Author: Dave Carter

The eligibility criteria for standing in elections to the Scottish Parliament has come under renewed scrutiny following the election of Q Manivannan, a Green Party candidate from India currently holding a student visa. Despite the visa’s expiration scheduled for the end of the year, Manivannan secured a seat on the Edinburgh and Lothians East regional… Continue reading Why is there a row about an MSP's immigration status?

Three young women’s bodies were found in the sea off Brighton’s coast earlier today. The emergency services responded after concerns were raised about someone in the water around 05:45 BST, prompting a search operation. The identities of the women have not yet been confirmed. At this stage, it remains unclear how the women ended up… Continue reading Bodies of three young women recovered from sea off Brighton

Rhun ap Iorwerth has introduced his ministerial lineup, marking the inauguration of Wales’ first government composed entirely of Plaid Cymru members. This milestone follows the party’s historic election victory, which ended Labour’s 27-year tenure in Welsh governance. Ap Iorwerth was officially appointed First Minister on Tuesday, presenting his cabinet at the government headquarters in Cardiff,… Continue reading Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth reveals new Welsh government ministers

Snake Pass, a notable route through the Peak District recognized as one of the most hazardous roads in England, is scheduled to close temporarily for essential ground investigation work. Derbyshire County Council has announced that the stretch between Derbyshire Level in Glossop and Ladybower Reservoir will be inaccessible from 15 June until 3 July. Charlotte… Continue reading Snake Pass to temporarily close for works

More than a thousand passengers remain aboard the UK-operated cruise ship Ambition, docked in Bordeaux, France, after nearly fifty individuals developed symptoms of gastrointestinal illness. Local health officials have isolated three affected passengers within their cabins, and disembarkation at the port has been temporarily halted as a precautionary measure to prevent further spread. Ambassador Cruise… Continue reading More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak

The Charity Commission has initiated a regulatory compliance case concerning the Anti-Slavery Collective, an anti-slavery charity co-founded by Princess Eugenie in 2017, due to questions about its financial expenditures. This development follows earlier confirmation from the watchdog that it was “assessing concerns” raised about the charity’s spending practices. A spokesperson from the Charity Commission explained… Continue reading Princess Eugenie's charity faces further scrutiny from Charity Commission

A tragic incident occurred involving a truck driver who was fatally crushed when a lorry cab he was transporting detached and rolled onto him, as revealed in a recent inquest. Thomas Paul Holton Willis, aged 29 and from Honiton in east Devon, was discovered trapped beneath the cab in a yard belonging to the lorry… Continue reading Trucker killed when lorry cab rolled off back of trailer in Flintshire

A man whose son is suspected of killing his family has received a suspended sentence after being found responsible for failing to secure a firearm used in the tragic murders of a woman and two children. The incidents occurred at a residence in Maguiresbridge in July 2025, where Vanessa Whyte, along with her daughter Sara… Continue reading Maguiresbridge: Father of suspected triple murderer sentenced over firearm

Three men have received prison sentences following a series of firebomb attacks connected to a gangland dispute. Marshall O’Hara, aged 21, Fraser Stewart, 22, and Aiden McLaughlin, 21, carried out attacks on homes and a carpet business associated with the Daniel crime family. Their actions were captured on various CCTV and doorbell camera footage, including… Continue reading Men jailed for firebomb attacks during gangland feud

In a recent address to the House of Lords, King Charles presented the government’s legislative agenda for the upcoming parliamentary session. The speech outlined a total of 37 bills that ministers intend to pursue, including eight pieces of legislation that have already been introduced in Parliament. Despite the detailed policy plans, the occasion was marked… Continue reading The key measures in the King's Speech