Author: Dave Carter

An arson attack on a business in Hendon, located in north-west London, is currently under investigation by counter-terrorism police. According to the Metropolitan Police, a man was observed approaching a group of shops carrying a plastic bag that contained three bottles filled with a liquid substance. The individual placed the bag beside the building and… Continue reading Counter terrorism investigate another arson attempt

Opera has recently experienced a notable resurgence in cultural relevance, a development credited in part to the influence of pop star Rosalía. While actor Timothée Chalamet once described opera as an art form that “no one cares about,” leaders at the Welsh National Opera (WNO) argue that the genre has never felt more connected to… Continue reading Welsh National Opera credits popstar Rosalia for artform's 'surge of support'

In a surprising incident in south Scotland, an otter managed to sneak into a local garden centre, prompting vets to intervene in order to safely capture the animal. The episode unfolded at Matt Williamson and Son, located in Closeburn, north of Dumfries, where CCTV footage revealed the otter entering the premises unobserved during Monday lunchtime.… Continue reading Otter caught by vets after Closeburn garden centre 'break-in'

David Parrish, an acclaimed ultra-marathon runner from Dumfries, was in the final stages of wedding preparations when he tragically passed away while running in the Highlands. David had been attempting to set a new record as the fastest person to complete the Cape Wrath trail—an arduous 234-mile (376km) route stretching from Fort William to Cape… Continue reading Running champion died on Cape Wrath trail weeks before wedding

Sir Olly Robbins, the senior Foreign Office official who was removed from his post following revelations that Peter Mandelson had been granted security clearance despite flagged concerns during the vetting process, is slated to face questioning from MPs on Tuesday. The Foreign Affairs Committee intends to examine why Mandelson, the former US ambassador, obtained the… Continue reading Senior official ousted over Peter Mandelson security row to face MPs

A woman from Alfreton, Derbyshire, has come forward to warn others about a sophisticated scam that left her bank accounts nearly emptied of around £11,000 within just four hours. Posing as members of NatWest’s fraud team and Merseyside Police, the fraudsters conducted a courier fraud operation, which included sending a person to collect her bank… Continue reading 'Courier scammers took £11k – they can target anyone'

Despite an initial commitment from Stormont to collect data on the effects of permitting increased taxi access to certain bus lanes in Belfast, no information has yet been gathered. The scheme, which began in December 2024, aimed to ease traffic congestion during roadworks near Grand Central Station by allowing more taxis—beyond the previously permitted London-style… Continue reading Belfast: 'No data gathered' on taxis in bus lanes

Finnian Garbutt, the actor recognized for his role in the BBC Northern Ireland police drama *Hope Street*, has passed away peacefully at home. Born in Bangor, Garbutt appeared in the last three series of the show, which is filmed in Donaghadee, County Down. His role as police constable Ryan Power made him a notable presence… Continue reading Finnian Garbutt: Hope Street actor dies aged 28

Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney, has expressed strong confidence that the Scottish National Party (SNP) will secure a majority in the upcoming Scottish Parliament election scheduled for next month. Speaking to the BBC, Swinney predicted his party would reach the 65-seat threshold necessary to form an outright majority, a scenario he says would mandate the… Continue reading John Swinney predicts SNP majority at Holyrood election

A man from Britain has admitted to participating in a conspiracy to hack into the computer systems of multiple companies and to steal a substantial amount of virtual currency, totaling at least $8 million (£5.9 million), from victims in the United States. Tyler Buchanan, 24 years old and originally from Dundee, along with several accomplices,… Continue reading British man pleads guilty to conspiring to steal $8m in virtual currency