Author: Dave Carter

A man has been sentenced to five years in prison after his two XL bull terriers attacked and killed a person in Staffordshire. James Harrison Trimble-Pettit, aged 33, admitted to having dogs dangerously out of control following the fatal incident involving Ian Price, 52, which took place outside a property in Stonnall on 14 September… Continue reading XL bully owner jailed over Staffordshire dog attack death

Four men have admitted their involvement in an arson attack carried out against the home of an Edinburgh-based businessman, an incident connected to an ongoing gangland feud. The attack took place on May 8th of last year, targeting vehicles parked outside the property located in Pitcairn Grove. Those who pleaded guilty include Tyler Ramage, aged… Continue reading Gang rift members admit fire attack on drug dealer associate's cars

The court has lifted a reporting ban to reveal the identity of the teenager responsible for the fatal stabbing of 12-year-old Leo Ross. Fourteen-year-old Kian Moulton, who was 15 at the time of sentencing, admitted to murdering Leo in Birmingham in January 2025. The attack occurred as Leo was walking home from school, with Moulton… Continue reading Killer of 12-year-old schoolboy Leo Ross named

Billionaire businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently sparked controversy after making remarks about the UK being “colonised by immigrants,” comments that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described as “wrong and offensive.” Following the backlash, Ratcliffe, who is also a co-owner of Manchester United, issued an apology for his choice of words but emphasized his desire to… Continue reading Who is Jim Ratcliffe, the billionaire Ineos boss and Man Utd co-owner?

Kemi Badenoch has formally requested the First Civil Service Commissioner to hold off on the dismissal of Sir Chris Wormald, the current cabinet secretary, until after the disclosure of documents concerning Lord Mandelson. Sir Chris, who was appointed cabinet secretary by the prime minister in December 2024, is reportedly in discussions about his departure and… Continue reading Don't sack cabinet secretary until Mandelson files published, Badenoch says

The UK economy experienced a modest expansion of just 0.1% in the last quarter of 2025, marking a subdued finish to the year. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), this slight growth fell short of expectations and was primarily driven by an uptick in manufacturing output. Meanwhile, the vital services sector, which comprises… Continue reading UK economy grew by 0.1% in final quarter of 2025

A review into the tragic death of baby Victoria, the daughter of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon, has recommended that registered sex offenders should be required to notify police about new partners and disclose any pregnancies. The infant’s body was discovered inside a shopping bag in Brighton in 2023 after her parents concealed her birth… Continue reading Sex offenders should tell police about pregnancies, review finds

A 13-year-old boy has been formally charged with attempted murder following a stabbing incident involving two boys, aged 12 and 13, at a school located in north-west London. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the teenager, whose identity is protected due to legal restrictions, faces additional charges including possession of a knife on school premises and… Continue reading Boy, 13, charged with attempted murder over school stabbings

The widow of Pat Finucane, the Belfast solicitor murdered in 1989, has expressed deep frustration over the delay in launching a public inquiry that the UK Government had promised to begin in 2024. Geraldine Finucane believes the hold-up stems from issues surrounding the establishment of the inquiry’s terms of reference, which will define the scope… Continue reading Pat Finucane: Widow's 'frustration' at public inquiry delay

Nottingham Forest have initiated discussions with Vitor Pereira, the former Wolves manager, following the dismissal of Sean Dyche after just 114 days at the helm. The decision came in the wake of a goalless draw against bottom-placed Wolves, a result which leaves Forest only three points clear of the Premier League relegation zone with 12… Continue reading Sean Dyche sacked: Nottingham Forest in talks with Vitor Pereira to take over