Author: Dave Carter

At 27 years old, Sofii Lewis anticipated a short stay at a mother and baby mental health unit following the birth of her daughter. Expecting to return home in just a couple of weeks, her experience extended to five challenging months—an essential period that ultimately safeguarded both her and her child’s wellbeing. After giving birth,… Continue reading My postpartum mental health meant I spent five months on a mother and baby unit

A new crime thriller, drawing its inspiration from one of the most infamous heists in British and Irish history, has recently been released. The film revolves around two bank employees who were coerced into robbing the Northern Bank in Belfast in December 2004, after their families were held hostage. During this tense 24-hour ordeal, a… Continue reading Northern Bank robbery: No Ordinary Heist tells story of £26.5m theft

One of the United Kingdom’s leading car park operators has recently entered administration, putting nearly 700 jobs in jeopardy. This development left many people puzzled, especially considering that the company charged up to £65 for parking in some locations yet failed to remain profitable. The question arises: what caused National Car Parks (NCP) to falter,… Continue reading NCP: Where did it all go wrong for the car park operator?

The new British iteration of the long-running American comedy sketch show launched this Saturday night, marking the arrival of Saturday Night Live UK. Much effort and significant investment are evident upon entering the UK studios where the show is produced, from the bustling costume and wig departments to the expansive pop-up sets constructed around the… Continue reading Saturday Night Live UK: Can it make Britons laugh?

A 34-year-old Iranian man and a 31-year-old Romanian woman have been charged following their attempt to gain access to HM Naval Base Clyde, situated near Helensburgh in Argyll and Bute. This naval base is notably the location of the United Kingdom’s nuclear-armed submarine fleet. The arrests occurred around 5 p.m. on Thursday, according to Police… Continue reading Iranian man charged after allegedly trying to enter nuclear base

For those who missed the natural spectacle on Friday evening, meteorologists from the Met Office Space Weather Prediction Centre have indicated that there is another opportunity to catch the Northern Lights on Saturday night. According to their forecast, geomagnetic activity is predicted to continue, with the possibility of escalating to a strong storm. This phenomenon… Continue reading Northern Lights forecast to reappear across UK on Saturday

A fresh perspective on the iconic Battle of Hastings, one of England’s most renowned historical events, has been proposed by medieval history expert Professor Tom Licence from the University of East Anglia. His research challenges a long-standing narrative that Harold Godwinson’s troops marched over 200 miles on foot from Stamford Bridge in Yorkshire to the… Continue reading Victorians got Battle of Hastings wrong, professor says

Sharon Paton, 49, describes her decision to become a train driver in her 40s as “the best thing I ever did.” Transitioning from a long career in print and marketing, she embraced the challenge of a completely new profession. “I absolutely love it, I wish I’d done it years ago,” Paton said. She appreciates the… Continue reading Birmingham woman wishes she had become a train driver years ago

Authorities have initiated a murder inquiry following the death of a woman in Londonderry. The incident occurred at a residence located in Summer Meadows Mews, where emergency services arrived shortly after 10:20 GMT on Saturday. Upon arrival, police discovered a woman who had sustained injuries. She was promptly transported to a hospital for medical treatment… Continue reading Londonderry: Murder investigation launched after death of woman

The Church of England’s historic appointment of its first female Archbishop of Canterbury is approaching a significant milestone. Dame Sarah Mullally, who holds the distinction of being the 106th individual to take this high office in over 1,400 years, expressed her deep sense of “immense privilege” as she prepared for her official enthronement. This event… Continue reading First female archbishop due to finish pilgrimage walk in Canterbury