Author: Dave Carter

Newcastle is set to host the MOBO Awards in 2025, marking the first time the event will take place in the city. Since 1996, the awards have recognized black musicians, honouring iconic figures such as Beyoncé, Stomzy and Little Simz. Ahead of the ceremony, organisers will hold the MOBO Fringe Festival, which will feature a… Continue reading Newcastle to host 2025 MOBO Awards for the first time

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The Bank of England Governor, Andrew Bailey, has suggested that the bank could be more “aggressive” when it comes to cutting interest rates. However, Bailey said that the pace of the reduction would depend on the rate of inflation. After its first decrease in four years in August, the bank could make further cuts when… Continue reading Interest rates: Bank of England could be 'more aggressive' on cuts

Around 175,000 Scottish energy customers face significant problems with their home heating systems unless they upgrade their meters in the coming months. The Radio Teleswitching Service (RTS) controls energy tariffs for hundreds of thousands of Scottish homes, sending signals through the BBC’s longwave transmitter to store energy. However, the signal would be turned off for… Continue reading Customers face heating problems if meters not replaced

Mike Barlow, whose wife Laura died from cancer after being misdiagnosed over the phone, is calling for mandatory face-to-face appointments with GPs. Laura Barlow, 33, had contacted her GP surgery in Stickney, Lincolnshire, in October 2023, after finding blood in her stool. During a phone call, a GP had diagnosed her with endometriosis and given… Continue reading Woman who died of cancer 'was misdiagnosed on phone call with GP'

Following a riot that broke out in Hull in August, members of Muslim communities are still fearful and feel like they are constantly looking over their shoulders. However, they are slowly working to build understanding with others to promote open dialogue. The Jame Masjid mosque in Hull has held a community open day for many… Continue reading Hull mosque members 'still looking over our shoulders after riot'

Sonny was once homeless, but now he is leading tours around the streets of Edinburgh. He is working with Invisible Cities, an organization that trains people impacted by homelessness to become walking guides of their respective cities. During his tours, Sonny shares his story of overcoming addiction and homelessness and finding employment and housing. Invisible… Continue reading I was homeless – now I show tourists the unseen side of Edinburgh

Several British newspapers are reporting on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran following a missile attack on Israel by Iran. The i paper reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sees the US as unable to restrain him and is vowing a quick response to the attack. The Metro quotes former Israeli Prime Minister… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Israel vows rapid revenge' and 'Kate's hug of love'

A recent analysis by the BBC has revealed that shortages of doctors in England mean that the average GP now cares for 17% more patients than they did nine years ago. Recent statistics show that for every permanent GP, there are more than 2,300 patients. This represents an increase of almost 350 since 2015. The… Continue reading The places with the worst GP shortages in England revealed

The National Health Service (NHS) plans to decode the genetic code of approximately 100,000 newborn babies in England. The primary objective of the program is to speed up the diagnosis and treatment of more than 200 rare diseases. Currently, newborns are checked for nine serious conditions, including cystic fibrosis, via a heel prick blood test.… Continue reading First newborns join screening for more than 200 rare diseases