Author: Dave Carter

A woman who is a friend of one of the complainants in the Russell Brand trial provided testimony to the jury via video link, describing the emotional aftermath of the alleged assault. She recounted that the woman had confided in her following the incident, expressing that it “really, really hurt.” The witness detailed their attendance… Continue reading Russell Brand accuser said alleged rape ‘really hurt’, court hears

A former decorator from Woking has unexpectedly become a millionaire after auctioning off his Pokémon card collection. The man initially had no idea that the cards held significant value until he came across a local news story highlighting a single Pokémon card selling for over £6,000. Unbeknownst to him, his own collection, which had been… Continue reading Retired Woking decorator’s Pokémon cards sell for £1.5m

Eleanor Barnfield, aged 47, tragically passed away in hospital following a car crash in Bridgend on Monday. Police discovered that she had sustained puncture wounds, which were unrelated to the collision itself. These injuries were reportedly the result of a stabbing incident prior to the crash. A 61-year-old man from Bridgend has been arrested on… Continue reading Claims ‘stabbed’ Eleanor Barnfield tried to drive to hospital due to ambulance wait denied

The Northern Ireland secretary, Sir Chris Bryant, has arrived at Stormont to engage in discussions with the executive parties concerning the ongoing budget impasse. He has firmly stated that no additional funds are available beyond the £1.5 billion already pledged by the government, and criticized the executive ministers for what he described as financial “irresponsibility.”… Continue reading Stormont budget: NI secretary arrives ahead of budget meetings

Barclays has announced plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 5,000 positions as it integrates more artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations. The bank has already eliminated 1,000 jobs and anticipates cutting an additional 4,000 roles by the end of the year. These reductions represent about 5% of its global employee base, primarily affecting operational… Continue reading Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI

With the arrival of the UK’s first named storm of the season, heightened safety measures are being implemented by individuals and businesses in anticipation of Storm Austen. The Met Office has forecast strong winds reaching up to 80 mph (130 km/h) accompanied by heavy rainfall beginning Thursday night, primarily affecting parts of Cornwall and Devon.… Continue reading Devon and Cornwall battens down the hatches before Storm Austen

Dame Judi reflected on her memorable encounter with Sidney Poitier, the trailblazing American actor who made history in 1964 by becoming the first Black man to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. This meeting took place while she was performing in *Amy’s View* in New York. After one of the shows, Poitier appeared backstage,… Continue reading Dame Judi Dench: I can’t do a play, do a film, or read any more

For over ten years, a critical security vulnerability remained hidden in the core technology that supports much of the internet. The exposure of these weaknesses was triggered by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), leading to a significant global cybersecurity alert. These vulnerabilities are embedded in PHP, a programming language widely used since the early 2000s… Continue reading PHP: What is it and why did it spark a global cyber security scramble?

Two women who were preyed upon by serving police officers they trusted have courageously spoken out about their experiences, revealing disturbing abuses of power within the police force. Naomi Meadows was raped by a detective she met online in Devon, while Catherine Dobson endured years of coercive and controlling behaviour from a Lancashire police officer… Continue reading Women targeted by police officers who ‘abused the badge’

Adrianne, a digital marketing professional based in London, has been battling a chronic urinary tract infection (UTI) for nearly five years—a condition that took two years to diagnose. In a TikTok video shared with her approximately 8,000 followers, she highlights the profound toll this illness has had on her life, explaining, “The impact goes far… Continue reading Women take to social media to break the taboo of UTIs