Author: Dave Carter

Former employees of the company behind the popular Grand Theft Auto series gathered in a protest ahead of an employment tribunal where they are challenging their dismissals. These 23 individuals, who were fired last year for what the company described as “gross misconduct,” are now suing Rockstar Games for unfair dismissal. The Independent Workers’ Union… Continue reading Grand Theft Auto workers join protest as unfair dismissal tribunal begins

Bronwen James, a former physical education teacher from Chippenham, Wiltshire, has been found guilty of multiple sexual offences involving teenage students. At Winchester Crown Court, James, aged 30, pleaded guilty to nine offences relating to two teenage girls, one from Bitterne Park School in Southampton and another attending Hardenhuish School in Chippenham. Additionally, she was… Continue reading Wiltshire teacher sexually abused pupils at multiple schools

Authorities in London have detained two individuals on suspicion of aiding Iran’s intelligence service, according to a statement from the Metropolitan Police. The arrests involved a 60-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman at residences within the city, made on Wednesday amid an inquiry related to suspected National Security Act violations. Both individuals were apprehended on… Continue reading Two arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service

Axel Scheffler, the illustrator known for the Gruffalo series, has expressed concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create images. He described AI-generated pictures as “worrying,” emphasizing the negative impact they have on the originality and feel of artwork. Scheffler highlighted that images produced by AI represent “a breach of copyright,” pointing out… Continue reading Gruffalo Granny illustrator says rise of AI images 'worrying'

Scotland’s constitutional future has been brought into focus once again as First Minister John Swinney has formally invited the UK Prime Minister to discuss the establishment of a legal framework that would allow Scotland to hold an independence referendum. This invitation follows recent comments from Andy Burnham, the Northern Ireland Secretary, which some observers interpreted… Continue reading Swinney asks prime minister for legal mechanism for independence vote

Two young men tragically lost their lives on a mountain ridge amid severe winter weather, having made a 999 call that, according to a police expert at an inquest, was not escalated appropriately. The deceased, Eddie Hill, aged 20, and Jayden Long, aged 19, both from Dereham in Norfolk, were discovered by a mountain rescue… Continue reading Two friends who died on Yr Wyddfa tried calling 999, inquest hears

The On Your Side initiative has been developed to encourage individuals to begin important, yet often difficult, conversations with friends, family members, teammates, or colleagues who may be experiencing mental health struggles. High-profile athletes such as Harry Kane, Dame Kelly Holmes, and Alan Shearer have thrown their support behind the campaign, using their platforms to… Continue reading Catherine joins Prince William at suicide prevention campaign

According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), a misunderstanding led to a group of people reaching the floor of the hotel where the Pakistan under-19 cricket team was staying. Protesters had mistakenly believed that the team members were migrants, which sparked the confusion. This incident occurred at the Marriot Hotel in Cosham, Portsmouth, where roughly… Continue reading Group entered hotel of Pakistan cricketers mistaken for migrants

Nat and Nik Fraser-Edwards recently marked the first birthday of their son Jude, a milestone following a difficult journey through fertility treatment. Despite investing £23,000 and enduring multiple unsuccessful attempts, their persistence paid off when they finally welcomed Jude last August. The couple had hoped to expand their family, aiming for another child next year.… Continue reading Wrexham couple spent £23,000 on fertility treatment but now embryos will be destroyed

After eight successful series, RuPaul’s Drag Race UK will no longer be broadcast on the BBC, the network has confirmed. The broadcaster, facing significant financial constraints, explained that it has been compelled to make “very difficult choices” amid ongoing budget pressures. While the show has aired on BBC Three and been available on iPlayer, upcoming… Continue reading Drag Race UK: BBC drops Ru Paul show after eight series