A tragic event occurred earlier today, as four migrants lost their lives after their boat capsized during an attempt to cross the English Channel. The French coastguard reported that a navy patrol boat was alerted overnight that migrants had fallen into the sea off the coast of Boulogne-sur-Mer in northern France. While 63 people were… Continue reading Four migrants drown in English Channel crossing attempt
Author: Dave Carter
Battle of Orgreave: Miners' strike violence 'orchestrated by No 10'
The senior legal adviser to the Welsh government has claimed that Downing Street was behind the violence at Orgreave during the 1984 miners’ strike. The comments by Welsh Counsel General Mick Antoniw came as BBC Wales revisited the events of what came to be known as the Battle of Orgreave. At least 120 miners and… Continue reading Battle of Orgreave: Miners' strike violence 'orchestrated by No 10'
Woman targeted by Gavin Plumb says he could have been stopped sooner
Maria, a survivor of Gavin Plumb’s attempted kidnapping, has spoken out about her experience for the first time. Maria was travelling on a train to the airport where she worked in 2006 when Plumb, who had plotted the kidnap, rape, and murder of television presenter Holly Willoughby, attempted to take her. According to Maria, Plumb… Continue reading Woman targeted by Gavin Plumb says he could have been stopped sooner
Confidential counselling calls were ‘eavesdropped’ on by strangers
An investigation by the BBC has revealed that Health Assured, the UK’s largest provider of workplace mental health services, allowed its corporate clients to listen in on confidential helpline calls without informing or seeking the consent of the callers. Lawyers have deemed this practice to be “highly inappropriate” and “unethical” and suggest it could breach privacy… Continue reading Confidential counselling calls were ‘eavesdropped’ on by strangers
The Tories have lost. Now which voters should they chase?
The Conservative Party is reeling after their major defeat in the recent election. While some were in denial, most knew a loss was coming. The reality of opposition is worse than expected with a defeated atmosphere descending over the party. With ousted colleagues leaving, carrying cardboard boxes of personal belongings, the feeling in the party… Continue reading The Tories have lost. Now which voters should they chase?
Plans to tackle prison overcrowding to be set out
The justice system in England and Wales is on the brink of collapse due to concerns related to prison overcrowding, said Shabana Mahmood, the Secretary of State for Justice. Emergency measures are required to address the situation, and Mahmood is set to present a proposal to the public shortly. It is believed that the plan… Continue reading Plans to tackle prison overcrowding to be set out
England fans surround 'Bellingham bus'
As England celebrated their Euro 2024 semi-final victory against the Netherlands, an exciting moment transpired in London’s Shoreditch High Street. Spotting the number 47 Bellingham bus, football fans surrounded the vehicle and embarked on an impromptu celebration. Fans sang and danced, creating an electric atmosphere that engulfed the bus. While some individuals believed the bus… Continue reading England fans surround 'Bellingham bus'
Double murderer Colin Pitchfork's parole hearing to be in private
Colin Pitchfork, the double child killer who was convicted in 1988 for raping and strangling 15-year-old girls, Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth in Leicester, will not have his next parole hearing held in public. The decision has been made following fresh allegations, which arose due to unforeseeable developments. The Parole Board expressed regret for the… Continue reading Double murderer Colin Pitchfork's parole hearing to be in private
Pressure growing to scrap two-child benefit limit
The UK government is facing increasing pressure to scrap the two-child benefit limit, with some Labour MPs also opposing the policy on the grounds that it exacerbates child poverty. However, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has maintained that the policy’s abolition is not currently affordable. The limit, introduced by the previous Conservative government, prevents universal or… Continue reading Pressure growing to scrap two-child benefit limit
Co-op killing: Lessons not learned after deaths, say family
The son-in-law of an 88-year-old man who was killed by a woman with schizophrenia at a supermarket has criticized the lack of proper risk assessments of mental health patients, saying that too many people are being harmed as a result. Zara Radcliffe killed John Rees and injured three other people at the Co-op store in… Continue reading Co-op killing: Lessons not learned after deaths, say family