Author: Dave Carter

After nearly four years without releasing new music, Harry Styles has returned, though he has remained very much in the public eye during this time. Whether running marathons in cities like Berlin and Tokyo or witnessing the election of a new pope at the Vatican, the global superstar continues to attract attention wherever he goes.… Continue reading Harry Styles says new single is comeback's 'perfect little bow'

Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that demand for online jewellery contributed to a slight increase in retail sales during December, despite challenges faced by retailers throughout the festive season. Overall sales rose by 0.4% compared to November, with online jewellers reporting heightened interest in precious metals such as gold and silver.… Continue reading Demand for online jewellery boosts December retail sales

Starting in April, water bills in Scotland will increase by 8.7%, translating to approximately £42 more per year for the average household. Despite this rise, the typical Scottish water bill will total £532 annually, keeping it among the most affordable in the United Kingdom. This adjustment, which averages around £3.50 extra each month, aligns with… Continue reading Scottish Water bills to rise by 8.7% from April

Longford is a quiet village that could be mistaken for any other across the country if not for one overwhelming feature: the constant roar of jet engines. Situated just to the west of Heathrow Airport, Longford faces a unique challenge due to its close proximity to one of the world’s busiest airports. The community’s concerns… Continue reading Heathrow Airport runway change 'will make our village unliveable'

David Lammy has revealed that Donald Trump reconsidered his aggressive stance on Greenland after the United Kingdom firmly defended the island’s sovereignty. Speaking to the BBC’s Nick Robinson on the program *Political Thinking*, Lammy explained that the US president “responded to our concerns” by stepping back from threats involving military intervention or economic sanctions aimed… Continue reading UK concerns made Trump back down on Greenland, says David Lammy

Delroy Lindo, the British actor, revealed that he was resting in bed when his son called to inform him of his first-ever Oscar nomination. At 73 years old and originally from London, Lindo shared with the BBC’s Colin Patterson that he never lost faith in eventually receiving an Academy Award nod. This year, Lindo was… Continue reading Delroy Lindo was in bed when he found out he had received his first Oscar nomination

The BBC has issued an apology to Jack Murley, a former radio presenter, following an internal inquiry that uncovered a failure to adequately address homophobic abuse he experienced while working at the corporation. Murley reported being subjected to offensive name-calling, including being referred to as “fairy boy” by some colleagues, and recalled being advised by… Continue reading BBC apologises to sacked ex-presenter over homophobic abuse

Plans for the national memorial dedicated to the late Queen Elizabeth II have been progressing, with recent announcements revealing that the main statue will depict the Queen standing rather than mounted on horseback, which contrasts with earlier concept illustrations. This monument will be situated in St James’s Park, close to Buckingham Palace, and will include… Continue reading Queen Elizabeth II statue will be standing and not on horseback

An extensive BBC investigation has uncovered the existence of hundreds of illegal waste dumping sites operating throughout England, including at least eleven large-scale “super sites” that each contain tens of thousands of tonnes of rubbish. Despite the closure of over 700 such sites during the 2024/25 period, Environment Agency data indicates that approximately 517 illegal… Continue reading Supersized illegal waste dumps hidden across English countryside

A recent inquiry by MPs has revealed that two government-backed insulation schemes were inherently flawed and have led to serious problems in thousands of homes. The Public Accounts Committee described the failure of these schemes as “catastrophic,” noting that more than 30,000 houses fitted with insulation since 2022 exhibit major defects. Concerns were raised about… Continue reading Thousands at risk in unsafe homes after failed insulation schemes