Author: Dave Carter

In a tragic incident, four young boys lost their lives after a fire broke out at their home while their mother was away, according to a court hearing. Deveca Rose, the boys’ mother, left her two sets of twins – Leyton and Logan Hoath aged three, Kyson and Bryson Hoath aged four – unattended at… Continue reading Boys died in rubbish-strewn house fire, court hears

Scotland’s Lord Advocate, Dorothy Bain KC, has ordered a full, fresh investigation into the murder of Alistair Wilson at his home in Nairn almost 20 years ago. The case, widely referred to as the “doorstep murder,” has remained unsolved since Mr. Wilson’s shooting in 2004. Under Bain’s direction, investigators from the Crown Office and Procurator… Continue reading New investigation ordered into 'doorstep murder' of Alistair Wilson

Harland and Wolff, the shipbuilding company behind the Titanic, has announced it will be placed into administration for the second time in five years. Insolvency practitioners Teneo will act as administrators, with non-core staff redundancies across the group. The Belfast yard, along with the shipbuilding operations in Appledore, England and Methil and Arnish, in Scotland,… Continue reading Harland and Wolff: Titanic Shipyard to go into administration

During the Liberal Democrats’ conference, Daisy Cooper, the party’s deputy leader, recounted how the NHS saved her life. She also voiced her concerns for anyone going through a similar experience today, citing issues such as a lack of GP appointments, long waits for scans, and patients being left in hospital corridors in pain rather than… Continue reading I was given four days left to live, says Lib Dem deputy leader

The family of an eight-year-old girl is taking legal action over her death in 2022 after she was sent home from the GP twice in four hours with stomach problems. Mia Glynn, from Biddulph in Staffordshire, had been sick and had a sore throat and a headache for three days. Mia’s doctor gave her antibiotics… Continue reading Girl died from sepsis after GP sent her home twice

Former BBC News presenter, Huw Edwards, has arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today for a sentencing hearing. In July, Edwards admitted to having 41 child abuse images which were sent to him via WhatsApp. The case has been met with a flurry of media attention with TV cameras, photographers and journalists vying for a glimpse… Continue reading Watch: Silent Huw Edwards arrives at court

A man named Nicholas Prosper is set to make an appearance in court after being accused of the murder of his mother and two siblings in a tower block in Luton. The victims’ identities were revealed as Juliana Prosper who was 48 years old, Kyle Prosper aged 16 and Giselle Prosper aged only 13, the… Continue reading Luton triple murder suspect Nicholas Prosper due in court

Northamptonshire Police is investigating CCTV footage after a student, known as Samuel, claimed he was assaulted by an officer. The student was arrested in relation to drug supply offences but was released without charge. The incident was caught on camera by a friend and showed Samuel being hit several times while on the ground. He… Continue reading Northamptonshire Police reviewing CCTV of 'brutal' arrest

Arthur Bowling, a retired office worker from Merseyside, said that having just £2.60 a week over the pension credit cap cost him £500 a month. The small excess above the limit of £218 a week meant he had a significant amount to pay towards his rent. The loss of his winter fuel payment also left… Continue reading Winter fuel payment: 'I'm £500 a month worse off'

A report by the House of Lords Statutory Inquiries Committee has claimed that public inquiries into disasters such as the Grenfell Tower fire take too long to complete and that their recommendations are often delayed for far too long. These issues mean that important lessons are not learned, and opportunities are missed to prevent similar… Continue reading Public inquiries not delivering change, Lords report warns