Author: Dave Carter

Patrick Moore, a former employee at Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull, has spoken out about his ex-boss Robert Bush, who was recently sentenced to prison for serious misconduct. Moore described Bush as someone “living beyond his means,” attempting to shed light on why Bush accumulated 30 bodies and half a tonne of human ashes… Continue reading Hull Legacy funeral fraudster motivated by money, says ex-worker

Steve Backshall, the well-known wildlife explorer, expressed his excitement after encountering two of the United Kingdom’s last surviving orcas. He referred to these magnificent creatures as “international celebrities,” highlighting their rarity and significance. The two male killer whales, named John Coe and Aquarius, are the final members of the West Coast Community pod. These bulls… Continue reading 'Unbelievable!: Backshall overjoyed at rare sighting of orcas

Tim Davie, who is stepping down as director general of the BBC after nearly six years in the role, addressed the recent dismissal of former Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills. Davie revealed that the decision to sack Mills came after the corporation received “new information,” making it “very clear” that action had to be taken.… Continue reading Scott Mills: BBC boss Tim Davie says it was 'very clear' BBC had to sack Radio 2 DJ

Rebecca Keating has been appointed as the new editor of the Radio 4 Today programme, marking a significant step in her nearly two-decade career at the BBC. Known for her involvement with some of the corporation’s most prominent news broadcasts, Keating brings extensive editorial experience to her new role. Throughout her time at the BBC,… Continue reading Today programme: BBC announces Rebecca Keating is new editor of Radio 4's flagship news show

The fund established by Dame Deborah James in support of cancer research has achieved a remarkable milestone, raising over £20 million, according to the Prince of Wales. The Bowelbabe Fund, initiated in May 2022 just before Dame Deborah passed away from bowel cancer, originally set out with a goal of raising £250,000 but has surpassed… Continue reading Prince William praises £20m milestone for Dame Deborah James fund

Authorities in northern Cyprus have announced an investigation following reports from several British families who allege they were provided with incorrect sperm or egg donors during their IVF treatments at clinics in the region. The Ministry of Health in the Turkish-controlled territory confirmed that these complaints are being treated with utmost seriousness and that they… Continue reading Investigation into IVF clinics in northern Cyprus after UK families given wrong sperm

A recent report from Ofcom reveals a shift in how adults in the UK engage with social media, with fewer people actively posting, commenting, or sharing content. According to the communications regulator’s latest survey, only 49% of respondents said they regularly post on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and X, a decrease from 61% the… Continue reading Fewer people posting on social media, Ofcom finds

During the summer of 2025, the UK experienced its warmest season on record, marked by four distinct heatwaves and a peak temperature near 38°C. Despite these unusually high temperatures, official data revealed that the number of heat-related deaths was significantly lower than anticipated. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported approximately 1,504 deaths connected to… Continue reading Fewer heat-related deaths in 2025 despite warmest summer in UK

Storm Dave is expected to impact large parts of Scotland throughout the Easter weekend, bringing with it intense blizzards and strong winds. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind across mainland Scotland, with snowfall predicted in the west Highlands, Argyll, and the Western Isles. This severe weather is set to cause disruptions,… Continue reading Storm Dave warning for snow and high winds over Easter weekend

At a recent summit addressing security concerns in the Strait of Hormuz, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper accused Iran of effectively “hijacking an international shipping route to hold the global economy hostage.” The virtual meeting brought together representatives from over 40 nations, marking the start of efforts to form a coalition aimed at safeguarding this… Continue reading UK says Iran holding world economy 'hostage' with Hormuz attacks