Author: Dave Carter

Bangor University has publicly clarified that it does not endorse the decision made by its student debating society to deny a question-and-answer session to Reform UK representatives. The Bangor Debating & Political Society declined a request from Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin and campaigner Jack Anderton, citing a strict stance against racism, transphobia, and homophobia… Continue reading Bangor university student society bans Reform UK for 'racism, transphobia and homophobia'

John Doyle, a former inspector with the Metropolitan Police, has been charged with multiple serious offences, including five counts of rape. According to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), these charges stem from incidents that allegedly involved violent bondage sex, during which Doyle is accused of wrapping a woman’s face in clingfilm. This form of abuse… Continue reading Ex-Met inspector to appear in court on rape charges

A man from Grimethorpe, Barnsley, who fortified his homes with a variety of dangerous booby traps including a flamethrower and tripwires, has been sentenced to prison for protecting his drug operation. Ian Claughton, aged 60, equipped three properties with improvised security measures such as fishing wire, modified crow-scarers, and homemade pipe bombs to safeguard his… Continue reading Barnsley man who laid 'Home Alone' style traps at drug den jailed

Ministers have been instructed not to release any personal communications involving Lord Mandelson following Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s publication of text messages exchanged with the former UK ambassador to the United States. The Cabinet Office reminded government officials not to disclose messages that fall under a recent parliamentary motion requiring the government to make public… Continue reading Ministers told to not publish their own Mandelson messages

A woman described as a “skilled butcher” has been convicted of murdering her partner, dismembering the body, and burying the remains in a garden over 15 years ago. The victim, Izabela Zablocka, was initially reported missing in 2010. Her remains were eventually uncovered buried in a garden on Princes Street in Derby on 1 June… Continue reading Izabela Zablocka death: 'Skilled butcher' guilty of murdering, cutting up and burying partner

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has publicly called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign, yet the Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander maintains that collaboration between the two remains possible. Alexander described their recent disagreements as “sincere and genuine” but emphasized that both leaders are focused on the upcoming Holyrood election in May. Despite Sarwar’s dramatic… Continue reading Starmer and Sarwar can still work together, Scottish Secretary claims

The UK is set to see an expansion in solar energy projects as the government has recently awarded contracts for a record number of renewable energy developments. Among these, 157 solar farms across England, Scotland, and Wales have secured agreements, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to increasing its clean energy output. This move has been positively… Continue reading More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction

Albert Bridge, located in west London, has been closed to vehicular traffic as a cautious response following a recent inspection. This closure affects the historic crossing that links Battersea with Chelsea, a structure that has stood for 150 years. Kensington and Chelsea Council reported that the concerns emerged during routine maintenance work carried out on… Continue reading Albert Bridge closes to traffic as 'precaution' after inspection

This excerpt describes the tragic story of a 15-year-old boy named Daejaun, who was exploited and groomed into drug dealing by older individuals, which ultimately led to his untimely death. His mother, Jodian Taylor, shares insights into how Daejaun’s life changed from being a happy and eager child to becoming involved in dangerous activities due… Continue reading My son was exploited and killed, but my pleas for help were ignored

In recent weeks, the UK and much of Western Europe have been experiencing a prolonged spell of rainy and overcast weather due to stagnant low-pressure systems. These systems have been unable to move eastward as usual because a large high-pressure area has become entrenched over Scandinavia. This high-pressure zone acts as a barrier, effectively blocking… Continue reading UK weather: One hundred flood warnings with weather 'stuck in a rut'