Author: Dave Carter

The government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at addressing the growing challenge of youth unemployment by offering taxpayer-funded job placements for young benefit recipients. These roles will span sectors such as construction, hospitality, and health and social care, with the goal of providing work experience and training opportunities. Backed by an £820 million budget… Continue reading Young people on benefits to be offered construction and hospitality work

Tragically, a house fire in County Offaly has claimed the lives of a young boy and a 60-year-old woman. The incident took place in a residential property located in Castleview Park, Edenderry, at approximately 7:45 pm local time on Saturday. Authorities from the Gardaí have confirmed the details surrounding the fire. In addition to the… Continue reading Offaly: Woman and young boy die in Edenderry house fire

A fatal collision involving two vehicles occurred on a road in Aberdeenshire, resulting in the deaths of two people. The crash took place near the village of Clola on the A952, between Toll of Birness and Mintlaw, around 19:25 on Saturday evening. The passenger in a black Vauxhall Corsa, a 24-year-old man, was declared dead… Continue reading Man and woman, 24, killed in crash in Aberdeenshire

A growing number of young people from Generation Z are embracing vintage technology as a way to disconnect from the constant presence of the digital world. Retail data from Amazon UK reveals a notable increase in demand for retro-themed items during its Black Friday sales, with products such as portable vinyl turntables, Tamagotchis, and disposable… Continue reading Why do Gen Z have a growing appetite for retro tech?

West Midlands Police has clarified that its Assistant Chief Constable Mike O’Hara did not intend to suggest that the Jewish community supported the decision to exclude Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from the Europa League match held in Birmingham. During questioning by MPs, ACC O’Hara affirmed that some representatives from the Jewish community had expressed hesitation… Continue reading Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv: Police say they did not mean to imply Jewish community supported fan ban

Vicky Ogg, a mother from Chorley, recalls being told on nine separate occasions to prepare for the death of her five-year-old son, Kacey, before a triple organ transplant ultimately saved his life. Kacey first became seriously ill at just eight weeks old when he was diagnosed with short bowel syndrome—a rare and incurable condition caused… Continue reading Chorley mum 'said goodbye' to son nine times before transplant

A recent comment made by TikTok influencer Tennessee Thresher has ignited significant controversy, as she questioned why Wales should be considered a separate country from England during the World Cup. Thresher, who hails from Surrey and boasts over 1.4 million TikTok followers, claimed on her podcast that Wales is “only two-and-a-half hours away from London”… Continue reading TikTok influencer's Wales being part of England remark sparks row

Newly disclosed correspondence has highlighted mounting strains within the Northern Ireland Executive regarding the allocation of funding. These tensions come into sharper focus ahead of a planned meeting this week, during which ministers will discuss the distribution of finances as part of a Stormont mini-budget. Key unresolved issues remain around public sector pay, particularly for… Continue reading Stormont: Letters reveal tension over NI Executive finances

The Observer features a striking interview with Sir Keir Starmer, who declares he is prepared to continue his battle as prime minister. In the candid discussion, Starmer shares his intentions to “fight on” and voices concerns about the increasing support for the Reform Party and the Greens, highlighting the evolving political landscape. In another significant… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Starmer to 'fight on' and 'Dad's plea to Meghan'

A costume worn by Will Ferrell in the 2003 holiday comedy Elf has been sold at auction for over £239,000. The outfit, which features green and yellow colors, was notably worn by Ferrell’s character, Buddy the Elf, in the memorable scene where he enthusiastically presses every button in a New York City elevator. This sale… Continue reading Elf movie costume sells for £239,000 at auction