Author: Dave Carter

Last year, a tragic murder occurred on a beach in Ayrshire, involving teenagers caught up in gang rivalries. The victim, 16-year-old Kayden Moy, was fatally stabbed on Irvine Beach on 17 May 2025. Following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow, two teenagers have now been found guilty in connection with his death. Jay… Continue reading Teenagers found guilty of murdering 16-year-old Kayden Moy

Two Romanian men have been convicted for stabbing a journalist in Wimbledon, in what authorities say was an effort to “silence” him on behalf of the Iranian regime. Pouria Zeraati, who works for the Persian-language channel Iran International—known for its critical coverage of the Iranian government—was attacked near his home, close to the All England… Continue reading Two found guilty of stabbing Iranian opposition journalist

Following protests in Southampton after the murder of Henry Nowak, three men have entered guilty pleas to charges of violent disorder. The individuals—Connor Bishop, aged 24, Reece Robinson, 21, and Noah Etherington, 18—all admitted their involvement during hearings held in magistrates’ courts in Southampton and Portsmouth. These arrests occurred in the wake of demonstrations on… Continue reading Three plead guilty to violent disorder after Henry Nowak protest

During the ongoing trial involving Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, a police interview shown in court revealed that a Christian pastor was told by one of the alleged victims she could not disclose the abuse due to fears it would “destroy their political reputation.” Pastor Stephen Matthews recounted how the woman, identified in court as Complainant B,… Continue reading Jeffrey Donaldson: Sex abuse trial hears pastor say it was 'obvious' who alleged abuser was

A former owner of a paddleboarding company in southwest Wales, responsible for the deaths of four individuals, has been denied permission to appeal her prison sentence. The application was rejected by a panel of three Appeal Court judges, who dismissed arguments from David Elias KC that the sentence imposed was “manifestly excessive.” Lady Justice May… Continue reading Nerys Lloyd: Pembrokeshire paddleboard firm owner's sentence appeal bid fail

A-level mathematics students and their families have expressed significant disappointment following the latest exam, describing the paper as notably more difficult than in prior years. Many candidates struggled with questions that appeared poorly designed and far more challenging than those traditionally seen. This widespread dissatisfaction culminated in a petition demanding a review of the exam,… Continue reading A-level maths exam marking to be watched closely by regulator after students 'overwhelmed'

Sir Gareth Southgate has called for changes in the way boys are educated, emphasizing the need to address their “fundamental differences” compared to girls. He expressed these views during an interview on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, highlighting the urgent challenges faced by boys and young men in areas such as education, employment, identity, and… Continue reading Gareth Southgate: Boys' education may need 'different approach'

A 21-year-old former student at the University of Surrey, Almunthir Daqamah, has been formally charged with attempted murder following an incident involving a crossbow on campus. Alongside this, he faces multiple other charges including possession of an offensive weapon, two counts of carrying a bladed article, and possession of Class B drugs. The incident took… Continue reading Former student charged after University of Surrey crossbow attack

The Royal Navy is mourning the loss of three of its personnel who died in a helicopter training accident on Wednesday. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that Lt Commander Chris Gayson, aged 42, Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, 31, and Petty Officer Owen Green, 24, lost their lives in the crash. The incident occurred at approximately 03:45… Continue reading Royal Navy helicopter deaths 'devastating' for whole naval family

A cross-party committee of MPs has issued a stark warning that the UK’s asylum system is struggling under intense pressure and risks repeating past mistakes. The Public Accounts Committee described the situation as “disturbing” in a report published on Friday, highlighting how the government’s approach has failed to effectively manage current challenges. According to Sir… Continue reading UK asylum system on 'the brink', MPs committee report says