Author: Dave Carter

In parts of Northern Ireland, thousands of residents are now being invited to receive free screening for haemochromatosis, a genetic disorder often referred to as the Celtic Curse. This condition, which is most common among individuals of Irish and Scottish heritage, leads to an increased absorption of iron that can cause damage to various organs… Continue reading Haemochromatosis: Thousands in NI being offered testing for Celtic curse

A recent survey conducted across Wales has uncovered troubling mental health issues among primary school children, revealing that anxiety, loneliness, low self-confidence, and concerns about appearance affect children as young as seven. These challenges, often associated with teenagers, are now evident in younger pupils. The School Health Research Network (SHRN), led by Cardiff University’s Decipher… Continue reading Mental health issues in Wales' seven-year-olds – survey

Following the impact of Storm Goretti, various parts of the UK remain under warnings for snow, ice, rain, and strong winds for the rest of the weekend. These alerts, issued by the Met Office, cover Northern Ireland, Scotland, and regions in the north and Midlands of England. Forecasters anticipate that these adverse weather conditions will… Continue reading Storm Goretti: Snow, rain and wind warnings still in place across UK

Thousands of people across Kent and Sussex are currently experiencing water outages, with disruptions expected to last through the weekend, according to South East Water (SEW). The problem primarily affects customers in Maidstone, covering areas from Hollingbourne to Headcorn and surrounding villages. These issues stem from operational difficulties encountered by Southern Water, which supplies treated… Continue reading Water disruption affects thousands across South East

ITV has announced that filming for the third series of Love Island: All Stars has been temporarily halted following the evacuation of the villa due to wildfires. The show, which is being filmed in South Africa, had been scheduled to premiere this Monday. However, a message shared on the program’s official Instagram page stated that… Continue reading Love Island: All Stars villa evacuated over wildfires

A group of rowers experienced a remarkable encounter with a whale while crossing the Atlantic Ocean. The moment was captured on video as the team reached the halfway point of their challenging 3,000-mile (4,800km) journey known as the World’s Toughest Row. The crew consisted of Will Towning from Norwich, Greg and Elliot Collins from Buckinghamshire,… Continue reading Rowers film close encounter with whales in Atlantic Ocean

Elsie Wilkins celebrated a remarkable milestone by dancing on her 105th birthday at the care home where she resides. Known affectionately as the “dancing queen” by the staff at Clayburn Court in Hampton, Peterborough, Elsie has earned this nickname because she frequently motivates fellow residents to join her in dancing. Originally from Hackney, London, Elsie… Continue reading Video: 'Dancing queen' shows moves at 105th bash

A significant protest took place outside the Iranian embassy in west London, where a crowd gathered to express their opposition to the Iranian government. Among the demonstrators, one individual climbed onto the embassy’s balcony, removing the Iranian flag amid chants and flag-waving. The Metropolitan Police reported that two people were arrested during the event, and… Continue reading Protester climbs onto balcony of Iranian embassy in London

Macclesfield football fans were left in a state of joyful disbelief as their team produced what is widely regarded as the greatest upset in FA Cup history. The Silkmen, competing in the sixth tier of English football, triumphed over Crystal Palace, the reigning cup holders from the Premier League, with a 2-1 victory at the… Continue reading Stunned Macclesfield fans cheer biggest FA Cup shock in history

A new film titled *Giant* explores the life and career of former world featherweight boxing champion Prince Naseem Hamed, shedding light on his rise from a small working-class boy to a global sports icon. The movie delves deeply into the complex and often strained relationship between Naseem and his trainer Brendan Ingle, illustrating how close… Continue reading Giant: TV psychologist on inspiring Prince Naseem Hamed film