Author: Dave Carter

After more than three months, rail services have begun running at Belfast’s new Grand Central Station following safety authorities providing the green light. The station, which cost £340m to build, includes eight railway platforms and 26 bus stands, and will serve as the “largest integrated travel hub on the island of Ireland”, according to public… Continue reading Grand Central Station: Trains start running from Belfast station

In the early hours of Sunday morning, a man was fatally shot in east London, which has resulted in a murder investigation being launched. At around 04:35 BST, the Metropolitan Police was called to Linton Road in Barking after reports of a man injured. Upon arriving, officers and the London Ambulance Service discovered a man… Continue reading Barking: Murder investigation launched after man in his 30s shot

The UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is facing the task of finding £22bn to cover the deficit in the public purse while also pledging to end austerity and invest in vital areas such as hospitals and roads. One way in which Reeves could achieve this involves the government’s borrowing limits, which play a central role in… Continue reading Budget rule change could mean fewer tax rises

Folklore has found a new home on social media, according to actor and writer Charlie Cooper. Cooper, who grew up surrounded by local traditions and ghost stories in Gloucestershire, is the host of a new BBC series exploring myths across the UK. He says there is now a “resurgence” among young people who are interested… Continue reading Folklore is thriving on social media, says Charlie Cooper

As autumn arrives, so too does the dreaded phrase “train cancelled due to leaves on the line.” Rob Cummings, Northern’s seasonal performance improvement manager, is responsible for ensuring railway lines are free of fallen leaves. He combines high-tech and more traditional solutions to prevent delays, including water, sand, and even lemon juice. Cummings has spent… Continue reading Leaves on the line? Meet man responsible for keeping rails clear

A man in Chichester has launched a campaign to address what he perceives as a “fun deficit” in his city. Operating under the pseudonym of the Chichester Anti-Recreation Partnership (Carp), he has erected spoof signs around the central district to make people laugh and raise awareness of the issues facing the community. According to Carp,… Continue reading One man's campaign against his 'anti-fun' city

A railway bridge in Hinckley, Leicestershire, has been struck by a high vehicle for the 13th time in 2024. The A5 Watling Street bridge was previously awarded the title of “most bashed” in Britain after being hit 25 times between 2019 and 2020, with 88 crashes in total between 2017 and September 2022. Network Rail… Continue reading A5 Watling Street: Why do vehicles keep hitting this railway bridge?

A man who suffered both emotional and physical abuse from his ex-girlfriend is speaking out to raise awareness and help other victims. Gareth Jones, an NHS manager, met Sarah Rigby online in July 2021, and she appeared to be “overly affectionate” at first. But after four months, he moved in with her, and the abuse… Continue reading Male domestic abuse victim stopped from using bathroom and toilet

Ryan, a 16-year-old boy from Woodbridge, Suffolk, was like many other teenagers who were celebrating the end of their GCSEs during the summer. Yet, following a diving accident in a swimming pool, Ryan’s life was altered forever. The incident caused him to suffer a severe spinal injury, leaving him with no movement below his waist.… Continue reading Woodbridge teen unable to move below waist after pool accident

It has been discovered that hundreds of school buildings in England that suffer from age and leaks have still not been assigned constructors, despite being part of a government rebuilding programme. The School Rebuilding Programme began in 2020 and is set to run for a decade. It aims to refurbish or rebuild roughly 500 schools… Continue reading 'The lights go out when it rains' – school rebuilding plan missing targets