Author: Dave Carter

Swedish plant-based beverage company Oatly has been denied the right to use the term “milk” in its marketing following a protracted legal struggle. The issue revolves around Oatly’s attempt to trademark the phrase “post-milk generation” in the UK back in 2021, a move opposed by Dairy UK, an organization representing British dairy farmers. After a… Continue reading Oatly loses long-running 'milk' battle with dairy lobby

Wales’ exclusive two-Michelin-star establishment, Ynyshir Restaurant near Machynlleth in Ceredigion, has come under scrutiny following a detailed hygiene inspection. The report, obtained through a Freedom of Information request by BBC Wales, highlighted several concerning issues including the presence of flies, malfunctioning equipment, and sanitation lapses such as a dirty knife and floor. These findings cast… Continue reading Ynyshir restaurant food hygiene failings revealed by FOI

Ellis Pears, a 19-year-old law student at Aberystwyth University, experienced a dramatic change in his life following a car accident in November 2024. Until then, Ellis had been fluent in Welsh, having attended Welsh-medium education from nursery onwards. However, after the crash, which left him concussed, he found himself unable to speak or understand the… Continue reading Aberystwyth student loses ability to speak Welsh after crash

During his recent visit to Saudi Arabia, the Prince of Wales engaged with young female football enthusiasts in Riyadh, underscoring the evolving role of women in the kingdom’s sports scene. At a training session with a local youth squad, Prince William listened attentively as the participants shared their experiences of female involvement in sports within… Continue reading Prince William meets female footballers on Saudi Arabia visit

A woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of her partner over 15 years ago. Anna Podedworna killed Izabela Zablocka, then dismembered her body into two parts and buried the remains in the garden of a house in Derby. The case concluded with Podedworna receiving a life sentence with a minimum term… Continue reading Woman who murdered, cut up and buried partner in Derby jailed

The sheep once known as the loneliest in Britain has recently experienced a significant milestone by giving birth for the very first time. Situated at Dalscone Farm in Dumfries, this special sheep had her pregnancy confirmed earlier this year. Now, after spending more than two years at the farm, she has welcomed twins—a boy and… Continue reading Britain's 'loneliest' sheep Fiona gives birth for first time

A woman from East Yorkshire has been joyfully reunited with her prosthetic leg nearly a year after it was swept away in the sea. Brenda Ogden, 69, lost her custom-made titanium swimming blade, valued at £2,000, during her first open-water swim in Bridlington last April. What began as an exciting milestone turned into disappointment when… Continue reading Prosthetic leg lost at sea in Bridlington found 10 months later

Ahmad Mulakhil, a 23-year-old Afghan asylum seeker, has been convicted of abducting and raping a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton last July. The incident took place on 22 July when Mulakhil lured the girl to a secluded cul-de-sac and committed what was described in court as “extremely horrific sexual offences.” Mulakhil was found guilty on multiple… Continue reading Afghan asylum seeker guilty of raping girl, 12, in Nuneaton

A 13-year-old boy is currently being questioned by police on suspicion of attempted murder after two boys were stabbed at Kingsbury High School in north-west London. The investigation is being led by counter-terrorism officers due to the circumstances surrounding the incident, although it has not been classified as a terrorist attack. The stabbing took place… Continue reading Kingsbury School: Boy, 13, questioned after two students stabbed

Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital has become the first UK medical facility to implement a groundbreaking treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF), a prevalent heart rhythm disorder affecting approximately 1.4 million people across the country. Michael Robinson, a 67-year-old patient living with AF, recently underwent the innovative Volt Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) procedure, which is designed to… Continue reading Atrial fibrillation: First of its kind therapy for 'debilitating' heart condition