Author: Dave Carter

Amie Donaghey, a world champion Irish dancer, found herself unintentionally involved in criminal proceedings after purchasing a fraudulent car insurance policy from a so-called “ghost broker.” This scam, which specifically targets young drivers, has ensnared thousands across the UK, according to the City of London Police. The 21-year-old mother of two believed she had paid… Continue reading Fake insurance: Driver from Londonderry warns of ghost broker scam

Andy Burnham plans to make a return to the House of Commons as a Member of Parliament following Wes Streeting’s resignation from his position as health secretary. Streeting stepped down citing a loss of confidence in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership. Burnham, currently serving as the mayor of Greater Manchester, intends to seek the… Continue reading Andy Burnham to make bid to return to Commons as pressure mounts on Starmer

Over the past five years, Scottish councils have paid out over £2 million in compensation related to vehicle damage caused by potholes, according to a BBC investigation. During the period spanning 2020/21 to 2024/25, local authorities across Scotland handled more than 18,600 claims connected to pothole damage, with just about a quarter of these resulting… Continue reading Councils pay out £2m in pothole damage to drivers across Scotland

Zack Polanski, the leader of the Green Party, did not cast a vote in the recent local elections held in London, according to a party spokesperson. The explanation given was that Polanski was unable to update his electoral registration in time after relocating as a lodger in rented accommodation, following a change in his intended… Continue reading Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party says

Sir Keir Starmer has expressed his willingness to engage in discussions about extending the powers of the Senedd following a phone call with Wales’ newly appointed First Minister, Rhun ap Iorwerth. The call took place shortly after ap Iorwerth became the first Plaid Cymru leader to hold the position. According to the Welsh government, the… Continue reading Starmer tells Plaid first minister he's 'open' to discussing more Senedd powers

Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) have taken their oaths and convened at Holyrood to begin the new parliamentary term, during which they elected Kenneth Gibson as the new presiding officer. Representing Ayrshire, Gibson, a member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), will step down from his party duties to undertake the impartial responsibilities of… Continue reading MSPs are sworn in and elect SNP's Kenneth Gibson as presiding officer

Nigel Farage has acknowledged receiving a £5 million payment from Christopher Harborne, a billionaire donor to Reform UK, describing the sum as a “reward for campaigning for Brexit.” Farage emphasized in an interview with The Sun that this money was given “on a completely unconditional basis” and insisted, “I cannot be bought by anybody.” The… Continue reading Nigel Farage says £5m gift a reward for Brexit campaigning

Public Health Scotland (PHS) has reported that a limited number of individuals in Scotland have been connected to a hantavirus outbreak. While there are currently no confirmed hantavirus cases within the country, the health authority is maintaining close communication with those potentially exposed to the virus. They are continuing with precautionary testing alongside providing necessary… Continue reading Small number of people in Scotland linked to hantavirus outbreak

In Reading, a young individual has tragically died, and two others are currently receiving treatment following cases of meningitis. The South East division of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has responded by providing antibiotics to those identified as close contacts of the affected individuals as a precautionary measure. While affected schools have been informed,… Continue reading One dead and two ill after meningitis cases in Reading

A man from Rhigos has been sentenced to over three years in prison after he stole a bulldozer and deliberately drove it into a public house while it was open. Daniel Morgan, aged 35, admitted to charges that included aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, and criminal damage recklessly endangering life. The incident took place on… Continue reading Rhigos man jailed for driving bulldozer into pub in 'revenge attack'