Author: Dave Carter

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has defended his decision not to declare a £5 million donation from billionaire supporter Christopher Harborne, stating there was “no obligation” to disclose the gift before he became a Member of Parliament. The sum was reportedly given in early 2024, intended to fund Farage’s personal security ahead of that… Continue reading No obligation to declare £5m gift, Nigel Farage says

A tragic incident at Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children resulted in the death of three-year-old Archie Donald, a case that could have been prevented had a critical abnormal blood test been addressed promptly, a sheriff has concluded. Archie passed away on 20 November 2019 due to an infection, sparking a fatal accident inquiry (FAI) held… Continue reading Death of toddler could have been avoided, sheriff rules

A tragic explosion in Bristol resulted in the deaths of a woman and her ex-partner after he forced entry into her home while in possession of an explosive device. Jo Shaw, aged 35, and Ryan Kelly, 41, were both killed in the incident that took place on Sunday. Police have classified Shaw’s death as a… Continue reading Bristol explosion: Jo Shaw died after ex Ryan Kelly 'forced way into house'

A part-time cleaner at Aberystwyth University has been awarded more than £260,000 after an employment tribunal ruled her dismissal was unfair. The case centered around a long-running dispute between the cleaner, Peak Ong, aged 72, and her manager, Catherine Green, including a controversy involving a banned rice cooker. Ong worked at the university between November… Continue reading Aberystwyth University cleaner wins tribunal after rice cooker row

Following a recent surge in antisemitic acts, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has announced plans to accelerate the handling of hate crime cases. Stephen Parkinson, the Director of Public Prosecutions for England and Wales, has called on prosecutors to bring charges more swiftly to address the frequent threats and abuse targeting the Jewish community, aimed… Continue reading Hate crime prosecutions to be fast-tracked after antisemitic attacks

A public inquiry examining a tragic series of events in Nottingham has revealed that a man suffering from paranoid schizophrenia, Valdo Calocane, was discharged from mental health services several months before he fatally stabbed three individuals. The decision to discharge Calocane came after healthcare workers were unable to locate him or maintain contact, according to… Continue reading Nottingham killer discharged because NHS staff could not find him, inquiry told

Long-term borrowing costs for the UK government have climbed to their highest levels since 1998 amid ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, combined with rising political uncertainty before upcoming local and national elections. This tension has caused government bond markets in major economies to fall, driving up the effective borrowing expenses for governments… Continue reading UK government long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year high

A high school teacher, Jamie Varley, aged 37, stands accused of abusing and murdering Preston Davey, the 13-month-old baby he and his partner had adopted. At Preston Crown Court, evidence was presented describing how Varley brought the unconscious infant to Blackpool Victoria Hospital, pleading with medical staff, “Don’t let him die,” and confessing, “I effing… Continue reading Murder-accused teacher 'begged medics to save baby Preston'

At Woolwich Crown Court earlier, a jury reached a unanimous verdict against four individuals. Charlotte Head, aged 30, Samuel Corner, 23, Leona Kamio, 30, and Fatema Rajwani, 21, were all found guilty. The court proceedings concluded with this collective decision from the jury. Each defendant faced the charges before the court, and the evidence led… Continue reading Palestine Action activists guilty of Elbit Systems site raid

George Powell, a metal detector enthusiast previously convicted for stealing part of a significant £3 million Viking treasure hoard, has pleaded guilty to stabbing his friend following a dispute over stolen gold. The attack took place at a caravan park in Paignton, Devon, in October 2025, while Powell was evading police capture. The victim, Lewis… Continue reading Viking hoard thief stabbed friend after stolen gold row