Author: Dave Carter

Brighton and Hove City Council’s waste service provider Cityclean is reported to be “mired in racism, sexism, and homophobia,” according to an independent inquiry commissioned by the council’s leader, Bella Sankey. A report summary by Aileen McColgan KC revealed “swearing, shouting, and threatening behaviour” to be routine, including towards senior management. The council said it… Continue reading Brighton: Cityclean waste service 'mired in racism, sexism and homophobia'

The removal of the Sycamore Gap tree from next to Hadrian’s Wall has been likened to a funeral by a National Trust manager who worked around the 19th Century Northumberland tree for approximately 35 years. A crane has been brought in to take away the trunk, but due to its size, it had to be… Continue reading Sycamore Gap: Cutting up Hadrian's Wall tree 'like a funeral'

Bernie Ecclestone, the former head of Formula One, has admitted to fraud after withholding more than £400m held in a trust in Singapore. Ecclestone did not disclose the trust when asked by tax authorities if he had wealth overseas. The billionaire has agreed to reimburse HM Revenues and Customs with £653m in a civil settlement,… Continue reading Bernie Ecclestone pleads guilty to fraud

Following the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas, the Foreign Office has announced that British diplomats’ families are leaving Israel as a precautionary measure. The embassy will remain open and will continue to provide consular services to those who require assistance. Concerns for the safety of the diplomats’ families have prompted this decision, as Israel… Continue reading Families of British diplomats to leave Israel

Luton Airport has resumed normal service following a fire that “engulfed” a multi-storey car park on 15 August. While commercial airlines were back in business from mid-afternoon on Wednesday, there remains no indication as to when the shuttle service from Dart to the airport would restart. One car park close to the terminal has already… Continue reading Luton Airport flights returning to normal after car park fire

Recent official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the UK economy grew modestly in August, which helped to recover from a bigger fall in July following strike action in the education sector. Gross domestic product (GDP) shrank by 0.6% in July, which was more than the initial figure of 0.5% fall.… Continue reading UK economy returns to growth in August

The family of an 81-year-old man who took his own life after suffering from the effects of botched dental surgery say they have “lost faith in the system”. Clive Worthington, from Harlow, Essex, travelled to Hungary for dental implants in 2008, but the follow-up procedures from the same dentist in the UK over the next… Continue reading Botched dentistry: Harlow man took his life after years of pain

In an effort to reduce the length of hospital stays for lung disease patients, a specialist respiratory team in Midlothian is offering care in the patients’ own homes. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common lung conditions resulting in breathing difficulties. The aim of this initiative is to dramatically reduce the… Continue reading 'This is the longest I've not been in hospital'

Instances of antisemitic attacks in the UK have surged by over 300% since the outbreak of hostilities between Hamas and Israel in early October. The Community Security Trust (CST), a charity dedicated to helping Jewish people in the UK, disclosed that there were 89 hate crimes targeted at Jewish people between 7 and 10 October… Continue reading Israel Gaza: Antisemitic incidents 'triple in UK' since Hamas attack

After a man died during a baptism ceremony, a woman has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. The victim was aged in his 60s and died at a private address in Erdington, according to emergency services. The incident happened on Sunday and a 46-year-old woman was arrested on Tuesday before being released on bail. The… Continue reading Arrest after man dies during Birmingham baptism ceremony