Author: Dave Carter

Three women involved in a protest at a factory in Newcastle have been found guilty of causing criminal damage after targeting the site over its purported connections to Israel. The incident took place at Pearson Engineering, owned by the Israeli government through Rafael Advanced Defence Systems. During the protest in February 2025, the women employed… Continue reading Newcastle Gaza protesters found guilty of factory damage

A visitor to Ysbty Glan Clwyd hospital in north Wales has reported witnessing a deeply distressing event in the A&E department, where an elderly woman died alone in a corridor, visible to other patients. Nadia Wainwright, who was at the hospital with her unwell partner, described how the woman appeared frail and in distress but… Continue reading Distressed elderly woman died alone in A&E corridor at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, visitor says

James Watt, who co-founded Brewdog in 2007, has publicly apologized to employees and investors after the company suffered significant job losses following the recent sale of its brewery and pub chain. The business was acquired by the US firm Tilray for £33 million after Brewdog entered administration earlier this week. While Tilray purchased the brewery… Continue reading Brewdog founder James Watt admits mistakes as hundreds lose jobs in sale

Researchers have called for a fresh strategy in addressing the growing populations of feral pigs in Scotland. These animals, which include both farm escapees and those illegally released into the wild, are most commonly found across the Highlands as well as Dumfries and Galloway. The Scottish Government has indicated it is continuing to evaluate whether… Continue reading Scotland needs new approach to deal with feral pigs – report

Amid ongoing Iranian missile and drone strikes across the Gulf, some British citizens currently stranded in the Middle East are scheduled to return home later on Wednesday. Flights in the region have been severely disrupted due to the conflict, prompting the organization of a special repatriation effort. A chartered flight will depart from Muscat International… Continue reading First chartered flight for UK nationals due to leave Middle East

When rain combines with dust originating from the Sahara Desert, it can result in what is often referred to as blood rain. This phenomenon occurs when tiny particles of dust suspended in the air become entrapped within raindrops, which then fall and settle on various surfaces. The aftermath typically appears as a thin layer of… Continue reading 'Blood rain' and fiery sunsets as Saharan dust sweeps UK

A tragic incident that claimed the lives of three members of a family has left one woman deeply disillusioned with the justice system. Summer Mace, 26, lost her mother, sister, and stepfather in a head-on collision and is now grappling with the fact that the man responsible for the crash was released from prison earlier… Continue reading Why was my family's killer freed early and deported?

Tammie McNeill, a resident of Woodbridge, Suffolk, is determined to challenge a council’s directive to remove protective bars she installed on her flat windows. After her windows were repeatedly vandalized by intoxicated individuals, McNeill invested £2,000 in repairs and fitted handmade metal guards 18 months ago to prevent further damage. She shared that on one… Continue reading Woodbridge woman to fight over windows after 'drunk man falls into lounge'

Sarah Luke, who grew up in Flintshire near the border with England, has frequently encountered skepticism about her Welsh identity simply because of her accent. Throughout her life, many people have told her, “But you don’t sound Welsh” when she shares where she is from. This experience, she notes, is common among people in North… Continue reading Accent jibes as people question Flintshire woman's Welshness

The concept of “baby brain” has often been cited to explain the forgetfulness and perceived decline in cognitive ability that some women experience during pregnancy. However, a new and extensive study challenges this stereotype by revealing significant structural changes occurring in the brains of pregnant women. This research, conducted in Spain, highlights how pregnancy leads… Continue reading Pregnant women shed grey matter to help with motherhood, study seen by BBC suggests