Author: Dave Carter

Various newspapers across the UK are featuring singer Katy Perry as part of an all-female crew that enjoyed a brief 10-minute space flight on Monday. Perry’s space journey has captured headlines, with Metro expressing her awe of being in space with the headline, “Look at the moon … oh my God we’re in space”. A… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: Perry in space and Birmingham bin strikes

In the fiscal year ending on April 5, 2024, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reportedly paid a total of £54,718 in income tax. This amount was based on an income of £152,225, with the majority stemming from his duties as a Member of Parliament. Additional earnings came from book royalties and £5,174 in interest from… Continue reading Keir Starmer paid £54,718 in tax last year

Britannia Jinky Jersey, the parent company of Pontins holiday parks, is facing charges of corporate manslaughter following a tragic incident at the Pontins Brean Sands resort in Somerset. In February 2019, a section of the ceiling and air conditioning ducting inside the resort’s entertainment center collapsed, injuring eighteen people, including grandmother Wendy Jones, 68. Wendy… Continue reading Pontins owner charged with corporate manslaughter after grandmother death

The government has confirmed that British Steel’s blast furnaces will continue operating with a shipment of essential raw materials scheduled to arrive on Tuesday. Coking coal and iron ore from the US are set to be delivered to Immingham docks before being transported to the Scunthorpe site following a recent scramble for supplies. Additionally, a… Continue reading Supplies to be sent to Scunthorpe to keep blast furnaces going

Two months of serving on the jury of a high-profile murder trial left Lee Thompson struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Witnessing disturbing and graphic evidence during the trial, including body-worn camera footage of a young child’s death scene, took a toll on Thompson’s mental health. He emphasized the need for better support for… Continue reading NI courts: Calls for more juror support after traumatising trials

Bethan Lewis reporting for BBC Wales News, explored the significant disparities in childcare costs between Wales and England. Oxfam Cymru highlighted that families in Wales were burdened with childcare bills for children under two that were more than double the average in England. Unlike parents in England who can claim 15 hours of free childcare… Continue reading Childcare costs: Parents in Wales 'punished' with highest bills

Tulip Siddiq, a Labour MP and former minister, has spoken out against what she calls a “politically motivated smear campaign” by the Bangladeshi authorities. An arrest warrant was issued against her as part of an investigation by the country’s Anti-Corruption Commission into allegations that she illegally acquired land. This probe is part of a larger… Continue reading MP Tulip Siddiq attacks 'smear campaign' after arrest warrant

Workers at the British Steel plant in Scunthorpe are cautiously optimistic about the future of their jobs, despite past disappointments. Rachael, a steelworker, expressed her feelings by saying, “I don’t want to feel relieved until it’s all sorted.” This sentiment reflects the uncertainty that has plagued the industry for years. BBC News interviewed employees at… Continue reading British Steel workers hopeful but cautious over plant's future

Following his thrilling play-off victory at Augusta National, BBC Sport NI’s Stephen Watson caught up with Rory McIlroy, who secured the career Grand Slam with his Masters win. The interview delved into McIlroy’s emotions and thoughts after this significant achievement in his golfing career. During the conversation, McIlroy opened up about the challenges he faced… Continue reading Rory McIlroy says Masters victory 'a long time coming'

Residents of Holywood Golf Club, the hometown golf club of Rory McIlroy, were buzzing with excitement after the golfer’s long-awaited victory at the Masters. Despite the bar closing early, fans were fully absorbed in the climax of the tournament. Winning the elusive grand slam took longer than expected for McIlroy and his supporters, resulting in… Continue reading Rory McIlroy hometown: Holywood golf club celebrates one of its own