Author: Dave Carter

James Holder, co-founder of the fashion brand Superdry, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for rape. The 54-year-old, who resides in Cheltenham, was convicted of attacking a woman in her apartment following an evening out in May 2022. During the sentencing hearing at Bristol Crown Court, Recorder David Chidgey described Holder’s actions as… Continue reading Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for rape

A man has been convicted of manslaughter after delivering a fatal punch to another individual following a confrontation outside a Leicestershire bar. The incident involved Nathan Gothard, who struck 66-year-old David Darke near The Crown Inn in Appleby Magna in the days just before Christmas last year. The force of the punch caused a fracture… Continue reading Pub-goer guilty of killing man after losing fight in Appleby Magna

Authorities have initiated an investigation following an alarming incident where a vehicle reportedly drove towards three Jewish schoolchildren in north-west London. The event took place near Hasmonean High School for Boys, prompting the school’s headteacher to inform parents about the situation and the Metropolitan Police’s call for witness accounts. The school described the event as… Continue reading Witness appeal after car drives towards Jewish schoolchildren

Joanne Shaw, a 35-year-old mother from Frenchay, Bristol, tragically lost her life after an explosion at her home on Sunday. Her family described her as a devoted parent who placed herself between danger and her loved ones, making what they called “the ultimate sacrifice.” They emphasized that her love for her child was boundless and… Continue reading Mother killed in Frenchay explosion made 'ultimate sacrifice'

A retired pastor has been fined £450 after being found guilty of violating abortion buffer zone regulations by delivering a sermon near a hospital. Clive Johnston, aged 77 and residing in Sion Mills, County Tyrone, conducted an open-air service within a safe access zone adjacent to Causeway Hospital on 7 July 2024. The judgement was… Continue reading Coleraine: Retired pastor guilty of abortion buffer zone breach

In Newport, three individuals have been taken into custody following a fatal collision involving a BMW and a motorbike. The incident occurred early on Thursday along Aberthaw Road, where emergency responders were promptly dispatched. Tragically, two males, believed to be the motorbike’s driver and their pillion passenger, were declared dead at the scene by paramedics.… Continue reading Murder arrests after two males die in Newport crash

In April 1950, Scotland experienced a remarkable moment in football history by finishing second in the British Home Championship, an achievement that should have qualified them for the upcoming World Cup in Brazil. This tournament was the first World Cup held after the Second World War and marked the fourth edition overall. Despite securing a… Continue reading When Scotland qualified for the World Cup… but didn't go

Authorities in Nottingham are intensifying efforts to address ongoing youth disturbances in the city centre through a new initiative aimed at tackling persistent juvenile offenders after school hours. This crackdown, known as Operation View, focuses on boys and girls starting from as young as 10 years old amid rising apprehension over various types of criminal… Continue reading Parents told 'control your children or face fines and eviction'

Amazon has launched a pioneering drone delivery service in the UK, making it the first retailer in the country to do so. This initial rollout is taking place in Darlington, County Durham, where drones are now transporting packages to customers. The deliveries involve items weighing up to 5 pounds (2.2 kilograms) and cover a delivery… Continue reading Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK

The voting process has begun for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, with residents heading to polling stations to cast their ballots. For those who have not yet used postal voting, polling places opened at 07:00 and will remain accessible until 22:00. Unlike England, voters in Scotland are not required to present identification at the polls.… Continue reading Voters head to the polls for 2026 Holyrood election