Author: Dave Carter

During a press conference ahead of the world premiere of Blitz, actress Saoirse Ronan stated that shooting the World War Two film felt “incredibly relevant” due to the conflicts going on around the world. Directed by Sir Steve McQueen, Blitz was primarily filmed in early 2023, around a year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ronan… Continue reading Blitz: Saoirse Ronan's World War Two drama launches London Film Festival

Alison Steadman, who stars in Gavin and Stacey, has revealed that the cast were emotional during the final scenes of the TV programme. Steadman stated that after filming the last episode of the hit show, “90% of us were in tears.” Steadman recently spoke to the BBC One Show and revealed that everyone was dreading… Continue reading Gavin and Stacey cast 'in tears' as show wraps, says Alison Steadman

Dame Ann Gloag, co-founder of Stagecoach, has been cleared of human trafficking charges. She was accused by Police Scotland last year, along with three other people including her husband, of bringing people to Scotland under the guise of charity. The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal (COPFS) announced that it would not be taking further proceedings… Continue reading Human trafficking charges against Stagecoach tycoon are dropped

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Kadi Bayoh, sister of Sheku Bayoh, has called for the scope of the ongoing public inquiry into her brother’s 2015 death to be expanded. Mr Bayoh died after being restrained by police in Kirkcaldy, Fife. The inquiry has been examining the case, focusing on the circumstances of Mr Bayoh’s death and whether race played a… Continue reading 'No closure' for family without wider inquiry into Bayoh death

The Conservative Party’s leadership race has come down to two final candidates, Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch, after James Cleverly was knocked out in the fourth round of voting. The surprise outcome left some gasping, as Cleverly had given a well-received speech at the party conference last week and topped the ballot of MPs in… Continue reading Badenoch and Jenrick in final two for Tory race as Cleverly exits

The United Nations agency reports that 2024 has been the deadliest year for migrants crossing the English Channel, with 52 deaths recorded thus far. The latest four fatalities were reported on Saturday. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) deems these deaths avoidable and calls for more safe and legal ways for migrants to reach the… Continue reading UN says 2024 worst year for Channel migrant deaths

Logan MacPhail, the killer of 15-year-old Holly Newton, can now be named, according to a ruling made by Judge Sir Nicholas Hilliard KC. MacPhail, Holly’s ex-boyfriend, attacked and stabbed her repeatedly in an alleyway in Hexham, Northumberland, in January 2023. The judge’s decision to lift reporting restrictions was made following an appeal by media groups,… Continue reading Holly Newton's killer, ex-boyfriend Logan MacPhail, named for first time

Holly Newton was only 15 years old when she was murdered by her teenage ex-boyfriend in January of last year. Although she was too young to be considered a victim of domestic violence, Holly’s family believes that her tragic death should be recognized as such to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. When… Continue reading Holly Newton: 'I instantly knew my daughter's ex had killed her'

A former British soldier is accused of collecting sensitive military information and passing it on to Iran, including the names of soldiers in special forces, according to a trial at Woolwich Crown Court. Daniel Khalife, 23, allegedly took a photo of a handwritten list of 15 soldiers, some of whom were serving in the Special… Continue reading Daniel Khalife: Ex-soldier accused of spying for Iran 'gathered names of special forces'