Author: Dave Carter

Adam Peaty, the British swimmer known for winning two Olympic gold medals, admits that he had contemplated quitting the sport after suffering a major burnout, and experiencing depression and alcohol issues in the wake of the Olympics in 2021. Peaty also had a falling-out with the mother of his son and missed the 2022 World… Continue reading Paris Olympics 2024: Adam Peaty on burnout and chasing third gold medal

The Covid public inquiry’s first report has made headlines across the UK. The Daily Mirror leads with the headline “They failed us all,” accompanied by a photo of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a mask. The Guardian quotes the report’s statement that the UK’s Covid-19 planning was “beset by fatal flaws.” The Sun contends… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Climate activists jailed and Obama 'moves against' Biden

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World musical is celebrating the achievements of both well-known and overlooked women in history. The women are lifted from the pages of the best-selling children’s book series of the same name by Kate Pankhurst. Now, the latest incarnation of the show is headed to London’s The Other Palace theatre… Continue reading Fantastically Great Women: Superheroes, hormones and pop royalty

The new education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has told the BBC that parents should not take their children on term-time holidays and have a responsibility to keep them in school. She warned that there “will have to be consequences” for those who fail to do so, with fines being a “well-established practice” that are “here to… Continue reading Bridget Phillipson says term-time holiday fines 'here to stay'

Parents paying for children to attend holiday clubs this summer are now facing a bill of £1,045 for six weeks’ care for one child, following a 6% rise, according to a survey of councils by charity Coram Family and Childcare. There is also a reported shortage of spaces, especially affecting those with special educational needs,… Continue reading Families face £1,045 bill for summer holiday clubs

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of a “payments issue” that caused a delay in high value and time-sensitive money transfers worldwide. The incident affected house purchases and lasted several hours. Swift, which permits the rapid transfer of money globally, apologised and said that it regarded the incident as “extremely serious”. The Bank… Continue reading Probe started into house purchase payments delay

The UK’s Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has pledged £84m to projects in Africa and the Middle East aimed at preventing illegal migration. The funding will be used to support education, create employment opportunities, and provide humanitarian aid and assistance in addressing issues that compel citizens to leave their homes. The fourth summit of the… Continue reading Keir Starmer pledges £84m to stop illegal migration 'at source'

Disorder has broken out in the Harehills area of Leeds, with police currently dealing with the ongoing situation. The West Yorkshire Police were originally called to Luxor Street after reports of a disturbance at around 5 pm BST, although further pockets of disorder have since surfaced. Video footage shared on social media shows large crowds… Continue reading Harehills: Police dealing with ongoing disorder

The search continues for 25-year-old Michael Frison, who went missing while on holiday in Sardinia. He disappeared after leaving for a walk on the evening of Saturday 13 July in countryside near Luras. Frison, who has British and Italian heritage, had been visiting family and volunteering on a farm in the northern part of the… Continue reading Desperate plea to find 'sweet' son missing in Sardinia