Author: Dave Carter

The Ministry of Defence has reported that a Royal Air Force base in Cyprus, RAF Akrotiri, experienced a suspected drone attack late on Sunday night. The incident occurred close to midnight local time (22:00 GMT), and the armed forces responded promptly to the event. Fortunately, there were no casualties resulting from the strike, according to… Continue reading RAF responding to suspected drone strike at UK base in Cyprus, MoD says

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has dominated headlines once again, with several UK newspapers highlighting escalating tensions and the UK’s evolving stance. The Daily Telegraph featured a front-page headline reading, “Britain backs war on Iran,” revealing that Sir Keir Starmer has granted the US permission to utilize military bases in the UK for… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Britain backs war on Iran' and 'Trump vows to press on'

On 7 May, voters in Scotland and Wales will head to the polls to elect members to their respective parliaments, the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood and the Welsh Senedd. As election campaigns intensify, a recently conducted poll commissioned by the BBC has shed light on the key issues influencing voter decisions in both nations. The… Continue reading Sir John Curtice: Which issues will decide the elections in Scotland and Wales?

The UK has consented to a US request allowing American forces to operate from British military bases for targeted defensive strikes aimed at Iranian missile installations, according to statements made by Sir Keir Starmer. However, the prime minister emphasized that the UK has drawn lessons from the errors made during the Iraq conflict and clarified… Continue reading UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, says Starmer

The UK government is currently organizing efforts to assist at least 200,000 British nationals located in the Gulf region, amid ongoing attacks launched by Iran in response to military actions involving Israel and the US. More than 94,000 British citizens have registered their whereabouts and contact details with the Foreign Office to receive direct updates.… Continue reading UK launches operation to support thousands of Britons in Middle East

Significant alterations to the UK’s asylum framework are set to be implemented soon, marking one of the most substantial reforms in decades. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has confirmed that, beginning Monday, individuals granted refugee status will receive only temporary protection rather than indefinite residency. This shift is designed to change the established approach to asylum… Continue reading Shabana Mahmood to announce asylum system changes to take effect

A security guard was fatally stabbed at a shopping centre in Milton Keynes, leading to a murder charge. The incident occurred at Centre:MK around 5:10 pm GMT on Saturday, prompting an immediate police response. Despite emergency efforts to save him, the victim, Gary Stanley, aged 52 and a local resident, tragically died at the scene.… Continue reading Milton Keynes murder charge over stabbing of security guard

Jo Dunne, the mother of Ethan Richardson, has expressed her desire to bring her son home to the Isle of Man after he suffered a severe brain injury related to his diabetes. Ethan, who is 28 years old and a father himself, has been recovering in the UK since September 2024 when he was admitted… Continue reading 'I stay in a camper van to be close to my injured son'

A young boy suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a motorbike in a hit-and-run incident, leaving his family devastated by both the accident and the rider’s decision to flee. Danny Buckley, the father of eight-year-old Arlo, described the lingering anger he feels over the events, which took place in September 2024 as Arlo was… Continue reading Father of Arlo Buckley describes 'anger' after Shotton hit-and-run

Jonathan Ashworth, a former Labour Member of Parliament for Leicester South from 2011 to 2024, has disclosed that he experienced a stroke on New Year’s Day and is presently in recovery. He expressed deep gratitude towards the NHS staff who promptly attended to him and continue to support his rehabilitation process. In an interview with… Continue reading Former Leicester MP Jonathan Ashworth recovering after stroke