Author: Dave Carter

A former “housefather” at Berrow Wood School in Worcestershire has been sentenced to 27 years in prison after being found guilty of abusing boys. Keith Figes was supposed to care for children with behavioral problems but instead groomed and abused the most vulnerable pupils in the 1960s and 70s. Co-accused Maurice Lambell failed to appear… Continue reading Berrow Wood School: Man jailed for 27 years for boarding school abuse

Nicholas Witchell, who has been a royal correspondent for the BBC for 25 years, is retiring after close to five decades with the broadcaster. Witchell joined the BBC as a trainee in 1976, covering many notable events, such as the Queen’s death and Princess Diana’s passing. He’s also reported on weddings, births, and funerals of… Continue reading Nicholas Witchell: BBC royal correspondent to retire next year

Easy life, a band from Leicester, is facing legal action from easyJet’s parent company, easyGroup, over their name. The company claims that the name is too similar to its brand, and that the band has produced T-shirts and posters that infringe its trademark. EasyGroup further alleges that the band’s website is comparable to easyJet branding… Continue reading Easy life: Band say easyJet owner suing over name

The CEO of Harland and Wolff has expressed concern over the future of investment at the shipyard due to the lack of a functioning government in Stormont. Speaking at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, John Wood highlighted that time is running out for the current political vacuum, with plans for expansion at the Belfast-based… Continue reading Stormont: H&W boss warns stalemate risks future investment

A woman who visited the Sycamore Gap on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland believes she may have taken the last photo of the iconic tree mere hours before it was cut down. Alice Whysall, 33, reached the historic site on Wednesday evening whilst hiking in the rain. It is believed the tree was cut down later… Continue reading Sycamore Gap: Capturing final photo of tree 'so emotional'

North Lanarkshire Council has reversed its decision to close 39 local facilities including swimming pools, community halls and libraries in an effort to plug a £64m budget shortfall over the next three years. The plan to shut down 12 Active NL leisure buildings, six libraries and its mobile library service, as well as 25 community… Continue reading North Lanarkshire Council axes plan to shut libraries and sport sites

The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has called off planned strikes on the London Underground following “significant progress” in negotiations with Transport for London (TfL) over jobs and conditions. About 3,000 RMT members were due to strike on Wednesday and Friday over the dispute surrounding 600 post closures. The planned cuts form part of… Continue reading Tube strikes: London Underground walkouts called off

After more than a year without an appointed victims’ commissioner, Justice Secretary Alex Chalk has announced that someone will be appointed “shortly.” The position was left vacant following Dame Vera Baird’s resignation in September 2022, amidst accusations that victims’ needs were being overlooked. Campaign groups have criticised the government’s delay in filling the position, which… Continue reading Victims' commissioner to be named after 'shocking' delay

Two young boys have been hospitalized after being injured by an exploding firework in Caerphilly county on Sunday afternoon. The boys, aged eight and nine, suffered injuries believed to be connected to the fireworks explosion. According to a family member’s Facebook post, one of the boys needs an operation to reconstruct his hand. The incident… Continue reading Two boys in hospital after firework explodes in Hengoed