Two young men, aged 19 and 20, have been found deceased on Yr Wyddfa, commonly known as Snowdon, after being reported missing. The tragic discovery followed a search effort initiated when concerns were raised about their safety earlier in the week. Rescue operations involved both mountain rescuers and HM Coastguard teams, who were mobilized to… Continue reading Two found dead on Yr Wyddfa in search for missing men
Author: Dave Carter
I ran marathons on seven continents in a week in memory of my brother
Bobby White recently completed the remarkable feat of running seven marathons on seven continents within the span of just seven days, dedicating the challenge to the memory of his younger brother, Anton. Each marathon covered the standard distance of 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with Bobby maintaining an average finishing time of just over five hours.… Continue reading I ran marathons on seven continents in a week in memory of my brother
Woman handed gift card receipt for £63 quadrillion in Nottingham cafe
Sophie Downing set out simply to enjoy a matcha latte at her local coffee shop in Nottingham, armed with a £10 gift card. However, what should have been an ordinary purchase took an amusing twist when she was handed a receipt showing an astonishing remaining balance of over £63 quadrillion. This unexpected figure caught her… Continue reading Woman handed gift card receipt for £63 quadrillion in Nottingham cafe
Securitas bank notes may be rotting after UK's biggest raid – police
Twenty years after Britain’s largest cash robbery, the raid on a Securitas depot in Tonbridge continues to captivate public attention and remains an unresolved case for Kent’s chief constable. Despite extensive investigations, millions of pounds remain missing, and at least one member of the gang involved has never been apprehended. The robbery took place on… Continue reading Securitas bank notes may be rotting after UK's biggest raid – police
Bilal Fawaz: An English boxing champion without a British passport
The casual exchanges during a taxi ride are a quintessential part of British social life, often playing out across London and other cities. On a typical Sunday, a passenger might glance at the driver through the rearview mirror, initiating the familiar small talk with questions like, “Good weekend, mate? Get up to much?” For Bilal… Continue reading Bilal Fawaz: An English boxing champion without a British passport
'That's me!': Hundreds tell BBC that medication triggered gambling and other addictions
Emma struggled to understand why she had suddenly developed a severe gambling addiction until she came across a BBC News article that shed light on her condition. Over a year, she lost tens of thousands of pounds but hadn’t suspected that her medication was a contributing factor. Emma is among more than 250 individuals who… Continue reading 'That's me!': Hundreds tell BBC that medication triggered gambling and other addictions
Why fake AI videos of UK urban decline are taking over social media
An AI-generated video depicts a group of predominantly young black men dressed in balaclavas and padded jackets sliding down a water slide into a polluted swimming pool, where litter floats on the water’s surface. The caption claims this scene takes place at a taxpayer-funded water park in Croydon. This video is one example among many… Continue reading Why fake AI videos of UK urban decline are taking over social media
Nottinghamshire mobile home residents fear radiation from below
Residents living on the grounds of a former air base have expressed concerns about potential radioactive contamination beneath their homes and have called for a further land survey. Although a previous investigation detected traces of radiation in only two locations and concluded that levels were “not considered sufficient to pose a significant radiation hazard,” the… Continue reading Nottinghamshire mobile home residents fear radiation from below
Skier dies in hospital after Nevis range fall rescue
A male skier succumbed to his injuries in hospital after a fall on the Nevis Range in the Scottish Highlands. The accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, around 2 pm, on Aonach Mór, close to Fort William. While the individual’s identity has not been disclosed, Police Scotland confirmed his death took place the following day. Authorities… Continue reading Skier dies in hospital after Nevis range fall rescue
UK Athletics pleads guilty to corporate manslaughter
UK Athletics has formally admitted guilt in relation to the corporate manslaughter of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei. Hayayei tragically lost his life at the age of 36 when a heavy metal cage fell on him during a training session at Newham Leisure Centre in London in July 2017. Initially, UK Athletics had denied the manslaughter charge… Continue reading UK Athletics pleads guilty to corporate manslaughter