Author: Dave Carter

Parents of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in Northern Ireland have expressed their disappointment at the lack of opportunity within the current political timeline to change legislation that would guarantee ongoing support when these young people leave school. Health Minister Mike Nesbitt informed members of the assembly that time has run out to introduce… Continue reading SEN parents 'devastated' as time runs out for school leavers' law

This is a heartbreaking story highlighting the dangers of sepsis and the importance of timely recognition and treatment. Sepsis develops when the body’s immune system overreacts to an infection and starts attacking its own tissues and organs. According to the UK Sepsis Trust, about 48,000 people die each year in the UK from sepsis-related illnesses,… Continue reading Sepsis mistakes killed our daughter – we fear it could happen again

The government has announced a £5 billion fund to erase 90% of the debts that English councils have accumulated by supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) up until the end of the current financial year. This move aims to ease the financial strain on councils and help them manage… Continue reading £5bn council SEND debts to be paid off by government

Anas Sarwar has made a significant and daring move by becoming the first prominent Labour figure to publicly demand that the prime minister step down. This development stems from his growing frustration and anger, particularly over the prime minister’s handling of the controversy involving Lord Mandelson. Sarwar expressed strong disapproval, stating that Mandelson should never… Continue reading Anas Sarwar makes his biggest political gamble – but can it pay off?

King Charles has publicly addressed the ongoing Epstein controversy for the first time, indicating that Buckingham Palace is prepared to assist law enforcement as they review allegations involving his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. According to a spokesperson from the Palace, the King has expressed deep concern over the emerging claims connected to Mountbatten-Windsor’s behaviour, emphasizing his… Continue reading King's 'profound concern' as police consider Andrew claims over Epstein

Ben Gunnery, a violinist with a global performing career, has been sentenced to a 12-month suspended prison term following his conviction for sending explicit images of himself to two women he had never met. The offenses occurred in November, just months after Gunnery was found guilty of similar actions involving another woman. His misconduct involved… Continue reading Violinist Ben Gunnery sent hundreds of nude images to women

Police are appealing for information after a golden eagle, aged four, was found injured in southern Scotland. The bird was discovered by a gamekeeper on 15 January at an estate in Stanhope, near Tweedsmuir. The eagle, named Hamlet, was fitted with a satellite tracking device and had been relocated from the Outer Hebrides to this… Continue reading Probe after golden eagle found in Borders with shotgun injuries

A nursery employee has been found guilty of sexually abusing young children in a case described during the trial as “every parent’s nightmare.” Nathan Bennett, who worked at Partou King Street Nursery in Bristol, was convicted of multiple counts including two rapes, four sexual assaults, and two counts of assault by penetration. The offences involved… Continue reading Bristol nursery worker guilty of rape and sexual assault of toddlers

A soldier who was attacked and stabbed multiple times while wearing his military uniform outside a barracks drew parallels between the assault and the 2013 murder of Lee Rigby, a court was told. The incident took place near Brompton Barracks in Chatham on 23 July 2024, involving Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton as the victim. Anthony… Continue reading Soldier compared Chatham barracks stabbing to Lee Rigby attack

Flights to and from St Helena, a remote British overseas territory in the South Atlantic Ocean, have been suspended due to safety issues at the island’s only airport. Following an inspection, local authorities identified that the airport’s fire engines did not meet international safety standards, prompting them to declare a major incident and halt all… Continue reading St Helena: Only airport on remote British overseas island closed over safety fears