Author: Dave Carter

A fatal stabbing incident occurred at Briar Hill Skate Park in Northampton, resulting in the death of a man and leaving a teenage boy critically injured. The emergency services responded to the scene at around 15:45 GMT on Wednesday after reports of an altercation that led to the violent attack. Northamptonshire Police have opened a… Continue reading One dead in stabbing after Northampton skate park altercation

The 90 members of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLAs) at Stormont are proposed to receive a substantial increase in their annual salary, rising by over £14,000 from April, reaching £67,200. Currently, MLAs earn £53,000 annually, which is notably less than their counterparts in Scotland and Wales. This upward adjustment is recommended by the independent remuneration… Continue reading Stormont assembly members set to see £14,000 pay rise from April

A group of Chagossians has defied a removal order issued by UK authorities after arriving on the Chagos Islands to protest a planned transfer of control of the territory to Mauritius. The four men reached a remote part of the archipelago on Monday, sailing from Sri Lanka with the intention of establishing a permanent settlement… Continue reading Chagossians trying to resettle on islands defy removal order

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the beloved comic character Dennis the Menace, a special 50p coin has been released. This commemorative coin was created in partnership with Beano, the iconic British comic that first introduced Dennis in March 1951. The design features Dennis dressed in his classic red and black striped jumper, accompanied by… Continue reading Dennis the Menace celebrates 75 years with Royal Mint 50p coin

A British couple traveling through Iran on a global motorcycle journey have been sentenced to a decade in prison on espionage charges, according to their family. Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested by Iranian authorities in January 2025 and subsequently accused of spying—allegations the couple denies. Currently, the Foremans are held separately in Tehran’s notorious… Continue reading Brits detained in Iran receive 10-year prison sentence, family says

An investigation into Scotland’s largest psychiatric hospital for children has revealed ongoing serious concerns about patient care, several months after a documentary uncovered troubling treatment practices by nursing staff. The BBC Disclosure program, *Kids on The Psychiatric Ward*, broadcast last February, featured interviews with 28 former patients from Skye House in Glasgow. These young individuals… Continue reading Teen psychiatric patients felt 'belittled and bullied' – report

Dean Mayze, aged 38, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after admitting to throwing a corrosive substance at the face of a guest at a spiritual retreat. The incident occurred in December 2022 at Hafan y Coed, the wellness retreat Mayze operated in Abercrave, Powys. Following a disagreement with the guest, Keifer Price,… Continue reading Abercrave wellness retreat owner throws liquid at guest's face and flees country

Reform UK has announced its intention to fully reinstate the two-child benefit cap should the party gain power, marking a significant reversal from its earlier stance of abolishing the policy. Originally introduced by the Conservative government in 2017, this cap restricts parents from claiming universal credit or tax credits for more than two children. Robert… Continue reading Reform UK would reimpose two-child benefit cap

Two young otter cubs were saved after being discovered huddled inside a car engine to keep warm in North Ayrshire. The small cubs, thought to be female and around nine to ten weeks old, were first noticed by locals in the town of Skelmorlie, who had seen the animals several times throughout the day on… Continue reading Otter cubs rescued after sheltering in car engine

Six activists from Palestine Action are set to undergo a retrial concerning charges of criminal damage and violence linked to a break-in at a UK facility operated by an Israel-based defense company. The defendants include Charlotte Head, 29; Samuel Corner, 23; Leona Kamio, 30; Fatema Rajwani, 21; Zoe Rogers, 22; and Jordan Devlin, 31. The… Continue reading Palestine Action activists to face retrial over Elbit break-in