Author: Dave Carter

Get ready to gaze at the brightest full moon of 2024 in the coming couple of nights. Dubbed as the Hunter’s Moon, this October’s full moon is a supermoon, which means that it appears larger and brighter than the regular full moon. This supermoon is the third of the four that will appear in 2024.… Continue reading Hunter's supermoon: when to see the brightest full moon of 2024

A young boy, Jay Cartmell, aged eight, died following an alleged shotgun injury on a rabbit hunting trip in Warcop, near Appleby in Cumbria. An inquest into Jay’s death was formally opened at Cockermouth Coroners’ Court, though there was a suspension into the inquest while the police investigation is still ongoing. Jay Cartmell was airlifted… Continue reading Jay Cartmell, 8, died on rabbit shooting trip

BBC News research has discovered that six council areas in Scotland have no dental practices that can take on new adult NHS patients within three months. The British Dental Association in Scotland stated that patient access issues are a national problem and many dentists cannot afford to do NHS work. Only one in every four… Continue reading 'Dental deserts' – six councils refuse new NHS patients

The news of singer Liam Payne’s untimely death has sent shockwaves through the music industry. The former One Direction member, who went on to have a successful solo career, passed away at the age of 31 while in Argentina. Fans and fellow musicians have taken to social media to express their condolences and pay tribute… Continue reading Fresh-faced X Factor star to solo artist – Liam Payne's career highlights

New safeguarding rules will be implemented next year, which could lead to significant changes for social media platforms. The regulation, put forth by the Online Safety Act, will enable regulators to penalize social media services levying fines if they don’t comply. The new guidelines may require platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram to perform… Continue reading Online Safety Bill: Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules

One of England’s most iconic lakes, Windermere, was used as an open sewage system by a water company over a three-year period, according to the BBC’s analysis. Over 140 million litres of waste were dumped into the lake by United Utilities during 2021 and 2023, most of which was unreported and illegal. The failure to… Continue reading Sewage illegally dumped into Windermere repeatedly over 3 years, BBC finds

A major fundraising campaign has been launched by the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) to provide aid to people affected by conflicts in the Middle East. The UK’s largest aid charities, including ActionAid, British Red Cross, and Oxfam, are among the 15 organisations involved in the initiative. The DEC says that the situation in the Middle… Continue reading DEC: UK charities launch Middle East Humanitarian Appeal

At just 31 years old, Liam Payne has passed away in Argentina. While his time on this earth was brief, he managed to make a significant impact on the music industry as both a member of One Direction and as a solo artist. Liam’s journey in the spotlight began in 2010 when he auditioned for… Continue reading BBC – Watch: Moments from Liam Payne's career

Liam Payne first burst onto the music scene at the age of 14 when he auditioned for The X Factor in 2008. His Wolverhampton accent and undeniable charm caught the attention of the judges, but Simon Cowell was hesitant to put him through to the next round, encouraging him to focus on his GCSEs and… Continue reading Liam Payne obituary: Boy band star who had the X factor

Ceri Owen, a woman from north Wales, was living in a violent and controlling relationship for five years. During that time, she said her partner would pull out her hair, stamp on her head, stop her from sleeping or washing, and make her feel “a shell of a person”. Ceri went from being confident to… Continue reading Domestic abuse victim took out life insurance and made a will