Author: Dave Carter

A helicopter accident involving Royal Navy personnel is currently under investigation after resulting in the deaths of three crew members during a training exercise. The crash occurred in a field near Sourton, close to Okehampton in Devon, around 03:45 BST on Wednesday. Emergency responders and accident investigators are still present at the site as they… Continue reading Royal Navy helicopter crash investigations continue in Devon

A significant fire has erupted at the Tata Steel facility in Port Talbot, south Wales, prompting authorities to urge nearby residents to remain indoors. The blaze began around 8:00 pm BST at one of the processing lines within the steelworks. Emergency response teams from Mid and West Wales Fire Service quickly attended the scene, and… Continue reading Port Talbot Tata Steel fire and residents told to stay indoors

Staff working in the maternity unit at Scotland’s largest hospital have raised serious safety concerns, describing the conditions as both “unsafe” and “dangerous” during a recent inspection by Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS). The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QUEH) in Glasgow has been instructed to implement 26 significant improvements following the assessment. One of the critical… Continue reading Staff tell inspectors Glasgow maternity ward is 'unsafe'

Kym McGillicuddy is holding on to hope while she continues to await news about her husband, Brian, an American climber who has been missing on Ben Nevis for nearly four months. The last communication between the couple occurred on 17 February when Kym sent Brian a text saying “I love you,” just two days before… Continue reading My husband has been missing on Ben Nevis since February

Poppie’s experience highlights the significant impact stable relationships can have on young people leaving the care system. Entering care at the age of 10 following difficulties with her mother, she initially lived with a foster family before moving to a children’s home in Hertfordshire, where she stayed until nearly 18. With no contact with her… Continue reading 'I left a children's home – and was embraced by love'

Reality television star Molly-Mae Hague and professional boxer Tommy Fury have recently become parents for the second time. Sharing a joyful moment on Instagram, Hague posted a photo of herself, Fury, and their daughter Bambi in a hospital room, with the caption “And then there were 4.” However, she chose not to disclose the newborn’s… Continue reading Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury welcome second child

BBC presenter Matt Chorley has issued an apology for incorrectly quoting Nigel Farage during a Newsnight interview concerning the murder of Henry Nowak. The Reform UK leader had described the public’s appropriate response to the killing of the 18-year-old as “pure cold rage” in an online video. However, during a conversation with Conservative leader Kemi… Continue reading BBC's Matt Chorley apologises for misquoting Nigel Farage on Newsnight

Betty Brown, recognized as the eldest surviving victim of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, is set to be honored with an OBE at Windsor Castle today. Brown was among hundreds of sub-postmasters who were mistakenly accused of theft due to faults in the Horizon computer system. In 2003, she was compelled to leave her… Continue reading Post Office scandal victim dedicates OBE to 'sub-postmasters we have lost'

The tragic incident involving Henry Nowak continues to receive widespread attention in the media. Hampshire’s chief constable, Alexis Boon, has issued a public apology to Nowak’s family, expressing deep regret over the student being handcuffed and detained while he was gravely injured. Boon described the footage capturing the incident as “a tragedy” and conveyed sympathy… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Top cop sorry' and 'Prince of pubs'

A recent review conducted by Lord Mann, the government’s independent adviser on antisemitism, has put forward several recommendations aimed at addressing antisemitism and other forms of racism within the NHS. Among the key proposals is a suggestion to prohibit NHS staff from displaying political badges on their uniforms, including pro-Palestinian symbols. This measure is intended… Continue reading NHS staff should be banned from wearing pro-Palestinian badges, report recommends