Author: Dave Carter

Political reporter, Sam Francis, reports on Baroness Sue Gray’s challenge to the government’s decision to limit a civil service internship scheme to working-class students. The Labour peer questioned the rationale behind last month’s announcement to restrict a Whitehall internship to students from “lower socio-economic backgrounds”. The government defended the change, stating that it will bring… Continue reading Sue Gray questions working class-only civil service internship

Richard Tice, the deputy leader of Reform UK, has emphasized that there is no turmoil in the councils under his party’s administration, and there are strategies in place to achieve “hundreds of millions of pounds” in savings. In a discussion with the BBC, Tice rejected the notion that his party had introduced chaos to County… Continue reading 'No chaos' in Durham County Council, Reform UK deputy says

The front pages of newspapers are dominated by news of Father Ted creator Graham Linehan’s arrest and soaring borrowing costs, grabbing the attention of readers on Wednesday. The Metro highlights Linehan’s “fury” following his arrest at Heathrow Airport under suspicion of inciting violence through social media posts. It details how Linehan was taken into custody… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Fury' over Father Ted creator arrest and 'nervy bond markets'

Police forces are feeling the strain this summer due to protests surrounding the use of hotels for housing asylum seekers, according to Chief Constable Gavin Stephens, chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council. Stephens emphasized the need for leaders in the UK to work towards reducing tension and avoiding division, as the police are facing… Continue reading Asylum protests putting police under chronic pressure, chief says

The tragic death of two-year-old Ethan Ives-Griffiths at the hands of his grandparents, Michael and Kerry Ives, has sparked outrage and calls for accountability. Ethan, who was on the child protection register, suffered significant abuse while in their care before succumbing to a catastrophic brain injury in August 2021. His mother, Shannon Ives, was also… Continue reading Garden City toddler murdered by grandparents 'failed by system'

A man named Roy Owen from Selkirk, who was admitted to Borders General Hospital (BGH) in Melrose for palliative care in May 2023, was left in “unnecessary pain” according to the nursing staff at the hospital. Despite requiring 24-hour palliative care, the 79-year-old with prostate cancer felt neglected by the hospital’s medical team, who repeatedly… Continue reading Dying cancer patient left in 'unnecessary pain' at Borders hospital

On Monday night, a stunning display of the Northern Lights graced the skies of the UK, captivating onlookers with its breathtaking beauty. This mesmerizing phenomenon was captured in a timelapse video above the North Sea, comprising 782 individual photographs taken over a span of three hours and 40 minutes. The footage was filmed from Flamborough… Continue reading Timelapse shows Northern Lights display over North Sea

The Epping Forest District Council has faced another setback in its legal battle to prevent an Epping hotel from housing asylum seekers. The council’s attempt to appeal to the Supreme Court has been denied by the Court of Appeal, following a temporary injunction secured by the council from the High Court. The injunction would have… Continue reading Epping asylum hotel Supreme Court appeal denied

In north Belfast, local politicians are actively working towards finding solutions to racist and sectarian attacks in the area. Recently, a young mother from the Catholic community had to flee her home with her children due to sectarian abuse. This incident occurred in the Lower Oldpark area, where a number of homes were targeted in… Continue reading North Belfast: Young family fled home following sectarian bomb threats

The leader of Nottinghamshire County Council for Reform UK has stated that his party’s councillors were not prohibited from communicating with a local newspaper’s reporters. Following a disagreement over a story regarding local government reorganisation, the council had informed the BBC that Mick Barton had banned the Nottingham Post and Nottinghamshire Live from speaking to… Continue reading Reform UK Nottinghamshire County Council boss denies press ban applied to councillors