Author: Dave Carter

Christian O’Reilly, a Welsh man who was sentenced to four years in prison for drug charges in 2012, has shared how his time behind bars was a “way out” of his criminal lifestyle. After being released in 2013, he established a wedding photography company called Fire & Ice. Before he became involved with drugs, he… Continue reading Jail offered way out of criminal lifestyle, says ex-drug dealer

The family of Muriel McKay, who was kidnapped and murdered in 1969, are reportedly considering buying the farm near Bishop’s Stortford where they believe she may be buried. Despite an eight-day search costing £160,000 by the Metropolitan Police in July, McKay’s body was not found. Her grandson, Mark Dyer, said he was willing to pay… Continue reading Muriel McKay's family want to buy Stocking Farm in Hertfordshire

Plans for a takeaway restaurant near Porthmadog, Gwynedd could be blocked by health officials who are demanding more healthy options on the menu. Betsi Cadwaladr health board has claimed that fast food harms the public’s health, and is urging proprietors to include healthy and affordable fruits and vegetables. The proposed restaurant in Morfa Bychan is… Continue reading NHS health board wants a chip shop to sell fruit and veg

Two former students in Brighton, Imogen Turnbow and Saraya Haddad, have criticised medical staff for not supporting them enough after they were spiked. They claimed that they were denied drug tests, discouraged from contacting the police, and that Ms Turnbow’s fault was implied by a 111 operator. While the South East Coast Ambulance Service did… Continue reading Spiking victims 'let down' by emergency services

England and Wales have over 3,600 female prisoners, and projections suggest that this number will rise to 4,200 by 2027. However, the Ministry of Justice has projected that after serving a short custodial sentence, women are more likely to reoffend than if they received a non-custodial sentence. This is something that Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood… Continue reading Prison isn't working for women, ministers say. Can it be fixed?

Over the years, some of the most famous British icons have married at the Old Marylebone Town Hall. The venue is a popular destination for weddings, but on Tuesday, the venue played host to a unique and memorable event. One-hundred couples got married for just £100 each at the town hall. The special event was… Continue reading Weddings: We celebrated our big day with 99 other couples

Property portals like Rightmove, Zoopla, and On the Market are gaining popularity, but not everyone who uses these apps is actually planning to move house anytime soon. Sam Kennedy Christian, who lives in Herne Bay in Kent, uses Zoopla to look at her dream purchases and imagines what she would buy if she won the… Continue reading 'Rightmove is my porn' – the addiction to online property search

Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the UK’s Labour Party, has warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could ignite “touchpapers in our own communities” as the anniversary of the October 7 attack approaches. He called on all parties to work towards political solutions instead of military ones. Meanwhile, Labour’s proposed 20% VAT… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: PM's call for calm and 'private school VAT delay'

Families in Ceredigion have expressed concern over proposed cuts to children’s healthcare services in the region. They fear the changes will lead to Angharad Ward in Aberystwyth’s Bronglais Hospital being closed and patients being transferred to Glangwili in Carmarthen. The planned reduction in capacity will last for six months initially, but some patients with serious… Continue reading Bronglais: Fears about future of children's Angharad Ward

A suspected acid attack on a schoolgirl outside a school in west London has resulted in a 35-year-old man being arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. The victim, 14-year-old Teagan McFarlane, suffered “potentially life-changing” injuries and required surgery following the attack. A 16-year-old boy and a staff member were also injured outside Westminster… Continue reading Man held after acid attack on schoolgirl bailed