Author: Dave Carter

Phoebe Tesoriere, a 24-year-old wheelchair user, endured a distressing experience when she was forced to crawl on her hands and knees through a train after being denied the use of a ramp to disembark. The incident took place on a Great Western Railway (GWR) service traveling from London Paddington to Bath Spa, accompanied by her… Continue reading Bath wheelchair user 'had to crawl' off GWR train from London

New research released by experts from Lancaster and Oxford universities reveals that a significant number of children in England enter care proceedings before reaching their first birthday. Over the past twenty years, cases involving infants in care have surged by 64%, now affecting roughly one in every 118 babies. Although these figures peaked during the… Continue reading Rise in babies in care proceedings raises fears of unnecessary adoptions, experts tell BBC

Jeffrey Archer, born on 15 April 1940 in north London, spent much of his early life in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, where his family purchased a home from John Cleese’s mother. His political journey commenced in 1969 when he was elected as the Member of Parliament for the Louth constituency in Lincolnshire. Archer held this position for… Continue reading Jeffrey Archer: Best-selling author and former politician dies aged 86

Richard and Caitlin Brain from Swansea, South Wales, have taken an unusual step for parents of very young children by setting up individual pension accounts for their toddlers, aged just 20 months and five months. Each month, the couple contributes £50 into their children’s pension funds, which, according to current UK private pension rules, cannot… Continue reading We're saving £100 a month into pensions for our toddler and baby – here's why

Following several weeks of unusually warm conditions, the UK is about to experience a marked shift as autumnal weather begins to take hold. Starting on Tuesday, a cooler air mass is expected to move in from the north-west, leading to a noticeable temperature drop. Daytime highs will fall from the low twenties down to the… Continue reading UK weather: Temperatures drop as rain and cloud sweep in

The project dubbed the “Britannia Shield” by the Conservative Party aims to protect critical infrastructure across the country. According to the Daily Mail, this defense initiative is designed to safeguard urban centers, energy facilities, and military installations from potential missile and drone attacks coming from hostile nations such as Russia and Iran. In addition to… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Badenoch's 'Britannia Dome' and 'King tells Andrew 'I won't fund court fight''

In July, Andriesz addressed Members of Parliament and campaigners, revealing that he had informed the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) about serious allegations he first raised in 2018, but accused the regulator of failing to take meaningful action. Despite this, the FCA informed the BBC at the time that it had responded to his claims, citing… Continue reading MPs call for investigation after Howard Lutnick-Jeffrey Epstein whistleblower dies

The article discusses Glasgow’s rise as a major hub for small satellite manufacturing in Europe, particularly through the development and production of CubeSats—a modular and stackable type of small satellite with versatile applications such as weather forecasting and global positioning. Glasgow has become Europe’s largest producer of small satellites, with over two decades of industry… Continue reading Europe is pouring billions into space. Can Glasgow's satellite industry keep up?

Nine Labour Members of Parliament have referred the Green Party to Sussex Police, requesting an investigation into potential “possible antisemitic offences” related to the party’s recent conference. This move comes amid concerns that certain actions or statements made during the conference may warrant a criminal inquiry. Both Sussex Police and the Green Party have been… Continue reading I won't accept exclusion, says Polanski after backlash to Zionism motion

The Conservative Party has committed to establishing a new missile and drone defence system, named “Britannia Shield,” if it secures victory in the next general election. This ambitious plan includes an investment of up to £10 billion over ten years to develop an integrated network of radar systems, command and control infrastructure, along with interceptor… Continue reading Tories pledge new 'Britannia Shield' UK air defence system