Author: Dave Carter

Grace Richardson, a woman from Leicester who faced bullying in school due to her sexuality, has shared that being crowned Miss England is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Throughout her time in school in Leicestershire, she experienced relentless teasing because she is gay. Despite the challenges, Richardson, a musical theatre student, remained determined and… Continue reading 'First openly gay' Miss England has 'achieved dream'

A retired couple, Ron and Marilyn Hill, who once frequently visited Blackpool’s iconic Tower Ballroom, had the chance to dance there one final time following a heartfelt request from their granddaughter on social media. Olivia Watts reached out on TikTok to arrange this special moment before Ron, 82, who is living with Alzheimer’s disease, moves… Continue reading Blackpool Tower hosts couple's last dance before care home

Andrea Thompson from Britain has been declared the world’s strongest woman after it was revealed that the original winner of the competition was a transgender athlete who was deemed ineligible to participate. The event took place in Arlington, Texas, from November 20 to 23, and two days after its conclusion, Thompson, aged 43, was officially… Continue reading World's strongest woman: Britain's Andrea Thompson crowned champion after transgender athlete disqualified

Historian and author Rutger Bregman has expressed his disappointment after a remark about Donald Trump was excised from one of his lectures aired on BBC Radio 4. Bregman, who is the presenter of this year’s Reith Lectures, revealed that the sentence was part of a discussion on US politics but was removed before the broadcast.… Continue reading Historian Rutger Bregman criticises BBC for removing Donald Trump line from Radio 4's Reith Lecture

A historic church near Lockerbie, Applegarth Church, was saved from being lost thanks to a rapid fundraising effort led by a local couple with deep connections to the area. Andrew and Kirsteen Mitchell managed to raise £70,000 in just two days through a crowd-funding campaign, securing the building after appealing to members of Clan Jardine,… Continue reading Historic church saved in two days after global clan Facebook plea

Sir Richard Branson has expressed profound sorrow following the passing of his wife, Joan, at the age of 80. The couple, married since 1989, shared a life together that included raising three children and welcoming five grandchildren. In an emotional Instagram post, Branson described Joan as not only his “best friend” but also his “guiding… Continue reading Sir Richard Branson 'heartbroken' as wife Joan dies aged 80

The recent announcement regarding the Irish language band Kneecap and their ability to enter Canada has sparked significant controversy and confusion. The Canadian Prime Minister’s Office along with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have both clarified that they were not involved in the claims of a ban preventing the band from entering the country.… Continue reading Kneecap: Canadian PM's office and border services not 'involved' in ban

Authorities are investigating an assault on a residence in south Belfast, which is being treated as a racially motivated hate crime. The incident involved vandalism to a house located on Ormeau Embankment, where several windows were smashed, and racist graffiti was painted on the walls. The damage is believed to have occurred sometime between Monday… Continue reading Ormeau Embankment: Attack on house treated as hate crime

A couple from Kent has shared their distressing ordeal after losing nearly £30,000 to scammers impersonating police officers. Wendy and Ken, residents near Canterbury, detailed how the scam began with a phone call from someone posing as a detective constable. The caller claimed that an individual had been detained for attempting to use their bank… Continue reading Fake police scammed Canterbury couple out of nearly £30,000

Budget day has arrived in the UK, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to unveil a series of new policies aimed at addressing the nation’s fiscal challenges. According to The Sun, the forthcoming Budget will introduce additional taxes on various everyday activities and products, including work-related expenses, pensions, housing, taxis, milkshakes, and hotel stays. The revenue… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Rachel Reeves' Budget Ledger' and 'Jury trials scrapped'