Author: Dave Carter

Victoria Thomas Bowen, the woman who threw a McDonald’s milkshake on former Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in Clacton-on-Sea during the general election campaign, has pleaded guilty to assault by beating and criminal damage in court. Bowen had previously denied the charges, and her sentencing will be held at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in December. Mr… Continue reading Woman admits hurling McDonald's milkshake over Nigel Farage

The NHS in England is to transform the way patients access their medical records and interact with the health service. Full medical records, test results and letters from doctors will be available in the NHS App under new plans, inspired by innovations elsewhere embracing change with apps in the same way financial institutions have. One… Continue reading Patients to get full access to record on NHS App

A man who was convicted of violent disorder following riots outside of a hotel that was housing asylum seekers has died whilst in jail. Peter Lynch, a 61-year-old grandfather, who was serving two years and eight months, was found guilty of participating in the unrest that took place outside the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham… Continue reading Rotherham hotel rioter Peter Lynch, 61, dies in prison

Olympic cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy has revealed that he has advanced prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones and is now terminal. The 48-year-old’s announcement has led to an outpouring of support, with charities appealing for raised awareness of the disease to aid others. Prostate cancers can vary greatly in terms of behaviour,… Continue reading Prostate cancer symptoms and treatment: What to check for

Robert Jenrick, Conservative Leadership Contender, has criticised Kemi Badenoch for failing to present any policies, calling it “disrespectful” to Tory members. The candidates are coming up to the end of their campaign to replace Rishi Sunak, who led the party to defeat at the general election in July. Jenrick has signed up to the yellow… Continue reading Jenrick accuses Badenoch of being 'disrepectul' to Tory members

A member of the Australian Parliament disrupted King Charles’s visit to Parliament House in Canberra. Lidia Thorpe, an independent senator, caused a stir when she shouted at the monarch declaring, “you are not our King.” The interruption occurred as King Charles was sitting down after delivering a speech on Wednesday evening. Thorpe was immediately escorted… Continue reading Moment King Charles is heckled by Australian politician

According to the AA, individuals under the age of 21 who have recently passed their driving test should be prohibited from carrying passengers of a similar age for their initial six months of driving. The organization proposed more stringent regulations, specifying that offenders could lose their license for six penalties for not wearing a seatbelt… Continue reading New young drivers should not have under-21s as passengers, says AA

David Gauke has been appointed by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to lead a review of prison sentencing, according to the BBC. The Labour Party promised in its general election manifesto to establish a review of sentencing to bring it up to date. Gauke was the frontrunner to lead the review, according to earlier reports.… Continue reading Former Tory minister David Gauke to lead prison sentencing review

A lorry fire on the M25 has resulted in motorway closures that will remain in place until midday, according to a warning from Highways England. Diversions are in place for drivers travelling clockwise on the M25 between J5 near Sevenoaks and J6 near Godstone/Caterham. Westbound traffic on the M26 between J2A near Wrotham Heath and… Continue reading M25 and M26 diversions due to lorry fire

Storm Ashley caused disruption across northern Scotland and the Western Isles on Sunday, with winds of up to 80mph recorded. The injured passenger was airlifted from a ferry between Aberdeen and Orkney after falling on board in rough conditions. On Aberdeen Beach, a man, woman, and young boy were hospitalized after getting into difficulty in… Continue reading Storm Ashley clean-up begins after high winds and flooding