Author: Dave Carter

More than 600 artefacts of considerable cultural importance were taken from the archive of Bristol Museum in a high-value burglary, according to police reports. The robbery occurred in the early hours of 25 September, when four men broke into a building located in the Cumberland Basin area of Bristol. The stolen items belonged to the… Continue reading Hundreds of items stolen in 'high-value' Bristol museum raid

Two young men, both aged 18, have been formally charged with offenses related to terrorism. Rhys Edwards and Talan Vincent, who are from Cardiff in South Wales, face allegations of preparing acts intended to support terrorism, according to Counter Terrorism Policing Wales (CTPW). The accused appeared separately at Westminster Magistrates Court, with Mr. Edwards attending… Continue reading Two 18-year-old men from Cardiff face terrorism charges

Sir Chris Hoy has revealed that he is currently on crutches and “hobbling about” following a severe leg injury sustained in a cycling accident, which he described as the worst crash he has experienced in his long career. The six-time Olympic champion, who is 49 years old, has continued to ride his mountain bike despite… Continue reading Sir Chris Hoy: Six-time Olympic champion breaks leg in 'worst' crash of his life

The Queen has taken part in a special radio broadcast alongside BBC racing commentator John Hunt, whose wife and two daughters tragically lost their lives in a horrific incident last year. Louise Hunt, aged 25, her sister Hannah, 28, and their mother Carol Hunt, 61, were murdered at their home in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on 9… Continue reading Queen Camilla records special broadcast with John and Amy Hunt

The shortlist for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award has been revealed, featuring six outstanding athletes. Among the nominees are England footballers Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly, rugby union star Ellie Kildunne, darts prodigy Luke Littler, golfer Rory McIlroy, and Formula 1 driver Lando Norris. The public will have the opportunity to… Continue reading Sports Personality of the Year 2025 nominees: Hampton, Kelly, Kildunne, Littler, McIlroy, Norris

A recent analysis by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine highlights that Northern Ireland experiences a significantly higher rate of patients being treated in hospital corridors compared to other parts of the UK. The research, conducted by The Trainee Emergency Medicine Research Network (TERN), took a snapshot over five days in March, examining emergency departments… Continue reading NI healthcare: 'Completely unacceptable' levels of corridor care in NI

A new initiative is set to provide enhanced financial support for individuals seeking guidance to invest their money, particularly those who might otherwise rely on family, friends, or social media influencers for advice. Beginning in April, authorised banks and financial institutions will be permitted by the City regulator to offer targeted recommendations on investments and… Continue reading Banks to get new powers to give financial advice

A notable item of television history has recently been put on the market that will undoubtedly excite fans of the beloved BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey. The iconic red bus from Dave’s Coaches, prominently featured in the series, is now up for sale online with a price tag of £200,000. This 33-seater vehicle, driven by… Continue reading Gavin and Stacey's Dave's Coaches up for sale for £200k

This year has seen several unique and historically significant sites across England receive enhanced protection, as Historic England adds new listings to its National Heritage List. Among the 199 new sites designated in 2025 are an enigmatic shipwreck, a striking cathedral, and a pioneering locale in communication history, each recognized for their architectural or historic… Continue reading Shipwrecks and submarines: Protecting England's unusual heritage

A prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy advocate residing in the UK has recently been subjected to a disturbing campaign of harassment. This involved the delivery of letters containing fabricated, sexually explicit images of her sent from China to her neighbors. Carmen Lau, aged 30, who sought refuge in the UK four years ago, shared with the… Continue reading Exiled Hong Kong activist target of harassment campaign