Author: Dave Carter

The upcoming Earthshot Prize, established by the Prince of Wales, is set to take place in Brazil later this year, coinciding with the COP30 UN climate change conference being hosted by the country. Kensington Palace has confirmed that the awards ceremony and associated events for nominees, investors, and environmental leaders will be held in Rio… Continue reading Prince William's Earthshot Prize 2025 to be held in Brazil

An ambitious British Iranian teen, Ziba (played by Deba Hekmat), is at the center of the new film Last Swim, directed by Sasha Nathwani. The movie unfolds over 24 hours in a sweltering London on A-Level results day, where Ziba and her friends navigate through a day of freedom, tough decisions, and heartbreak before parting… Continue reading London 'inaccessible' to Gen Z says Last Swim director

BBC business reporters Tom Espiner and Emma Smith have reported that various companies, including cosmetics company Lush and car repair chain Kwik Fit, are preparing to increase prices in response to the rise in employers’ National Insurance (NI). The increase in NI rates will see employers paying 15% on salaries above £5,000, as opposed to… Continue reading National Insurance: Lush and Kwik Fit say rise will push prices higher

At a reception to honor individuals involved in music at a grassroots level throughout the United Kingdom, King Charles showcased his playful side by participating in a unique musical demonstration. The event, held at Windsor Castle, featured a special performance that caught everyone’s attention. The London Vegetable Orchestra presented King Charles with a specially crafted… Continue reading From crown to carrot: King Charles give a rendition of Twinkle, twinkle little star

The front pages of various newspapers are dominated by headlines regarding the fallout from President Trump’s tariff announcement, which has had a significant impact on global stock markets. The Guardian showcases downward-sloping charts reflecting the plummeting financial markets following the announcement. This led to Wall Street experiencing its largest one-day losses since June 2020. The… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Tariff turmoil' and 'bland American cheese'

Catherine Morrison of BBC News NI reported on Fatima, a homeless woman battling lung cancer who is currently staying in temporary accommodation because she deems the offerings from the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) unsuitable. Originally from Sudan, Fatima was diagnosed with lung cancer in January and underwent surgery to remove a tumor in March.… Continue reading Homeless victim of human trafficking with cancer on makeshift bed

Concerns have been raised about the potential for civil unrest if a company persists in attempting to access land forcibly to erect miles of pylons in rural Wales, according to a politician. Green GEN Cymru has confirmed that it has sought court warrants to gain access to private land after facing refusals from landowners on… Continue reading Green energy: Pylon plans could spark mass social unrest, Plaid warns

A legal claim has been filed by the owners of a container ship against the owners of a tanker that was involved in a crash in the North Sea. The Stena Immaculate, a US-registered tanker carrying aviation fuel, was struck by the Portuguese-flagged Solong while anchored 16 miles off East Yorkshire on March 10. The… Continue reading Ship owner takes legal action over North Sea crash

A tragic incident occurred late Wednesday evening, resulting in the death of a 13-year-old girl in a house fire in Kingsway, Prescot. Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service managed to extinguish the fire at around 00:30 BST. Fortunately, a man, woman, and five children were able to escape without harm, although the young… Continue reading Girl, 13, killed in Prescot house fire as seven others escape

In a bizarre turn of events, a Harris’s hawk that has been causing chaos in a small village has been successfully captured by a resident who shares the same name. Steve Harris, 40, was able to apprehend the aggressive bird of prey in his garden located in Flamstead, Hertfordshire. The village had been on edge… Continue reading Flamstead hawk finally captured after terrorising village