Author: Dave Carter

On St Andrew’s Day, Gaelic and Scots were officially recognised as Scotland’s languages through a series of new measures coming into effect. This milestone stems from the Scottish Languages Act, which was approved by MSPs in June. The legislation grants parents the right to request the establishment of Gaelic schools in their communities and seeks… Continue reading Gaelic and Scots now recognised as official languages

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, who died at the age of 88. They hailed him as “one of our greatest writers” and remembered him as a close friend whose brilliance was always modestly displayed. Celebrated for his versatile talent, Sir Tom… Continue reading Sir Tom Stoppard: King hails playwright as 'one of our greatest writers'

A Christmas tree was stolen from a residence in Loughborough, with the incident caught on doorbell camera. The 6-foot (1.8-meter) tree was taken from outside Zoe Murray’s home on Manor Drive at 8:26 pm GMT last Wednesday. Zoe Murray mentioned that the tree had only been set up for five days before the theft occurred.… Continue reading Doorbell captures theft of Christmas tree from porch

The text you provided contains descriptions and headlines of several BBC News video stories mostly related to Wales, including: 1. **The ‘silver’ fashion influencer going viral on TikTok** – Focuses on Viv Truran, 81, who has nearly 300,000 followers on TikTok where she shares daily outfit videos and styling tips. – Viv is described with… Continue reading The Beast in Me: Matthew Rhys 'steals' Netflix character from Anthony Hopkins

A video captured pigeons swiftly escaping from a historic marketplace upon the arrival of a hawk, introduced specifically to deter them. Stallholders had expressed concerns over the pigeons, describing them as a “serious public health risk.” In response, Norwich City Council deployed a Harris’s hawk to oversee Norwich Market for a period of four weeks,… Continue reading Norwich Market brings in hawk to keep pigeons away

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to express his full support for Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s recent Budget in a speech scheduled for Monday. He plans to emphasize the government’s commitment to accelerating and expanding measures aimed at boosting economic growth. Starmer will highlight that Reeves’s Budget aims to ease the cost of living pressures… Continue reading Starmer to back Budget after Reeves accused of misleading public

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is currently under intense scrutiny following allegations that she misrepresented the economic condition of the country. This controversy has dominated the headlines across Sunday’s newspapers, with a poll conducted by the Mail on Sunday revealing that a majority of voters believe Reeves should resign. The story reflects growing dissatisfaction among the public… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Reeves must go' and Tom Stoppard tributes

Rosie and Wes, residents of Driffield, East Yorkshire, share a poignant story about their two children, Marley and Meadow, both diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). This rare genetic disorder causes progressive muscle weakness, and without treatment, type 1 SMA can lead to death within two years. Marley, now five, was diagnosed at five months… Continue reading Test all babies for rare genetic disease SMA, parents urge

The concept of “locking in” has become increasingly popular recently, especially on social media. It’s not about being physically trapped somewhere but rather about focusing deeply and committing to challenging oneself for future benefits—be it in fitness, work, or personal growth. The idea encourages starting immediately rather than postponing, emphasizing that distractions should be pushed… Continue reading Locking in: How people are embracing winter arc without burning out

Authorities have established a 20-kilometre Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) on the island of Ireland following the discovery of the first suspected case of bluetongue virus (BTV-3). The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) reported that surveillance efforts identified the virus in two cattle located at a farm near Bangor, County Down. Bluetongue, which… Continue reading Bluetongue: First suspected case of the virus in Ireland