Author: Dave Carter

The UK Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, has confirmed that those who lost their homes and businesses along the HS2 rail link’s scrapped northern route will not receive further compensation. While admitting to the difficulty of compulsory purchase, Harper believes that those affected have already been paid at market value for their properties. The government has… Continue reading HS2: No new compensation for 'pain' of people affected by scrapped rail route

A woman has reached a settlement with the BBC over claims that Martin Bashir failed to return her murdered daughter’s clothing that he had borrowed for DNA testing. Michelle Hadaway said she gave the clothes to Bashir in 1991, for the investigation of a documentary on the rapes and murders of nine-year-olds Karen Hadaway and… Continue reading BBC reaches settlement with murdered girl's mother over clothes lost by Martin Bashir

The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has reiterated their “strong united approach” to the Windsor Framework and Stormont boycott, with party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson stating that there is “absolutely no dissent” within the party regarding their stance. The DUP have been boycotting Stormont since February 2022 in protest of the post-Brexit trade arrangements, and Sir… Continue reading DUP: No dissent within the party over Stormont boycott, says leader

The police misconduct hearing for the Metropolitan Police officers accused of racially profiling Team GB sprinter Bianca Williams and her partner Ricardo Dos Santos has heard that Dos Santos appeared “nervous and aggressive” during the stop and search. Body-worn camera footage played to the hearing showed Dos Santos handcuffed during the incident on 4 July… Continue reading Athlete was 'nervous' during police stop and search, hearing told

Moderna, the US-based pharmaceutical company that developed one of the most successful Covid vaccines, is aiming to make its vaccine available for private sale in the UK. Currently, the jab is only available through the NHS autumn booster programme. However, the Covid vaccine license is expected to be updated next year, allowing pharmacists and private… Continue reading Covid jab could be available privately from 2024

The decision to cancel the Birmingham to Manchester stretch of the HS2 rail line was made by the transport secretary before being approved by the cabinet and announced by the Prime Minister. Mark Harper confirmed that the government had done some preparation work in advance of Tuesday’s decision and said that the detailed document released… Continue reading Why did Sunak record video cancelling HS2 days earlier?

Residents of Biggleswade are calling for stronger measures to be implemented to control cows that graze on a common close to residential properties. According to locals, the cows frequently wander into people’s gardens and cause significant damage. Concerned citizens claim that this problem occurs every year. Andy Skilton, a town councillor from the area, expressed… Continue reading Watch: Cows trample fence and pack into garden

A nurse has been convicted of mistreating patients by administering them unprescribed sedatives in order to keep them docile and compliant. Preston Crown Court heard that Catherine Hudson, 54, gave the drugs to two patients at Blackpool Victoria Hospital between February 2017 and November 2018, hoping for an “easy life.” She also faced charges of… Continue reading Blackpool nurse guilty of drugging patients for 'easy life'

Doctors belonging to ethnic minorities were less likely to speak up when they were given unsuitable personal protective equipment (PPE), according to the Covid inquiry. Professor Philip Banfield, chair of the British Medical Association, added that two-thirds of doctors felt they had not been properly risk assessed. It was found that ethnic minorities were significantly… Continue reading Covid inquiry: Minority doctors less forthright about poor PPE, BMA says

A Metropolitan Police officer has denied eight counts including five counts of rape, two counts of kidnapping, and a breach of a non-molestation order. PC Cliff Mitchell, 23, appeared virtually at Croydon Crown Court for a preliminary hearing, where he pleaded not guilty. Mitchell, who is suspended from duty, is accused of raping the same… Continue reading Met Police officer denies five rape and two kidnapping charges