Author: Dave Carter

In Reading, a young individual has tragically died, and two others are currently receiving treatment following cases of meningitis. The South East division of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has responded by providing antibiotics to those identified as close contacts of the affected individuals as a precautionary measure. While affected schools have been informed,… Continue reading One dead and two ill after meningitis cases in Reading

A man from Rhigos has been sentenced to over three years in prison after he stole a bulldozer and deliberately drove it into a public house while it was open. Daniel Morgan, aged 35, admitted to charges that included aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, and criminal damage recklessly endangering life. The incident took place on… Continue reading Rhigos man jailed for driving bulldozer into pub in 'revenge attack'

Wes Streeting has announced his resignation from the position of Health Secretary, addressing his decision in a letter to Sir Keir Starmer. In his letter, Streeting acknowledged the prime minister’s “courage and statesmanship” but expressed deep concerns about the current leadership, stating, “where we need vision, we have a vacuum.” His departure comes amid reflection… Continue reading Wes Streeting's resignation letter and Keir Starmer's response in full

The mother of Valdo Calocane, the individual responsible for the Nottingham attacks, has described the care system intended to support him as “so broken” during a public inquiry investigating the incidents. Diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia in 2020, Valdo Calocane fatally stabbed Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates, and attempted to harm three others on… Continue reading 'The system is so broken', Nottingham triple killer's mum tells inquiry

King Charles III made a visit to Golders Green to show his support for the Jewish community following the recent stabbings in the area. During his trip, he expressed his worries about the increasing instances of antisemitism. The King engaged with victims of the attacks, including Shloime Rand, aged 34, and Moshe Shine, 76, who… Continue reading King Charles III visits victims of Golders Green stabbings

A woman has been convicted of manslaughter and attempted kidnapping for her involvement in a fatal acid attack on her former husband. Paris Wilson, aged 35 from Plymouth, was acquitted of murder by a jury at Winchester Crown Court. However, her role in the crime was found significant enough for these serious verdicts. Wilson, alongside… Continue reading Danny Cahalane murder: Woman guilty of acid attack on ex-husband

Campaigners are contemplating legal measures following the decision by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to reject calls for a public inquiry into the failures within Northern Ireland’s cervical screening service. Nesbitt stated that a recent independent review, alongside previous reports, had already addressed the issues that a public inquiry would cover. Despite this, members of the… Continue reading Campaign 'far from over' as minister Nesbitt rules out cervical screening inquiry

Recent data reveal the British economy is demonstrating greater strength and adaptability than many forecasts anticipated, including those from the International Monetary Fund, which had predicted that the UK would suffer the most significant impact from the conflict involving Iran. This resilience is evident despite the challenges presented by geopolitical tensions late in the first… Continue reading Six things we now know about the UK economy in charts

The UK economy experienced unexpected growth in March, despite the onset of the Iran war beginning to impact the economic landscape. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported an increase of 0.3% in economic activity that month, defying predictions that anticipated a slight contraction. However, experts expect the conflict’s full economic consequences to become more… Continue reading UK economy sees surprise growth in March despite Iran war

The government in England has just met an important interim goal aimed at reducing hospital waiting times. By March 2026, 65% of patients were to receive treatment within 18 weeks, and the latest data shows this figure has inched past that mark to 65.3%. This achievement marks a crucial step toward the broader ambition of… Continue reading 'We're right on track', says Streeting as key hospital wait target hit