Author: Dave Carter

A man in his 40s from the Colchester area has been arrested following a fatal multi-vehicle collision on the A120 in Essex that resulted in the death of a man in his 50s. The incident occurred at 07:00 GMT on Saturday on the Colchester-bound carriageway near Coggeshall, between West Street and Colne Road. The arrested… Continue reading Man arrested following fatal A120 Coggeshall crash

Jesy Nelson, formerly of the girl group Little Mix, has shared the difficult news that her twin daughters have been diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder known as Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). She revealed that this severe condition means her babies, Ocean Jade and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster, will likely face significant physical challenges, including an… Continue reading Jesy Nelson: Former Little Mix star told twin baby daughters may never walk

A significant house fire occurred near Laurencekirk in Aberdeenshire, resulting in the tragic loss of several dogs. The emergency services were alerted around 19:40 on Saturday evening, responding to a large blaze that produced thick smoke and towering flames visible from the nearby A90 road. Due to the incident, the northbound section of the A90… Continue reading Dogs killed as fire destroys house near Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire

Peter Duffy, a former employee of London North Eastern Railway (LNER), was dismissed after allegations surfaced that first-class passengers had been served sausage rolls taken from a bin. Despite facing accusations, Mr. Duffy insisted that his actions were intended to “go over and beyond for the customer.” According to LNER, Mr. Duffy had retrieved sausage… Continue reading LNER worker sacked for serving binned sausage rolls to passengers

The Kingsmills Memorial Committee organized a service of remembrance on the 50th anniversary of the massacre, held at 3 pm GMT in Bessbrook Town Hall. Over 400 attendees gathered to honor the victims, including relatives, friends, members of the church, police officers, and political figures. The event featured musical accompaniment by the Tullyvallen Silver Band… Continue reading Kingsmills murders: 'When dad came home it was in a coffin', daughter of victim

Starting from Monday, advertisements for junk food will be prohibited on television and online across the UK as part of efforts to combat childhood obesity. This comprehensive ban targets products high in fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) by preventing their promotion on TV before 9 p.m. and at any time on digital platforms. The restriction… Continue reading Junk food advert ban set to come into force

Matt Taylor, Lead Weather Presenter, reports that the Met Office has issued warnings of travel disruptions on Monday morning as many people return to work and school after the Christmas holiday. In northern Scotland, amber alerts are in place due to ongoing heavy snow, which follows several days of substantial snowfall. While temperatures are expected… Continue reading Snow and ice warnings issued ahead of Monday return to work

Tyson Fury, the former world heavyweight champion, has revealed plans to make a comeback to boxing in 2026, ending his recent retirement. The 37-year-old Briton’s last fight took place in December 2024, where he was defeated for the second time by unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch. Fury confirmed his retirement shortly after… Continue reading Tyson Fury announces return to boxing a year after latest retirement

A tragic incident unfolded in East Yorkshire when Mark Ratcliffe, aged 67, lost his life while attempting to rescue two people from the sea. According to Humberside Police, Mr Ratcliffe was pulled from the water unconscious at Withernsea on Friday and subsequently died at the scene. Alongside him, the body of a 45-year-old woman was… Continue reading Man who died after Withernsea sea rescue named

Engineers have been working through the night to mend a damaged mains gas pipe that caused a widespread outage, leaving approximately 4,600 homes and buildings without gas in the Kingsbridge, Malborough, and Salcombe areas of south Devon. The disruption began on Saturday amid cold temperatures, prompting urgent repair efforts by Wales & West Utilities. By… Continue reading Engineers rush to fix gas outage for 4,600 south Devon properties