Author: Dave Carter

A man has been caught by Nottinghamshire police sleeping at the wheel. The police shared a video captured by a body camera, which shows Jamie Barrett driving his van dangerously on the M1. He narrowly avoided hitting other vehicles as he swerved across lanes. Eventually, he came to a stop at a crash barrier. He… Continue reading Watch: Police find driver asleep at the wheel

Somerset resident Tim Howell is aiming to beat the world record for the highest wingsuit jump. Howell, an adrenaline lover who is no stranger to scaling mountains and flying back down using a wingsuit, is now searching for the perfect location to realize his ambition. Wingsuit flying is considered one of the most extreme air… Continue reading Wingsuit flyer wants to break highest flight record

Afghan refugees who helped the UK in their home country and fled the Taliban are now stranded in Pakistan as they wait for visas to move to the UK. The refugees are living in fear as tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have risen, leading to a crackdown on migrants without visas. Many of those affected… Continue reading Afghans in UK visa limbo as Pakistan vows to expel migrants

French cities have been treated to an unexpected phenomenon during the ongoing Rugby World Cup: a travelling flashmob choir. The group, which has been following the Welsh team throughout the tournament, has been appearing in cities including Nantes, Lyon, and Nice. Now, supporters are being invited to join the choir in Marseille prior to Wales’… Continue reading Relive all of Wales fans' World Cup flashmobs

Pembrokeshire County Council is struggling to find businesses that are willing to lease a site where 240 skeletons were found, and that is being redeveloped for £12m to breathe new life into Haverfordwest town centre. The council hopes to open a food emporium, a restaurant, bar and roof-top terrace at the Ocky White development. Deputy… Continue reading Haverfordwest: No tenants for site where skeletons found

Jason Bell, a martial arts enthusiast, has been given a life sentence for the murder of his partner, Nicole Hurley, in the presence of children, as well as for holding a friend against his will and driving through a police tape. He killed 37-year-old Hurley at their house in Primrose Hill, north-west London in October… Continue reading Martial arts partner killer jailed for minimum of 22 years

Skeleton remains have been found in the home of Tina Satchwell, a woman who went missing from her property in County Cork in March 2017. Authorities are exploring whether the remains are those of Satchwell, who was 45 years old when she was last seen. Despite the long-term investigation into her disappearance, no developments in… Continue reading Tina Satchwell: Skeletal remains found at home of missing woman

The ability to measure weight is an important part of monitoring one’s health, but for many wheelchair users, accessing scales can be a challenge. Traditional bathroom scales require users to stand on a small platform, which can be difficult for wheelchair users, leaving them unable to track their weight. This is a major concern for… Continue reading Wheelchairs and weight: 'I haven't been able to weigh myself for 22 years'

Northern Ireland’s hidden marine heritage, including hundreds of sunken ships and crashed planes littering the seabed off the coast, is being protected by marine experts. Colin Dunlop, the project’s historic environment adviser, said the team is responsible for “protecting historic assets within Northern Ireland’s territorial waters”. This includes the recently protected merchant vessel SS Lochgarry,… Continue reading Finding shipwrecks and planes lost at sea

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