Author: Dave Carter

Danielle Brown, a 31-year-old woman from North Tyneside, experienced a tragic situation during her pregnancy when her baby girl, Maisie, died while she was still carrying her. Despite having pre-eclampsia, a potentially fatal condition for both mother and child, Danielle was prematurely discharged from hospital. She returned to the maternity unit because she was still… Continue reading North Shields mother told to make appointment to give birth to dead baby

Born with a cleft lip, Dorgan endured multiple challenges growing up, including hearing and speech difficulties along with bullying related to her visible scars. Throughout her childhood, she underwent five surgical procedures and attended frequent hospital appointments for speech and language therapy. Currently, she benefits from lifelong access to free dermal filler treatments provided by… Continue reading Women with cleft lip scarring praise advance in aesthetics

The Rasharkin Chosen Few Orange lodge in Northern Ireland has endured numerous attacks on its hall over the past three decades, with members describing the building as the region’s most targeted Orange hall. Since its establishment, the lodge has faced 51 separate incidents, ranging from graffiti vandalism to attempts at arson. These continual threats have… Continue reading Orange Order hall attacks: 51 incidents bring ‘fear and intimidation’ to lodge

The process of securing and counting mail-in ballots in the United States involves several important measures designed to ensure election integrity. Surveillance cameras monitor the handling of ballots to provide transparency and deter tampering. Zip ties are often used to securely seal ballot containers, preventing unauthorized access during transit or storage. Additionally, observers are present… Continue reading ‘I felt ostracised due to cleft lip’

During the Independence Day celebrations in Antigua and Barbuda on Sunday, King Charles III found himself caught in a sudden heavy rainstorm without an umbrella. While Queen Camilla promptly received an umbrella when the downpour began, the King was seen signaling in hopes of being handed one for himself. The unexpected weather disrupted the festivities,… Continue reading Watch: King Charles III caught in torrential downpour at Antigua and Barbuda parade

The i Paper approaches the topic of politics from a fresh perspective, highlighting a significant shift in public opinion regarding the UK state pension triple lock. Featured prominently on its front page, the headline reads: “Support for UK state pension triple lock falls – boosting PM’s plan to scrap it.” This suggests growing momentum behind… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: ‘A family’s pain’ and ‘EU students in return for trade’

Hospitals across England are set to introduce a new early warning system aimed at helping emergency department staff quickly identify children whose health is rapidly deteriorating. This initiative responds to growing concerns over lengthy waits and inadequate care in hospital corridors, a problem publicly acknowledged by Health Secretary Yvette Cooper. She has committed to ending… Continue reading A&E warning system to flag dangerously ill children

Since the summer, anyone making purchases using Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services has undergone stricter affordability assessments. Although BNPL has functioned as a form of credit—usually repaid over time in instalments—it only became officially regulated starting this July. This regulatory change requires lenders to check more thoroughly whether buyers can afford their repayments before… Continue reading New Buy Now Pay Later rules – don’t get caught out

Over 300 individuals were taken into custody during a demonstration in support of the banned organisation Palestine Action outside the United States embassy, according to police reports. The protest took place on Saturday at Nine Elms in London, where numerous participants held placards displaying messages like “I oppose genocide, I support Palestine Action.” The Metropolitan… Continue reading More than 300 arrests at Palestine Action support protest outside US embassy

Ciara Mageean, the accomplished former European champion and two-time Olympian, has tragically passed away at the age of 34. Hailing from Portaferry in County Down, Mageean had been bravely battling stage four bowel cancer since her diagnosis in May 2025. According to a statement shared on her social media platforms, she died peacefully on Sunday… Continue reading Ciara Mageean: Tributes to ‘inspirational’ Olympic athlete after death at 34