Author: Dave Carter

The wife and two daughters of BBC racing commentator John Hunt were found dead at their home in Hertfordshire on Tuesday evening. Carol Hunt, 61, Hannah Hunt, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25, were discovered seriously injured at their property in Bushey and died at the scene. The police are searching for Kyle Clifford, 26, from… Continue reading Manhunt for Kyle Clifford as BBC commentator John Hunt's family killed

A police officer in Edinburgh was the target of a man driving a stolen Mercedes on Tuesday evening, resulting in the officer sustaining serious injuries. The car had previously been taken from the Gorgie Road area earlier that evening, with a 16-year-old boy still inside. This individual managed to escape before the crash took place… Continue reading Man arrested over attempted murder of police officer in stolen car

Scotland’s biggest music festival, TRNSMT, is set to ban single-use vapes in an effort to improve sustainability. Festival-goers will also be prohibited from bringing flags, glass and selfie sticks onto the site. Festival director Geoff Ellis hopes that attendees “only leave footprints” when the three-day event comes to a close. Last year, TRNSMT and Glastonbury… Continue reading TRNSMT fans urged not to turn up with single-use vapes

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed that two children who attended Millstead Primary School in Everton, Liverpool have passed away. Whilst the school is dealing with a “number of cases” of the giardia infection, the UKHSA has stated that the deaths are unlikely to be caused by this disease. Millstead Primary School is… Continue reading Millstead: Two children from same Liverpool primary school die

The Wish Centre, a domestic abuse charity in Blackburn, has provided a vital lifeline for Key Crawford, a woman who suffered severe physical abuse and psychological torment at the hands of her ex-partner. Crawford credits the Centre with having saved her life by offering a refuge, counselling and mental health support. Like many others in… Continue reading Blackburn Wish Centre: 'My ex-partner burnt me with boiling water'

A new dinosaur species has been discovered on the Isle of Wight, believed to be the most complete dinosaur discovered in the UK in over 100 years. The Comptonatus chasei roamed the island around 125 million years ago and weighed as much as an African elephant. The new species, named after fossil hunter Nick Chase,… Continue reading Dinosaurs: Isle of Wight skeleton 'most complete' in 100 years

A student in south-west London who has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer is using an interactive robot to keep up with his schoolwork. After Howard’s attendance dropped to less than 50% due to weekly chemotherapy sessions, his school in Twickenham introduced him to ‘AV Howard’. The robot allows him to attend his… Continue reading Twickenham pupil with cancer able to attend school using robot

Academic research suggests that saving money regularly can help to improve sleeping patterns. It also helps people to relax and adopt a more optimistic outlook on the future, regardless of how small the amount saved is. This is according to the report conducted by Bristol University, which also found that individuals on lower incomes who… Continue reading Saving money regularly helps you sleep better – academics

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reiterated the UK’s “cast iron commitment” to spending 2.5% of national income on defence, however, he has refused to provide a timeline on when this promise will be delivered. Sir Keir travelled to Washington for the annual summit of the Nato defence alliance, less than a week after winning… Continue reading Keir Starmer says defence spending commitment 'cast iron' – but refuses to give timeline