Author: Dave Carter

The family of Chloe Mitchell, who was tragically killed in Ballymena in 2023, has expressed deep distress over the ongoing barristers’ strike, describing it as adding to their trauma. Chloe, 21, went missing in June 2023, and her remains were discovered nearly a week later. The accused murderer’s trial is scheduled for February, but due… Continue reading Chloe Mitchell: Barrister strike adding to trauma, say family

Gymnast Alice Kinsella is undertaking a highly uncommon journey that has even attracted academic attention in the form of a university research paper. When she arrives at the British Gymnastics training centre in Lilleshall, attention initially centers not on her, but on her infant son Parker, who is just a few months old and delighting… Continue reading Gymnastics: GB's Alice Kinsella aiming for rare return to elite competition as a mum

Detectives investigating the 1986 murder of Diane Sindall in Merseyside have announced a £20,000 reward aimed at uncovering new leads in the case that tragically led to an innocent man spending nearly four decades behind bars. Peter Sullivan was wrongfully convicted of the crime and served a life sentence before being exonerated in May 2025,… Continue reading Fresh push to find real 'Beast of Birkenhead' killer

Members of Parliament have voted to eliminate a provision from the legacy legislation introduced by the former Conservative government that granted conditional immunity from prosecution for crimes related to the Troubles. This contentious clause, already ruled unlawful, faced opposition from Northern Ireland political parties and victims’ groups alike. Under this measure, individuals could have avoided… Continue reading Legacy Act: MPs remove conditional immunity measure for Trouble-era crimes

Police Scotland has issued a warning about substantial travel disruptions due to an amber weather alert for heavy rainfall. The Met Office has forecasted that certain regions, including Angus, Perth and Kinross, and Aberdeenshire, could experience rainfall amounts reaching up to 80mm (3 inches) on Thursday, with even higher totals of approximately 120mm (4 inches)… Continue reading 'High risk' of travel disruption after amber rain warning issued

A former government minister has issued a warning that the prime minister could encounter a “mass rebellion” if the government weakens its commitment to reforming the leasehold system in England and Wales. Justin Madders emphasized to the BBC that Labour must uphold its promise to cap ground rents, the annual fees leaseholders pay to freeholders.… Continue reading Keir Starmer warned of Labour rebellion if leasehold reforms watered down

Donald Trump has announced that a significant agreement has been reached with NATO allies concerning Greenland, a development that has taken center stage in Thursday’s news coverage. According to The Times, the US president declared that the discussions held with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte resulted in a “framework deal” which “gives us everything we needed… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Trump hails Greenland deal' and 'All I want is a piece of ice'

According to the latest analysis from financial consultancy Deloitte, Liverpool have risen to become the Premier League’s highest-earning club for the first time. The Reds secured the English top-flight championship last season and generated €836 million (£702 million) in revenue, surpassing all other English teams. This shift marks a significant change in the financial hierarchy… Continue reading Liverpool top English club in Deloitte Money League for first time

On 5 October 1979, taxi driver John Armstrong, often known as Jack, made what would be his final radio call confirming he had picked up a passenger from a pub. Hours later, his taxi was discovered with bloodstains on Treoes Lane, near Bridgend’s Waterton industrial estate. After a thorough search, his body was found three… Continue reading Cardiff taxi driver John Armstrong's killer still not found almost 50 years on

Jennifer Dummigan’s experience with cancer in Northern Ireland stands out as unusually rapid and positive compared to the more common lengthy waits faced by many patients in the region. Noticing symptoms such as a chest tickle and difficulty eating in December 2023, she consulted her GP in March. By May, she had been diagnosed with… Continue reading NI health: Cancer patient says recovery is down to no treatment delay