Author: Dave Carter

The cost of living crisis in the UK is forcing a growing number of people to take out loans against their possessions to cover bills, with the number of new loans from pawnbrokers rising by 25% in the past year, according to data from the Financial Conduct Authority. “These are my precious possessions that I’ve… Continue reading 'I pawned my wedding rings for £200 to pay my bills'

The discovery of an 18th-Century cold bath, buried underneath rubble until recent excavations, has surprised many due to its unprecedented nature. The Bath Assembly Rooms are well-known for their exclusivity, and the conception of a cold bath within the establishment serves as further evidence to support this. Those wanting an “exclusive experience” may have been… Continue reading Bath Assembly rooms: Rare Georgian Cold Bath discovered

An internal email disclosed as part of a subsequent legal case against the Ministry of Defense suggests that Veterans Minister Johnny Mercer raised serious concerns in government in 2019 over the decision to close an investigation into UK special forces. Mr. Mercer wrote to then-defence secretary Ben Wallace to warn against the closure, concerned there… Continue reading Minister raised concerns over closure of SAS war crimes investigation

Keith Richards’ obsession with guitars is no secret to fans of the Rolling Stones, and it seems that even as he approaches the age of 80, his fascination with the instrument is still as strong as ever. Despite owning over 1,000 guitars, he only plays a select few on stage. His belief that “the more… Continue reading Keith Richards: Arthritis changed my guitar-playing

An individual living in Surrey, UK, has come up with an innovative way to discourage foxes and badgers from fouling in his garden. James Milward decided to adapt Ring cameras located at his residence, using them in combination with a device that emits ultrasonic sounds. He trained the system via machine learning by initially uploading… Continue reading Man trains home cameras to help repel badgers and foxes

Christmas lights in Medway have been cancelled for 2023 due to financial constraints. The council, which had a budget shortfall of £17m for this financial year, has said that the move will save £75,000. The decision was taken by the Labour-controlled council that took power earlier this year. Council leader Vince Maple said that there… Continue reading Medway: Christmas lights cancelled by council

NHS Scotland has approved semaglutide, a drug that can help people lose up to 10% of their body weight. The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) gave the green light for patients to receive the drug via an injection into the skin as part of a specialist weight loss management service. The drug, marketed as Wegovy, makes… Continue reading Weight-loss drug approved for use by NHS Scotland

The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) is currently debating whether they should appeal the sentencing of Gavin Coyle, a man who was involved in a 2008 attack on an off-duty Catholic police officer. The attack took place at Spamount near Castlederg, and Coyle was sentenced to at least four years in jail last week, and will… Continue reading PSNI bomb attack: Gavin Coyle sentence may be appealed

A charity has called for heating to be prescribed for people with severe lung conditions who struggle to afford their energy bills during the winter months. Joseph Carter, director of Asthma and Lung UK Cymru, has said that heating should be treated as a medical necessity for those who need it for their condition. The… Continue reading Heating on prescription call for Wales' medically vulnerable

The Met Office has issued a new warning for heavy rainfall in parts of western Scotland that are already affected by severe flooding. A yellow warning for rain has been put in place for Argyll, Glasgow, and the West Highlands. The warning will remain in place from 6 am to 9 pm, and it is… Continue reading Yellow warning for more heavy rain in flood-hit areas