Author: Dave Carter

Dalton Smith of Britain made a significant impact on the international boxing scene by securing the WBC light-welterweight world title with a decisive stoppage of Subriel Matias in New York. The fight, held at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, saw Smith engage in a thrilling exchange with the powerful Puerto Rican fighter, culminating in a dramatic fifth… Continue reading Dalton Smith beats Subriel Matias to become world champion in New York

A photographer has expressed his delight after successfully recreating an iconic scene from the 1982 film *ET*, a project that took nearly two years to complete. Michael Meighan and his friend Nathan Edwards worked persistently to replicate the famous image of Elliott’s BMX bike flying past the Moon, with ET nestled in the basket at… Continue reading Photographer over the Moon with ET recreation on Eglwysilan Mountain

Each week, roughly 45 new applications arrive on the desk of Steph Smith, head teacher at the Cavendish School in Impington, near Cambridge. Unfortunately, the majority of these hopeful families face disappointment as the school, initially intended to accommodate 80 pupils, now has 129 students enrolled. The school caters to autistic children who may struggle… Continue reading Impington special school has 45 applicants each week

Victoria Woodall, a senior employee at Google UK, has brought a claim to an employment tribunal alleging she was made redundant in retaliation for reporting inappropriate conduct by a manager. Woodall reported that the manager shared explicit stories about his swinger lifestyle with clients and showed a nude photo of his wife, prompting an internal… Continue reading Google employee made redundant after reporting sexual harassment, court hears

The Sunday newspapers are dominated by reports on the escalating protests in Iran, highlighting the severe government crackdown. According to the Sunday Times, security forces loyal to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have been involved in a brutal suppression of demonstrators, with hundreds reportedly killed. An anonymous doctor cited by the paper detailed that six… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'PM is turning UK into military pygmy' and 'Love Island wildfire crisis'

A new initiative in England will allow drivers to monitor how local authorities are addressing the issue of potholes through an interactive mapping tool combined with a colour-coded rating system. This system evaluates the condition of roads and the efficiency with which government allocations are used for repairs. Among the local authorities receiving a “red”… Continue reading Potholes map rates council road repair progress

Karl Bushby, a former British paratrooper, has outlined the concluding leg of his extraordinary 36,000-mile (58,000km) journey on foot. Beginning in November 1998 from Chile, South America, Bushby embarked on a mission to traverse the globe solely by walking, with the ambitious goal of returning to his hometown of Hull by 2012 without using any… Continue reading Karl Bushby's 'mixed feelings' as 36,000-mile journey nears end

It looks like you’ve pasted a partial article or webpage content about roadworks in the UK, focusing on the challenges local councils face with road maintenance, funding increases, the impact of utility companies’ work permits, and the effects on local businesses. The article includes quotes from Hampshire County Council leader Nick Adams-King, mentions funding increases… Continue reading The real impact of roadworks – and why they're set to get worse

The Conservative Party has announced plans to prohibit children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms if they come into power. They intend to follow Australia’s example, being the first country to implement such a policy. In addition, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch revealed that smartphones would be banned in schools under their… Continue reading Tories would ban under-16s from social media

A year ago, three young lynx were discovered in a near-starvation state after being abandoned in the Scottish Highlands. These female cats, found near Kingussie, were captured and taken into care, while a fourth lynx—a male—was also trapped but unfortunately did not survive. The mystery surrounding their illegal release remains unresolved, with Police Scotland actively… Continue reading Lynx left to starve now living happy, enriched lives, says park