Author: Dave Carter

Following a lethal meningitis outbreak in the Canterbury area of Kent, authorities have initiated a “targeted vaccination programme” at the University of Kent. The number of invasive meningitis cases has risen from 13 to 15, including two fatalities: a 21-year-old university student and Juliette, an 18-year-old sixth form pupil at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in… Continue reading Kent university students to be offered vaccine in meningitis outbreak

The Senedd has voted to prohibit greyhound racing in Wales, marking a significant step to end the sport in the country. The decision received strong support from animal welfare advocates, who highlighted the dangers inherent in the sport and pointed to the deaths of thousands of dogs across the UK linked to racing activities. The… Continue reading Greyhound racing to be banned in Wales after Senedd vote

An outbreak of meningitis in Kent has prompted strong reactions from parents and students, some of whom feel that health authorities were too slow to respond, following the deaths of two young people and the hospitalization of 13 others. Despite these concerns, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) maintains that it acted as promptly and… Continue reading Was response to 'unprecedented' meningitis outbreak too slow?

In October 2025, Helen and Lee Draper tragically lost their daughter Megan to meningitis. Megan was a student at Bournemouth University at the time of her passing. Afterward, her parents discovered that Megan had not been vaccinated against the particular strain of meningitis she contracted, known as Meningitis B. This revelation highlighted gaps in the… Continue reading Meningitis: Parents of teen who died in 2025 call for more government support

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced new regulations set to be introduced within the coming months, aiming to improve the fairness of the driving test booking process. These alterations will impose tighter controls on who can interact with the online booking system, particularly focusing on empowering learner drivers themselves. Starting from 12… Continue reading Dates confirmed for new driving test booking rules

The organisers of this year’s Derby 10k have acknowledged that the racecourse was approximately 400 metres (1,312.3 feet) shorter than the official distance. This conclusion came after a detailed review was conducted following feedback from participants whose GPS devices indicated discrepancies in the length of the course. The Derby County Community Trust initiated the investigation… Continue reading Organisers confirm Derby 10k was 400m short

An inquiry into the tragic Nottingham attacks has revealed footage capturing the moments when Valdo Calocane, the assailant, became violent while in police custody. On 13 June 2023, Calocane fatally stabbed Barnaby Webber, Grace O’Malley-Kumar, and Ian Coates, also attempting to cause harm to three additional victims. CCTV recordings presented during the inquiry show Calocane… Continue reading Killer kicked officer at police station, inquiry shown

Police have identified the man found deceased in a wheelie bin in a Coventry park as 37-year-old Thomas Niven. The discovery was made at Cash’s Park, located off Daimler Road, on Friday evening after a member of the public alerted authorities. The investigation into his death is ongoing. Following the discovery, three individuals—a man and… Continue reading Man found dead in Coventry wheelie bin named

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a £2.5 billion government investment aimed at strengthening the UK’s position in quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors, with the goal of preventing leading British technology companies and researchers from relocating abroad to seek better financial opportunities. Speaking to the BBC, Reeves emphasized the importance of reversing the trend… Continue reading Reeves vows to stop UK tech from 'drifting abroad'

Radio 1’s Greg James received an unexpected boost during his ambitious 630-mile tandem bicycle ride when Prince William chose to join him for a part of the journey. Greg, who has been cycling through England, Wales, and Scotland as part of a challenge covering 1,000 kilometers, was five days into his eight-day trek when the… Continue reading Prince William joins Greg James on Comic Relief bike ride