Author: Dave Carter

A 14-year-old boy whose cancer returned just days after he was declared cancer-free is now receiving renewed hope thanks to a new clinical trial. Ethan Griffiths was initially diagnosed in January with Burkitt Lymphoma, a rapidly progressing form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Following treatment at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital, Ethan experienced a brief period of normalcy… Continue reading Maesteg teen whose cancer returned weeks after remission has clinical trial hope

As the World Cup kicks off in Boston, the city is rapidly filling with supporters of the Scottish national team, known as the Tartan Army. Fans are arriving in large numbers, greeted by unusually high temperatures reaching 31°C, a heatwave likely to persist through Saturday when Scotland faces Haiti in their opening match. Estimates suggest… Continue reading Tartan Army feels the heat in Boston as World Cup kicks off

The armed forces minister, Al Carns, has resigned, joining former Defence Secretary John Healey in stepping down from the government due to disagreements with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer over military funding. Carns announced his departure on Thursday evening, expressing in his resignation letter that the government’s defence investment plan (DIP) was “neither transformative enough… Continue reading Armed forces minister quits after Healey exit as defence funding row deepens

Following two nights marked by unrest, recent protests in various areas across Northern Ireland have proceeded without significant incidents, thanks to a strong police response. The situation calmed on Thursday evening after heightened tensions earlier in the week. Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson, a senior officer with the police, stated there is no indication that… Continue reading Protests pass off without major incident after two nights of unrest

Counter-terrorism authorities have assumed control of the inquiry into a stabbing incident at a Manchester school, where two students and a teacher sustained injuries. The event occurred on Tuesday at the Co-op Academy located on Plant Hill Road in the Blackley district. A 14-year-old female student was apprehended on suspicion of assault and was initially… Continue reading Counter terrorism police leading Manchester school stabbing inquiry

An NHS safety investigation has revealed that a GP practice in Brighton improperly prescribed medication to numerous children exploring their gender identity, including some under the age of 13. From February 2023 to December 2025, over 20 children received medication without attending face-to-face appointments. The clinic, WellBN, acknowledged the gravity and sensitivity of these issues… Continue reading Dozens of children put at risk after gender care failures at GP clinic, inquiry finds

Residents opposing the construction of a Lidl supermarket have escalated their campaign by bringing their concerns before the Welsh government. The planned store received approval in 2024 from the Vale of Glamorgan council and is set to be built on land located at a junction dividing Llantwit Major and Llanmaes. However, local inhabitants have lodged… Continue reading Villagers take fight against Lidl store plans to Welsh government

Former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has appeared in court to deny all sex abuse allegations brought against him by two women identified as Complainant A and Complainant B. Speaking for the first time during the ongoing trial at Newry Crown Court, Sir Jeffrey categorically rejected the claims, which include 18 charges… Continue reading Jeffrey Donaldson: Former DUP leader tells sex abuse trial alleged victims are lying

John Healey’s departure from his role as defence secretary came as a surprise to many, given his reputation as a steadfast and loyal minister within the Labour Party. Throughout his tenure, Healey was known for his discretion, rarely engaging in internal briefings against colleagues or the Treasury, and maintaining consistency between his public and private… Continue reading John Healey: Why spending deal offered to defence secretary led to him quitting

A Dundee man has been convicted of making inappropriate sexual comments to a group of girls aged between 12 and 14 before pushing one of them to the ground. Ilia Belov, 22, stated he confronted the girls after they directed abusive language at him and claimed he saw one girl carrying a knife prior to… Continue reading Brother and sister guilty of attacking teenage girls in Dundee