Author: Dave Carter

Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), who is currently serving a prison sentence, is under investigation by London police over allegations that he raped a woman inside the Houses of Parliament. The BBC has revealed that the alleged incident took place in 2016, right at the center of the UK’s… Continue reading Jeffrey Donaldson to be interviewed over alleged rape inside Houses of Parliament

A controversy has erupted involving Belfast comedian Vittorio Angelone after he made a remark about rape that mentioned Rebecca Goodwin, a content creator who had publicly revealed she was a victim of sexual assault. The comment was made during a 2025 episode of the “Have a Word” podcast, which featured a “roast” format where comedians… Continue reading Belfast comedian Vittorio Angelone criticised for rape “joke”

A civil servant stands accused of fraudulently earning over £284,000 by simultaneously holding several public-sector positions. At Southwark Crown Court, Kashim Chowdhury, who faces nine counts of fraud, acknowledged making errors but denied any criminal intent. He explained to the jury that he had been overwhelmed and stressed, experiencing “terror and panic” at the prospect… Continue reading Civil servant admits he 'made mistakes' juggling five government jobs

Six decades ago, the tragic Aberfan disaster struck when a coal waste tip gave way, engulfing schools and residences. Four individuals who were children during that harrowing event have shared their memories of that day. Gerald Kirwan recounted to BBC Newsnight that he initially believed the disaster was an earthquake. In the aftermath, he discovered… Continue reading Aberfan survivors' emotional memories 60 years on

A 16-year-old boy has been convicted of the attempted murder of a 15-year-old girl at Thorpe St Andrew School near Norwich. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had planned the attack driven by a hatred of women and an intense fascination with killers. On the day of the incident in March, he… Continue reading Masked boy guilty of trying to murder schoolgirl in Norfolk

A university student has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 28 years for the murder of his housemate, whom he ambushed and stabbed multiple times. Zack Coughlan, aged 23, attacked Jamie Collins, 21, in the garden of their shared home near Bristol on April 8. After the assault, Coughlan left Collins… Continue reading Bristol UWE student who murdered housemate jailed for life

Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh has stated that gas extracted from the Jackdaw field “won’t lower energy bills this winter.” This view aligns with many energy market analysts who also believe that the increased gas supply from Jackdaw is unlikely to have a notable, direct effect on the energy costs faced by households. The reason behind… Continue reading Jackdaw: Will it cut energy bills and how much gas will it provide?

A woman alleging that Russell Brand raped her later confronted him, stating he had “treated her like an animal,” according to testimony heard during the comedian’s trial at Southwark Crown Court in London. The proceedings have included the playing of recorded police interviews with the female complainant, who claims that she did not consent to… Continue reading Woman told Russell Brand he 'treated her like an animal', court hears

A 33-year-old man has been formally charged following an incident in Hackney, east London, where three Jewish women were assaulted. The police responded to an emergency call at approximately 13:40 BST on Monday after members of Shomrim, a Jewish neighbourhood watch organization, detained the suspect at Clapton Common. The victims involved in the attack sustained… Continue reading Man charged after Hackney attacks on three Jewish women

A teenager from Ilford, Yusuf Shah, who was just 16 years old when detained at Heathrow Airport, has been sentenced to prison following his conviction for offering cyber-security assistance to terrorist organizations, including al-Qaeda. During the investigation, Shah was found to have downloaded materials such as manuals on constructing explosives and detailed information on various… Continue reading Teenager Yusuf Shah who provided advice to terrorist groups is jailed