Author: Dave Carter

BBC Radio 2 presenter and broadcasting legend Johnnie Walker will retire at the end of this month due to ill health. The 79-year-old has decided to step down from his hosting duties on Sounds of the 70s and The Rock Show after a career which has spanned 58 years. Speaking live on air, he assured… Continue reading Johnnie Walker: Radio 2 Sounds of the 70s and Rock Show presenter retires from BBC

Fay Manners, a British climber, and Michelle Dvorak, her climbing partner from the United States, were stranded on Chaukhamba mountain in northern India after the rope lifting their bags and equipment snapped, leaving them without supplies. The pair sent an emergency message when they were over 20,000ft (6,096m) high, but search and rescue teams were… Continue reading Climbers rescued after three days on mountain in India

A new research program has been launched to investigate why more than half of cancer patients do not benefit from immunotherapy and are susceptible to debilitating side effects. The multimillion-pound project by 16 academic institutions and NHS trusts aims to discover why some relapse or experience painful inflammation in the bowel, lungs and skin. Identifying… Continue reading Immunotherapy project aims to benefit more cancer patients

For the first time in its 20-year history, Strictly Come Dancing showcased a traditional Bollywood song during the weekend’s episode. Punam Krishan, a Scottish Indian doctor, and her dance partner Gorka Márquez performed to Bole Chudiyan from the 2001 hit film Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Krishan expressed her pride in bringing her culture and heritage… Continue reading Strictly Come Dancing: Dr Punam Krishan says it's a 'huge moment' as Bollywood music comes to show

Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Sue Gray, has resigned from her position after being involved in various controversies, including having a higher salary than Starmer and requesting donations from Lord Alli. Gray will assume a new role as Prime Minister’s envoy for nations and regions. Morgan McSweeney, who previously served as the chief adviser… Continue reading Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff Sue Gray quits

The number of people crossing the English Channel in small boats hit a record high on Saturday – with more than 900 people arriving in the UK in 17 boats. This makes it the highest daily total so far this year, according to the Home Office. The number of migrants crossing the Channel this year… Continue reading Migrants: More than 900 people arrive in small boats in a day

Actress Dame Judi Dench has opened up about her feelings of grief following the death of her close friend and fellow actress Dame Maggie Smith, who passed away last week. During an interview at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, Dench was asked by actor Brendan O’Hea about various aspects of her career, including how she copes… Continue reading Judi Dench's 'grief' over death of Maggie Smith

Plans by Tesco to open its Isle of Lewis branch on Sundays have caused controversy with many members of the local community signing an online petition against the move. Lewis is home to about 20,000 people and has traditionally kept the Sabbath day as a day of rest, a belief many people still hold. Many… Continue reading Unholy row over Tesco plan for Sunday opening on Isle of Lewis

An eight-year-old boy from Frizington, west Cumbria, has died from his injuries after being shot at a farm near Warcop on September 28th. Jay Cartmell’s parents, Leigha and James Cartmell, have said they are heartbroken by the passing of their loving, kind, and mischievous little boy, who was “loved by all who met him.” Jay… Continue reading Cumbria: Parents' tribute to boy, eight, shot at farm

EasyJet has confirmed that a passenger boarded the wrong flight and caused a delay at Manchester Airport. It is understood that the man had been due to fly on another EasyJet service, but entered the Milan-bound plane on Friday night by mistake. Passengers were asked to disembark after the error was discovered and extra security… Continue reading Manchester Airport: Man who got on 'wrong plane' arrested