Author: Dave Carter

During a recent visit to Chad, the Duchess of Edinburgh was left devastated after hearing stories of the distressing scenes of human exploitation during Sudan’s civil war. The Duchess spoke to women who had fled to neighbouring Chad to escape the war, who detailed how people were having to exchange food and water for sex… Continue reading Sophie hears of sexual exploitation of refugees in Sudan

The United Kingdom is set for some autumnal warmth in the coming days as temperatures could top 20C in certain areas. Following a cold and blustery weekend, the weather will become milder and wetter. There could be a 10C increase in temperature over a short period of good weather that will arrive mid-week. Parts of… Continue reading UK weather: Temperatures could top 20C this week but rain forecast

Louis Rees-Zammit, the former Wales rugby player who left the sport to pursue a career in the National Football League (NFL), just needs more time to adapt to American football, according to Henry Hodgson, the general manager of NFL in the UK and Ireland. Hodgson said that Rees-Zammit’s attempt to make such a swift transition… Continue reading Louis Rees-Zammit has talent but lots to learn, NFL boss says

The UK government has announced that some Afghan special forces soldiers who fought alongside British troops will now be allowed to relocate to the UK. The decision has been made after the previous government rejected around 2,000 applications from soldiers who served in specialist units known as the “Triples” following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan… Continue reading Afghan Triples: Hundreds of ex-special forces to be allowed in UK

Mike Leigh and Marianne Jean-Baptiste, who previously collaborated on the Oscar-nominated Secrets & Lies, have reunited to bring the hard-hitting film Hard Truths to the screen. The film premiered at the London Film Festival and features Jean-Baptiste playing Pansy, a woman whose constant misery puts severe strain on the relationships in her life. The film… Continue reading Hard Truths: Mike Leigh and Marianne Jean-Baptiste reunite for 'dazzling' film

Cody Rhodes, the current WWE Champion, has expressed his hopes that WrestleMania will be held in the UK in the next five years. Speaking to BBC 5Live, Rhodes, who is also known as the “American Nightmare”, said that American fans would “go nuts” for the opportunity to attend WrestleMania outside of the US. “There’s some… Continue reading WWE’s Cody Rhodes: 'I want a UK Wrestlemania within five years'

During a trial at the Old Bailey, Metropolitan Police firearms officer Martyn Blake spoke about his emotions during the events leading up to the death of Chris Kaba, stating that he was “filled with dread” and believed one of his colleagues could have died. Blake is accused of murdering the unarmed Kaba, who was 24… Continue reading Chris Kaba shooting: Met Police officer gives evidence

The inquiry into the 2018 death of Dawn Sturgess has heard that former Russian spy Sergei Skripal believes that President Vladimir Putin was responsible for the Novichok nerve agent attack on him in Salisbury, England. Sturgess was killed by the poison, while Skripal and his daughter Yulia were seriously injured. The poison is thought to… Continue reading Novichok Inquiry: Skripal says Putin responsible for poisonings

Alex Salmond, the former First Minister of Scotland, has died aged 69. Salmond, who was a member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), was the country’s leader from 2007 to 2014. He passed away on Saturday from a heart attack while on a visit to North Macedonia. Salmond was an MP for 28 years, first… Continue reading 'Sorrow' Salmond won't see an Independent Scotland- Flynn

Author Helen Fielding has revealed that Bridget Jones has become popular with a new audience, Gen Z. With more significant issues than women experienced 30 years ago, younger people today are finding comfort in Bridget’s trials and tribulations. Fielding spoke at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, where she stated that it’s good there is a new… Continue reading Bridget Jones back in fashion with Gen Z, author Helen Fielding says