Author: Dave Carter

Police have confirmed that the families of those involved have been notified, and a report will be submitted to the coroner. In a statement, officers extended their condolences, saying, “Our thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time.” Mayor Drew Creek described the incident as “awful,” noting that the entire community of Newquay is… Continue reading Two people die after large emergency response on Newquay beach

Bill Oddie, the beloved television presenter and comedian, has passed away at the age of 85, according to his agent. Oddie first gained widespread recognition in the 1970s as a member of the quirky comedy trio The Goodies. Later, he shifted his focus towards his passion for wildlife, becoming one of the inaugural hosts of… Continue reading Bill Oddie: The Goodies and Springwatch star dies at 85

Sir Ian Wood, a renowned Aberdeen-based businessman and philanthropist, passed away at the age of 84, according to an announcement by his family. Widely respected within the UK oil and gas sector, Sir Ian transformed his family’s fishing boat repair business into a leading global engineering firm servicing the North Sea and other international markets.… Continue reading Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood dies aged 84

When Stacey, a mother from Dudley, fell down the stairs and lost consciousness after hitting her head, her five-year-old son Jaxon acted swiftly. At the time, his younger brother, who is three years old, was also at home with them. Recognizing the seriousness of the situation as his mother began vomiting and showed signs of… Continue reading Dudley boy Jaxon, 5, praised for calling 999 for injured mum

A family from Barking, London, expressed their profound grief following the tragic loss of their loved ones in a recent incident. On Monday, they issued a statement conveying their devastation and heartfelt appreciation for those who came to their aid during the crisis. They extended sincere thanks to the local community members who responded swiftly… Continue reading Family in West Mersea beach tragedy backs calls for safety review

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed to Laura Kuenssberg that his dog, Axel, will remain in Greater Manchester rather than moving to the official residence at 10 Downing Street. Burnham explained that he believes his poodle-mix would not get along well with Larry, the famous cat who has been living at the prime minister’s… Continue reading My dog Axel 'wouldn't get on' with Larry the cat, says Burnham

A harrowing case has emerged involving a former funeral director who deceived families by pretending to have buried their loved ones, leaving many victims devastated. Joanne Moody, whose father Peter Moody was among those affected, describes her experience as having “crucified” her. Peter’s body was only discovered by authorities months after what was supposed to… Continue reading Legacy funeral boss Robert Bush has shown no remorse, says victim

During our interview, it became evident that Burnham operates with distinct modes depending on the topic at hand. When discussing familiar issues such as social care reform, his achievements in Manchester, or empowering local leaders with greater control over spending without Whitehall’s interference, he spoke fluently and with clear passion. These are the core themes… Continue reading Behind the scenes at No 10 as Andy Burnham becomes prime minister

Andy Burnham has warned the BBC that without reform to social care, the NHS faces the risk of collapse. While he emphasized the urgency of addressing the issue, Burnham did not commit to a specific timeline for implementing changes. In his first major interview since becoming prime minister, he made clear his intention to introduce… Continue reading Andy Burnham tells BBC NHS 'will collapse' without social care reform

Four individuals have been formally charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 24-year-old man in Leicester. The victim, identified as Arad Niakan, sustained fatal injuries after the incident occurred on Wednesday at De Montfort Place, near London Road, according to Leicestershire Police. Those charged with the murder are Talha Satar, 21, from Stoughton… Continue reading Four men charged with murder after Leicester stabbing