Author: Dave Carter

An inquest into the deaths of four teenage boys has found that their fatal car crash in November 2023 could have been avoided. Hugo Morris, Harvey Owen, Wilf Fitchett and Jevon Hirst, all A-level students from Shrewsbury, were on a camping trip in Eryri National Park, also known as Snowdonia, when their Ford Fiesta left… Continue reading Gwynedd crash inquest: Shrewsbury teens drowned in river

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan’s bid to become chancellor of the University of Oxford has been denied, according to his advisor Sayed Z Bukhari. Mr. Khan, who has been imprisoned for over a year on politically motivated charges, submitted his application for the largely ceremonial role in September. While the university released a shortlist… Continue reading Imran Khan Oxford University chancellor bid rejected, says adviser

The founder of a successful chain of curry restaurants, known for his invention of the “hanging naan,” has died at the age of 56. Shabir Hussain established the first Akbar’s restaurant in Bradford in 1995, with further outlets following in cities such as Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow and Birmingham. Following his passing, every branch… Continue reading Akbars: Tributes paid after death of founder Shabir Hussain

Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as the new head coach for England’s men’s national football team. Tuchel, 51, will take on the role officially starting from 1 January 2026. He has signed an 18-month contract and is taking over from Gareth Southgate, who resigned following England’s loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 finals. Tuchel… Continue reading Thomas Tuchel: New England head coach wants to 'make our dream come true' at 2026 World Cup

Sinn Féin’s Northern Irish leader Michelle O’Neill has defended the party’s leader Mary Lou McDonald, stating that there are “no questions” concerning her leadership. McDonald has come under criticism for the party’s decision not to reveal the suspension of former senator Niall Ó Donnghaile for inappropriate texts to a teenage boy last year. Despite pressure… Continue reading Sinn Féin: No questions over McDonald's leadership – Michelle O'Neill

The UK government is launching an independent review into Carer’s Allowance overpayments that have had significant financial and emotional consequences for many families. This year, the government sought to recover money from over 134,000 carers in the UK, creating a sudden demand for repayments in some cases that has pushed some families toward debt and… Continue reading Government launches inquiry into Carer's Allowance payment scandal

A devastating explosion which destroyed three houses has left a seven-year-old boy dead and six others hospitalized with various injuries in Benwell, Newcastle. Eyewitness accounts detail a “very loud bang” and a “bright flash” heard and seen throughout the surrounding area. Gas specialist engineers and fire service teams worked through the night, searching through rubble… Continue reading Newcastle house explosion: Boy, 7, dies and six injured

The Aslef union has announced that London Underground train drivers will strike next month following a dispute over pay. As well as Tube drivers, those in management grade staff, the engineering section and instructors will also take part. Transport for London has said the strikes by Aslef and the Rail, Maritime and Transport union are… Continue reading London Underground: Tube drivers to strike over pay

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Cumbria Police have confirmed that five individuals, including two children, were killed in a crash on the M6 motorway. A Skoda driver from Cambridgeshire and a man, woman and two children from Glasgow driving in a Toyota were pronounced dead at the scene after the collision occurred on the M6 Northbound around Tebay services at… Continue reading M6 crash: Two children among five killed near Tebay services