Author: Dave Carter

Newly declassified documents from the National Archives of Ireland have shed light on the 2004 Northern Bank Robbery, implicating senior IRA figure Bobby Storey in its orchestration. The audacious heist at Belfast’s Donegall Square extracted around £26.5 million, posing a serious threat to the fragile peace process in Northern Ireland at that time. These state… Continue reading Irish state papers: Government said IRA man organised £26.5m bank raid

The weekend’s newspaper front pages feature a variety of significant stories spanning politics, health, and the economy. A prominent report from The Times highlights that King Charles III and the Prince of Wales are anticipated to visit the United States early next year in an effort described as a Royal “charm offensive” aimed at strengthening… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Royal trips to woo Trump' and 'Gap year soldiers'

This article highlights the mental health challenges that some fathers face during pregnancy and early parenthood, focusing on Aled Edwards’s story as a case study. ### Key points from the article: – **Aled’s experience:** After struggling with stress and anxiety while trying for a baby, Aled was initially excited about becoming a dad but started… Continue reading Post-natal depression: Dads talk about 'crippling' condition

On Boxing Day, trail hunting events took place across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, just days after the government unveiled plans to prohibit the sport. Although fox hunting has been illegal for two decades, new legislation aims to ban trail hunting as well. This activity involves hounds following a scent trail laid out beforehand, designed to… Continue reading Holderness Boxing Day trail hunt takes place as ban looms

Perry Bamonte, well-known for his work with The Cure as both guitarist and keyboardist, has passed away at the age of 65, according to a statement from the band. The announcement described his death as occurring “after a short illness at home over Christmas,” and expressed their deep sorrow over the loss. The band remembered… Continue reading The Cure: Guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65

The family of Matthew Upham, one of two men who went missing while swimming on Christmas Day, have expressed their profound heartbreak over his disappearance. The incident occurred off the coast of Budleigh Salterton, Devon, shortly after 10:25 GMT on Thursday, when two men, aged in their 40s and 60s, went missing in the sea.… Continue reading Family 'heartbroken' as they name missing Devon swimmer

A fatal road accident occurred in Cookstown, County Tyrone, resulting in the death of a young man. The collision took place on the Drum Road on Friday, involving multiple vehicles. The deceased has been identified as 20-year-old Pádraig McDonald, who lived in the Loughmacrory area. According to police reports, the crash involved two Volkswagens—a silver… Continue reading Tyrone: Man killed in Cookstown road crash

On Christmas Day, the King’s annual Christmas Broadcast emerged as the most viewed television programme in the UK, according to overnight viewing figures. Nearly seven million people across multiple channels, including the BBC, ITV, Sky News, and GB News, tuned in to watch King Charles deliver his seasonal address, which was recorded this year at… Continue reading The King's message tops Christmas Day TV ratings

In a thrilling finale at Kempton Park, The Jukebox Man, owned by Harry Redknapp, surged at the last moment to secure a narrow win in the prestigious King George VI Chase. The Grade One event on Boxing Day culminated in a tight photo finish involving last year’s champion Banbridge and the 9-4 joint-favourite Gaelic Warrior.… Continue reading King George VI Chase: Harry Redknapp's The Jukebox Man wins photo-finish at Kempton Park

On the early morning of Boxing Day, a house fire broke out on Brimscombe Hill near Stroud, Gloucestershire, resulting in three individuals being reported missing, according to police. The emergency services were alerted to the incident at approximately 03:00 GMT. Gloucestershire Constabulary confirmed that one person managed to escape the burning property and was subsequently… Continue reading Three people missing after Boxing Day house fire in Stroud