Author: Dave Carter

Noel and Liam Gallagher, the iconic brothers from the band Oasis, have reunited for a significant milestone: their first joint interview in 25 years. This rare event coincides with the announcement of a new documentary that captures their highly anticipated reunion tour. The film, produced by entertainment giant Disney, is directed by Steven Knight, known… Continue reading Oasis film to show first Gallagher brothers interview in 25 years

The Scottish National Party (SNP) has secured its fifth consecutive victory in the Scottish Parliament elections, although it did not achieve the outright majority it aimed for at Holyrood. The party won 58 seats, falling short of the 65 required for a majority. This outcome means that while the SNP is expected to form the… Continue reading SNP wins Scottish election as Reform and Labour tie for second

Award-winning author Dame Hilary Mantel’s provocative short story, *The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher*, which imagines a plot to kill the former British Prime Minister, has now been adapted into a stage play and premiered at Liverpool’s Everyman Theatre. The original story, published in 2014, sparked controversy because of its bold title and subject matter, but… Continue reading The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher: Hilary Mantel story gets stage premiere in Liverpool

The front pages of numerous newspapers are dominated by the aftermath of recent election losses experienced by the Labour Party across England, Scotland, and Wales. The Times highlights the severity of Labour’s defeat, describing it as a “historic battering.” According to the paper, Labour now faces an “existential threat” after losing 1,300 council seats, suffering… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Labour's historic battering' and 'Vernon and Tess split'

The 2026 elections across English councils, the Senedd in Wales, and the Scottish Parliament brought a surge of political activity, with thousands of candidates vying for positions and millions of voters participating. The atmosphere throughout the vote count was charged with a mix of elation from victors, disappointment from those who lost, and occasional moments… Continue reading Five election moments you may have missed

Ian Watkins, the former lead singer of Lostprophets convicted of serious child sexual offences, was subjected to bullying and threats demanding money in prison prior to his fatal stabbing. The court learned that days before his death, Watkins received intimidating letters demanding £500 and warning that he would be violently attacked if he failed to… Continue reading Ian Watkins received threats days before stabbing, court told

Following Labour’s disappointing results in the recent elections, at least a dozen Labour MPs have publicly expressed the view that Sir Keir Starmer should either resign or set a clear timetable for stepping down as leader. This sentiment highlights a growing discontent within the party ranks, though it remains to be seen whether this dissatisfaction… Continue reading Many Labour MPs are blaming the boss for elections body blow

Tess Daly, known for her previous role as host of Strictly Come Dancing, and BBC Radio 2 broadcaster Vernon Kay have announced their decision to separate. The couple, who tied the knot in September 2003, described the choice as difficult but emphasized that it was arrived at through mutual understanding and with both their best… Continue reading Tess Daly and Vernon Kay separating after 22 years of marriage

An outbreak of hantavirus aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius has led to British passengers and crew members being tested prior to their return to the UK. The vessel is scheduled to arrive at the Canary Islands this weekend, where the remaining 22 British nationals onboard will soon be flown back home on a charter… Continue reading Britons on virus-hit cruise ship will be tested before charter flight back to UK

In a case dating back over three decades, a man was sentenced to prison after being identified through a DNA breakthrough linked to a 1992 attack on an elderly woman. Aron Traynor, now 56 years old, was apprehended in 2023 following an incident where he was arrested for drink-driving and subsequently asked to provide a… Continue reading Man who tried to rape woman in 1992 traced and jailed