Author: Dave Carter

A source close to the prime minister highlighted his willingness to confront longstanding, complex problems that many believed were unsolvable. “He has the courage to fix the most difficult issues that have been ignored for years and seen as impossible to resolve. He doesn’t accept that they are. They can’t be ignored any longer,” the… Continue reading Andy Burnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolution

Authorities have charged a man in connection with an explosive device found inside a car in the Republic of Ireland. The discovery occurred after a vehicle was stopped on the N2 road near Carrickmacross during an operation focused on suspected dissident republican activities. The individual, who is in his 40s, is scheduled to make an… Continue reading County Monaghan: Man charged over intercepted bomb in car

Police Scotland reported that a significant number of arrests were made following disturbances involving a large group who left Glasgow Green and subsequently caused further unrest in the city centre. According to a statement released on Saturday evening, several containment measures were enforced, including one on Oswald Street, to manage the situation. The offences attributed… Continue reading Police make 15 arrests at Glasgow protest

Police are currently investigating payments made to Reform UK by a company owned and controlled by the party’s deputy leader, Richard Tice, according to information obtained by BBC News. The company, Britain Means Business, contributed two donations of £250,000 each to the party shortly before the 2024 general election, during the period when Tice was… Continue reading Police investigate donations by Richard Tice company to Reform UK

Residents in the Cairngorms have voiced strong dissatisfaction with how a wildfire that has been raging for ten days was managed. Evacuations began late on Friday night after a shift in weather conditions raised concerns that the fire might advance toward the village of Nethy Bridge. It was only then that authorities declared a major… Continue reading Cairngorm residents say wildfire response 'too slow'

The Metropolitan Police have confirmed the arrest of six men on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of a 22-year-old man in Clapham, located in south-west London. Officers were alerted at 04:37 BST after reports emerged of a man arriving at a hospital with a stab wound. Despite medical efforts, the victim later died.… Continue reading Clapham stabbing: Six men arrested over murder of 22-year-old man

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has wrapped up his initial week in office, during which several new policy measures have been introduced. Notably, the highly talked-about No 10 North has become a focal point of attention. In an exclusive opportunity, the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg conducted her first in-depth interview with Burnham since he assumed the role… Continue reading Andy Burnham to appear on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg

The vibrant Belfast Pride parade is currently making its way through the streets in celebration of the city’s LGBTQIA+ community. This year marks the 35th anniversary of Belfast Pride, which kicked off last Friday with a diverse schedule of cultural activities, nightlife events, and open discussions. The festival’s theme, Love in Every Colour, pays tribute… Continue reading Belfast Pride: Crowds gather for this year's parade

Numerous families have shared harrowing accounts of how their peaceful vacations in France were abruptly transformed into urgent evacuations due to extensive wildfires. Tourists recounted to the BBC receiving emergency notifications late at night, fleeing along roads dangerously close to giant flames, and witnessing crowds gathering on beaches, luggage in hand, awaiting safety. These devastating… Continue reading Fleeing a wall of flames: Tourists describe France wildfires escape

A significant fire erupted at an industrial facility near the village of Rettendon in Essex, prompting emergency services to declare a major incident on Friday. The blaze, which began at Highlands Farm, quickly escalated and spread to a fertiliser storage unit, resulting in a powerful explosion. Over 100 firefighters were deployed to tackle the rapidly… Continue reading Twenty firefighters taken to hospital after Rettendon explosion