Author: Dave Carter

The Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO) has expressed concerns regarding the timing and methods used to assess the quality of education within the region. In a recent report, it highlighted that GCSEs occur too late in a student’s academic journey to serve as an effective indicator of educational quality. The audit emphasized that relying predominantly… Continue reading GCSE results 'too late' to judge quality of NI education, report says

It looks like your message was cut off at the end. From what you’ve shared, this appears to be an excerpt from a news article or report discussing local attitudes toward an upcoming election in Wales, concerns about the rising cost of living, changes in shopping habits, and perspectives on politics and the Welsh Parliament.… Continue reading Afan Ogwr Rhondda: Shoppers and businesses in Maesteg on cost of living crisis

Rachel Reeves has expressed her frustration over US President Donald Trump’s decision to engage in conflict with Iran, highlighting the absence of a clear plan for disengagement. She emphasised the negative impact this choice is having domestically, pointing to increased inflation, slower economic growth, and diminished tax revenues as some of the consequences felt by… Continue reading Reeves says she's angry at Trump's decision to launch Iran war

Scott Mills, the former BBC presenter, has publicly acknowledged that he was the subject of a police investigation regarding a sexual offence. This marks his first public response since his dismissal from the BBC, which was linked to allegations concerning his personal behavior. Mills addressed the situation in a statement where he noted that his… Continue reading Scott Mills confirms he was investigated by police in first statement since sacking

Authorities are currently searching for a gunman following a shooting incident that left a man in his 20s with serious injuries. The event took place on Speedwell Road, Bristol, with the police responding to reports of shots fired at a vehicle at approximately 13:47 BST. The injured man was transported to hospital with wounds that… Continue reading Bristol: Hunt for gunman who fled Speedwell shooting on e-bike

Authorities in London have taken further action following a recent arson attack targeting ambulances owned by a Jewish charity. The Metropolitan Police announced the arrest of three additional suspects linked to the incident, which involved setting fire to ambulances in north London. The attack occurred during the early hours of 23 March on the premises… Continue reading Three more arrests after Golders Green ambulance arson attack

Estate agents have raised serious concerns about the fees charged by Rightmove, describing them as “unsustainable” due to significant increases in recent years. This frustration has culminated in a class action lawsuit spearheaded by accountant Jeremy Newman, representing potentially hundreds of estate agents. The claim, for just under £1.5 billion in damages, accuses Rightmove of… Continue reading Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees

Prosecutors are currently offering early investigative guidance to police as inquiries continue into the connections between Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Lord Peter Mandelson, and the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has confirmed it is assisting both the Metropolitan Police and Thames Valley Police in their respective investigations involving a 72-year-old and a… Continue reading CPS giving 'advice' to police over Andrew and Mandelson probes

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has revealed that six officers from the Metropolitan Police are under investigation following an incident in north London where a 16-year-old boy sustained a broken knee during a stop and search operation. The boy was riding an electric bike along Northumberland Park in Tottenham in April 2025 when… Continue reading Six Met officers investigated after black child suffers broken knee in Tottenham search

Sir Keir Starmer held a press conference today, delivering a message that many had anticipated would be largely unchanged regardless of recent international events, including last month’s US and Israeli strike on Iran. April has long been seen within government circles as a critical period for the prime minister to highlight a series of decisions… Continue reading Starmer holds off from emergency measures but warns storm is coming