Author: Dave Carter

As autumn arrives in the northern hemisphere, the lengthening nights provide excellent opportunities for stargazing. Over the coming months, skywatchers can look forward to several astronomical events including notable meteor showers and striking celestial alignments. The season kicks off with the visibility of the Pleiades star cluster, followed by the Orionid meteor shower later in… Continue reading Five night sky events to look forward to this autumn

Fenton Bailey, co-creator of the Drag Race franchise, has expressed deep concerns about the future of queer representation on television following the BBC’s decision to cancel the UK edition of the show. In an exclusive interview with BBC News, Bailey acknowledged that while he does not believe the cancellation was motivated by any “hidden agenda,”… Continue reading Drag Race co-creator Fenton Bailey speaks out after BBC axe

Ella cannot recall exactly when her teeth grinding began, but the intense jaw pain and frequent headaches soon became impossible to ignore. She was also alarmed when her dentist warned that her molars were eroding. “I was in so much pain,” she recalls. “My face was changing shape and my teeth were at risk of… Continue reading Some dentists say more young people are grinding their teeth – are you one of them?

According to the Sunday Times, Reform UK received a substantial contribution from two cryptocurrency billionaires. Each donor contributed £36 million, resulting in a significant influx of funds for the party. This sum represents an “unprecedented cash injection,” highlighting its remarkable scale compared to prior political donations. Before this, the largest known political donation was £10… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Nigel hits the jackpot' and 'Dark day for democracy'

The proposed Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE), which was envisioned as a rail-testing hub covering an area comparable to Gibraltar, has already cost taxpayers £70 million, yet construction has not commenced. Situated on the site of the former Nant Helen opencast coal mine near Ystradgynlais in Powys, Wales, the project was initially launched five… Continue reading Planned Powys rail centre not built despite £70m spend

A consumer group has highlighted a rising practice among supermarkets of offering a cheaper and less nutritious alternative to traditional tinned mackerel, labeling it an example of “skimpflation.” Major supplier Princes, along with Lidl, has begun replacing Atlantic mackerel with jack mackerel—an entirely different species—in their canned fish products. This change has been driven by… Continue reading 'Skimpflation' warning as tinned mackerel alternative hits more supermarket shelves

Authorities have blocked access to a street following a response to an incident at a residence in Armadale, West Lothian. The police were dispatched to the location on Harestanes Road during the late afternoon on Saturday. Upon arrival, officers established a cordon around the area. Forensic teams outfitted in hazmat suits and equipped with cameras… Continue reading Police seal off street after being called to incident in Armadale

Jeremy Thomas, the acclaimed producer known for films such as *The Last Emperor* and *Sexy Beast*, has passed away at the age of 77. According to a statement from his publicist, the British filmmaker died peacefully at his home in Oxfordshire on Friday, surrounded by family and close friends. Over a remarkable five-decade career, Thomas… Continue reading Oscar-winning film producer Jeremy Thomas dies aged 77

A yacht measuring 46 feet encountered serious trouble off the coast of Northern Ireland, resulting in a rescue operation that saved six individuals. The vessel, making its way from Oban in Scotland to Portugal, lost all power and steering after colliding with a fish farm in Red Bay amidst strong 60-knot winds. This incident left… Continue reading RNLI: Six people rescued after yacht gets tangled in fish farm

A man has been taken into custody following a police pursuit that ended after a bus was hijacked and subsequently stopped. The incident began when the bus driver was threatened at knifepoint by the individual, who then allowed the passengers to exit the vehicle. Despite this, the driver was forced to remain on board. Footage… Continue reading Bus driver threatened with knife as bus hijacked in Omagh and chased in police pursuit to Strabane