Author: Dave Carter

A British tourist tragically lost his life in a regional town in Australia after being stabbed by a stranger, who has since been deemed mentally unfit to stand trial. Royce Mallett, a father of two from County Durham, suffered a fatal chest wound in the incident that occurred on 8 July 2024 in a motel… Continue reading Man who murdered UK dad in Australia declared mentally unfit for trial

Official figures reveal a notable increase in the number of domestic abuse victims who have died by suicide in England and Wales. In the year leading up to March 2025, approximately 150 such suicides were reported, compared to 98 in the previous year. These statistics were provided by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), which… Continue reading Figures show rise in suicides after domestic abuse

Nearly two years ago, a significant and poignant discovery was made during renovation work on a Victorian-era building on Fore Bondgate in Bishop Auckland. Beneath the floorboards, workers uncovered the skeleton of a baby wrapped carefully in a newspaper dated Sunday 19 June 1910. The infant was bound with a brown twine around the neck,… Continue reading Funeral for Bishop Auckland mystery baby found beneath floor

A high-pressure system that has been responsible for relatively dry conditions over the past week remains near the UK. Despite this, a region of cold air situated high in the atmosphere has been drifting overhead, resulting in some instability. This has led to the formation of shower clouds in various areas. These showers are expected… Continue reading UK weather: showers at first but sun and 24C temperatures due this week

King Charles and Queen Camilla have embarked on a four-day state visit to the United States, marking the first such visit since Queen Elizabeth II’s trip in 2007. Their arrival at Andrews military airbase in Maryland was followed by a warm welcome at the White House from President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.… Continue reading King to defend ‘democratic values’ as US state visit begins

Rongmala became a landlord by circumstance after her disabilities made it impossible for her to live independently. Moving in with her children, she chose to rent out her maisonette in south London to maintain some income. However, last year her tenant stopped paying rent, accumulating arrears that now total around £15,000. Despite sending an eviction… Continue reading Renters’ Rights Act: My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property

A century after its legendary land speed record, the iconic racing car Babs has returned to Carmarthenshire to commemorate this milestone. This vehicle famously achieved a world speed record on the sands of Pendine, driven by the Welsh racer JG Parry-Thomas. In April 1926, Parry-Thomas pushed Babs to an average speed of 170 mph (273… Continue reading Land speed record car Babs returns to Pendine Sands for centenary

Paramedics who attended to ice hockey player Adam Johnson after he sustained a fatal neck injury during a league game described the situation as “chaotic,” according to a coroner’s report. The incident occurred in October 2023 when Johnson, a 29-year-old American athlete playing for the Nottingham Panthers, was struck in the neck by the skate… Continue reading Ice hockey player Adam Johnson's inquest told of 'chaotic scene'

Northern Ireland is set to become the first region within the United Kingdom to offer free sign language lessons to all deaf children and their families, following the passage of new legislation on Tuesday. The Sign Language Bill (Northern Ireland) 2025 mandates that the Department for Communities must provide these classes to deaf individuals under… Continue reading Free sign language classes to be offered for deaf children in UK first

The article discusses the situation of asylum seekers in Glasgow, Scotland, highlighting several key points: – Scotland currently has over 6,500 people seeking asylum who receive Home Office housing support, representing about 6% of the UK’s total. More than half of these asylum seekers are in Glasgow, which hosts the largest number among UK local… Continue reading What impact does immigration have on housing in Scotland?