Author: Dave Carter

Revel Collective, the company behind Revolucion de Cuba and Peach Pubs, is set to enter administration, placing up to 2,200 jobs at risk. This parent company manages 62 pubs and bars across the United Kingdom and made the decision to seek a buyer in October amid what it described as “a continued period of external… Continue reading Revolution Bars to enter administration with 2,200 jobs at risk

An analysis conducted by the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) reveals that over 700,000 university graduates in the UK are currently unemployed and receiving welfare benefits. According to the think tank’s research, around 400,000 of these graduates are claiming Universal Credit, while nearly 240,000 report being unable to work due to health problems. Notably, the… Continue reading Over 700,000 graduates out of work and on benefits, analysis suggests

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially announced that the United Kingdom has lost its measles elimination status. This change is attributed to the rise in measles cases during 2024, which saw approximately 3,600 suspected instances of the disease. The designation of elimination status indicates the absence of sustained transmission, so the loss of this… Continue reading UK loses measles elimination status

Norrie McIntosh is stepping down from his volunteer role at the Dumfries and Galloway Citizens Advice Service after dedicating 25 years to helping others, fulfilling a heartfelt promise made to his late wife. Before she passed away in 2001, she encouraged Norrie to continue using his “brilliant mind” by offering support to people dealing with… Continue reading Volunteer retires aged 91, after fulfilling wife's dying wish

Sadie Frost has testified in court that the Daily Mail placed a “price on my head” as they sought stories about her, alleging that journalists hacked into her voicemail to gather private information. The actress became visibly emotional while giving evidence in her case against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), the publisher of the paper. Among… Continue reading Sadie Frost says Mail put 'price on my head' for stories

The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has unveiled an extensive reform plan aimed at overhauling the policing system in England and Wales, which she described as “broken.” Central to the proposals is the establishment of a new National Police Service (NPS) designed to tackle the most complex and cross-border crime effectively. As part of the reorganization,… Continue reading Mahmood unveils plans to reform 'broken' policing in England and Wales

Legal representatives have approached a Scottish court to prevent the deportation of Avtandil Kalandadze, the captain of the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera, following its confiscation by US authorities in the North Atlantic. The captain’s wife has initiated legal proceedings at the Court of Session in Edinburgh, seeking an immediate injunction to stop both the removal… Continue reading Lawyers seek to halt deportation of seized tanker's captain to US

A jury at Birmingham Crown Court has found Sheraz Malik guilty of two counts of raping an 18-year-old woman in Sutton Lawn park, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. The trial revealed that the victim had been drinking in the park when Malik and another unidentified man attacked her. Malik, aged 28, admitted to having sex with her but… Continue reading Asylum seeker found guilty of raping woman, 18, in Nottinghamshire park

Suella Braverman, formerly the Home Secretary, has recently made headlines by becoming the newest Conservative Member of Parliament to defect to Reform UK. This move marks the third defection from the Conservative Party to Nigel Farage’s group in just over a week and raises the number of Reform MPs to eight. Announcing her decision at… Continue reading Ex-Tory Home Secretary Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK

Tributes poured in from family, friends, and the football community for the late Welsh football icon Terry Yorath. His son described him as a “funny, kind, humble and proud man,” highlighting the personal qualities that endeared him to many. Around 100 people gathered to mourn the Cardiff-born midfielder, who passed away aged 75 earlier this… Continue reading Footballer Terry Yorath remembered as 'funny, kind man' at funeral