Author: Dave Carter

A man from Newcastle who planned to hike through the Scottish Highlands has become a cause of concern for authorities after he failed to complete the trek over the three days he allotted for himself. Paul Conway, aged 67, took a train to Glenfinnan on Tuesday, August 17, and last spoke to his family upon… Continue reading Fears grow for Newcastle man who failed to complete Highland trek

Ben Whishaw, who voices the beloved Paddington bear, has revealed that fans will finally find out what happened to Aunt Lucy in the upcoming third film, Paddington in Peru. The film will see Paddington return to South America in search of Lucy, who is voiced by Imelda Staunton. Whishaw confirmed the news during an interview… Continue reading Aunt Lucy mystery to be solved in new Paddington film

Ben Whishaw, who provides the voice of Paddington bear, has revealed that fans will find out what happened to Aunt Lucy in the upcoming Paddington film. Titled Paddington in Peru, the film will see the famous marmalade-loving bear return to his home country to search for his beloved aunt. Imelda Staunton provides the voice of… Continue reading Ben Whishaw on Paddington in Peru: Aunt Lucy's fate will be revealed

The parents of a man who passed away after collapsing during the Great North Run have expressed their gratitude for the “thousands of kind messages” they have received following their loss. Sam Wealleans, from Northumberland, died in hospital last Sunday after falling seriously ill during the half-marathon. Wealleans, who was running on behalf of the… Continue reading Family 'devastated' by son's Great North Run death

Brighton-based singer Sam Tompkins has expressed his relief and joy after being reunited with his stolen items, including a cherished necklace, in what appeared to be a police station. Tompkins, 27, discovered a smashed window on returning home on Thursday, having been away touring. Thieves had taken not just his Gibson acoustic guitar and laptop,… Continue reading Sam Tompkins reunited with items stolen in burglary

On Friday, Border Force officials stopped a fishing boat off the coast of Cornwall and arrested four men who were suspected of drug offences. The National Crime Agency confirmed that the boat was found to have been carrying approximately one tonne of cocaine. The men, a 45-year-old from Manchester, a 46-year-old and a 30-year-old from… Continue reading Four charged after suspected cocaine found on boat off Newquay

French police have said that the third deadly incident this year occurred in the English Channel, resulting in the deaths of eight people. The rubber vessel contained an estimated 50 passengers and capsized after leaving the coast of Boulogne-sur-Mer in northern Pas-de-Calais, prompting a response from rescue services shortly after 1 am local time. The… Continue reading Eight dead after Channel migrant crossing – French officials

Uefa has expressed “concerns” to the UK government that England could be barred from competing in the European Championship it is hosting in 2028 following plans to establish an independent football regulator. The regulator will oversee the top five tiers of the men’s game in England and will take over a strengthened owners and directors… Continue reading Uefa warns England could be banned from Euro 2028 over regulator concerns

The UK government has faced criticism after it emerged that a recently released prisoner, Amari Ward, was charged with sexually assaulting a woman on the day of his release. Ward was released on Tuesday as part of an early release policy intended to ease prison overcrowding. He was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault in… Continue reading Government defends early release scheme after freed prisoner charged with sexual assault

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is alleged to have broken parliamentary rules by failing to declare clothing bought for his wife, Victoria, by Labour donor Lord Waheed Alli. It is reported that the gifts covered Victoria Starmer’s clothing costs both before and after the general election. MPs are required to register gifts and donations within… Continue reading Keir Starmer may have broken rules over donor's gifts to wife