Author: Dave Carter

A former police station has recently been listed on the property website RightMove, presenting a unique opportunity for those interested in acquiring a sizeable dwelling that boasts a custody suite and holding cells. When it comes to this unconventional listing, the phrase “location, location, location” has taken a backseat to the inclusion of prison facilities,… Continue reading Sutton Coldfield Police Station listed on RightMove

A man suspected of killing a mother and her two daughters in an attack using a crossbow is still in the hospital, according to the police. The incident in which Carol Hunt, 61, Hannah Hunt, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25, lost their lives occurred in their Bushey home in Hertfordshire on July 9. For his… Continue reading Bushey crossbow murder suspect yet to be questioned

Starting next year, the University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) will be phasing out personal statements for university admissions. Instead, applicants will be required to answer three questions related to why they are interested in their preferred course of study and how they are prepared for it. Admissions officers will use these answers to assess… Continue reading Ucas scraps personal statements for university admissions

The job market in the United Kingdom continues to slow, with pay growth falling to its slowest pace in nearly two years, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In the three months leading up to May, wages grew by an annual pace of 5.7%, which is still ahead of the pace of cost-of-living… Continue reading Pay grows at slowest rate for almost two years

Plastic surgery provider SK:N, which operates more than 70 clinics in the UK, has ceased trading due to a lack of investment. The company also owns brands including Harley Medical Group and ABC Medical. SK:N’s Twitter and Instagram accounts have also been shut down. Customers were informed of the collapse when they called SK:N’s main… Continue reading SK:N plastic surgery care clinic company collapses

A 36-year-old man has died on the streets of Liverpool as a result of a shooting, according to reports from Merseyside Police. The shooting occurred on Quarryside Drive, in the suburb of Kirkby, on Wednesday evening. Officials have said that although the victim has not yet been identified, a murder inquiry is currently underway in… Continue reading Liverpool shooting: Man shot dead in Kirkby

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has suggested that reducing electricity bills would encourage more people to adopt green technologies, such as heat pumps, in their homes. The CCC proposed shifting levies and charges on electricity to gas, providing a clearer benefit to those switching from gas boilers. The CCC believes that adopting such measures would… Continue reading Climate body CCC says cut electricity bills to boost heat pumps

The King’s Speech included two significant laws, the Hillsborough Law and Martyn’s Law, which mark a historic moment for people power. Although these laws will serve different purposes, their commonality is in being spearheaded by ordinary people who tragically lost loved ones, and were determined to ensure that others did not suffer the same fate.… Continue reading Bereaved families forced law changes – why did it take so long?

The Covid inquiry’s first report, being released by Baroness Hallett, is expected to expose the UK’s pandemic shortcomings and inadequacies. The inquiry, which witnessed the presentation of evidence from 69 experts and political figures, is the first of at least nine reports that will investigate subjects ranging from political decision-making to the virus’ impact on… Continue reading Covid inquiry: First report to show UK's planning failures

A man who was disqualified from driving has received a 10-year prison sentence for causing the death of his girlfriend in a car accident. Cameron Jones was driving a white Audi S3 at high speed, when it crashed into a garden wall, killing Demi Mabbitt, who was lying seriously injured in the road. Jones fled… Continue reading Cameron Jones jailed for 10 years for killing girlfriend Demi Mabbitt in crash