Author: Dave Carter

Television presenters Ant and Dec have approached a High Court judge to obtain details concerning transactions involving Banksy artwork that they have bought and sold. They allege an intermediary involved in these deals took “secret and unauthorised profits,” prompting their request for judicial intervention. The pair claim they paid £550,000 for a particular collection of… Continue reading Ant and Dec take legal action over 'secret profits' in Banksy deals

Nicole Lampert, a former showbusiness editor at the Daily Mail, appeared in court to address allegations surrounding her reporting on the relationship between actors Jude Law and Sadie Frost. Lampert firmly denied ever listening to voicemail messages between the couple, insisting that the information she published was sourced from a reliable insider. She described her… Continue reading Former Daily Mail showbusiness editor denies hacking Sadie Frost's voicemails

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is in the process of ending his lease on a Crown Estate property known as East Lodge, according to information obtained by the BBC. This Grade II-listed, 19th-century thatched cottage is situated near Sunninghill Park in Berkshire, close to the former royal’s previous residence, and had been rented by him for almost £13,000… Continue reading Andrew gives up lease on another Crown Estate property

A stabbing incident in Edinburgh has led to the arrest and charging of a 23-year-old man. The event occurred in the Calder Gardens area early on Monday morning, when police responded at approximately 08:25 following reports of a man carrying a bladed weapon. Armed officers were among those who attended the scene. Medical treatment was… Continue reading Man charged in connection with stabbing in Edinburgh

A horse trainer involved in the Grand National is currently on trial at Cardiff Crown Court after allegedly assaulting an elderly man with a hockey stick, mistakenly believing the man was poaching on his property. Richard Evan Rhys Williams, who goes by Evan Williams and is 54 years old, faces charges related to causing grievous… Continue reading Grand National trainer Evan Williams beat pensioner with hockey stick, Cardiff court told

A public inquiry has revealed testimony from the former flatmate of Valdo Calocane, the individual responsible for the Nottingham attacks on 13 June 2023. The witness, known only as Sebastian, recounted how he left their shared flat due to fear following a troubling encounter where Calocane forcibly held him against a wall. On that day,… Continue reading Triple Nottingham killer's ex-housemate 'left flat out of fear'

The Scottish government has revealed plans to directly award contracts to the publicly owned Ferguson Marine shipyard for the construction of four new vessels. These contracts include building two small ferries alongside a marine research vessel and a marine protection ship, according to announcements made in the Scottish Parliament. However, these decisions remain conditional upon… Continue reading Ferguson shipyard to be given contracts to build four vessels

Unions have voiced their strong disapproval regarding the manner in which hundreds of Brewdog employees were informed of their job losses—through a brief 15-minute conference call. The Aberdeenshire-originated independent brewery and pub chain entered administration and was subsequently partly acquired by Tilray, a beverage and cannabis company, for £33 million on Monday. Despite this sale,… Continue reading The 15-minute call where hundreds of 'devastated' Brewdog staff were made redundant

The Scottish government’s agency responsible for ferries and ports is set to take Ardrossan Harbour into public ownership, with the deal expected to be finalized this month, according to the transport secretary. Fiona Hyslop confirmed that negotiations between Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), which is wholly government-owned, and Peel Ports, the current harbour owner, have… Continue reading Deal agreed to take Ardrossan harbour into public ownership

Award-winning rapper Ghetts, whose birth name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison following a tragic hit-and-run incident in northeast London. The 41-year-old was convicted at the Old Bailey after admitting to causing the death of 20-year-old university student Yubin Tamang through dangerous driving. The fatal collision occurred in the early… Continue reading Rapper Ghetts jailed over fatal London hit-and-run