Author: Dave Carter

The Conservative Party has pledged to eliminate the so-called “absurd cliff edge” in childcare support that affects parents in England earning over £100,000 annually. Currently, families are only eligible for government-funded or tax-free childcare if neither parent surpasses this income limit. This rule means that once a parent’s earnings exceed £100,000, they lose access to… Continue reading Conservatives pledge to scrap £100,000 childcare 'cliff edge'

Artificial intelligence (AI) models have become increasingly prevalent within social media and advertising circles, prompting concerns about their impact on body image, especially among young people. Mia Perumal, a 19-year-old student at Cardiff University who has recovered from an eating disorder, expressed significant worry about this technology worsening unrealistic beauty ideals. She reflected that if… Continue reading AI models could harm young people's body image, warn experts

Former heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has revealed his intention to invite the US president to lead his ringwalk ahead of his highly anticipated clash with Anthony Joshua. The two British fighters are scheduled to face each other at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on December 11 in what promises to be a major event… Continue reading Fury vs Joshua: Tyson Fury plans to ask US president Donald Trump to lead ring walk with Anthony Joshua

Wakefield Trinity secured a remarkable victory in the Betfred Super League Grand Final, defeating Warrington Wolves 23-10 to claim the championship. Their triumph marked them as just the sixth club ever to win the Super League title, and it came as a surprise to many given their recent history. This was Wakefield’s first Grand Final… Continue reading Super League Grand Final: Warrington Wolves 10-23 Wakefield Trinity – Trinity claim Grand Final success

Sir Kevin Sinfield has successfully completed his latest endurance feat, a tribute dedicated to raising funds for motor neurone disease (MND) in honour of his late friend and former teammate Rob Burrow, who passed away in 2024. Over the span of seven consecutive days, Sinfield tackled seven ultramarathons, ultimately finishing at Old Trafford Stadium in… Continue reading Sir Kevin Sinfield completes epic challenge ahead of Grand Final

The Green Party has introduced a new proposal aimed at tackling youth unemployment by guaranteeing every young person a two-year job within four months of finishing education or training. This policy was revealed at the party’s conference in Brighton by co-deputy leader Mothin Ali, who highlighted the plight of roughly one million young people currently… Continue reading Greens would offer two-year jobs to unemployed under-24s

A 40-year-old man was fatally shot during what police have described as a “senseless act of violence” at a memorial service in west London, where approximately 50 people, including children, had gathered. The Metropolitan Police launched a murder investigation following the incident, which occurred at the intersection of Braybrook Street and Erconwald Street in East… Continue reading Man shot dead in East Acton as people gather for memorial service

Dermot Desmond, the largest shareholder in Celtic Football Club, became the focus of a protest during the Alfred Dunhill Links golf tournament at St Andrews. During the pro-am event, tennis balls featuring images of the 76-year-old with his face crossed out were thrown onto the green of the 15th hole. Video footage captured the moment… Continue reading Celtic: Dermot Desmond targeted by fan protest at Alfred Dunhill

In Portadown, tensions remain high as rallies take place on both sides of the ongoing Drumcree parade dispute. The standoff persists between the residents of Garvaghy Road and members of the Orange Order, with both communities staging demonstrations in response to the conflict. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has announced that a significant… Continue reading Portadown: Rallies take place in Portadown over Drumcree dispute

A landslide has caused a significant disruption for drivers on the Isle of Skye, resulting in the closure of the A855 road and triggering a 40-mile detour. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon when part of the ground gave way beside the A855, located north of Uig, and slid onto a nearby access road. Following… Continue reading Island drivers face 40-mile diversion after landslide on A855 on Skye