Author: Dave Carter

In rural parts of Northern Ireland, the illegal dumping of animal carcasses in rivers and waterways has become an increasingly common and troubling issue. Paddy Little, who works as a litter picking officer with a watersports club, has encountered numerous dead animals in the Blackwater River, which runs between counties Tyrone and Armagh. He described… Continue reading Dumped animal carcasses 'shameful' say litter pickers as they pull sheep from river

Andy Burnham has announced his intention to participate in any forthcoming Labour leadership race, contingent on his victory in the Makerfield by-election scheduled for 18 June. The current Mayor of Greater Manchester revealed these plans during a BBC Question Time special held in the constituency, where he appeared alongside four other candidates. Among those standing,… Continue reading Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest

Ellie Wight began using ketamine at the age of 18, initially appreciating the drug’s ability to make her feel free of worries and more comfortable in social situations. She believed ketamine was a relatively safe alternative to other substances and did not anticipate encountering any serious problems. However, after five years of regular use, the… Continue reading Woman warns of 'ketamine bladder' after drug use scarred hers for life

Sophie Morgan, diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 13, has undergone extensive efforts to live a “normal” life, including invasive brain surgeries and numerous medications. Despite holding both an undergraduate and a master’s degree, the 28-year-old from Newport faces immense obstacles securing employment. Over the past year, Sophie has applied to 300 jobs but… Continue reading Newport woman with epilepsy says she's had 300 job rejections

Sir Keir Starmer has expressed his deep sympathy for Henry Nowak, the 18-year-old Southampton University student who was tragically killed. Speaking after meeting Henry’s family at Downing Street, Starmer said the young man “deserves a legacy that goes beyond this awful tragedy.” The prime minister described the encounter as profoundly moving and committed to doing… Continue reading Henry Nowak deserves legacy that goes beyond tragedy, says PM

During a recent visit to The Christie hospital in Manchester, the Princess of Wales shared an emotional moment with Claire Lorente, a young mother who was celebrating the end of her chemotherapy treatment. Recognizing Claire’s courage, the princess offered a warm hug and words of encouragement as Claire rang the “end of treatment bell” surrounded… Continue reading Kate hugs mum ringing 'end of cancer treatment' bell at hospital

Christi Hill, who previously served as a police officer, has shared with BBC Verify that she has gone into hiding due to concerns for her personal safety. This fear arose after she and another officer were mistakenly identified on social media as participants in the arrest of Henry Nowak. The situation stems from the release… Continue reading Henry Nowak: How online misinformation forced a woman into hiding

Public transport journeys across London reached 86% of typical levels on Thursday amid ongoing strike action by drivers, according to data from Transport for London (TfL). Using information gathered from Oyster and contactless card usage, TfL revealed varied travel patterns compared to the same weekday last year. While the London Underground experienced a notable 43%… Continue reading London Tube strike usage higher than Tuesday, TfL says

Three Royal Navy personnel lost their lives in a helicopter accident during a training exercise, with official confirmation from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) naming the crew members involved. The deceased included Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson, aged 42; Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, 31, noted as the UK’s only female Royal Navy commando; and Petty Officer Owen… Continue reading Royal Navy air crew killed in Devon helicopter crash named

A 21-year-old man has been taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident at the University of Surrey where a staff member was injured by a crossbow shot. Authorities responded to reports early Thursday morning that a man in his 50s had been struck by the weapon at Manor Park Student Village… Continue reading Man shot with crossbow at the University of Surrey, say police