Author: Dave Carter

New data released by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland reveals that one in every sixteen school-age children has been diagnosed with autism. Parents such as Dorothy Murray believe this statistic highlights increased awareness surrounding autism but also emphasize ongoing challenges in obtaining the necessary support. Murray notes that despite the growing recognition of… Continue reading One in 16 NI schoolchildren diagnosed with autism

Chloe Cooper was just 12 years old when her father, Anthony, died suddenly from a cardiac arrest. The shock of losing him so unexpectedly left Chloe feeling isolated in her grief, convinced that no one else could understand the depth of her loss. Yet, beneath the surface, her younger brother Ethan harbored feelings of jealousy,… Continue reading Aberdare woman who lost dad at 12 wants children to be open on grief

On Saturday, central London witnessed a massive police presence costing approximately £4.5 million, as authorities worked to keep two opposing protests separate. Tourists visiting key landmarks found themselves navigating around significant security measures aimed at preventing clashes between rival groups. Over 4,000 officers were deployed to manage the large-scale operation, described as one of the… Continue reading How rival protesters were kept apart by £4.5m police operation

In the aftermath of Welsh Labour’s severe defeat in the Senedd elections, Eluned Morgan, the former first minister, drew attention to the shifting influence of social media on politics. She noted how digital platforms have transformed political campaigns and “set the political narrative.” A recurring slogan highlighted during the campaign was “If you want to… Continue reading What undercover voters tell us about social media during the Senedd election campaign

GLP-1 weight loss injections have emerged as a major breakthrough in medical treatments during the past decade. Experts in science and healthcare highlight their significant role in addressing the increasingly urgent global obesity epidemic. Currently, over 50 clinical trials are investigating new medications in this category, raising important questions about how obesity management might evolve… Continue reading How weight loss jabs have changed the battle with obesity

After a thrilling Scottish Premiership clash at Celtic Park, thousands of Celtic supporters took to the streets of Glasgow in celebration, ending Heart of Midlothian’s hopes of securing their first top-flight league championship in 66 years. The Hoops clinched the league title for the fifth consecutive season with a 3-1 triumph over Hearts, shattering the… Continue reading Jubilant Celtic fans celebrate after their club dashes Hearts' title dream

A man was hospitalized after being stabbed in both legs during an assault that took place in west Belfast. The incident occurred in the early hours on Lenadoon Avenue, where emergency services, including police and ambulance crews, arrived following reports of the attack. The police were alerted at approximately 03:05 BST on Saturday about an… Continue reading West Belfast: Man taken to hospital after stabbing in Lenadoon Avenue

A well-known venue in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf, famous for hosting performances by Tom Jones, Catatonia, Stereophonics, and Victoria Beckham, has been placed on the market. The Pop Factory, originally a soft drinks factory, was transformed into a music venue and TV studio in 2000. Its official launch featured Sir Tom Jones breaking a bottle… Continue reading Porth's Pop Factory which hosted Tom Jones and Stereophonics for sale

A physical education teacher from Mayville High School in Portsmouth has been permanently banned from teaching following an investigation into inappropriate conduct with a female student. Stuart Smith, aged 48, held additional responsibilities as assistant head of Year 11 and head of house during his tenure at the school. The disciplinary panel determined that Smith… Continue reading Portsmouth teacher banned after calling pupil 'Premier League'

A tragic accident occurred at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Friday evening, resulting in the death of a soldier from the King’s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery. Thames Valley Police reported that the individual fell from their horse around 19:00 BST shortly after leaving the arena. Despite prompt medical intervention, the soldier sustained fatal injuries… Continue reading Soldier dies after falling from horse at Royal Windsor Horse Show