Author: Dave Carter

Following controversy over the Labour party’s stance on the Israel-Hamas war, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is set to meet Muslim MPs to discuss the issue. The move comes after a visit to an Islamic centre in Cardiff, where a statement released by Sir Keir following the event was claimed to have “gravely misrepresented” the… Continue reading Keir Starmer to meet Labour Muslim MPs amid tensions over Gaza policy

Areas in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have been heavily affected by rainfall, leading to flooding and blockages in trains and roads. The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for these areas, with up to 80mm of rain predicted. In addition, power cuts are expected as a result of the extreme weather.… Continue reading Hampshire and Isle of Wight: Roads flooded in amber rain warning

Councils in the UK may be forced to house asylum seekers in government-funded hotels after the contracts with these establishments end by the end of the year. The use of hotels has ballooned as the number of refugees claiming asylum in the UK grows. About 50,546 asylum seekers are estimated to live in about 400… Continue reading Asylum hotel closures may shift cost to councils, councillors warn

A former parliamentary staff member has spoken out about the “physical, emotional and psychological abuse” they endured while working for MP Peter Bone. The investigation found that Bone had been bullying and sexually inappropriate around the individual. The former staff member told the BBC that the experience led to them being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress… Continue reading Peter Bone: Abuse by MP left me broken, former aide says

Scientists in the UK are urging authorities to extend the cap on embryo research from 14 to 28 days. A group of experts in the field has stated that the move could result in major advancements in understanding around infertility, birth defects, and miscarriages. It is thought that public support is increasing in favor of… Continue reading Scientists: Allow forbidden 28-day embryo experiments

As compulsory GCSE resits for English and maths become more common, colleges in England are struggling to cope. With an additional 60,000 students expected to resit in the near future, many facilities must hire exam halls and increase class sizes. The Association of Colleges (AoC) has reported that some colleges are rehiring former teachers in… Continue reading Class sizes grow to keep up with GCSE resits

A TikTok influencer and British model, Modou Adams, has been sentenced to almost seven years in a Peruvian prison after attempting to smuggle 2.9kg (6.4lb) of cocaine out of the country. Adams was stopped by authorities at Jorge Chávez International Airport on September 30th with the cocaine concealed in his suitcase, according to a statement… Continue reading British model jailed in Peru for trying to smuggle cocaine

A fire broke out on Friday afternoon in a quiet cul-de-sac in East Kilbride, causing damage to six adjoining homes but fortunately no injuries. The fire is believed to have started in one of the middle properties around 4 pm and quickly spread. While everyone escaped unscathed, they were nevertheless left “devastated” by the loss… Continue reading 'I didn't think I was going to see my house again'

Bill Kenwright, famous for his career as a theatre producer and former actor, has passed away at the age of 78. Sir Ian McKellen has led the tributes to the “unique” impresario who had an extensive career that encompassed over 500 shows in the UK, USA and further afield. Kenwright found himself in the public… Continue reading Bill Kenwright: Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to impresario

A man who assumed the identity of a deceased Welshman and fled to Portugal evaded murder charges for almost 40 years, a court has heard. In February 1984, Roman Szalajko, a 62-year-old Polish resident of the UK and father-of-two, was fatally stabbed after answering his south London flat door. A cold case review in 2013… Continue reading Murder suspect hid for 39 years using dead man's identity, court told