Author: Dave Carter

Police Scotland has confirmed that a major incident has been declared as emergency crews continue their efforts to control a wildfire burning in the Cairngorms National Park. This action follows a notable shift in weather conditions, which has increased the potential for the fire to spread towards the nearby village of Nethy Bridge. Due to… Continue reading Police declare 'major incident' as weather change increases Cairngorms wildfire risk

A 25-year-old law student has appeared in court after being charged in connection with a bomb found in a car in County Monaghan, Republic of Ireland. The individual, identified as Isobella Perrie Sullivan from Abbeylands Park in Clane, County Kildare, faces charges related to the possession of explosives. The incident occurred when gardaí, the Irish… Continue reading County Monaghan bomb: Law student charged over device in car

A practitioner of alternative healing, Hongchi Xiao from California, was released from prison after serving only 18 months of a 10-year sentence related to a manslaughter conviction. Xiao, aged 63, had been found guilty in 2024 for the gross negligence manslaughter of Danielle Carr-Gomm, a 71-year-old diabetic woman who died in 2016 while participating in… Continue reading Slapping therapist jailed over death 'released early'

A visitor on a day trip recounted to the BBC his efforts to rescue a mother and daughter who tragically drowned off a beach in Essex. Craig Bowe, aged 42, struggled against the incoming tide at West Mersea near Colchester on Wednesday evening after he was alerted by screams. Bowe, a kitchen fitter from Northaw,… Continue reading Man tells of attempt to save drowning girl and mum at West Mersea

Five officers from the Metropolitan Police sustained injuries after a police boat collided with Westminster Bridge in central London. The incident took place around 15:40 BST and involved a vessel from the Marine Policing Unit, which was carrying armed personnel. According to a statement by the Metropolitan Police, several officers fell into the water but… Continue reading Met Police officers hurt after boat strikes Westminster Bridge

Here’s a summary of the key information presented: ### Small Boat Crossings of the English Channel – **Total crossings (1 Jan – 13 July 2026):** 12,469 people crossed by small boat from France. – **Change from previous year:** This is a 45% decrease compared to the same period in 2025. – **Current trend:** Since 2020,… Continue reading Mega dinghy carrying record 165 migrants crosses Channel to UK

A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 18 years, after fatally shaking his four-week-old son following a night of heavy drinking. Tony Bartlett, aged 39, returned to his home in Chard, Somerset, on July 16, 2022, and in what the judge described as “a sudden fit of anger,” inflicted… Continue reading Tony Bartlett jailed for murder of baby son Atticus in Chard

Firefighters are continuing their efforts to contain a significant heathland fire on the Isle of Wight, with aerial support playing a crucial role. The blaze, which broke out shortly after 09:00 BST on Thursday at Headon Warren in the island’s West Wight area, has spread across approximately 25 hectares (62 acres) of woodland dominated by… Continue reading Helicopter water-drop joins Isle of Wight heathland fire response

Nine men have been charged with a total of 41 historical sexual offences involving eight victims who were children at the time of the abuse. These men, whose ages range from 54 to 76, were detained earlier in July in various locations including Newport, Swansea, London, Birmingham, Lancashire, Edinburgh, and the Argyll and Bute area… Continue reading Nine men in court over historical child sexual exploitation

US R&B artist Chris Brown has admitted to affray following an incident described by prosecutors as “a vicious and unprovoked attack” that occurred in a London nightclub in early 2023. Evidence, including CCTV footage, revealed that Brown struck the victim multiple times on the head using a glass bottle. The victim was then pursued, pushed… Continue reading Chris Brown: US singer pleads guilty to affray over 'vicious' nightclub attack in London