Author: Dave Carter

Campaigners are calling for Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities to be treated as voters and not used as political footballs during elections. These communities face chronic democratic underrepresentation, with many feeling like second-class citizens. The Electoral Commission is supporting a campaign to encourage more individuals from these communities to vote as they are less likely… Continue reading Election in Wales: Politicians forget we're voters, says Gypsy woman

A fatal crash between a double decker bus and a Tesla car has resulted in one fatality and five people injured in York. The emergency services were called to Wetherby Road near Rufforth on Saturday at 09:22 BST. A 31 year old male passenger in the Tesla died at the scene whilst the driver was… Continue reading York crash: One man dead and five injured in Rufforth collision

A woman, aged 55, was shot and injured in a South Yorkshire street, according to local police. The incident took place late on Friday evening near High Street in Wath upon Dearne, Rotherham. Police have said that a group of men are believed to have been outside a property when the shot was fired.  It… Continue reading Wath upon Dearne: Woman, 55, injured in street shooting

London celebrated its annual Pride Parade with giant floats, motorbike formations, and martial arts demonstrations that were accompanied by thumping pop tunes. More than 32,000 people from 500 LGBTQ+ community groups and businesses walked the colourful procession along central London’s streets, from Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square passing crowds filled with attendees cheering them on… Continue reading Pride in London: Thousands take part in parade

Reports have indicated that Reform UK has had to drop three of its candidates after making offensive comments. Edward Oakenfull, who is standing in Derbyshire Dales, Robert Lomas, standing in Barnsley North, and Leslie Lilley, who is standing in Southend East and Rochford, will still appear on the ballot paper as Reform candidates due to… Continue reading Reform UK drops three candidates over offensive comments

Police officers have disclosed that a woman was injured in an assault by what was described as an XL bully. Greater Manchester Police received multiple reports that a potentially dangerous dog was wreaking havoc on Gladstone Road, Eccles, at 21:00 BST on Friday. Members of the public and police claimed that the dog was out… Continue reading Shots fired at XL bully in Eccles street after woman attacked

Spanish police have requested volunteer helpers for a new search to locate missing British teenager Jay Slater in northern Tenerife. The search resumed on Friday, and the Guardia Civil is seeking assistance from voluntary organizations as well as members of the public who have expertise working in challenging conditions. Jay has been missing since June… Continue reading The mountainous landscape where Jay Slater vanished

East Lothian Council has established an emergency facility in Prestonpans for voters who will be out of town next week and have not received their postal ballots yet. They will be issued with replacement voting packs during the weekend. BBC Scotland News has made inquiries on voter guidance from each one of Scotland’s 32 councils. Almost… Continue reading East Lothian Council latest to set up emergency postal vote centre