Author: Dave Carter

The widow of Pat Finucane, the Belfast solicitor murdered in 1989, has expressed deep frustration over the delay in launching a public inquiry that the UK Government had promised to begin in 2024. Geraldine Finucane believes the hold-up stems from issues surrounding the establishment of the inquiry’s terms of reference, which will define the scope… Continue reading Pat Finucane: Widow's 'frustration' at public inquiry delay

Nottingham Forest have initiated discussions with Vitor Pereira, the former Wolves manager, following the dismissal of Sean Dyche after just 114 days at the helm. The decision came in the wake of a goalless draw against bottom-placed Wolves, a result which leaves Forest only three points clear of the Premier League relegation zone with 12… Continue reading Sean Dyche sacked: Nottingham Forest in talks with Vitor Pereira to take over

Pharmacists in Wales are facing serious financial difficulties as operating costs soar, forcing some to accumulate significant debt in an effort to keep their businesses running. One such pharmacist, Tunde Olawoye, who has owned a pharmacy in Ceredigion since 2020, has amassed £145,000 in debt. He worries about his ability to pay staff salaries each… Continue reading Pharmacists in Wales described remortgaging homes to stay afloat

Police Scotland has revealed that organised crime groups are increasingly targeting chip shops, takeaways, and restaurants to steal their used cooking oil. This oil is typically stored in containers outside these establishments for collection and recycling, often being processed into biodiesel—a renewable fuel used to power vehicles such as buses and tractors. Between April and… Continue reading Why are criminals stealing used cooking oil from chip shops?

This article discusses the rise in deaths related to nitazenes, a potent class of synthetic opioids, in the UK. Key points include: – Families, like Nicola’s, receive post-mortem reports indicating nitazene presence as a cause of death, often without prior knowledge of the substance. – The UK is experiencing a higher rate of nitazene-related deaths… Continue reading Nitazenes: Inquests show how deadly synthetic drugs spread

Health board executives at two struggling NHS organizations have had their proposed 10% salary increases put on hold following backlash from unions. The planned pay rises, intended to compensate the chiefs involved in leading new regional healthcare planning initiatives, have sparked controversy due to concerns over fairness, especially among frontline NHS workers who are often… Continue reading Health board bosses in Scotland have 10% pay rise put on hold

This is an excerpt from a BBC News article investigating maternity care failings at the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UH Sussex), focusing on two tragic cases involving couples Beth Cooper and Sophie Hartley, who both lost their babies named Felix at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath. ### Key points summarized include:… Continue reading Parents blame baby deaths on misssed chances at Sussex NHS trust

Following a prolonged period of wet and dull weather, wintry conditions are forecast to make a comeback across various regions of the UK, with snow and ice expected in many areas. The shift in weather will be driven by an influx of Arctic air, causing temperatures to plunge up to six degrees below the seasonal… Continue reading UK weather: Snow and ice warnings issued after relentless rain and flooding

An investigation has been launched into the conduct of Warwickshire Police after they charged a woman with perverting the course of justice following her accusation that a police officer raped her. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has confirmed it will examine how Warwickshire officers handled the case. The woman, referred to as Ruth… Continue reading Warwickshire Police investigated after charging woman who accused policeman of rape

Several major waste management companies have reported that nitrous oxide canisters—commonly known as laughing gas—are frequently exploding at waste facilities, posing serious hazards to employees. These metal canisters, used illegally for recreational purposes, are often disposed of with ordinary household trash, leading to extensive damage at energy-from-waste plants. The explosions have become so frequent that… Continue reading Laughing gas canisters are causing explosions in waste facilities, firms say