Author: Dave Carter

Authorities are on a manhunt after two suitcases were found at the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol containing human remains. A report had been made to police on Wednesday evening at 23:57 BST after a man was seen acting suspiciously on the bridge before he left the area leaving a suitcase behind. A second suitcase… Continue reading Human remains found in suitcases by Bristol's Clifton Suspension Bridge

A woman has spoken out about the “devastating” consequences of mistaken infant bruising diagnoses after her six-month-old son’s blue spot markings were thought to be bruises. Laxmi Thapa, a woman of Nepalese origin who resides in Basingstoke, said she felt like a criminal after being arrested when medical staff and police followed procedures for suspected… Continue reading Blue spot: Mum held in police cell after birthmark mistake

Water companies in England and Wales have declared that a proposed average 21% increase in bills will not be sufficient to solve problems including sewage leaks. Regulator Ofwat has called for annual rises in bills limited to £19 ($24) until 2030, as part of measures to boost funding for improvements such as replacing pipes and reducing sewer… Continue reading Leaks won't stop with £19 a year water bill rise, warn firms

The newly-appointed health secretary, Wes Streeting, has ordered an independent investigation into NHS performance in England, saying that the investigation must uncover the hard truths about what is a broken service. The waiting list for NHS hospital care has risen to 7.6 million, according to latest figures, it is second month it has grown and whilst… Continue reading NHS: Health Secretary Wes Streeting orders review of NHS performance

The UK government is set to reveal proposals on Friday that would grant early release to prisoners as a measure to prevent jails from becoming overcrowded. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce a package of emergency measures designed to free up space in prisons. The government officials have affirmed that their primary solution… Continue reading More prisoners to be released early in bid to ease overcrowding

In May, the UK economy grew by 0.4%, a faster rate than initially anticipated as the retail and building sectors experienced a strong month. In April, heavy rainfall had deterred shoppers and slowed down construction, leading to zero growth. However, construction increased at almost its highest rate of the year with house building and infrastructure… Continue reading UK economy grew faster than expected in May

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has expressed his commitment to deepening the “special relationship” between the US and UK, following his first face-to-face summit with President Joe Biden at Nato’s 75th anniversary summit in Washington. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Sir Keir said, “The special relationship is so important. It’s forged in… Continue reading UK-US relations 'strong' says Keir Starmer as he meets Joe Biden

After living in the UK for nearly 50 years, Nelson Shardey, a retired shopkeeper from Wallasey, has been allowed to stay for good after the Home Office recognized his case as “exceptional.” Mr. Shardey, originally from Ghana, arrived in the UK on a student visa in 1977. However, when he applied for a passport in… Continue reading Home Office says man living in UK since 1977 can stay after all

The United Kingdom’s newly elected Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, remarked on the unbreakable bond between the UK and the United States, proclaiming it to be “stronger now than ever.” This sentiment was shared by US President Joe Biden during their initial meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday, marking the… Continue reading Starmer meets Biden: Special relationship 'stronger than ever'

Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, a fire service chief who was homeless as a teenager, was invited to Windsor Castle by Prince Charles. She used the opportunity to speak with Prince William and discuss the importance of not writing off homeless people, citing her own story as evidence. She also acted as an advocate for the Homewards project,… Continue reading From rough sleeping to advising Prince William