Author: Dave Carter

A suspected outbreak of hantavirus aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has resulted in three fatalities, according to information shared by the World Health Organization (WHO) with the BBC. To date, one confirmed hantavirus case has been identified, while five additional cases remain under investigation. Among those affected is a 69-year-old British citizen… Continue reading Three dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship

As Scotland approaches the final week before the Holyrood election, political parties are intensifying their campaigning efforts. Voters will visit polling stations on Thursday, 7 May, to select the individuals who will form the next Scottish government. Across the country, 440 candidates are competing in constituency contests, while 29 different parties are participating in the… Continue reading Scottish Parliament election 2026: Parties gear up for final week of campaigning

Police have completed their searches at the headquarters of a religious community in Cheshire, with authorities confirming that the building has now been “released to the residents.” The investigations had centered around serious accusations linked to this group. In March, Cheshire Police were notified about alleged serious sexual offenses, forced marriage, and modern slavery involving… Continue reading Police conclude search of religious group HQ in Crewe

Mac Speake, an 84-year-old veteran runner, recently faced a bittersweet moment as he participated in the London Marathon for the 45th time. Known as the eldest member of the exclusive group dubbed the Ever Presents, these men have run in every London Marathon since the event’s inception in 1981. Mac, who hails from Kettlebaston, Suffolk,… Continue reading I ran the London Marathon 45 times but now it is time to rest

Sir Alex Ferguson was admitted to hospital after feeling unwell at Old Trafford just before Manchester United’s Premier League fixture against Liverpool on Sunday. The 84-year-old former manager’s hospitalization was described by sources as a precautionary measure rather than an urgent medical emergency. Having led Manchester United for an impressive 27 years, Ferguson regularly watches… Continue reading Man Utd: Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital as a precaution

Police are examining whether there is a connection between two violent incidents in Brixton, south London—a drive-by shooting and a stabbing—that both left individuals severely injured. The shooting occurred just after 01:15 BST on Saturday along Coldharbour Lane, resulting in four people being admitted to hospital with gunshot wounds. Among the injured was a 25-year-old… Continue reading Police probe link between Brixton drive-by shooting and stabbing

Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, has expressed that individuals serving in public roles must remain subject to scrutiny. This statement followed his apology for sharing a social media post that criticized the police response to the recent attack in Golders Green, London. Despite his apology, Polanski maintained his concerns regarding the conduct of… Continue reading Zack Polanski says police 'should not be above scrutiny' over Golders Green response

Heathrow Airport has indicated that the ongoing conflict in Iran is likely to impact passenger traffic for the remainder of the year. During the first quarter, the airport recorded 18.9 million travelers passing through its four terminals, representing a 3.7% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth was attributed to Heathrow temporarily… Continue reading Heathrow warns Iran war may cut passenger numbers

A controversial social media post by Arron Banks, a well-known supporter of Reform UK, has been labeled as racist by a candidate within the party in Wales. James Evans, standing for Reform UK in the upcoming Welsh election, publicly condemned the post, marking the first time a party member has explicitly described it as racist.… Continue reading Reform candidate James Evans brands Banks' comment racist

A recent pollution event in Moray has led to the death of a large number of fish and other wildlife, including eels and birds. The contamination is believed to involve caustic soda, which is suspected to have entered the Knockando Burn—a stream that feeds into the River Spey—within the past few days. The Scottish Environment… Continue reading Fish, eels and birds killed in River Spey pollution incident