Author: Dave Carter

The University of Bristol has conferred an honorary doctorate on pioneering physicist Rosemary Fowler, 98, 75 years after she gave up her PhD to have a family. In 1948, her discovery of the Kaon particle paved the way for findings critical to understanding the laws of physics. Fellow physicist Peter Fowler, who she married the… Continue reading Physicist pioneer, 98, honoured 75 years after discovery

On the 279th anniversary of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s arrival on Scottish soil, volunteers at Bannockburn House have discovered a musketball hole hidden behind a secret panel in one of the bedrooms that Prince Charles Edward Stuart stayed in while he was recovering. Prince Charles had taken shelter at Bannockburn House in 1746, and it has… Continue reading Is bullet hole proof of Bonnie Prince Charlie assassination attempt?

Following complaints by several celebrities about abusive behaviour on the set of Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC’s director general, Tim Davie, has issued an apology. Davie confirmed that the professionals on the show should not cross the line between being competitive and exhibiting unacceptable behaviour, but did say that the show would continue. The director… Continue reading Strictly Come Dancing: BBC boss says sorry over complaints

Residents of Ystrad Mynach in the Welsh county of Caerphilly were stunned to spot a rare white squirrel on one of their streets. The sighting of the creature, estimated to be a one-in-100,000 genetic occurrence, reportedly delighted locals as it bounded around outside the town’s library. Video footage of the squirrel running down the street… Continue reading Rare white squirrel spotted in Ystrad Mynach

Police have confirmed that they have identified 40 suspects in connection with the unrest that occurred on July 18th in Harehills, a suburb of Leeds. This unrest saw a police car flipped and a double-decker bus torched. The force also revealed that two other men had been charged with offences relating to the disturbance and… Continue reading Harehills disorder: Two more men appear in court

Michael Lockwood, former director general of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), has been found not guilty by a jury at the Old Bailey of sexually abusing two 14-year-old girls almost 40 years ago. The girls, who are now in their 50s, had accused Lockwood of molesting and raping them when he was working… Continue reading Ex-police watchdog chief not guilty of raping girls

Britain’s most successful female Olympian in equine dressage, Charlotte Dujardin, has been given a six-month provisional suspension by the sport’s governing body, the FEI. The suspension comes after the FEI received footage that allegedly shows Dujardin “engaging in conduct contrary to the principles of horse welfare during a training session at Ms Durjardin’s private stable.”… Continue reading Charlotte Dujardin: British dressage star provisionally suspended for six months

Anjem Choudary, a notorious extremist preacher, has been convicted for directing a terrorist organisation. He was caught as part of an undercover operation that involved US and Canadian officers posing as terrorists. Choudary’s conviction means he could be sentenced to life in prison, highlighting his unwavering determination to recruit followers. In addition to Choudary, Khaled… Continue reading How top terror recruiter Anjem Choudary was brought to justice

MPs are set to vote on whether to abolish the two-child benefit cap, which was introduced by the Conservatives in 2017 and restricts the amount of universal credit or child tax credit that parents can claim if they have more than two children. Although Labour’s proposed amendment was not selected for a vote, the SNP’s… Continue reading MPs to vote on two-child benefit cap

An officer from Greater Manchester Police was stabbed in the chest at Frankland Prison during an interview with a remand prisoner. Durham Police revealed that the police officer suffered a single stab wound to the chest at around 11:00 BST. The officer is now in a “stable” condition and is conscious. The attacker, a man… Continue reading Police officer stabbed at Durham's Frankland prison 'stable'