TV and radio divisions as part of an initial phase in its strategy to save £500 million over the next two years. Interim BBC News CEO Jonathan Munro communicated to staff that these proposals involve significant programming changes, including the termination… Continue reading BBC announces 550 job cuts as first part of £500m savings plan

A mining company has been ordered to pay a £150,000 fine following the preventable death of an electrician who was caught in the blades of a large ventilation fan in the Scottish Highlands. The incident happened at Lochaline Quartz Sand’s underground mine, where the electrician was working to restore power in the aftermath of Storm… Continue reading Highlands mining firm fined £150,000 after electrician killed by fan blades

The Transport Secretary has confirmed that the backlog for driving tests will not be reduced to the target waiting time of seven weeks until autumn of next year. Recent figures from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) reveal that the average waiting period to secure a driving test appointment last month was close to… Continue reading Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year

A former healthcare professional has received a caution from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) after attempting to access and sell the medical records of Catherine, Princess of Wales. This incident prompted an investigation by the ICO, which began in March 2024 following reports that a staff member at the London Clinic tried to view the… Continue reading Ex-health worker tried sell Catherine, Princess of Wales' medical notes

Two women who have accused Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), of childhood sexual abuse have been described by his defence as unreliable witnesses. His barrister, Kieran Vaughan KC, argued that the complainants’ testimonies contained “significant and fundamental issues,” making it impossible for the jury to confidently conclude guilt.… Continue reading Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse accusers 'not sufficiently reliable' for a guilty verdict, jury told

The government has announced it will issue an official apology to victims of forced adoptions in England, following extensive campaigning by mothers and adoptees affected by the practice. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirmed this commitment during a session with the House of Commons Education Committee, highlighting the significance of acknowledging what she described as a… Continue reading Forced adoptions: Government to apologise to victims in England