Author: Dave Carter

After several days of anticipation on Coniston Water, the concluding attempts to run Donald Campbell’s restored Bluebird hydroplane were called off, hampered by fierce winds and persistent technical problems. The event, hosted by the Ruskin Museum in Cumbria, marked the first time the craft had returned to the lake since Campbell’s fatal crash in 1967,… Continue reading Final Coniston Water runs for Campbell's Bluebird abandoned

Swatch shops in Manchester and Liverpool have remained closed for a second consecutive day due to large crowds forming as buyers eagerly sought the newly released £335 pocket watch. The surge in demand led to long queues and disruptions, prompting the company to take action. Following the global rush at various branches, Swatch took to… Continue reading Swatch stores close for second day in Liverpool and Manchester

The adaptation of the long-established US sketch-comedy show into a British format initially faced doubts about how well it would resonate with UK audiences. Yet, as the first series concludes after eight weeks, the general view from both viewers and critics is that the show has indeed delivered laughs, although not without some reservations. Hosting… Continue reading SNL: Saturday Night Live UK met a sceptical crowd – but has it won them over?

Scott Hastings, widely regarded as one of Scotland’s finest and most cherished rugby union players, has passed away at the age of 61. Notably, he was a key figure alongside his brother Gavin in the Scotland side that secured the Grand Slam in the 1990 Five Nations Championship. In 2022, Hastings publicly disclosed his battle… Continue reading Scott Hastings: Scotland rugby great dies at 61

Glenn Walsh, hailing from Bishop’s Sutton, is gearing up to defend his title at the annual celebration dedicated to the watercress plant. Having already claimed the world watercress eating championship an impressive 17 times, Walsh is aiming for an 18th victory at the popular Alresford Watercress Festival held in Hampshire, which also marks the beginning… Continue reading Champion eyes 18th world watercress eating title in Alresford

Marcus Hunter-Neill, better known by his drag persona Lady Portia Di’Monte, has spoken out after discovering that his image had been circulated on websites associated with so-called paedophile hunters. The incident arose following a children’s storytelling event where Lady Portia performed, which subsequently became the focus of significant controversy and protest. Hunter-Neill revealed that the… Continue reading Drag Queen Storytime: Abuse left drag queen fearing for his life

Following Celtic’s recent Premiership title victory over Hearts, significant disturbances erupted in Glasgow, resulting in two police officers suffering serious injuries and 14 people being detained. The incidents occurred as approximately 3,000 Celtic supporters congregated in the Trongate area of the city on Saturday after the play-off match. During this gathering, bottles and other objects… Continue reading Two police officers seriously injured and 14 arrests during Celtic disorder

Authorities in Devon continue with an extensive search operation to locate Taylor Charlton, a 14-year-old boy reported missing earlier this month. Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed that investigators and specialist teams remain actively engaged in efforts to find him. The ongoing search activities are concentrated around the River Taw area in Barnstaple, and residents… Continue reading Police's 'extensive enquiries' in search for boy Taylor Charlton

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has described whether Sir Keir Starmer will participate in any future leadership contest as a “personal decision.” Speaking on the BBC’s *Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg*, Nandy acknowledged Sir Keir’s resilience, saying he has “shown before that he’s up for a fight” and added, “I wouldn’t write off the prime minister.” Despite… Continue reading Personal decision for Keir Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says

An investigation has been initiated into claims that police officers assigned to protect the Royal Family at Windsor Castle were found sleeping while on duty and leaving their posts unattended. The allegations have raised concerns about the conduct of those responsible for security at the historic Berkshire site. The Metropolitan Police’s directorate of professional standards… Continue reading Windsor Castle police probe over allegations of sleeping on duty