Author: Dave Carter

The rate of “snatch thefts” in England and Wales has increased dramatically in the past year, with an estimated 78,000 such crimes reported over the 12 months to March. This has led to many victims struggling to recover their stolen property and police forces finding it difficult to arrest the perpetrators. For instance, Akara Etteh… Continue reading Thieves snatched his phone in London – he tracked it to China

London’s Isle of Dogs boasts two towering residential blocks that offer their residents stunning views of the city. The Landmark Pinnacle, completed in 2020, is the tallest residential building in Europe, standing at 784ft (239m) with 75 floors. Invicta House, built in the 1960s on the Isle of Thanet, is a 14-floor council-owned block located… Continue reading After Grenfell: How fire safety differs at a luxury London high-rise and Margate estate

In the men’s semi-final at the US Open, British player Jack Draper lost in a dramatic match to world number one Jannik Sinner. Draper, who is 22 years old and ranked as the British number one, was defeated 7-5 7-6 (7-3) 6-2 in New York. Despite causing problems for Sinner in the first set, the… Continue reading US Open 2024: Jack Draper sick on court in semi-final defeat by Jannik Sinner in New York

The UK Labour party plans to introduce a renters’ rights bill that would ban landlords from evicting tenants without cause, according to sources cited by The Guardian. The bill is part of a package of measures aimed at improving conditions for renters. The paper calls it a “major victory” for renters’ rights campaigners. Chancellor Rachel… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Rich 'to quit UK' and Lee Carsley 'won't sing anthem'

Several areas of south Wales have been hit with flash flooding due to heavy thunderstorms, with one area described as “horrendous”. Firefighters have been extremely busy attending to multiple 999 calls, as areas affected include Cardiff, Port Talbot, Swansea and near Newport. Talbot Road in Port Talbot had to be closed in both directions after… Continue reading Wales weather: Flash flooding in south after torrential rain

The discovery of a mass burial site in Royton, Oldham, containing 145 stillborn babies, 128 babies and young children and 29 adults has brought closure to many families who have been searching for their loved ones for decades. The 12ft (3.6m) by 12ft grave was found by accident when a woman was searching for the… Continue reading Oldham: Mass grave discovery ends 64-year search for baby boy

Dimitri Coutya of Great Britain has won his second gold medal at the Paris Paralympics, after a convincing victory in the men’s individual epee B final. ParalympicsGB’s total number of golds is now 42, exceeding their previous 41 in Tokyo. Coutya beat Thailand’s Visit Kingmanaw 15-10 to add to his foil title won earlier in… Continue reading Paralympics 2024: Dimitri Coutya claims second Paris gold as GB beat Tokyo tally

Gladys Speedie may be 90 years old, but that hasn’t slowed her down. In fact, she’s just completed an incredible feat – ziplining 100ft above the Clyde to raise money for a Glasgow charity. Despite many people being nervous at the thought of hurtling through the sky, Gladys said she wasn’t afraid. In fact, she… Continue reading 90-year-old woman ziplines 100 ft above Clyde

The Green Party of England and Wales has suspended its health spokesperson, Pallavi Devulapalli, the day before the party’s largest-ever conference in Manchester for comments about rising LGBT+ hate crimes. Devulapalli called the reports “mischievous” and claimed there was no trans-hate in society during a general election hustings. Recent government data shows hate crimes against… Continue reading Green Party suspend spokeswoman over trans comments

England’s stand-in captain Ollie Pope led the way with an unbeaten century as his team ended day one on 221-3 against Sri Lanka at The Oval. The match was delayed due to rain, but Pope ensured that his side had the upper hand at stumps. Pope’s century was a remarkable achievement, given that he has… Continue reading England v Sri Lanka: Highlights from day one of third Test