Author: Dave Carter

After spending extended periods in isolation during the Covid lockdowns, 23-year-old Paisley found himself struggling with feelings of entrapment and loneliness while working from home. He confessed that he had lost the ability to interact socially and, like many others from Generation Z, turned to artificial intelligence for companionship. “At one point, I was talking… Continue reading 'I spoke to ChatGPT 8 times a day' – Gen Z's loneliness 'crisis'

Asha Patel and Maddy Bull from Nottingham report on an unforgettable surprise for a devoted Bridgerton fan. Sarah Taylor, who had believed she was attending a routine first aid training session in Newark, Nottinghamshire, found herself in the middle of an extraordinary event tied to the launch of the hit Netflix series’ new season. As… Continue reading Bridgerton superfan's delight as work training course gives way to ball

On the final day before the self-assessment deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the UK has expanded its phone and webchat support to assist taxpayers who have yet to file their returns. This move comes as millions of self-employed individuals or those with multiple income sources are required to submit their 2024-25 tax returns… Continue reading HMRC phone lines stay open as self-assessment tax deadline looms

Sam Marlow had originally intended to provide her 12-year-old daughter, Rubie, with a smartphone when she began secondary school. However, this plan was altered when the school implemented a ban on smartphones for all new students, permitting only basic “brick” or “dumb” phones that limit internet access to calls and texts. Sam appreciates that this… Continue reading Making schools phone-free is 'near impossible'. Do parents even want it?

Recent revelations stemming from over three million newly disclosed documents related to the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have sparked widespread media attention. Among the notable disclosures are emails from 2010 indicating that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor invited Epstein to Buckingham Palace shortly after Epstein’s release from house arrest. One such email, sent from an account labeled… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Epstein invited to Palace' and 'I have Russian friend for you'

The core idea driving the prime minister’s recent trip to China revolves around what some observers refer to as China’s “looking up economy.” This phrase emphasizes the nature of China as a tightly managed state under the pervasive influence of the Chinese Communist Party, where directives from the highest levels shape the possibility of meaningful… Continue reading Chris Mason: What Starmer's China reset tells us about his foreign policy

Four individuals have been convicted of murdering Joanne Penney, an innocent woman who became an unintended victim amid a violent dispute between rival drug gangs operating in south Wales. The fatal incident occurred last March in Talbot Green when Joanne answered the door of a flat she was visiting, only to be fatally shot at… Continue reading Joanne Penney: Four found guilty of Talbot Green murder

Hannah Spencer has been announced as the Green Party candidate for the upcoming by-election in Gorton and Denton. At 34 years old, Spencer is an experienced local politician, currently serving as the leader of the Green Party on Trafford Council, where she has represented the Hale ward since May 2023. Spencer expressed her gratitude to… Continue reading Greens name Hannah Spencer as Gorton and Denton by-election pick

Rail passengers are being advised to plan their journeys carefully this weekend as significant engineering work will disrupt services on important cross-border and Northern Ireland rail routes. Irish Rail has announced the temporary closure of the line connecting Drogheda and Dublin from Saturday, 31 January, through to Monday, 2 February, due to necessary maintenance activities.… Continue reading Translink: Passengers warned of disruptions in weekend engineering works

Newly disclosed emails indicate that the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein invited an individual believed to be Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince, to meet for dinner with a 26-year-old Russian woman. These emails, recently released by the US Department of Justice as part of ongoing investigations into Epstein’s activities, include messages signed simply with… Continue reading Jeffrey Epstein invited 'The Duke' to meet Russian woman