Author: Dave Carter

Two serving officers in the British Army are set to face court martial proceedings related to their management of a sexual assault case involving Gunner Jaysley Beck, a teenage soldier who later died by suicide. Beck, aged 19, was discovered dead at Larkhill barracks in Wiltshire in 2021 after reporting that she had been sexually… Continue reading Two officers to face court martial over handling of Jaysley Beck sexual assault case

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s recent visit to Beijing has dominated the UK newspapers, highlighting a range of perspectives on his engagement with China’s leadership. The Financial Times emphasizes that Sir Keir is aiming to “restore better relations” with Chinese President Xi Jinping against a backdrop of “global instability.” The image of the two leaders… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Capitulation in Beijing' and 'Revolt over cancelled elections'

A recent review has revealed that nearly 100 children suffered harm due to the actions of Yaser Jabbar, a limb reconstruction surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). The investigation, conducted by the renowned London hospital, exposed extensive evidence of substandard care connected to multiple botched operations performed by Jabbar during his tenure from 2017… Continue reading Great Ormond Street doctor who botched surgery harmed nearly 100 children

Ron Gumbley, one of the final living veterans who served in the Far East during the Second World War, has passed away at the age of 101. Hailing from Birmingham, he enlisted in the Royal Air Force at the age of 18. His family, through a statement given by his daughter Kay, described him as… Continue reading World War Two Far East veteran Ron Gumbley dies aged 101

Specialist doctors have called for further investigation into a potential connection between weight-loss injections and the rising number of gallbladder removals. Recent data from NHS England revealed that gallbladder surgeries reached their highest level in a decade during the 2024-25 period. Ahmed Ahmed, president of the British Obesity and Metabolic Specialist Society and a consultant… Continue reading Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals?

Isaac, a four-year-old boy, has been using hearing aids for most of his life, currently sporting his favorite blue and orange pair. His hearing loss, which affects both ears permanently, was detected shortly after birth through a newborn hearing screening program. This early diagnosis has been crucial for Isaac and his family, allowing them to… Continue reading Hearing loss: Newborn screening makes a 'world of difference'

Last week, William Brydson was sentenced to ten years in prison, prompting a moment of relief for Dawn Crawford and Michelle Kilpatrick. Both women, having endured abuse as vulnerable children at a boarding school in Dumfries and Galloway during the 1980s, finally saw some measure of justice after a prolonged fight. Brydson, who worked as… Continue reading A legal blunder allowed the man who abused us at school to escape justice – until now

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Lord Jim Wallace, notable for being Scotland’s inaugural deputy first minister, has passed away at the age of 71. The former leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats was undergoing a medical procedure at Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary on Thursday when complications arose, leading to his unexpected death. Rosie Wallace, his wife, expressed the family’s profound shock,… Continue reading Scotland's first deputy first minister Lord Jim Wallace dies, aged 71

Two teenagers have received commendations for their quick thinking and preparedness after helping to rescue five individuals and their dog from a precarious situation on Helvellyn. Despite the challenging winter conditions, Caelan, aged 16, and Rowan, 15, encountered a group of adults who were ill-equipped for the mountain terrain, dressed only in jeans and trainers.… Continue reading Helvellyn walkers stuck in snowy conditions rescued by teenagers