Author: Dave Carter

A mother experienced a terrifying moment when her car caught fire with her nine-month-old baby inside, but thanks to the quick actions of two strangers, both were saved. Alex McClean, from Ebbw Vale in Blaenau Gwent, had been driving along the A465 near Merthyr Tydfil on Wednesday when smoke began to emerge from her vehicle.… Continue reading Mum meets rescuers who saved baby from burning car in Merthyr Tydfil

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney has openly criticised President Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose tariffs on allied countries should they fail to back his proposal to acquire Greenland. Swinney emphasized that trade partners should not use tariffs as leverage in negotiations, describing such tactics as inappropriate. The UK, along with seven other European nations,… Continue reading Donald Trump tariff threat over Greenland 'wrong' – John Swinney

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has expressed confidence that ongoing disputes with campaigners regarding a proposed law aimed at preventing cover-ups can be settled before the legislation is debated again in Parliament on Monday. The so-called Hillsborough Law intends to create a statutory requirement for public bodies to cooperate fully and act truthfully in official inquiries.… Continue reading Minister 'confident' issues over Hillsborough Law can be resolved

Eastbourne resident Joel Bonnici has reported an unusual and concerning phenomenon at Falling Sands beach, where thousands of bags of chips have been found washed up along the shoreline. In some places, the chips have accumulated to a depth of two-and-a-half feet beneath the surface. Bonnici remarked, “Among the unusual sightings of washed up items… Continue reading Chip wreck! Thousands of chips wash ashore near Eastbourne

The UK government has made it clear that it will not waver on the stance that the future of Greenland should be determined solely by its own people. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy emphasized this position in light of recent tensions sparked by the US administration’s interest in acquiring the autonomous Danish territory. Speaking on BBC… Continue reading Greenland's future must be decided by its people, says Lisa Nandy

A woman was found injured in a street near Norwich, leading to a murder investigation and the arrest of a man. Norfolk Police responded to an incident at Catherine Gardens, Thorpe St Andrew, close to Norwich, around 23:45 GMT on Saturday. Tragically, the woman, who was in her 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.… Continue reading Man arrested after street death of woman near Norwich

Nigel Farage has made it clear that Reform UK will not simply serve as a replacement Conservative Party following the arrival of Robert Jenrick, a former senior Tory figure who recently defected to the new party. In a piece for the Telegraph, Farage emphasized that Reform is not a refuge for anxious Tory MPs looking… Continue reading Reform is not rescue charity for panicky Tory MPs, Farage says

Approximately 4,500 households in Kent are currently facing interruptions to their water supply. South East Water (SEW) attributed the problem to an electrical fault at one of their treatment plants, affecting several villages near Maidstone. Incident manager Matthew Dean expressed regret for the disruption, stating, “We’re sorry to customers currently impacted by the water supply… Continue reading More than 4,000 homes in Maidstone hit with water supply issues

Hilary Lightfoot is facing the heartbreaking prospect of leaving her clifftop home in Thorpeness, Suffolk, a place steeped in family memories spanning two decades. Despite having no alternative residence, she is now preparing to move as the relentless coastal erosion threatens the very ground her flat stands on. Already, a quarter of her garden has… Continue reading 'Having to leave my Thorpeness home after 20 years is a tragedy'

Sinn Féin has expressed heartfelt condolences following the passing of their former Member of Parliament, Mickey Brady, describing him as a monumental figure within the Newry community. Brady, who represented Newry and Armagh as an MP from 2015 to 2024, had also been an active member of the Northern Ireland Assembly. His longstanding commitment to… Continue reading Mickey Brady: Tributes paid after death of former Sinn Féin MP