Author: Dave Carter

A devastating car crash on Sunday morning has resulted in the death of four friends in Gloucestershire, UK. Andrei Tudorov, a Romanian national, was visiting Gloucester and staying with Lyuben Gogov, Narcis Titianu, and Ioan Toma when the accident occurred. The black Renault Clio they were travelling in crashed into a tree on the A436… Continue reading Families pay tribute to friends killed in A436 crash

Scotland has won the World Schools Debating Championships for an impressive fifth time. The Scotland squad was selected from four different schools and sucessfully overcame New Zealand, Pakistan, England, and Qatar to meet Bulgaria in the final. Their grand final match took place in Belgrade and concluded with an impressive scoreline of 7-2, earning them… Continue reading Scotland triumph in World Schools Debating Championships

The front pages of many UK newspapers on Sunday focus on the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, which used the River Seine as its central stage. The Daily Mail called it “La farce” and called out the arson attacks that affected the French rail network and the performance’s rainfall. The Times identified left-wing militants… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Olympics sabotaged' and 'La Farce!'

As the summer holidays begin, millions of people in the UK are embarking on their annual summer getaway. The RAC is warning of a “weekend of woe” on the roads, with 13.8 million trips estimated to be made between Friday and Sunday, making it the second busiest summer getaway weekend since 2015. To avoid queues… Continue reading Summer holiday getaway: How to beat the queues

According to health experts, many people have experienced a year of sickness, moving from one cold or flu to another. Although there is little data to back it up, many anecdotal reports seem to confirm this trend. The pandemic has significantly impacted routines and immune systems, contributing to the rise in summer illnesses such as… Continue reading Are you feeling grotty all the time?

After just over three weeks in power, the new Labour government has discovered that government departments are in a worse state than previously thought. On Monday, the Chancellor will argue that the public finances are in a bad position, and difficult decisions will need to be made. This is to prepare the public for potential… Continue reading Has Labour really found a bigger financial mess than it expected?

A 32-year-old woman from Bristol has reported that a drugs trial has been “life-changing” for her. Chloe Davies has a rare genetic disease called hereditary angioedema (HAE), which causes sudden and spontaneous swelling attacks. While this disease is not curable, treatment can be provided to help manage the condition. One hospital in Bristol has provided… Continue reading Woman's hands can triple in size amid rare swelling attacks

Renowned photographer Magnus Hastings has launched an “one-of-a-kind” exhibition in Liverpool’s Walker Art Gallery called “Queen”. The exhibition features photographs taken of some of the biggest names from the international drag scene, including Jinkx Monsoon and Shea Coulee. What’s really drawing the crowds, however, is the back-alley images of local Liverpool drag queens commission specifically… Continue reading ‘My day in a Liverpool alley with 35 drag queens’

An injunction aimed at preventing protesters from disrupting the M25 has been extended by the High Court. National Highways obtained the order on Friday to target demonstrators taking action on the M25, its feeder roads, major Kent routes, and around the Port of Dover. Those blocking, endangering, or preventing traffic flow can face fines, asset… Continue reading M25: High court injunction bans protesters from disrupting motorway