Author: Dave Carter

Sinn Féin has expressed heartfelt condolences following the passing of their former Member of Parliament, Mickey Brady, describing him as a monumental figure within the Newry community. Brady, who represented Newry and Armagh as an MP from 2015 to 2024, had also been an active member of the Northern Ireland Assembly. His longstanding commitment to… Continue reading Mickey Brady: Tributes paid after death of former Sinn Féin MP

British qualifier Arthur Fery caused an early upset at the Australian Open by defeating Italian 20th seed Flavio Cobolli during the tournament’s opening day. The 23-year-old’s victory marked another significant milestone in his career, replicating a similar high-profile win he achieved last year at Wimbledon against 20th seed Alexei Popyrin. Fery secured the match in… Continue reading Australian Open 2026: Arthur Fery causes first shock at Melbourne Park by beating 20th seed Flavio Cobolli

Prince Harry is once again preparing to bring a court case in London, accusing newspapers of using illegal methods to obtain private information. While the scenario may seem familiar, there are notable changes in his current approach. Unlike before, his focus now appears to be more on healing family relationships rather than fueling public disputes.… Continue reading Prince Harry's war with the press is back in court. But this time it's different

Beth Kojder faced an ongoing struggle with British Gas after moving out of her one-bedroom flat in southeast London in October 2024. Despite providing meter readings and repeatedly requesting a final bill along with a refund of her remaining credit—amounting to over £1,500—she did not receive a resolution for more than a year. Her frustration… Continue reading British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It's absurd

The recent headlines have been dominated by the escalating tensions between the United States and its European allies concerning the status of Greenland. US President Donald Trump has announced increased tariffs on the UK and European countries, tying these trade penalties directly to his demand for control over the Danish territory. This development has provoked… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Blackmail over Greenland' and 'Jenrick's bizarre plot'

Independent restaurant owners have raised concerns about large food chains disguising themselves as small, local businesses on popular delivery apps, a move they describe as unfair competition that harms family-run establishments. Several major chains, including Pizza Hut, TGI Fridays, Frankie & Benny’s, Las Iguanas, and Barburrito, reportedly operate multiple brands on platforms like Deliveroo and… Continue reading Restaurants say big chains pretend to be independents on apps

A mother has expressed deep gratitude towards two strangers who saved her nine-month-old daughter from a burning vehicle, describing them as “literal lifesavers.” Alex McClean, aged 21, from Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, was driving along a dual carriageway around 13:20 GMT on Wednesday when her car suddenly started to emit smoke. Although she managed to… Continue reading Merthyr Tydfil men rescue nine-month-old baby locked in burning car

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has openly criticized former President Donald Trump’s announcement of imposing tariffs on the UK and several European allies, calling the plan “completely wrong.” Trump declared on Saturday that starting from 1 February, the US would enforce a 10% tariff on all goods imported from these nations, which would increase to… Continue reading Starmer says Trump's tariff threat over Greenland 'completely wrong'

Ian Russell, whose daughter Molly tragically died by suicide after viewing harmful content related to self-harm and suicide on social media, has expressed opposition to proposals that would ban under-16s from accessing these platforms. Speaking on BBC’s Newscast, Russell emphasized that the government should focus on enforcing existing legislation rather than resorting to broad bans.… Continue reading Molly Russell's dad says under-16 social media ban would be wrong

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) has acknowledged that problems with the water system at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) likely contributed to infections in pediatric cancer patients. This admission marks a change from the health board’s earlier stance, where it denied any link between waterborne bacteria and patient infections that resulted in deaths.… Continue reading Health board admits fatal infections probably caused by water system