Author: Dave Carter

A British man, aged 60, has been formally charged under cyber-crime legislation in Dubai after allegedly recording Iranian missile activity above the city. Officials from the UK Foreign Office are reportedly providing support to the man’s family amid the ongoing legal proceedings. The arrest is related to a UAE law that bans the publication or… Continue reading British man charged in Dubai for alleged filming of Iranian missiles

British perfumer Jo Malone is currently facing legal action from Estée Lauder Companies over the use of her name in a collaboration with the retail giant Zara. Estée Lauder acquired Malone’s original perfume brand, Jo Malone London, along with the rights to her name, back in 1999. Despite the Zara partnership being connected to Malone’s… Continue reading Jo Malone sued by Estée Lauder for using her name in Zara collaboration

During a trial at Manchester Crown Court, the ex-wife of Paul Quinn, who stands accused of a 2003 Salford attack, revealed that a shirt belonging to her husband went missing on the night of the incident. Catherine Quinn testified that Paul had gone out dancing wearing a distinct white shirt with mid-blue stripes, but the… Continue reading Rape accused's wife 'joked about his missing shirt'

A mother of ten, Mandy Wixon, aged 56, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after being found guilty of enslaving a vulnerable woman for 25 years. The victim, a woman in her mid-40s with a learning disability, was held captive in Wixon’s home in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, where she was subjected to horrific abuse… Continue reading Tewkesbury mother jailed for keeping woman as slave for 25 years

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to support residents of Northern Ireland who are facing difficulties due to the rising cost of living. This commitment follows challenges from First Minister Michelle O’Neill, who urged the prime minister to offer assistance amid ongoing economic pressures. On Thursday morning, Sir Keir met with leaders from various… Continue reading Sir Keir Starmer: Prime minister vows to tackle high oil prices in Northern Ireland

A historic Glasgow building severely damaged by a recent fire is set to be demolished amid safety concerns. The structure, known as Union Corner and located adjacent to Glasgow Central Station, has suffered ongoing deterioration since the blaze that broke out on Sunday night. Glasgow City Council has taken control of the site following an… Continue reading Glasgow fire: Remaining section of Union Street building to be demolished

Anthony Russell, a 43-year-old prisoner, has made his initial appearance in Crown Court after being charged with the murder of Ian Huntley, the convicted Soham killer. Russell attended the hearing remotely via video link from HMP Frankland at Teeside Crown Court on Thursday. During this first court session, he was not required to enter a… Continue reading Prison inmate charged with Huntley murder appears in Crown Court

A man has appeared in court through a video link, facing charges related to the murder of Ellie Flanagan in County Fermanagh. The 23-year-old woman’s body was discovered on the night of March 7 at a house in Enniskillen, following police investigations into a car crash that had occurred eight miles away in the village… Continue reading Ellie Flanagan: Man in court charged with murder of 23-year-old

Lloyds Banking Group has launched an investigation after a technical fault allowed some users of its banking apps to access transaction details belonging to other customers. The issue affected users of Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland mobile applications, enabling them to see charges and payments from different accounts. A spokesperson for the banking group… Continue reading Lloyds, Bank of Scotland and Halifax apps showed customers other users' transactions

A senior government minister has stood by Sir Keir Starmer’s management of the appointment of Lord Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, despite acknowledging that the situation inflicted damage on the government. Nick Thomas-Symonds, the Cabinet Office minister, stated to the BBC that Sir Keir had “accepted making a mistake,” but emphasized that he… Continue reading Minister defends Starmer's handling of Mandelson appointment