Author: Dave Carter

Heating oil prices in Northern Ireland have surged dramatically, with some suppliers charging over £100 more than they did just a week ago. This sharp increase in cost coincides with ongoing tensions in the Middle East. For instance, one County Armagh provider quoted 500 litres of heating oil at £395 on Monday, while another in… Continue reading Prices for home heating oil in NI rise as Middle East conflict escalates

Cardiff-born billionaire Sir Michael Moritz has spoken openly about his desire to obtain German citizenship, citing increasing hostility toward Jewish people in the UK. Moritz, whose family suffered greatly under Nazi persecution, describes Britain as a challenging environment for Jews today, pointing to a persistent undercurrent of antisemitism. Drawing parallels between past atrocities and present-day… Continue reading Sir Michael Moritz wants German citizenship over 'hostility' to Jews

A construction worker has been convicted of the murder of Mohammed Algasim, a 20-year-old Saudi Arabian student attending a language summer school in Cambridge. The fatal stabbing took place near student accommodation close to the city’s main railway station shortly before 11:30 pm on August 1, 2025. Algasim was attacked while sitting with friends, receiving… Continue reading Man guilty of murdering Saudi Arabian student in Cambridge

Planning officials have ruled that a proposed condition requiring new homes to be sold or rented exclusively to Welsh speakers is unlawful. This decision came as Gwynedd council authorized a development plan submitted by Grŵp Cynefin to build 15 affordable houses in the coastal village of Trefor. The push for a “progressive and innovative” language… Continue reading Welsh-only Gwynedd housing estate deemed 'illegal' by planners

In a recent address to Parliament, Sir Keir Starmer clarified the UK government’s stance concerning the recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran, contrasting his position with that of President Trump. He emphasized that the UK does not endorse regime change enforced through aerial bombardment. Sir Keir defended his earlier choice to withhold permission for the US… Continue reading Starmer criticises Trump over Iran strikes, as he defends UK position

Valdo Calocane, responsible for a triple homicide in Nottingham on 13 June 2023, broke into the flat of a woman who later fractured her spine as she tried to escape through a window, a public inquiry has revealed. This incident occurred just 11 minutes after Calocane had been released from custody. The inquiry is examining… Continue reading Nottingham triple killer broke into flat minutes after being released

The royal editor of the Daily Mail, Rebecca English, has denied allegations that she requested sensitive flight information about the Duke of Sussex’s overseas trips with girlfriends from a freelance journalist based in South Africa. The High Court case addressing claims of unlawful information gathering by the newspaper revealed email exchanges between English and Mike… Continue reading Daily Mail journalist denies seeking Prince Harry flight details

Angela Rayner experienced “great concern” after receiving threatening and abusive voicemails targeting both her and her son, a court was informed. These messages caused significant distress not only to Rayner herself but also to her family and staff, who endured “great stress and anxiety,” according to the proceedings at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. The individual responsible,… Continue reading Angela Rayner felt 'great concern' about threats, court told

In March 2003, Keir Starmer QC expressed caution about engaging in armed conflict without adherence to international law, writing in The Guardian that such actions are fraught with risk. Nearly 25 years later, as Sir Keir Starmer KC, he finds himself facing a comparable challenge regarding the United States’ military interventions in the Middle East.… Continue reading Starmer seeks to carve out distinct UK approach to this conflict

The craft beer company Brewdog has entered administration, resulting in the closure of dozens of its bars and the loss of hundreds of jobs. The US-based beverage and medical cannabis enterprise Tilray has acquired Brewdog’s UK brewing operations, brand, and 11 pubs for £33 million. This acquisition has saved 733 jobs; however, 484 positions were… Continue reading Brewdog: Bars close and hundreds lose jobs as beer firm sold in £33m deal