Author: Dave Carter

A woman from Belfast who was diagnosed with anal cancer has shared her experience of enduring intense pain following pelvic radiotherapy treatment, a struggle that continues more than six years later. Trish Prosser, aged 57 and a mother of four, revealed that the radiotherapy caused her vaginal walls to close over, a condition that has… Continue reading Anal cancer: Woman left in pain six years after radiotherapy treatment

London’s Mayor, Sir Sadiq Khan, has urged the Labour Party to enter the upcoming general election with a commitment to rejoin the European Union. He also proposed that the UK should re-enter both the customs union and the single market prior to the election anticipated in 2029. These comments come despite repeated statements from Downing… Continue reading Sadiq Khan says Labour should pledge to rejoin EU

John Gibson, a father profoundly affected by the tragic loss of his youngest son, Cameron, to suicide, has become a strong advocate for suicide prevention training in Scottish secondary schools. Cameron, a 24-year-old veterinary surgeon, died in October 2019, an event that marked a turning point in John’s life. In response to this personal tragedy,… Continue reading Bereaved father wants suicide prevention training in every school

North Wales Police have launched a new initiative aimed at making popular running routes safer for women and girls. The scheme, known as Operation Cadence, was developed by officer and keen runner PC Catrin Hughes, who hopes it will encourage women to come forward and report any instances of harassment or abuse they encounter while… Continue reading North Wales Police join female running groups to tackle street harassment

Starting from 8 April, the cost of applying for a UK passport online is expected to increase, with adult application fees potentially reaching £100 for the first time. The government has put forward proposals to raise the fee for adults applying within the UK from £94.50 to £102, while the fee for children would go… Continue reading Cost of online passport application could rise to over £100

A critical public health alert has been released following a deadly meningitis outbreak in Kent, prompting health officials across England to remain vigilant for symptoms of the infection. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) initiated the alert as a vaccination campaign commenced at the University of Kent, aiming to immunize approximately 5,000 students. This outbreak… Continue reading Urgent public health alert as Kent meningitis outbreak grows

Kristian Parry, a 26-year-old nursery worker from Middleton, Leeds, was sentenced to two years in prison after admitting to possessing over 5,000 indecent images and videos of children. Among these were some of the most severe category A images. Despite being arrested in May last year at a nursery in Leeds, Parry managed to secure… Continue reading Jailed Leeds nursery employee worked with children after arrest

An unusual meningitis outbreak in Kent has taken health experts by surprise due to its rapid spread. Unlike the typical occurrence of meningitis, which usually presents as isolated incidents, this outbreak has seen 20 cases emerge within just a few days in a limited geographic area, a pattern described as explosive and unprecedented. Historically, meningitis… Continue reading Why is this meningitis outbreak so explosive?

A man suspected of terrorism who evaded the FBI for over two decades was recently located in a secluded cottage in North Wales, leading to the police freezing and confiscating more than £20,000 of his assets. Daniel Andreas San Diego was found in 2024 residing in the Conwy valley, a full 21 years after fleeing… Continue reading FBI fugitive found in Wales has £20,000 in frozen assets confiscated

The investigation into the Nottingham attacks, where Valdo Calocane fatally stabbed three individuals and injured three others on 13 June 2023, has been under intense scrutiny. Retired Detective Superintendent Leigh Sanders, who led the inquiry, has firmly denied allegations that Calocane was charged prematurely to curb negative media coverage related to police performance. Following the… Continue reading Police deny Nottingham triple killer was charged to 'shut down stories'