Author: Dave Carter

Si King, famous as one half of the Hairy Bikers duo, recently reflected on his passion for food, the importance of family, and the deep friendship he shared with the late Dave Myers. Originating from Kibblesworth in Gateshead, King gained recognition through long-running BBC cookery shows alongside Myers, blending culinary arts with their love of… Continue reading Hairy Biker Si King talks food and friendship on Desert Island Discs

Labour MP Sarah Owen has announced a halt to her face-to-face meetings with constituents after experiencing three separate security incidents over the past three weeks. Representing Luton North, Owen revealed the decision on social media, expressing her frustration at needing to take such steps to protect both her team and visitors at her constituency surgeries.… Continue reading Luton MP Sarah Owen stops constituency surgeries after 'incidents'

The documentary *The Artist Who Disappeared* traces the story of Sergei Ivanov, an unconventional artist who founded a winter arts festival on the remote Scottish island of Papa Westray. Originally intended to showcase the island’s revived cultural tradition, the film’s narrative took a poignant turn after Sergei’s sudden disappearance in April 2017. The festival, known… Continue reading The nine year island mystery of the artist who disappeared

A couple was recently reimbursed £2,500 after being caught in a scam involving fake flight tickets. Dinesh and Shashikala Jansari discovered the fraud at Heathrow Airport when they were denied boarding due to invalid tickets. Initially, Santander, the bank they reported the scam to, refused to refund the money, prompting the couple to escalate their… Continue reading Couple get cash repaid for fake flights after watchdog appeal

A significant fire at the historic Big Mill in Leek, Staffordshire, has led to an ongoing cordon while emergency crews work to secure the site. The Grade II listed building was declared structurally unsafe after an assessment on Saturday, raising concerns that parts of it might collapse. Due to safety risks, authorities have warned that… Continue reading Main road could be shut for days after huge mill fire in Leek

At the time of the last Scottish Parliament election in 2021, the political landscape was markedly different: Queen Elizabeth was still reigning, Boris Johnson held the office at Number Ten, and pandemic restrictions such as maintaining two-metre social distancing were still in effect. Despite the many changes since then, the Scottish National Party (SNP) continues… Continue reading Five years on: Why the SNP is still the party to beat in Scotland

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A new phenomenon dubbed Fruit Love Island has taken TikTok by storm, blending the world of AI-generated content with reality TV parody. This series, created entirely through generative AI, transforms fruit characters into contestants on a fictional island reminiscent of ITV’s popular dating show Love Island. The central figure in this unusual cast is Plumero,… Continue reading Think Love Island is bad? Wait till you meet the AI fruit version

A former Cabinet Office minister from the Labour Party has publicly reflected on his resignation, describing himself as “naive” and expressing remorse in his first comprehensive interview since stepping down. Josh Simons left his ministerial position on 28 February following allegations linked to activities during his time leading a think tank prior to becoming an… Continue reading 'I was naive', says minister who quit over Labour Together claims

The latest Sunday editions of several UK newspapers highlight a range of significant stories domestically and internationally. One major focus is the ongoing conflict involving the US and Israel against Iran, now entering its second month with the movement of “thousands” of US marines into the Middle East. This escalation is further complicated by the… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'US marines head to war' and 'We'll stop antisocial media'