Author: Dave Carter

Last year, almost 10,000 people sought counselling for debt after the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) informed them that they were not entitled to benefit payments previously made to them and they needed to pay back the money. Kevin Hylton, a crane operator from Birmingham, had been dealing with the DWP for several years… Continue reading Benefit mistakes leave thousands seeking debt help

Video footage depicting the moments leading up to a police officer allegedly kicking and stamping on a man’s head at Manchester Airport has emerged. In the video, police officers appear to attempt to restrain one man before a second man intervenes, resulting in a fight breaking out. The officer involved in the incident has been… Continue reading Video appears to show lead-up to Manchester Airport kicking incident

Dame Priti Patel has officially announced her candidacy for the leadership of the Conservative Party. As the first woman to join the race to replace Rishi Sunak, she labelled herself as the person who can bring the party back to its winning ways. During her announcement, Patel expressed her ability to “reinvigorate” and unite the… Continue reading Priti Patel vows to get Tories 'match fit' in leadership bid

On Saturday, thousands of supporters of far-right activist Tommy Robinson gathered in Trafalgar Square in central London for what he claims was “the biggest patriotic rally the UK has ever seen.” A counter-protest by groups Stand Up To Racism and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s Peace & Justice Project also took place, in addition to… Continue reading Thousands join Tommy Robinson march in London

The mother of a missing British man in Sardinia has urged her son to “approach someone for help” and not be afraid. Michael Frison, of Chard, Somerset, disappeared after leaving for a walk in the countryside near Luras on July 13. The 25-year-old, who was visiting relatives and volunteering on a farm in the north… Continue reading Michael Frison: Mother's plea to son missing in Sardinia

The A34, which straddles the Berkshire-Hampshire border near Newbury, is closed in both directions following a serious collision involving military vehicles. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 11.00 British Summer Time. An air ambulance had been called to attend to the scene of the accident. The highway was closed for several hours.… Continue reading Military convoy crash closes A34 dual carriageway

Team Great Britain has secured their first medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, thanks to divers Scarlett Mew Jensen and Yasmin Harper. The pair claimed bronze in the synchronised 3m springboard, following a last-ditch mistake from their Australian rivals, on the final dive. This win is a historical moment for Team GB, as it happens… Continue reading Olympic highlights: Mew Jensen and Harper secure GB's first medal

Cineworld, the world’s second largest cinema chain, has unveiled plans to close six of its sites in the UK. The move is part of the company’s extensive restructuring initiative, which is aimed at ensuring a sustainable future for the business. The cinema chain, which operates 101 locations in the UK and Ireland, has encountered difficulties… Continue reading Cineworld announces branch closures as part of restructure

Hannah Laing spent years perfecting her craft as a DJ while working as a dental nurse. Her hard work paid off when her track “Good Love” reached number 7 in the UK Top 40, leading to mainstream recognition. Since then, the Dundee native has become an in-demand DJ across the globe, with her latest venture… Continue reading Raising the Doof: The whirlwind success of Dundee DJ Hannah Laing