Author: Dave Carter

Michael Campbell, a Belfast-based actor acclaimed for his portrayal of Richard III in a wheelchair, is currently participating in a clinical trial for a new drug aimed at treating Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Diagnosed with this terminal illness in February 2023, the 35-year-old performer has experienced some promising improvements since starting the medication, including regaining… Continue reading Michael Campbell: MND drug might 'give me an extra year or two'

Campaigners advocating for assisted dying legislation are seeking permission from the House of Lords to either extend their debate time into later hours or begin earlier sessions. This request stems from worries among supporters that the bill may not clear all parliamentary stages within the current timeframe. A formal motion has been tabled in the… Continue reading Assisted dying campaigners request extra time for peers to scrutinise bill

Snow and icy conditions continue to affect large parts of Scotland, particularly the north east, where hundreds of schools remain closed for a third consecutive day due to severe winter weather. Yellow snow and ice warnings are still in place throughout Wednesday across northern Scotland, with ice advisories covering nearly the entire region. Aberdeenshire Council… Continue reading Schools remain closed as ice warnings take effect

Ellie James, whose husband Owain sadly passed away from a brain tumour at the age of 34, has expressed that she cannot return to a normal life until there is a significant change in the treatment available to brain tumour patients. Driven by her experience, Ellie has been actively campaigning for a policy that mandates… Continue reading Owain's Law: Wife takes campaign for brain tumour tissue changes to Parliament

The United Kingdom and France have reached an agreement to provide military support in Ukraine contingent on the establishment of a peace deal with Russia, according to UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. This declaration of intent follows discussions held in Paris with representatives from over 30 allied countries. During these talks, Starmer outlined plans… Continue reading UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed with Russia

According to a report from CBS News, a US-authorized interception of a Russian-flagged oil tanker currently traversing the Atlantic Ocean toward Europe may be imminent. Two unnamed US officials shared with the broadcaster that American military forces intend to halt the vessel, which has a history of transporting Venezuelan crude oil and is estimated to… Continue reading US may seize oil tanker heading for Europe, reports say

West Midlands Police have firmly denied any conspiracy in their decision to prohibit Israeli football supporters from attending a match held in Birmingham, emphasizing that the ban was entirely motivated by safety concerns. This statement came after senior police officials and representatives from Birmingham City Council faced scrutiny from Members of Parliament regarding their choice… Continue reading MP's probe West Midlands Police over decision to ban Maccabi fans

Learner drivers in England and Wales may soon be required to wait for a minimum period of up to six months between passing their theory test and taking their practical driving exam, according to an upcoming government proposal revealed by the BBC. This potential change forms part of a larger road safety strategy aimed at… Continue reading Learner drivers may have to wait six months before taking test

Newly released CCTV footage appears to capture a convicted murderer walking through city streets just days after escaping from prison. The images are part of an ongoing effort to locate the three men who failed to return to HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire on New Year’s Day. The surveillance footage shows two of the escapees,… Continue reading HMP Leyhill: New CCTV released in hunt for absconded murderer

The prime minister has recently sought to distinguish his party’s vision sharply from that of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, aiming to rejuvenate Labour’s standing as well as his own reputation going into the new year. Sir Keir Starmer addressed his political cabinet, emphasizing the importance of presenting a clear choice to voters: between Labour’s goal… Continue reading Target 'divisive' Reform in 2026, Keir Starmer tells ministers