Author: Dave Carter

Concerns have recently arisen regarding the future of “vertical drinking”—the practice of standing while drinking, often outside pubs—in central London’s West End. The issue stems from proposed guidelines put forward by Westminster City Council (WCC) aimed at managing alcohol consumption within this bustling area, known for its dense concentration of bars and nightlife. With Westminster… Continue reading Why there's a row about standing up while drinking in central London

A power outage at Network Rail’s operations centre in Manchester recently caused significant disruption across the rail network, an incident regarded as unusual due to its scale and consequences. Although the power was restored within 90 seconds, the short interruption at this critical hub triggered widespread delays and chaos for commuters. This has prompted questions… Continue reading How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for train commuters

Authorities have initiated a search for a child rapist who escaped while on escorted community leave in the centre of Perth. The individual in question, Cliff Lyons Dobbie, remains classified as a restricted patient and is described as a white male, standing approximately 5 feet 3 inches (1.6 meters) tall with a stocky and muscular… Continue reading Search for child rapist who escaped community leave in Perth

Just three weeks into his tenure as prime minister, Andy Burnham is already encountering challenges, according to a veteran Labour MP, notably surrounding the controversy over the early release of certain prisoners. Political adversaries have wasted no time in exploiting this issue, hoping to unsettle the new leader, whose earlier period in office appeared marked… Continue reading Prisoner release row proving to be Burnham's first big test as PM

A group of scholars is urging an independent inquiry into Jason Arday’s appointment, following his resignation from various posts at the University of Cambridge amid plagiarism allegations. The professor, who specialized in education, also faced claims related to embellishing or fabricating parts of his CV. Despite these accusations, Arday has defended both himself and his… Continue reading Jason Arday's Cambridge appointment to be part of wider senior hiring review

A man with a history of sexual offenses, who was under surveillance by the Metropolitan Police, has been convicted of the murders of two women and the rape of a third in London. Simon Levy was responsible for the deaths of Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, in March 2025, and Sheryl Wilkins, aged 39, five months later.… Continue reading Serial sex offender Simon Levy guilty of double murder and rape

William Orbit, the esteemed British music producer celebrated for his collaborations with iconic artists such as Madonna, Blur, All Saints, and U2, has passed away at the age of 69. His family and close friends released a statement on Friday expressing their deep sorrow over his death on 23 July at his home, though no… Continue reading William Orbit: Madonna and Blur producer dies aged 69

The Army Foundation College (AFC) stands as the United Kingdom’s largest military training center dedicated to under-19s and is the institution where the Army recruits all its 16-year-old enlistees. Recent disclosures have brought to light troubling reports concerning sexual offences associated with the college. According to information provided by North Yorkshire Police in response to… Continue reading Streeting 'sickened' by sex abuse claims at Army college

Two brothers who were competing in a race on the road have been sentenced after a tragic collision resulted in the death of a father and serious injury to his young son. The incident occurred near Welshpool, Powys, in November 2024, when a BMW X3, driven by Abubakr Ben Yusaf, veered sideways and collided head-on… Continue reading Brothers who were racing home jailed for killing dad in Welshpool crash

An 11-year-old girl tragically passed away after she was discovered in the water at a scenic location in Midlothian. The incident occurred within Gore Glen Woodland Park, located near Gorebridge, prompting an extensive search operation that began around 12:40 p.m. on Thursday following concerns for her safety. Later that afternoon, around 4:25 p.m., authorities found… Continue reading Girl, 11, found dead after search at Midlothian beauty spot