Author: Dave Carter

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

A student has died after experiencing a medical emergency while working out at a gym located on the grounds of the University of East Anglia in Norwich. The police were notified by the ambulance service around 7 pm that they were attending to “a medical incident involving a man who had been using gym equipment.”… Continue reading University of East Anglia student dies after gym incident

Police Scotland’s approach to handling public order is shifting towards a combination of horses and drones, according to one officer. Following protests and unrest in other parts of the UK, the force is adapting quickly to face these challenges. The changing approach emphasizes the value of mounted police units and drones in situations where shields… Continue reading Watch: Training police horses to help deal with public disorder

The music industry is mourning the loss of Liam Payne, former member of the popular British boyband One Direction, who passed away at the age of 31 in Argentina after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires. Police confirmed that they discovered Payne’s body after an emergency crew responded to a… Continue reading Former One direction singer Liam Payne dies in hotel balcony fall

Several UK newspapers provided front page coverage of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget, but news of the tragic death of One Direction member Liam Payne in Argentina broke after the papers had gone to print. The I reported that benefits would rise by £1.50 per week, but a Labour backlash was expected as Reeves came under… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Bogus £40bn black hole' and 'Tuchel takes hotseat'

Dame Esther Rantzen, broadcaster and advocate, has called on people to write to their MPs in support of new parliamentary legislation that would allow for assisted dying. She expressed concerns over the lobbying of MPs by Catholics who oppose any change to the assisted dying law. Currently, a bill introduced by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater… Continue reading Esther Rantzen urges MP lobby over assisted dying

Police have announced that they are now treating the death of a 23-month-old girl in County Tyrone as murder. Tavia Da Costa was due to turn two years old later this month before she suffered a fatal injury at a home in Windmill Court in Dungannon on Sunday. After a post-mortem examination, authorities began to… Continue reading Dungannon: Murder investigation begins after toddler's death