Author: Dave Carter

A hantavirus outbreak aboard a Dutch cruise ship has prompted plans for the vessel to sail to the Canary Islands, according to Spain’s health ministry. The ship, identified as the MV Hondius, is currently docked in Cape Verde, where officials are assessing which passengers need urgent evacuation. Among those on board are two crew members… Continue reading Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands

On Tuesday evening in Londonderry, a 13-year-old boy was taken into custody following an incident involving petrol bombs and various projectiles being hurled at police vehicles. The disturbance took place around 17:30 BST when authorities received reports of a group of masked youths congregating in the Bishop Street vicinity. Insp Ferriby described the situation, noting… Continue reading Boy, 13, arrested after missiles thrown at police

Residents near a newly developed site in Willows Green, Essex, have expressed concerns about the swift construction of what is believed to be an unauthorized traveller site. The area, a four-acre field, was rapidly transformed after work began late on a Friday, coinciding with the local council’s closure for the bank holiday weekend. Within days,… Continue reading Essex Willows Green four-acre traveller site 'illegally built' over weekend

The text you provided appears to be a partial BBC news article about individuals affected by progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurological condition. Here is a summary based on the content you shared: — ### Living with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) **Gillian Manitara**, 62, from Roydon, Essex, was diagnosed with PSP in January 2024.… Continue reading Research call from families battling rare neurological condition

As the Senedd election approaches, increasing living expenses are influencing how people plan their budgets, prompting some to adopt unusual strategies to save money. One such individual is India Lerigo from Cardiff, who has resorted to preparing homemade meals for her dog, Luna, rather than buying costly commercial pet food. Luna, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier… Continue reading Cost of living: 'I couldn't afford dog food so now I make it at home'

The nation is gearing up for its most significant set of elections since the general election held two years ago. Polling stations will open tomorrow across Scotland and Wales, where voters will select representatives responsible for their devolved governments. At the same time, many areas in England will also see polling, although not all, with… Continue reading Campaigning sprint finish ahead of elections around Britain

The Princess of Wales is preparing to make her first official international visit in over three years with a trip to Italy scheduled for next week. This marks her return to overseas royal engagements since she underwent cancer treatment. Her previous royal trip abroad was in December 2022 when she accompanied Prince William to Boston… Continue reading Catherine to return to overseas visits with trip to Italy

The lead stories in the UK press today focus on pressing economic and political issues ahead of the local elections scheduled for Thursday. According to the Guardian, long-term borrowing costs have reached their highest point in 28 years, putting the Labour Party under significant pressure. The party faces calls to protect low-income households from the… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Borrowing costs hit 28-year high' and 'Come cry with me'

In west Belfast, a unique archaeological project is bringing to light the vanished streets named after Italian cities such as Venice, Genoa, Turin, and Pisa. Although these places once thrived in the area, they were largely wiped out to make way for the construction of the Westlink dual carriageway in the late 1970s. Now, schoolchildren… Continue reading Belfast: Schoolchildren discover lost 'Italy' beneath their feet

With the Scottish Parliament election just days away, voters who have not already returned their postal ballots face a final opportunity to decide which candidates and parties deserve their support. This Wednesday marks the last full day for politicians to make their case to the electorate before polling stations open on Thursday, when their focus… Continue reading Holyrood election outcome is anything but certain on final day of campaigning