Author: Dave Carter

Rebecca Keatley, the beloved CBeebies presenter known for entertaining children nationwide, is expecting her first child with her partner Jim. As she prepares for the arrival of her baby, Keatley reflected on the importance of shows like Let’s Play and how they become a vital part of families’ lives. Keatley worked in children and youth… Continue reading CBeebies' Rebecca Keatley to see other side of screen with baby due

A former chairman of the Conservative party has raised concerns that allegations of rape against an MP had not been properly dealt with. Sir Jake Berry reportedly sent a letter to the police stating that he believed one alleged victim was receiving support that was paid for by the Conservative Party. The MP has not… Continue reading Conservative Party: Ex-chairman raised MP rape allegations with police – report

David Holmes, the Belfast-based songwriter, DJ, and producer, has paid tribute to the late singer Sinead O’Connor, whom he believes was one of the most fiercely intelligent people he has ever met. Holmes, who produced O’Connor’s last album shortly before her death earlier this year, included a tribute to the celebrated Irish musician in his… Continue reading I believed in Sinead O'Connor, says her producer David Holmes

Five Wilko stores will reopen before Christmas under a plan from CDS Superstores, which bought the retailer’s name and website after it collapsed. The new stores will be based in locations such as Plymouth and Exeter, and offer a total of 80 jobs each, with former Wilko workers set to be prioritised for the roles.… Continue reading Wilko workers on life after the retailer's collapse

An Australian company that recently bought Britishvolt, a British battery maker, has failed to pay UK staff for four months, according to reports from the BBC. The ailing Britishvolt entered administration at the beginning of this year and Recharge Industries took over in January after securing approval from EY, which was overseeing the sale of… Continue reading Recharge Industries: Britishvolt buyer failed to pay UK staff for months

The Sunday Times leads with an article following an Israeli brigade as it fights Hamas in Gaza City. The paper reports that the soldiers employ a strategy of finding and bombing tunnels to prevent the militants from moving supplies and manpower. Meanwhile, in the UK, Kenyan police have flown to the country to interview British… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Brits 'trapped in hell' and the troops hunting Hamas

At annual bonfire celebrations in Lewes, East Sussex, an effigy of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was unveiled, drawing boos from the crowd. The tableau was one of seven produced by local bonfire societies and burned along with a traditional Guy Fawkes. Effigies of previous prime ministers, including Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Tony Blair,… Continue reading Lewes Bonfire Night: Rishi Sunak unveiled as effigy

Across dozens of towns and cities in the UK, tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters took part in rallies and sit-ins calling for an end to Israeli attacks in Gaza. The action included a sit-in at the Edinburgh and Glasgow rail stations, with protesters stopping travellers from catching trains, and sit-ins on London’s Oxford Street.… Continue reading Tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian marches and sit-ins across UK

Fiona, who was hailed as Britain’s loneliest sheep, has been rescued from a remote shoreline in the Scottish Highlands. The ewe had been stranded at the foot of cliffs on the Cromarty Firth for more than two years. Despite earlier attempts to rescue her, animal welfare groups had said that any such efforts would be… Continue reading Resc-ewed: Britain's loneliest sheep saved from shoreline

Business owners in Downpatrick, County Down are calling for urgent financial support after severe flooding caused significant losses and damage to their establishments. Nuala McCartan, who has run family shops in the town for almost 100 years, said that her stock is “just floating about” following the floods and described the events as “heartbreaking”. Flooding… Continue reading Flooding: Devastated Downpatrick business owners as pumping continues