A woman from Antrim, Katy McKinney, has expressed uncertainty about when she might be able to return home from the United Arab Emirates amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. She had been visiting Dubai alongside her husband on a business trip when Israel and the United States launched attacks on Iran late Saturday. In… Continue reading Dubai: NI woman sheltered in hotel basement after Iran air strikes
Author: Dave Carter
Tipping Point contestant who used cash prize on IVF now has triplets
Jamie McEvoy, a contestant on ITV’s game show *Tipping Point*, recently shared his remarkable journey after winning a cash prize on the show. The 30-year-old from Chorley, Lancashire, had appeared on an episode filmed three years ago but broadcasted just last week, where he secured a £3,000 prize. Jamie and his wife, Hayley, were using… Continue reading Tipping Point contestant who used cash prize on IVF now has triplets
Thousands of patients waiting over 24 hours in A&E 'corridor care'
A recent investigation by the BBC has brought to light a concerning issue in hospitals across north-west England, where over 52,000 patients endured waits exceeding 24 hours in A&E corridors last year. This phenomenon, often referred to as “corridor care,” involves patients remaining on trolleys or chairs in emergency departments due to a shortage of… Continue reading Thousands of patients waiting over 24 hours in A&E 'corridor care'
Missing student Jack O'Sullivan's family 'continue to keep hope'
The family of Jack O’Sullivan, a law student who went missing two years ago, remains steadfast in their hope of uncovering what happened to him. Jack disappeared in the early hours of 2 March 2024 after attending a house party in Bristol’s Hotwells area. Despite thorough searches, including river dives and extensive police investigations, no… Continue reading Missing student Jack O'Sullivan's family 'continue to keep hope'
Pembrokeshire by-election candidate pulls out after son targeted
A mother who launched an anti-bullying charity after the tragic suicide of her daughter has recently withdrawn from a local council by-election following verbal abuse aimed at her teenage son. Nicola Harteveld, founder of the Megan’s Starr Foundation, which supports young people struggling with mental health challenges and bullying, decided to step back from the… Continue reading Pembrokeshire by-election candidate pulls out after son targeted
I was abused online for 'Welcome to Heathrow' poster
Syed Usman Shah experienced a moment that initially filled him with pride but quickly turned distressing after appearing in a high-profile Heathrow Airport “Welcome” poster. At 35, Shah was chosen by Heathrow as one of 38 prominent Londoners to feature on large posters greeting visitors to the city. Among others selected were well-known figures such… Continue reading I was abused online for 'Welcome to Heathrow' poster
RAF responding to suspected drone strike at UK base in Cyprus, MoD says
The Ministry of Defence has reported that a Royal Air Force base in Cyprus, RAF Akrotiri, experienced a suspected drone attack late on Sunday night. The incident occurred close to midnight local time (22:00 GMT), and the armed forces responded promptly to the event. Fortunately, there were no casualties resulting from the strike, according to… Continue reading RAF responding to suspected drone strike at UK base in Cyprus, MoD says
Newspaper headlines: 'Britain backs war on Iran' and 'Trump vows to press on'
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has dominated headlines once again, with several UK newspapers highlighting escalating tensions and the UK’s evolving stance. The Daily Telegraph featured a front-page headline reading, “Britain backs war on Iran,” revealing that Sir Keir Starmer has granted the US permission to utilize military bases in the UK for… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Britain backs war on Iran' and 'Trump vows to press on'
Sir John Curtice: Which issues will decide the elections in Scotland and Wales?
On 7 May, voters in Scotland and Wales will head to the polls to elect members to their respective parliaments, the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood and the Welsh Senedd. As election campaigns intensify, a recently conducted poll commissioned by the BBC has shed light on the key issues influencing voter decisions in both nations. The… Continue reading Sir John Curtice: Which issues will decide the elections in Scotland and Wales?
UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, says Starmer
The UK has consented to a US request allowing American forces to operate from British military bases for targeted defensive strikes aimed at Iranian missile installations, according to statements made by Sir Keir Starmer. However, the prime minister emphasized that the UK has drawn lessons from the errors made during the Iraq conflict and clarified… Continue reading UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, says Starmer