Author: Dave Carter

The family of Holly Bramley, who was murdered by her husband Nicholas Metson at their home in Lincoln in March 2023, are speaking out about the abuse she suffered in the hope of preventing similar tragedies. In an interview with the BBC, Holly’s mother Annette described how she could see the warning signs of abuse… Continue reading Holly Bramley's family lead domestic abuse campaign in her honour

Professor Kevin Fong has testified at the Covid inquiry, recounting his experiences visiting hospitals during the pandemic. During a hospital visit in December 2020, Fong recalled how an ICU doctor told him it was like responding to a daily terrorist attack, and they did not know when the attacks would stop. Fong described the pandemic… Continue reading Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry

After more than 20 women came forward in a BBC documentary and podcast detailing sexual harassment and rape allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed, a woman has publicly revealed that she was raped by the former Harrods owner when she was 16 years old. Known only as Kate, the woman worked at Harrods and was subject… Continue reading Mohamed Al Fayed: Woman says 'monster' raped her at 16

The prime minister of the United Kingdom, Sir Keir Starmer, recently took reporters to a humble room in the offices of British diplomats who work at the United Nations for interviews. This was a marked contrast from the previous prime minister, Liz Truss, who had taken reporters to the top of the Empire State Building… Continue reading Chris Mason: Starmer's willingness to be unpopular comes with risks

Anita Neil, the first black woman to compete for Great Britain at the Olympic Games, has been appointed MBE for her services to athletics. Neil competed in the women’s 100m and 4x100m relay team in Mexico City aged 18 in 1968 and at the following games in Munich four years later. Now 74, she entered… Continue reading Northants: UK's first black female Olympian appointed MBE

The Metropolitan Police has stated that it will investigate whether other individuals can be pursued for any criminal offences following allegations of abuse against former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed. This decision came after more than 20 former Harrods workers claimed that the billionaire sexually assaulted or raped them. Harrods’ managing director, Michael Ward, has… Continue reading Police will ‘explore if others committed crimes’ after Fayed claims

The British government’s early release scheme, which was implemented to help ease the overcrowding in prisons, has caused controversy after one of the first prisoners released allegedly committed a sexual offence merely hours after leaving. It has now been revealed that the man, Amari Ward, was released in error. Ward was one of 37 prisoners… Continue reading Reoffending prisoner was let out by mistake, BBC told

The Met Office has warned that heavy rain is expected to cause widespread flooding across parts of England that were affected by downpours earlier this week. An amber warning, which is more serious, has been issued for some areas in central and midlands England, predicting further flooding and travel disruption as a month’s worth of… Continue reading Amber warning as more heavy rain to hit flooded areas

Police in Scotland investigating the unsolved murder of a taxi driver in 1983 have revealed they have 200 possible genetic matches in their search for the killer. George “Dod” Murdoch, 58, was found dead beside his car, with a cheese wire garrotte lying next to him. A £50,000 reward has been available for information leading… Continue reading Historic cheese wire murder hunt focuses on 200 DNA profiles

Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest person, has responded after not receiving an invite to the UK government’s International Investment Summit. It is understood that he was excluded due to his social media activity during the riots last month. Mr Musk said that he found it inappropriate for anyone to travel to the UK, given that… Continue reading Elon Musk hits back after being shunned from UK summit